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Rappahannock Crossing bluegrass band to headline next “Groovin”’
Deltaville Maritime Museum (DMM) and Holly Point Nature Park continues its market season on Saturday, Aug. 24, as you all know, we now have plenty of produce vendors as part of the Holly Point Market vendor mix. The day...
Box turtle survey under way in the area
Local Master Naturalists and the Virginia Herpetological Society are conducting a survey to determine the number, sex and general health of box turtles in area counties.
From the last day in May, 21 Master Naturalists have scanned roadsides, scoured gardens...
The Rivah Visitor’s Guide publishes ‘area’s best,’ according to its readers
Winners of the 2024 Best of the Rivah contest were announced in the August edition of The Rivah Visitor’s Guide.
In its ninth year, the contest includes 41 categories in seven divisions including seafood, food, drinks, retail, hospitality, experiences and...
Prepare now for more rough weather
With hurricane season developing, and the remnants of Hurricane Debby expected to move through the area this week, Dominion Energy reminds residents that now is the time to prepare for weather emergencies.
Some things to consider include:
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Classic cars, market, Groovin’ all Aug. 24 at Deltaville museum
We all love those classic cars! We love their solid bright colors, wed love the lines!
I know there are a lot of folks out there who long for the nostalgia and memories of the days when these “rides” were...
Urbanna celebrates Founders Day with various presentations
During the 10th annual Urbanna Founders Day celebration on Saturday, Aug. 3, historical interpreters brought to life the issues of colonial America.
Lee, just back from the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia, told Mason slavery would destroy the new republic,...
‘Bak N Da Day’ to bring Soul to Deltaville this Sunday
The soul group “Bak N Da Day” will take the stage for Deltaville Maritime Museum’s next pop-up concert on Sunday, Aug. 11, 3-5 p.m.
In 2019, the Deltaville Maritime Museum (DMM) and its adjacent Holly Point Nature Park began a...
Sloop Luna featured on 2024 DCA Christmas tree ornaments
It’s never too early to celebrate Christmas, and so this summer the Deltaville Community Association (DCA) is announcing that the 18th century sloop Luna will be featured on the 2024 DCA Christmas tree ornament.
Sloops were the 18-wheelers of Colonial...
Water View’s Lena Sickal now twice honored
Back in July, the Upper Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department’s (UMVFD) Independence Day parade and festivities had Lena Sickal as its grand marshal for the second time in parade history.
Sickal, 91, was grand marshal in 2014 and again in 2024....
Rescue squad installs officers at July 25 annual banquet
The Middlesex County Volunteer Rescue Squad (MCVRS) and its auxiliary installed the groups’ 2024-2025 officers during their July 25 annual banquet at the MCVRS building in Deltaville. Peninsulas EMS Council Executive Director Michael Player performed the installations.
Both groups need...
