Tom Chillemi

Tom Chillemi is a reporter for the Southside Sentinel.
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Water system cost placed at $29.5 million

by Tom Chillemi -  How much will Middlesex Water Authority’s  (MWA) water system cost the county? That question is often asked by citizens and the...

Topping man struck and killed on General Puller Hwy.

A car struck and killed a Topping man who was walking along Route 33 just west of Hartfield Saturday evening. The man, Leon Keyser, 42, was walking westbound near Bob’s Hole Road when he was hit by a westbound 2007 Toyota Yaris, driven by Pamela E. Morris, according to Sgt. Michelle Anaya, of the Virginia State Police.

Middlesex girls basketball loses 3, shows flashes of future success

“It is amazing to see their growth from game to game,” said Coach Wake. “They are willing to learn and the coaches appreciate that. They remain enthusiastic and continue to work hard in practice.” 

Town of Urbanna to rent temporary space to use while tackling multiple issues with current HQ

The building does not comply with the American Disabilities Act, Goldsmith noted, and the second floor air conditioning needs to be replaced, the HVAC ductwork on the first floor is disintegrating and spewing particles…

New Urbanna community pool may cost $1 million

by Tom Chillemi -  The cost of a new Town of Urbanna swimming pool could approach $1 million, Urbanna Town Council member Bill Goldsmith, who...

Wake child molester receives 40-year sentence

by Tom Chillemi -  On Nov. 17, Middlesex County Circuit Court Judge Jeffrey Shaw sentenced Jimmy Elias Bristow, of Wake, to 40 years in prison and...

Chowning to serve as parade grand marshal

Urbanna native and lifelong resident Larry Chowning has been selected to be grand marshal of the 25th Urbanna Hometown Christmas Parade set for 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3.

Middlesex honors veterans

Saluda ceremony speaker: Vets make huge difference by Tom Chillemi -  The bell of the All Saints Anglican Church in Saluda rang  21 times at 11...

Man pops question at Oyster Fest concert

by Tom Chillemi -  Lindsay Gregory was attending her first Urbanna Oyster Festival on Friday, Nov. 5, with her boyfriend Mike Jones, who’d been to...

MHS hoop girls host scrimmage today

by Tom Chillemi -  The 2021 version of the Middlesex High School varsity Lady Chargers will be a young and inexperienced team. The basketball team...

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