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Urbanna library to offer Dragon Run presentation
by Michael Kunzinger -
The Dragon Run wilderness is a unique ecosystem, stretching for almost 40 miles on the Middle Peninsula, from the Piankatank River to the town limits of Tappahannock. Its pristine environs are frequently described by visitors...
Piankatank pelicans a delight to see
Deltaville’s Bob Waldrop photographed these pelicans Sunday on the Piankatank River, taking advantage of the far reach of his 200-600mm zoom lens and 2.0 inverter. According to dictionary sources, groups of pelicans can go by a variety of names,...
Consider adopting a MPFL kitty or pup
Now that the weather should be cooling some one would think that the animal breeding season would be cooling as well — if only it were so! Kittens are still coming and pups are filling our shelter. We have...
Holly Point Market & Groovin’ in the Park are this Saturday in Deltaville
TOGA oyster gardening info will also be available; spats will be on sale
As summer draws to a close, the season’s final Holly Point Market events happen — including the one set for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 27,...
White Stone fashion show a success
The Woman’s Club of White Stone hosted a sell-out crowd at its recent fashion show luncheon and afternoon of game play.
The theme was “Daisy Crazy” and the show featured colorful seasonal fashions from Cathy’s Unique Pursuits of Kilmarnock modeled...
Urbanna, Middlesex donations aid war-weary Ukraine families
by Kelly Proctor -
In response to the June 1 article that appeared in the Southside Sentinel, I am reporting back about the trip that my partner Dariusz Siuta and I made to his hometown of Rzeszow, Poland; and...
Urbanna’s Jessie DeBusk turned 105 this month
In recent times, Jessie DeBusk is probably best known for her Festival Crab Bisque recipe.
For the last 30 years, Jessie DeBusk’s crab bisque has put a smile on the faces of thousands of Urbanna Oyster Festival goers and has...
Post 241 receives recognition
Christopher C. Curtis American Legion Post 241 at Cooks Corner was recognized last week by the Veterans East Department of Virginia (VEDV) for bringing in new members. Millie Hampton, VEDV vice commander, is flanked by Post Commander Bill Bagby,...
Middlesex folks support Motown & Juneteenth celebrations
Many groups united to make the June 17 Evening of Motown and Friends and June 18 Juneteenth Festival a success. Organizers are extending thanks for all the support they received.
“We take great pleasure in thanking everyone that participated in...
Many in community came together to make back-to-school event a success
The president of the NAACP Middlesex Branch, Unit 7091, is asking folks to thank members of the various groups that supported the Aug. 6 back-to-school event at Camp Piankatank. “With the combined efforts from the following organizations, groups and...
