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Unused for two decades, RCE building rehab cost could hit $2.9M
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors was informed that renovation of the old Rappahannock Central Elementary (RCE) school cafeteria/auditorium at Cooks Corner into a community center could cost up to $2.9 million for a “heavy” restoration of the building.
During...
Middlesex body cam vote expected Aug. 5
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors is expected to consider adoption of an expenditure to purchase body-worn cameras for the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office at the board’s Aug. 5 regular monthly meeting.
On June 16, the supervisors-appointed “Body Camera Committee,”...
Hardyville Baby Hawks Rescued
Red-shouldered hawks rehabilitated; released last week
Red-shouldered hawks are medium-sized hawks, smaller than red-tailed hawks. Their breeding range spans eastern North America (including Middlesex County) and along the coast of California and northeastern-central Mexico.
After falling from their nest in...
‘Good Trouble Lives On’ rally draws scores to old courthouse
John Lewis dedicated his existence – often risking his very life – in support of ensuring that every American could register, vote and be assured their vote was counted. During his 80 years on our earth, John Lewis seemed...
First 100 Broadband users connected in Upper Middlesex
In just 11 months the Middlesex Broadband Authority (MBA) has gone from ground breaking to building a 57-mile network of fiber-optic broadband in middle and upper Middlesex County that will connect about 1,000 unserved or underserved customers to state-of-the-art...
FIERY BRIDGE CRASH KILLS TWO
Police: Speed, alcohol crash factors
The Virginia State Police (VSP) is investigating a three-vehicle crash that claimed two lives and seriously injured another Sunday, July 13, on the Robert O. Norris Jr. Memorial Bridge.
At approximately 6:53 p.m., VSP responded...
Topping boy, 11, needs aid obtaining seizure treatments
Zayden Williams of Topping still suffers from seizures, but he’s grateful for those who helped, said his maternal grandmother, Joanne Leigh of Topping.
Zayden turned 11 in June and his seizures are worse. Due to the heat of summer, he must...
Town of Urbanna celebrating 1700s roots of post office
The Town of Urbanna and the nation are celebrating the country’s first official post offices in July with Urbanna Post Office having been one of the first established in the United States in 1775.
The U.S. Postal Service announced last...
Supervisors approve $1 million loan for the purchase of real estate
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors (MCBS) voted 4-0 on July 8 to approve a $1 million loan out of the county’s fund balance to the Middlesex County Economic Development Authority (EDA) for the purchase of real estate. (Hartfield...
Booms absent from Urbanna July Fourth celebration
Urbanna’s lighted drone show on July 5 was unique, the first one in the area. Hundreds of drones formed large animated figures in the sky over Urbanna Creek. It was almost magical the way they made a plane, a...
