Community
Hundreds expected at Deltaville Maritime Museum Easter egg hunt
The Deltaville Maritime Museum will welcome families for its annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4, from 1-3 p.m. at 287 Jackson Creek Road in Deltaville. The free community event invites children to bring their baskets and enjoy...
Republicans to rally in Saluda
A Protect Rural Virginia Vote No rally is planned for 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Middlesex County Historic Courthouse at 865 General Puller Highway in Saluda. Organizers said they seek to save Middlesex County from being...
Low Country Boil proceeds address needs of these furry friends
In exactly one month on May 2, you can attend one of the highlights of spring in Middlesex County. Middlesex County Pet Friends for Life’s (MPFL) annual Low Country Boil, Festival for the Animals, is returning to the Deltaville...
Jim B. Thrift seeks seat on town council
Jim B. Thrift is the first person to file to run for the Urbanna Town Council and is a qualified candidate for the Nov. 3 General Election, reported Melissa D. Welch, Middlesex County’s director of elections and general registrar.
The position of...
Va. Li’l Ole Opry opens new season Saturday
Virginia’s Li’l Ole Opry will open its 51st season of country music shows on March 28 with an “All Star Opry” featuring the house band, Shades of Country, and all of the Opry singers. The group will once again...
Scores expected for No Kings rally Saturday at Historic Courthouse
A “No Kings” event has been announced for the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck counties. The day of action will take place on Saturday, March 28, to defend democracy.
Thousands of communities all over the world will conduct peaceful rallies,...
Robert E. ‘Robbie’ Wilson III is running for Urbanna mayor
Robert E. “Robbie” Wilson III has filed to run for Urbanna town mayor in the Nov. 3 General Election, reported Melissa D. Welch, Middlesex County’s director of elections and general registrar. All of his paperwork is complete and he...
One-woman play coming to White Stone
In a departure from their usual offerings of plays and musicals, Lancaster Players President Luke Rawls has announced that an original, one-woman show, “Teddy’s Piece,” will open for one weekend of performances, April 17-19. Tickets are $30 and are...
Annual Pinewood Derby rolls again
Cub Scout Pack #341 staged a dynamic race event on Feb. 21 at Christ Church Parish (Episcopal) in Christchurch. Before an audience of 65 attendees, the annual Scouts Pinewood Derby rolled off the starting block to cheers and squeals.
This...
Deltaville library hosting fun-filled Children’s Carnival this Saturday
The Middlesex County Public Library (MCPL) system’s Children’s Carnival is set for 11 a.m.-1 p.m. this Saturday, March 21 at MCPL’s Deltaville branch. The event is aimed at children ages 2 to 12, with additional activities for toddlers.
The outside...
