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(Editor’s note: As of Tuesday, the Virginia Department of Public Health reported 730 confirmed COVID-19 cases over the last 13 weeks in the Three Rivers Health District, which includes Middlesex County. There were 10 Three Rivers deaths related to...

by Carrie Dos Santos - This year, April 3-9 is National Library Week, a time to highlight the essential role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. The public can show their appreciation and support...

by Gail Butler - About 10 years ago, a pickleball coach came out to the Deltaville courts to explain to a group of 15 players what pickleball was all about. Pickleball has now taken the country by storm. The Deltaville...

by Bill Powell - Organizing the first “call for volunteers” for this last Saturday, March 19, Marion Lancaster, Deltaville Maritime Museum board member and volunteer coordinator, worked along with more than 20 volunteers to begin getting things ready for...

Applications are now being accepted for the 2022 Urbanna Oyster Festival Queen Scholarship Competition. Any young lady who resides in Middlesex County and is a rising high school senior is eligible to participate. The deadline for applications is April...

Middlesex High School (MHS) Class of 1977 is planning its 45th reunion. MHS Classes of 1976 and 1978 are also invited. The reunion event is set for Saturday, June 11, at Camp Piankatank. The time will be announced later. Those wishing...

by Bill Powell - Hi everybody, it’s that time of year again! The warm weather and music will be here before you know it, so it’s time to grab your ticket savings early for the 2022 Groovin’ season. The...

From staff reports - Started in 2017, Secure Testing Services provides substance abuse testing to area businesses, as well as government organizations. This testing is provided both on-site at area businesses, as well as at strategically placed service centers....

  Deltaville Boatyard (DBY) announced that having completed the marine systems certification offered by the American Boat and Yacht Council, Cooper Ruse is now one of a growing group of certified specialists in the country whose commitment to excellence means...

Hundreds attend “Freedom Convoy” rally at Virginia Motor Speedway by Tom Chillemi - Truckers from across the nation participating in the Freedom Convoy movement converged on Washington, D.C., this week to protest COVID-19 mandates, along with other issues. En route to...