Community
Council expected to consider Taber Park pavilion
by Tom Chillemi -
When the Urbanna Town Council meets Thursday, April 28, at 7 p.m., it is expected to hear a presentation by the Urbanna Beautification Committee on a proposal to build a pavilion in Taber Park to...
MHS 1977 class reunion set for June 11
The Middlesex High School (MHS) Class of 1977 45th reunion is set for 1-6 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at Camp Piankatank. MHS classes of 1976 and 1978 are also invited.
Response deadlines have been extended. Those wishing to attend must...
Hinebaughs recognized for Meals on Wheels work
Ron and Rose Hinebaugh have been volunteering for Meals on Wheels for over two years.
The couple expressed, “Each week we are blessed to be able to check in on the recipients that we deliver to. We are very thankful...
Museum announces Adopt-A-Spot plan
Just in time for the growing season, Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park are rolling out their new Adopt-A-Spot program to involve our community at large in the care and feeding of our wonderful nature trails and...
Planning under way for Blue Water Trail
by Tom Chillemi -
Time will erase buildings, but it cannot take away memories captured of those places.
Urbanna historian and author Larry Chowning has collected memories of places lost to time along Urbanna Creek. He has written down some of...
House tour in lower King and Queen slated for April 29
The Garrett Anderson House is one of five houses to be featured in this year’s house tour hosted by the Garden Club of the Middle Peninsula on Friday, April 29. This 19th century farmhouse was built on family land...
Easter Bunny offers hugs at Harmony Grove
Nearly a dozen volunteers join forces to prepare delicious free hot dog meals Saturday at Harmony Grove Baptist Church’s Easter Extravaganza.
Dozens came out to see the Easter Bunny Saturday at Harmony Grove Baptist Church’s second annual Easter Extravaganza, including,...
Church View’s Hockett beautifully paints eggs in special Ukraine style
by Tom Chillemi -
The ancient Ukraine art of decorating egg shells called “pysanky” is being fostered locally by Susan Hockett, of the Church View area.
Hockett has decorated dozens of eggs in the 40-plus years since she was introduced...
Deltaville Maritime Museum’s Easter egg hunt this Saturday
by Bill Powell -
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...
U.S. COVID-19 case rate up slightly
(Editor’s note: As of Monday, the Virginia Department of Public Health reported 1,826 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Middlesex County. There were 44 Middlesex patient COVID-19-related hospitalizations and 46 deaths involving Middlesex residents. The Virginia Department of Public Health cautions...
