Community
Volunteers needed to help ‘spiff up’ tea house
As the Deltaville Maritime Museum’s official season opening is coming up fast on May 5 and 6, the “Bistrobunchers” are putting out a work day call to all their “Friends of the Museum” to give them a hand getting...
MC cleanup volunteers needed for Earth Day
“The Great Middlesex Green Up” is set for Earth Day 2023 on Saturday, April 22, with the goal of picking up trash on Old Virginia Street (Route 602) from the Urbanna Town Hall to U.S. Route 17, said organizer Tom Maffey.
The...
MC eyes reduced tax bite for those 65 and older
Hearing on matter slated for April 20
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors (MCBS) voted on Tuesday, April 4, to send to public hearing a proposal to increase the maximum amount of real estate property tax relief for qualifying “elderly”...
MC Rescue Squad announces regatta
The Middlesex County Volunteer Rescue Squad (MCVRS) recently announced plans to present its inaugural Rescue Regatta fundraiser, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 19, in Deltaville.
“Since 1956, the Middlesex County Volunteer Rescue Squad has had the privilege of providing lifesaving medical...
Volunteers needed for Earth Day “Great MC Green Up”
April 22, Earth Day 2023, will be the date for “The Great Middlesex Green Up” sponsored by Keep Middlesex Beautiful, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Middlesex County.
The goal is to pick up trash on Old Virginia Street...
April 15 Museum Expo to feature Deltaville musicians, MC museums
Reps from 30 museums to participate
Town Centre Park in Kilmarnock will come to life April 15 with pirates, bagpipers, sailors and Native Americans as the Museum Expo, sponsored by the Kilmarnock Museum, takes place.
Museums throughout the Middle Peninsula and...
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...
