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Benefit concert supports fire department

The Band From Misfit Beach played a benefit concert Sunday, August 23, on the “patio” at That Damn Mary (TDM) Brewing Company in Kilmarnock....

Lancaster court issues stay in challenge to assault weapons ban

by Jackie Nunnery LANCASTER—Lancaster County Circuit Court judge John S. Martin on Friday, August 21, joined three other state courts and the U.S. District Court...

Northumberland to borrow $5 million to help with cash flow

by Jackie Nunnery HEATHSVILLE—As they did in July 2025, Northumberland supervisors on Monday, August 24, unanimously approved a $5 million revenue anticipation note (RAN) to...

Free clinic seeks community help to complete $150,000 Match Challenge

KILMARNOCK—The Northern Neck–Middlesex Free Health Clinic (NNMFHC) needs to raise some $54,000 toward a $150,000 Match Challenge and is asking the community to help...

Northumberland planning commission discusses zoning ordinance revisions

by Jackie Nunnery HEATHSVILLE—The Northumberland planning commission on Thursday, August 20, addressed several changes to update the county’s zoning ordinance. By a 9-0 vote, the commission...

Farming photos needed for 2026 Bay Heritage

For 250 years, farmers have been a vital part of the nation and an important part of the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula, where...

Technology gives sheriff’s offices an extra set of eyes for search and rescue

by Jackie Nunnery LANCASTER—When it comes to search and rescue missions, time matters. For the sheriff’s offices in Lancaster and Northumberland counties, technology, in the...

Kilmarnock financials receive positive review

by AnnGardner Eubank KILMARNOCK—The Town of Kilmarnock finances earned a clean bill of health for the 2025-26 fiscal year, according to an independent audit conducted...

Supervisors revisit twice a year tax billing

by Jackie Nunnery HEATHSVILLE—Northumberland supervisor Keith Harris recently recruited planning commission member John Kost to evaluate the payment of taxes twice a year. Kost presented...

‘Pirates on the Bay’ is in final stages of production

“Pirates on the Bay,” a documentary covering the golden age of piracy on Chesapeake Bay, is in the final stages of production. It is...

Farming photos needed for 2026 Bay Heritage

For 250 years, farmers have been a vital part of the nation and an important part of the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula, where...

Irvington traffic concerns continue to receive attention

by AnnGardner Eubank IRVINGTON—Speeding along Irvington Road and down King Carter Drive have been major concerns for residents for years. During a Thursday, August 13,...

Remembering a community hero and carnival volunteer

Activity at the Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department Firemen’s Festival grandstand took a solemn twist Friday, August 7, as Del. Hillary Pugh Kent (left) presented...

Educating the school board

by Jackie Nunnery IRVINGTON—School administrators on Tuesday, August 4, briefed the Lancaster school board on back to school plans. High school principal Mike Myers shared plans...

Northumberland school board reorganizes due to Curran’s resignation

by AnnGardner Eubank A special election has been called for November 3 following the resignation of Northumberland school board chairman David Curran prior to the...

Taylor and Mizusawa to face incumbents in November U.S. House and Senate races

by Jackie Nunnery RICHMOND—The Primary Election on Tuesday, August 4, saw clear favorites picked to challenge long-time incumbents for seats in the U.S House of...
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