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Irma Burke joins the small ranks of supercentenarians

IRVINGTON—Born in Lancaster County in 1915 when Woodrow Wilson was president and World War I was well under way, Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury (RWC) resident Irma Burke celebrated...

Brookvale High School alumni will participate in marker dedication Oct. 4

The Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) recently announced a state historical marker approved by the Virginia Board of Historic Resources will be dedicated...

NAPS conducts successful Creek Cleanup

REEDVILLE—With clear skies and calm seas, 52 volunteers helped to remove trash from Cockrell Creek during the 2025 NAPS Creek Cleanup on September 14,...

Supervisors express criticism over shoulder-widening project

by Jackie Nunnery LANCASTER—County supervisors had a few things to say about the recent shoulder-widening project on a section of Mary Ball Road from Courthouse...

National Night Out will be held Tuesday at Town Centre Park

KILMARNOCK—The Kilmarnock Police Department (KPD) will recognize National Night Out from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, October 7, at Town Centre Park, 150 North Main Street,...

Routine inspection project begins on the Norris Bridge

WHITE STONE—Starting this week, motorists can expect daytime delays on the Robert O. Norris Jr. Memorial Bridge. A routine, scheduled inspection of the bridge...

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...
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