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by Larry Chowning - The weather was divine Friday night as 53 units of fire and rescue equipment were part of the 65th Urbanna Oyster Festival Fireman’s parade. Parade Chairman Ben Burch said that the parade was one of the...

The Middlesex County Rotary Club’s Flags for Heroes will be on display through Monday, Nov. 14, on the front lawn of Christ Church Episcopal Parish at 56 Christchurch Lane (just off General Puller Highway (Route 33) in Christchurch. The...

Recipe submissions needed for The Perfect Gift holiday shopping guide Do you have a famous side dish you make every Thanksgiving, the perfect Christmas cookie to make for Santa, or maybe a family festive cocktail? The Southside Sentinel and Rappahannock...

The Museums Of Middlesex, is an LLC formed in 2015 of four foundations and museums in Middlesex County to work together increasing our tourism visibility and acquainting everyone with Middlesex’s rich history and maritime heritage. During this week’s Urbanna...

Middlesex County residents know that one of the many functions of the Cryer Center/Hands Across Middlesex is to serve as a collection depot for donated items, including used clothing that is in good condition. At the October General Board...

by Don Richeson - Scores of children participated in Harmony Grove Baptist Church’s third annual Trunk or Treat event Saturday evening. A flyer promoting the event read “Join us for a fun time,” and the many smiling youngsters on...

Send us some photos and tell us about your Oyster Festival experience! Include: Selfies—Shenanigans—Art photos, etc. And tell us: Where are you from? How many Urbanna Oyster Festivals you have been to? What's your favorite things about it? Did anything unusual...

Ready or not, the goblins, ghouls, ghosties, and maybe a witch, warlock, zombie or two are beginning to stir, moan and generally raise a ruckus in the “Wailin’ Woods” and for the hayrides in the “Field of Screams” out...

by Larry Chowning - The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority (EDA) is applying for a $120,000 tourism grant through American Rescue Plan Funds (COVID-19 funding). The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors (MCBS) approved the application at its Oct. 4 regular...

At Stingray Harbour Yacht Club’s annual end of year party Oct. 22, club  members made a $1,725 donation to the Middlesex County Volunteer Rescue Squad in recognition of the valuable service they provide to residents and visitors in Middlesex...