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Steamy farmers market attracts crowd

Lines form at the farmers market Heat didn’t keep hundreds of visitors from enjoying the Irvington Farmers Market on Saturday, July 4. The market,  however,...

Sea of red snips ribbon to open LHS

County and school officials prepare to cut the LHS ribbon Members of Lancaster County government and Lancaster County Public Schools celebrated the opening of the...

Wilson appointed to White Stone Council; town park contemplated

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi WHITE STONE—The White Stone Town Council on Thursday, July 2, appointed Thomas Wilson to fill a vacant council seat left when a...

Holly Braly named Volunteer of the Month

IRVINGTON—For Irvington resident Holly Braly, community service is not a distant ideal, it is a daily practice. In recognition of her lifelong dedication to...

Virginia Junior League Baseball tourney is slated here July 9-14

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi Lancaster County Little League and Dream Fields will welcome hundreds of ball players, family members and fans from across the state this...

General Assembly finalizes $207 billion biennial budget

by Jackie Nunnery RICHMOND—After weeks of negotiation and compromise, the state now has a final budget for 2026-28. The General Assembly on Monday, June 29,...

Wanted: the highest bidder

Ever wanted to spend a couple of hours with local law enforcement—without having to commit a crime first? Now is your chance! The Lancaster County...

Historic Christ Church & Museum hosts VA250 History Day and more

The celebration of America’s 250th anniversary will continue throughout the summer at Historic Christ Church & Museum, 420 Christ Church Road, Weems. “We invite the...

Where are the fireworks?

Come Saturday night, July 4, folks won’t have to look far to see fireworks. Just look up in any direction about sunset! Community displays...

Lancaster Circuit Court blocks impending gun law

LANCASTER—Just days before a new law was set to go into effect on July 1, Lancaster County Circuit Court Judge John S. Martin on...

Lancaster supervisors address county traffic issues

by Jackie Nunnery LANCASTER—In an effort to improve traffic flow and safety at a number of key areas in the county, Lancaster supervisors on Thursday,...

VMRC authorizes Little Wicomico dredging project

FORT MONROE—The Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) on Tuesday, June 23, unanimously approved the maintenance dredging of the Little Wicomico River at the Smith...

VDOT lifts lane closures during the July 4 holiday

RICHMOND—America’s 250th anniversary is expected to bring Virginians out to enjoy fireworks, cookouts and events across the Commonwealth. As people prepare to travel for...

BREAKING NEWS: Lancaster circuit court blocks impending gun law

Just days before the new law was set to go into effect on July 1, Lancaster County Circuit Court Judge John S. Martin on...

Carnival prize tickets now on sale

The 91st Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department Firemen’s Festival will be held from 7-11 p.m. July 30-August 8, except Sunday, at the KVFD Carnival Grounds,...

Ballot fills for upcoming town council and mayoral elections

by AnnGardner Eubank LANCASTER—Civic engagement throughout Lancaster County appears strong as races are developing for November 3 town council and mayoral elections. The filing deadline was...
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