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Rescued, treated, rehabilitated, released!

BELLE ISLE STATE PARK—After six weeks of treatment and care, Bald Eagle #25-0150 returned to the wild on Thursday, March 13, at Belle Isle...

State funding may be at risk for special education in Northumberland schools

by Jackie Nunnery HEATHSVILLE—During an update to Northumberland supervisors on Thursday, March 13, assistant school superintendent Karen Leslie said she and director of special education...

‘Stand With Ukraine’ event attracts over 250 participants

KILMARNOCK—On Friday, March 14, upwards of 250 residents of the Northern Neck gathered to demonstrate their solidarity with Ukraine in a nonpartisan march and...

Irvington approves Vineyard Grove STR, declines action on related density exception

by AnnGardner Eubank IRVINGTON—A short-term rental (STR) will be available in time for the summer season following the Irvington Town Council’s unanimous approval of a...

Kilmarnock council welcomes new police officers, approves sewer capital expenditures

by AnnGardner Eubank KILMARNOCK—The Kilmarnock Town Council on Monday, March 17, welcomed two new officers to the town police force. Mayor Shawn Donahue welcomed officer Thomas...

Garfield’s Rescue pays it forward to Ronald McDonald House Charity

KILMARNOCK—It takes 1,267 aluminum can pop tops to make one pound. Garfield’s Rescue (GRI) president Karen S. Peterson recently donated eight pounds of aluminum pop...

Waterfowl weekend gift

The show print “Four Sons working the Rappahannock” by John Obolewicz will be given to all visitors at the Northern Neck Waterfowl & Wildlife...

Corrective action plan regarding forensic audit remains under review

by Jackie Nunnery HEATHSVILLE—Northumberland supervisors called a special meeting last week to discuss just how the county and schools will move forward with corrective action...

Lancaster school board sends a $20.9 million budget recommendation to board of supervisors

by Jackie Nunnery WEEMS—The Lancaster school board on Monday, March 10, unanimously recommended a $20,969,588 budget, a 2.61% increase over the current budget, with no...

Northumberland schools recognize faculty and students; budget work stalls

by AnnGardner Eubank CLARAVILLE—Assistant superintendent Karen Leslie on Monday, March 10, announced Northumberland High School science teacher Rebekah Jones has been named high school teacher...

2025 is election year for two seats on school boards and supervisors

by AnnGardner Eubank LANCASTER—This is an election year for several seats in local government. Voter registrars for Lancaster and Northumberland counties confirmed the deadline to file...

White Stone closing first phase of sewage project, anticipating bids for the next

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi WHITE STONE—The second phase of the town’s public sewage project is moving into the request for bid phase, town manager Patrick Frere...

Savoy recognized for 46-year career; Lancaster approves two short-term rentals, tables decision on two others

by Jackie Nunnery LANCASTER—With the recent ordinance change requiring special exceptions for unhosted short-term rentals, public hearings on the topic have become quite common. At...

Women in Business: Rose, Dimon, Campbell featured

Empowered women are no longer serving in traditional employment roles. They are challenging professional barriers, working in more male-dominated fields and owning or operating...

Lancaster schools adjust proposed budget scenarios

by Jackie Nunnery LANCASTER—There was some good news in the school budget presentation by superintendent Jessica Davis to Lancaster supervisors during a joint work session...

Northern Neck Waterfowl & Wildlife Expo coming to White Stone March 14-16

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi The White Stone Volunteer Fire Department (WSVFD) will present the first Northern Neck Waterfowl & Wildlife Expo March 15-16. The expo will be...

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