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Celebrating Preservation tickets are now available

Tickets are now available for the Middlesex County Museum and Historical Society’s Celebrating Preservation fundraiser. The annual event is set for 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, at the Historic Barn at Rosegill at 1824 Urbanna Road near Urbanna. Highlighting the...

Oct. 15 “Taste of Middlesex” to feature food, music, cars, Luna

All of the folks in Middlesex County know there are a lot of things Middlesex has to be proud of. As more restaurants and commercial kitchens have been added to the Middlesex “Mix,” the county now has many signature...

Rotary collects, distributes coats to needy MC residents

Members of the Middlesex County Rotary Club collected, donated and delivered warm winter clothing last week to the Cryer Center in Harmony Village and the Middlesex County Department of Social Services in Cooks Corner. This included more than 350...

Urbanna Oyster Festival Queen, Little Miss Spat hopefuls team up to support childhood literacy

Urbanna Oyster Festival Queen contestant Sara Hale and her Little Miss Spat co-contestant Piper Gill joined together to support a cause near and dear to both their hearts, childhood literacy. Both Sara and Piper have been impacted by the...

Early voting slated to begin Friday, Sept. 23

All Middlesex registered voters set to receive new voter cards this week by Tom Chillemi - All registered voters in Middlesex County will be mailed new voter cards this week, reported Middlesex County Director of Elections and General Registrar Melissa D....

Urbanna asks county for aid building pool

Supervisors appear lukewarm on idea to help fund $1.2 million Taber project by Tom Chillemi - At the supervisors Sept. 13 regular monthly meeting, Urbanna Mayor Barbara Hartley and volunteer Marni Harte made a detailed presentation, including the cost of...

Season’s last market, Groovin’ Saturday

By Bill Powell - The Deltaville Maritime Museum (DMM) and Holly Point Nature Park is capping off the Holly Point Market season this Saturday, Sept. 24. We know a lot of you are planning to go to the Wings, Wheels...

Urbanna Oyster Festival Queen contestant raises funds, awareness for Chesapeake Bay

Urbanna Oyster Festival Queen contestant Makayla Seamster and her Little Miss Spat contestant Jullianna Gobush worked hard this summer to help save the Chesapeake Bay by cleaning near local waterways and supporting the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Makayla decided to support...

Native plant sale opens Saturday

Fall is the time when many flowers begin to fade, but it’s the season when many area native grasses are at their best. Little bluestem is one of the finest native grasses and was once one of the dominant...

Season’s final Groovin’ in the Park to feature Rappahannock Crossing

by Bill Powell - I am happy to announce for 2022 the appearance of the five-piece bluegrass band Rappahannock Crossing at the Groovin’ in the Park set for 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept 24. Gates open at 4 p.m. I...

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