Christmas Friends shoppers needed
Monetary donations have begun to arrive and some volunteer shoppers are already on the job. However, more volunteer shoppers are needed immediately to keep the program on schedule for gift delivery in just 4 weeks.
posted 11.18.2010
Tractor-trailer collides with pine tree on Rt. 17
This MBI trash truck hit a large dead pine tree that was blown across northbound Route 17 by a quick storm on Wednesday, November 17, about 2 a.m. The impact ruptured the air brake lines causing all brakes to lock up.
posted 11.17.2010
Urbanna’s ‘public access to the water’ law jeopardizes condominium proposal
A Town of Urbanna zoning requirement for "public access to the water" could stop a proposed project that would convert the Liberty at Compass Quay hotel into condominiums. Town administrator and zoning administrator Lewis Filling commented, "There is nothing wrong with the project except public access."
posted 11.16.2010
Oyster ‘essence’
James Breeden of Glen Allen and Tappahannock gave up a day of hunting to come to the 53rd Urbanna Oyster Festival on Friday. “That’s why I had to load up on the essence of the oyster,” he said. His “must eat” foods included a fritter from the Middlesex Lions Club, oyster stew from the Aylett Country Day School booth, and roast beef.
posted 11.10.2010
