News
Northam eases some COVID-19 restrictions
by Don Richeson -
Virginians will be able to gather socially outdoors in groups of 25 starting March 1, up from the current limit of 10, Gov. Ralph Northam announced in a Wednesday, Feb. 24 news release. He also said...
Rappahannock Oysters Excel
Oystermen report harvesting bounty of “real beauties” near Urbanna this season
by Tom Chillemi -
Some of the best oystering in years on the Rappahannock River comes to a close on Feb. 28.
Oyster grounds in Areas 6 and 7 near Urbanna...
Deltaville path plan advances; bridge unlikely
VDOT to pay 80 percent of estimated $1 million Stingray Pt. to LMVFD trail
by Larry Chowning -
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors (MCBS) approved on Feb. 2 a “local share” $200,235 match as part of a $1 million Virginia...
Middlesex schools seek more taxpayer funding
by Larry Chowning -
There were no public attendees and no comments from the public on a proposed fiscal year 2021-2022 $19,527,625 budget at a Middlesex County School Board (MCSB) budget public hearing Monday at St. Clare Walker Middle School.
The...
COVID-19 fears close MC schools one day
by Larry Chowning -
The threat of COVID-19 cases associated with the schools continues to hamper in-school learning in the Middlesex County Public Schools system (MCPS).
School superintendent Dr. Peter Gretz reported Thursday, Feb. 18, that MCPS was canceling all in-school...
Skate park eyed for site at Cooks Corner
by Larry Chowning -
The Middlesex Christian Skaters Skateboarding Club (MCSSC) may soon have a new county sanctioned skate park on a concrete slab left over from the playground at the old Rappahannock Central Elementary School at Cooks Corner.
The Middlesex...
Middlesex supervisors OK increasing deputies salaries
by Larry Chowning -
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors (MCBS) approved on Feb. 2 to increase starting Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies’ salaries up to the current Mathews County starting pay providing the total amount of the expenditure...
Councilor Hollberg voices concerns over lack of audits
by Tom Chillemi -
The Town of Urbanna books have not been audited for two years, Councilor Steve Hollberg informed the town council at its Jan. 28 meeting.
Hollberg said accurate books are essential when applying for grants and loans for...
Revamp of Urbanna charter will have to wait until 2022
by Tom Chillemi -
The Urbanna Town Council voted on Feb. 11 to petition the General Assembly to amend the town’s charter so that the mayor could vote on matters considered by the town council and make motions. An amendment...
Snowy drive from Cooks Corner to Urbanna Feb. 12, 2021
by Don Richesen -
Snowy drive from Cooks Corner to Urbanna Feb. 12, 2021
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DONhCwgZSdo&feature=youtu.be
