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World’s two oldest oyster festivals forge historic connection

From Virginia to Galway The Urbanna Oyster Festival, the second-oldest oyster celebration in the world, has established an international connection with its older counterpart, the...
Community

Museum’s annual meeting set for Sunday at MC Historic Courthouse

The 2025 annual meeting of the board of directors and membership of the Middlesex County Museum and Historical Society is set for 2 p.m....
Community

Govt. shutdown means some benefits unavailable

The Middlesex Department of Social Services (DSS) is notifying residents that because of the federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition...
Community

Queen and spat contestants raise money and awareness for suicide prevention

Urbanna Oyster Festival Queen contestant Ashlynn Sears and her Little Miss Spat Skyler Epperly worked throughout the summer to raise money and awareness for...
Church

Zoar’s huge candy giveaway set for Saturday

The huge annual Halloween candy giveaway returns 4-6 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 25, in the parking lot of Zoar at 17097 General Puller Highway...
Church

Churches in Brief: Oct. 23, 2025

Saluda Baptist Church (SBC), 960 General Puller Highway, will host its monthly Movie Nite event on Friday, Oct. 24, at 6:30 p.m. The featured movie, which folks attending...
Obituaries

Patricia Willis 

Patricia Willis, 61, of Church View, passed away Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. The viewing will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 at J.K....
Obituaries

Patricia Lee Bing

Patricia Lee Bing, 78, of Amelia, formerly of Mathews, passed from this life on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
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Youths study ecosystems found at Urbanna Creek

Sponsored by the Urbanna Oyster Festival Marine Legacy Program, Chesapeake Academy fourth and seventh grade students recently enjoyed half-day boat trips designed to illuminate...
Community

Li’l Ole Opry concert to showcase 80s, 90s Country favorites

Join Virginia’s Li’l Ole Opry on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m. as it pays tribute to two of the best decades in country...
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