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New vessel puts Ocean Harvesters in the spotlight

by Jackie Nunnery REEDVILLE—Ocean Harvesters recently introduced the F/V Tangier Sound, the newest member of its fleet. Capt. Alan Hinson brought the 167-foot vessel up...

Planning commission recommends approval for proposed vacation rental

by Jackie Nunnery HEATHSVILLE—By a 6-0 vote, the Northumberland planning commission on Thursday, September 18, recommended the approval of a conditional use permit allowing a...

A gift of nature: Dragon Flats Preserve transferred to Friends of Dragon Run

Dragon Flats Preserve, a 495-acre property in Middlesex County, recently was transferred from The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to the Friends of Dragon Run (FODR),...

Lancaster planning commission discusses updates to land use maps

by Jackie Nunnery LANCASTER—Taking advantage of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) program addressing future wastewater planning and needs, the Lancaster planning commission on Thursday, September...

Distinguished Citizen Award nominees wanted

The Northumberland Association for Progressive Stewardship (NAPS) seeks nominations for the 2025 Northumberland Distinguished Citizen Award, as well as its Ambassador Award, which goes...

Public picks two award winners in Labor Day Show

The RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock, recently announced the 64th Labor Day Art Show People’s Choice winners. From August 27 to September...

Community celebrates success of 2025 Historic Church Tour

On Saturday, September 13, the community gathered to celebrate the 2025 Historic Church Tour, a daylong event that highlighted the enduring legacy of 12...

Election 2025 in-person voting to begin Sept. 19

by Robert Mason Jr. KILMARNOCK—Early in-person voting for the November 4 general and special elections will open Friday, September 19. In Lancaster County, voting in person...

Following public outcry, town council tables proposed changes to parades and special events reg

by AnnGardner Eubank KILMARNOCK—Citizens spoke and the Kilmarnock Town Council listened. Sixteen people spoke Monday, September 15, in opposition to proposed amendments to the town ordinance...

Northumberland considers borrowing to finance capital projects, build reserves

by Jackie Nunnery HEATHSVILLE—In addition to the recently borrowed $5 million revenue anticipation note (RAN), the Northumberland board of supervisors is considering an additional $3...

Kilmarnock Planning Commission reorganizes

by AnnGardner Eubank KILMARNOCK—The Kilmarnock Planning Commission on Monday, September 8, elected new officers. Neill Shultz, who has served on the planning commission for more than...

Shoulder widening begins along Northern Neck roads

FREDERICKSBURG—The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) began a safety project in the Northern Neck region this week to slightly widen road shoulders on several...

Local officials welcome Tangier mayor to opening day of ‘Been Here, Stay Here’

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi IRVINGTON—White Stone Deputy Mayor Irving Brittingham, Irvington Mayor Julie Harris, Kilmarnock Mayor Shawn Donahue, Tangier Mayor James “Ooker” Eskridge, Kilmarnock Museum president...

Northumberland is about to catch up on school finances

by AnnGardner Eubank CLARAVILLE—The Northumberland school board is finally seeing some light at the end of the tunnel regarding its financial woes from the last...

Irvington planners take steps to eliminate square footage requirements for new homes

by AnnGardner Eubank IRVINGTON—Current minimum square footage requirement for new homes may be dismantled following discussions Tuesday, September 2, before the Irvington Planning Commission. Town administrator...

Lancaster faces challenge with after-school transportation needs

by Jackie Nunnery LANCASTER—Like many school divisions, Lancaster County Public Schools has struggled to recruit and retain bus drivers as more older drivers retire and...
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