Community
New DVDs are available at Deltaville, Urbanna libraries
by Carrie Dos Santos -
Following last week’s spotlight on new books at the Middlesex County Public Library (MCPL) system’s Deltaville and Urbanna branches, now we turn to new DVDs that are available to be checked out. Below are a...
Those 65 and older can now get COVID-19 vaccinations
Three Rivers Health District doing by appointment only
(Editor’s note: As of Monday afternoon, the Virginia Department of Public Health reported 352 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Middlesex County. There were 16 Middlesex patient COVID-19-related hospitalizations and 13 deaths involving Middlesex...
MC works to meet wireless broadband and wastewater challenges
by Tom Chillemi -
Deploying wireless broadband is at the top of the recently adopted Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Middlesex County. Building wastewater collection systems is the second priority.
The Middlesex Board of Supervisors approved the CIP for years 2021-2025...
Middlesex Mardi Gras fundraiser deferred; need for funds remains
Mardi Gras is the feasting period before the start of Lent. Middlesex County’s version of Mardi Gras has been celebrated for the past few years with a gala sponsored by the Middlesex Family YMCA and the Middlesex Kiwanis Club....
Deltaville loses three pillars of community in recent days
by Larry Chowning -
Middlesex County and the Deltaville community have just in the past days lost to death the lives of Walter Allen Harrow, Willard Norris and Norton Hurd.
For those of us who have lived in Middlesex for life...
Middle Peninsula bird count results similar to 2019
This eastern towhee was observed at Woods Cross Roads in Gloucester. (Photo by Tom Crockett)
This hermit thrush was spotted at Woods Cross Roads in Gloucester. (Photo by Tom Crockett)
The second annual Middle Peninsula Audubon Christmas Bird Count occurred on...
MC Woman’s Club book group hosts author Denton on Zoom
In the past months of shut-downs, cancellations and isolation, the Wonderful Book Club of the Middlesex County Woman’s Club has managed to shift to Zoom meetings, ably arranged by Hazel Laughton, and when the weather was comfortable, to combine...
African-American mural along Rt. 33 in Cooks Corner stalls
by Larry Chowning -
A proposed mural to honor African-American history in Middlesex County to be painted on the side of the Middlesex County Public Schools bus maintenance garage shop building at Cooks Corner has stalled.
During his presentation in July,...
Retiring Sentinel employee spent half century with paper
by Tom Chillemi -
This week’s Southside Sentinel is the rare one of more than 2,500 editions that Peggy Baughan has not had a hand in producing.
The Middlesex County native is retiring — again — after working for the Sentinel...
New year won’t be “purrfect,” but 2021 is sure to top 2020
by Cate Ogden -
Maddie, the kitten, is reflecting on the year that was 2020 and saying “good riddance.” She is, like all of us, looking forward to a better 2021. Maddie’s wish is for a forever home in 2021...
