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County seeks ways to decrease Wake dredging
Lord help us!
It just might take His help alone to eliminate the need for maintenance dredging of Mill Creek boat landing in Wake.
On Feb. 6, the Middlesex County Board of Supervisors tabled action on whether or not the...
Swift action urged to dredge Deltaville’s Broad Creek
Middlesex Supervisors gave a green light to the Middle Peninsula Regional Planning District Commission (MPRPDC) Tuesday, Feb. 6, to move forward with the work required for an application to dredge Broad Creek in Deltaville.
MPRPDC Deputy Director Curt Smith was...
Longtime Deltaville firefighters recognized
Four volunteer firefighters with the Lower Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department (LMVFD) were recognized for their years of community service and dedication that tallies 225 years — and counting. Bobby Faulkner and Henry Lackey each have been LMVFD members for...
Middlesex Co. crash injures seven — some seriously
Seven people were injured in a three-vehicle crash Monday afternoon on General Puller Highway (Route 33) just east of Mill Creek Road, reported Sgt. Michelle Anaya, public information officer with the Virginia State Police (VSP).
According to Sgt. Anaya, on...
Proposal for another MC Dollar General store moves forward
On Feb. 7, the Middlesex Planning Commission approved a site plan for a Dollar General store proposed for Topping at 2022 Greys Point Road (Route 3) at the intersection of Dirt Bridge Road.
The site plan for the 10,640 square...
Supervisors give $75,000 for LED lights at complex
At a Middlesex County Board of Supervisors budget work session on Feb. 2, supervisors presented a check to the Middlesex Sports Complex Committee (MSCC) for $75,000 to go towards the first phase of the new sports complex lighting project.
The...
Urbanna Post Office quilt program salutes Black History Month
Before 1860, America captured about 4 million Black people from Africa and brought them to America to be sold as slaves. From the beginning, slaves tried to escape.
Trying to escape, or helping someone else escape, was dangerous business and...
Music that changed the world
“And you know you should be glad!” Ed Sullivan introduced Beatles to U.S. 60 years ago Friday
This Friday, Feb. 9, 2024 at 8 p.m., marks the moment 60 years ago when The Beatles performed live on the “Ed...
Wittman, Va. delegation press Postal Service on mail delays
U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman, R-1st Dist., joined a bipartisan group of Virginia lawmakers in pressing the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) on the mail delivery delays and disruptions impacting Virginians in the Richmond region.
The push follows an alarming report that...
Menhaden bill killed for 2024 session
Virginia Legislature House Bill 19 in Richmond to create a comprehensive study of the ongoing ecology, fishery impacts, and economic and environmental issues with Atlantic menhaden was “carried” over and killed for 2024 consideration by The House Rules Committee...
