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Parvo vaccinations are a matter of life or death
The bond between humans and dogs became stronger through a recent parvovirus crisis at the Middlesex County Animal Shelter in Cooks Corner.
After it was discovered that a dog with “parvo” was surrendered to the shelter, it was closed. Still,...
Plein Air Unleashed outdoor painting event returns to Middlesex
It is just days away from Allure Art’s 10th annual Plein Air Unleashed outdoor fine art painting event. This Monday, April 28, and running through Saturday, May 3, one of the largest gatherings of plein air painters in the...
Protest coming up at old courthouse in Saluda
A peaceful protest is planned for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Middlesex County Historic Courthouse, Middlesex County Democratic Party Chairman Hallie Holmes announced in an email to the Sentinel. Clergy and faith leaders are invited.
“Bring your signs,...
Healthy Kids events aim to improve health and well-being
April 26 in Locust Hill and
May 3 in Kilmarnock
YMCA Healthy Kids Day celebrations are coming up in Locust Hill and Kilmarnock. Healthy Kids Day is the Y’s national initiative to improve the health and well-being of children and...
Virginia Landmarks Register adds Christcurch School
Christchurch School in Middlesex County was named to the Virginia Landmarks Register after a March 20 meeting of the Virginia Board of Historic Resources. All landmarks approved by the state are forwarded to the federal government to be considered...
Gardening series, poetry workshop coming up at Middlesex libraries
The Middlesex County Public Library (MCPL) system continues its year-long gardening series, hosted by reps from the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service (VCES).
“Garden Weeds — What is It and How to Get Rid of It?”
5 p.m. Monday, April...
Job fair set for April 22 at Piankatank Ruritan Club
The Mathews Department of Social Services will host a job fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 22 at the Piankatank Ruritan Club, 7138 Buckley Hall Road, Hudgins.
Numerous employers from Middlesex, Mathews, Gloucester, Lancaster and Newport News will participate, reported...
Church View woman decorates Easter eggs using Ukrainian art
The ancient Ukraine art of decorating egg shells called “pysanky” is being fostered locally by Susan Hockett of the Church View area.
Hockett has decorated dozens of eggs in the 40-plus years since she was introduced to the process of...
No candidate stampede thus far in Middlesex County political races
On the ballot for the Nov. 4 General Election are the Saluda and Hartfield districts seats on the Middlesex County Board of Supervisors, and on the Middlesex County School Board.
No one has filed the necessary forms to run for...
Urbanna Patron Appreciation Night slated
The Middlesex County Public Library (MCPL) system cordially invites the public to Patron Appreciation Night at MCPL’s Urbanna branch at 150 Grace Ave. on Saturday, April 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. The evening features refreshments, a raffle and...
