Larry Chowning

Larry is a reporter for the Southside Sentinel and author of several books centered around the people and places of the Chesapeake Bay.
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Bam Bam signups are going on now

Registration for Bam Bam/Pebbles wiffle ball, which is sponsored by the Middlesex County Parks and Recreation Department, will be offered on the following dates...

URBANNA FOUNDERS DAY FUN COMING UP

Debate featuring “Patrick Henry” and “George Wythe” to highlight Urbanna’s Aug. 6 Founders Day by Larry Chowning - Urbanna’s Founders Day on Saturday, Aug. 6,...

Sheriff: Move to Cooks Corner

by Larry Chowning - The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors (MCBS) encouraged Sheriff David Bushey at the July 12 MCBS meeting to move ahead...

Chesapeake Bay blue crab prices soar

Shortage fuels jump; crabbers not benefiting by Larry Chowning - Chesapeake Bay blue crabs have cost more this summer to consumers — but it does...

More money available for Middlesex creek dredging

by Larry Chowning - For generations, the dredging of creeks in Middlesex County — and throughout Tidewater Virginia — has been an enormous challenge....

Youth participate in Middlesex “Rec” hoops camp

The Middlesex County Parks and Recreation Department conducted a basketball camp in the John Clements Memorial Gym at Middlesex High School in Saluda last...

Architect: “Bones” of MHS good

Converting MHS tennis courts to more parking spaces eyed by Larry Chowning - The Middlesex County School Board (MCSB) had Stephen Halsey, vice president of...

Trans-Atlantic sailing couple spends holiday in Middlesex County

by Larry Chowning - After making the trip across the Atlantic Ocean starting in March 2021, Clare Padilla and Oliver Vauvelle have been cruising...

Wittman tours site in Urbanna

Sees refurbished Bay Aging office complex; federal funds facilitated the renovation by Larry Chowning - U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman, R-1st District, was in Urbanna Wednesday,...

Celebrate Light explores gardening, animal control

The June 24 Celebrate Light youth group program was sponsored by the Middlesex County Parks and Recreation Department. Norris talked about her program and...

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