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Norris Bridge deadly crash case now has February trial date set
A trial on charges related to a July 2025 fatal three-vehicle crash on the Robert O. Norris Jr. Memorial Bridge was set for Feb. 8 through 12, 2027, in Spotsylvania Circuit Court. Lancaster County Circuit Court Judge John S....
Swimming pool assembly too wide for bridge span
Strikes cars, bridge rails
The Robert O. Norris Jr. Bridge was closed for about an hour on Friday, June 5, when the swimming pool basin that was being towed by a pickup truck struck several cars, scraped the bridge rails, and...
New Topping air terminal described as ‘game changer’
Major improvements at Hummel Field were completed in May 2026 and include a 4,400-square-foot terminal building, taxiway, a paved plane tie-down parking area, a guidance system to aid pilots when landing, and upgrades to the airport’s electrical systems. The...
Supervisors postpone decision on bonuses
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors tabled talks and possible action until its July 7 regular monthly meeting on a proposed 2% bonus for constitutional officers and all other county employees. The action came at supervisors June 2 meeting.
The...
Deadline to run in Urbanna elections is June 16
Tuesday, June 16, at 7 p.m. is the deadline to file as a candidate in the Urbanna Town Council and Urbanna mayoral elections.
There are now three qualified candidates for the Urbanna Town Council — Lisa M. Powers, Jim B....
Big rig strikes SUV, boats
Driver charged following Glenns crash
by Tom Chillemi
Authorities are investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Monday, May 25, on George Washington Memorial Highway (U.S. Route 17) at Glenns in Gloucester County, reported Matthew Demlein, public relations coordinator for the...
Town council votes to terminate administrator
The Urbanna Town Council voted to “terminate the town administrator’s amended employment agreement without cause.” The formal action to dismiss Ted Costin took place during a brief special called meeting on Wednesday, May 20.
The vote was unanimous by the five...
Only one citizen speaks at county hearing on budget
Only one person spoke at a Middlesex County Board of Supervisors (MCBS) public hearing on a proposed 2026-2027, $37,345,788, county budget. The budget supports a 2 percent raise for all county employees, including MCPS employees. The Thursday, May 21,...
Two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle claims a life
Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle that occurred Tuesday, May 19, at 3 p.m. on General Puller Highway in Middlesex County.
Matthew Demlein, public relations coordinator for Virginia State Police, reported that a 2007...
Urbanna provides old-time nautical feel for filmmakers
Filmmakers use Urbanna Town Marina to
depict first armed conflict of Revolution
The Urbanna Town Marina, Urbanna Creek and the colonial replica sailing ship Luna, owned by the Colonial Seaport Foundation in Deltaville, were the scene and vessel used last...
