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Hop on over to DMM for April 8 Easter fun
It’s time for the 14th annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Deltaville Maritime Museum (DMM) and Holly Point Nature Park. Put on your favorite Easter bonnet, grab your Easter basket or bag, and bring the whole family out to...
Couple with ties to MC waterman sell oysters to restaurants, at markets
Husband and wife Peyton and Taylor Mason are a reflection of (older) days as the young couple has recently opened Virginia Oyster Co. LLC at Hayes. Peyton is the grandson of the late Edward Mason, who some recall was...
Woman’s Club Easter Pound Cake event offers amazing yummy items
After your Easter dinner, join your guests, relax, put your feet up and enjoy a delicious homemade pound cake from the Middlesex County Woman’s Club.
Once again, the club is offering pound cakes of every size, shape and flavor. Rich,...
Wake resident Liz Downes important part of Dug In Farm to Table team
A year ago, Wake resident Liz Downes arrived at Dug In Farms in White Stone for an interview with owner, Carolyn Quinn. After a long career in retail management, Downes was looking for a part-time “retirement gig” to stretch...
Veterans aid available at Saluda legion hall
American Legion Veterans Service officers stand ready to serve veterans and families. Post 82 at 192 Watson Landing in Saluda will host a claims clinic on Saturday, April 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The claims clinic will provide...
Kiwanians, Key Club members spruce up DMM grounds
Members of the Middlesex County Kiwanis Club and Middlesex High School Key Club cleaned the walking trails at the Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park on Saturday, March 18, just in time for the arrival of spring....
Sheriff, staff receive “care” packages from Donovan Masonic Lodge #75
On Friday, March 17, members of Donovan Masonic Lodge #75 presented “care” packages to Middlesex County Sheriff David Bushey for his officers and staff.
The packages were part of a community service project to thank the sheriff’s office for its...
March is living up to its reputation as the windiest month
Middlesex County has experienced a number of particularly gusty days recently.
Just ask this fellow — the longtime roadside dummy touting airplane rides at Hummel Field airport in Topping. He normally sports a crash helmet and goggles, which have been...
Tickets going fast for Pride of Middlesex tribute to Chambers
Greg Chambers is the Middlesex County Rotary Club’s 2023 honoree for its annual Pride of Middlesex award. Chambers truly exemplifies the Rotary motto, “Service Above Self,” by making significant contributions to the citizens of Middlesex County. He will be...
Urbanna Cat Project is seeking volunteers
Urbanna Cat Project members met last week to do some brainstorming to come up with solutions to concerns by a marina owner who said cats have damaged customers’ boats.
At the March 9 council meeting, boatyard manager Jimmy Pickett told...
