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County moves ahead to create Cooks Corner skatepark
by Larry Chowning -
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors is moving ahead with support of a skateboard park near the old Rappahannock Central Elementary (RCE) School at Cooks Corner.
At the supervisors March 2 meeting, they voted to accept a...
Meals on Wheels receives a salute
by Larry Chowning -
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors voted to declare the month of March as the 19th annual March for Meals month as a way to thank all those involved in Meals on Wheels.
At the March 2...
Men survive sinking boat and cold night in swamp
Anglers’ bass boat takes on water, slips into the Dragon Run
by Tom Chillemi -
A simple disposable Bic cigarette lighter helped three stranded men survive a frigid night after their boat sank in the Dragon Run.
Three Gloucester men were fishing...
Four-day per week in-person learning to start
Additional person tests positive for COVID-19 after being at a MC school
by Larry Chowning -
Middlesex County Public Schools (MCPS) announced on March 17 that in-person learning four days a week will officially start on Monday, April 12.
School will...
Circuit Court clerk to retire on March 31
by Larry Chowning -
Middlesex County (MC) attorney Heather Lewis announced at the March 2 MC Board of Supervisors meeting that clerk of the Middlesex County Circuit Court Lynn Dunlevy will retire on March 31.
A Middlesex native, Dunlevy, 66, went...
Fire destroys Grey’s Point cottage, severely damages adjacent cottage
by Larry Chowning -
Fire destroyed a weekend cottage at Grey's Point Camp-RV Resort and Campground (GPC) in Topping on Monday, March 22, around 8:30 a.m. It spread to an adjoining cottage, causing severe damage. Firefighters were able to contain...
MC in-school learning days likely to rise
Middlesex parents receive word via email last week that new program starts April 12; may double days of in-person instruction
by Larry Chowning -
Middlesex County Public Schools (MCPS) officials announced March 10 that they plan to go to a four-day...
Spring brings Ospreys Tony and Tina back to Wilton
Osprey couple Tony and Tina returned this week to their nest high above Wilton Creek near Hartfield, reports Cate Ogden, who lives nearby. The migratory birds likely spend their winters in Florida or Mexico, then return near the start...
Multiple changes ahead for Hummel Field area in Topping
by Tom Chillemi -
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors sold 1.5 acres at Hummel Field airport in Topping to Oscar Barber, the pilot and businessman who plans to build six airplane hangars. The board’s March 2 action followed a...
Urbanna to likely seek grants for new wells
by Tom Chillemi -
The Town of Urbanna is under a state mandate to drill two new wells in the next few years and will possibly be applying for grants to help pay for them.
On March 11, the town council...
