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The newest Middlesex County deputy sheriff is retired Marine Sergeant Major Christopher J. Easter, whose retirement ceremony was conducted in Saluda last week at the former home of Marine legend Chesty Puller. Sergeant Major Easter   Easter joined the Marine Corps...

by AnnGardner Eubank -  A flock of sheep have been hard at work at Puller Solar Farm near Hartfield since Dominion Energy introduced a “solar grazing” program to serve as an environmentally friendly and adorably fuzzy alternative to motorized lawn care on...

Following public hearings, the Urbanna Planning Commission on Dec. 12 voted to recommend approval of a Special Use Permit (SUP) to construct and operate a restaurant with outdoor tables and seating on property commonly known as the Urbanna Town...

Someday there might be a road in Deltaville named after Stephen Blue. Until then, his name is known by the Deltaville Lights. For half his life Stephen Blue, 39, has built Christmas displays that keep getting bigger and better...

The most satisfying task for Christmas Friends Inc. will come Saturday, Dec. 16, when gifts for needy children and senior adults are delivered to homes throughout Middlesex County. Thanks to the many donors who have contributed funds, and many volunteer...

When Thomas F. “Doc” Marshall Sr. and Lucy Hostinger Marshall moved to Urbanna with their two small sons Tommy and Richard in 1929, it was the start of a generational success story based in part on a dedicated investment...

The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors approved a special exception permit on Tuesday, Dec. 5, that will allow the Middlesex Moose Lodge to build a lodge building on an 11-acre site near Hartfield. The 11-acre site is zoned Low Density...

Middlesex High School (MHS) Choir members (above) sing Christmas carols during the Festival of Trees Saturday night on the Urbanna Town Green. They include, in foreground, from left, Bridey Dubey, Kylie Willis, Kylina Morning, Madison Johnson and Kenny Vincent....

‘Bill’ Harris will serve Hartfield District William A. (Bill) Harris was appointed by the Middlesex County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday to the Hartfield District supervisor seat recently vacated by John Koontz, who moved out of the district. Harris will be...

Costin takes reins in part-time Urbanna position On Friday, Dec. 1, the Urbanna Town Council hired Ted Costin as town administrator and zoning administrator on a part-time basis.  Costin brings 32 years experience in government work — 17 in local government...