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Broad Creek has ‘extreme shoaling,’ dredging expected soon
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors (MCBS) voted unanimously last month to move forward with a “Broad Creek Emergency, targeted dredging design and implementation” project.
MPPDC Deputy Director Curt Smith stated that the work going on now for Whiting Creek...
Help pick top Urbanna Christmas tree
Everyone is invited to the annual Festival of Trees, set for 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, on the Urbanna Town Green at 241 Virginia St. On display will be 16 Christmas trees decorated by folks from Mi Jalisco restaurant, Bethpage...
Middlesex bear euthanized after being struck by van
A black bear was struck by a minivan on Nov. 18 on Tidewater Trail (U.S. Route 17) near Warner Road (Route 603) about four miles north of Saluda, reported Maj. M.E. Sampson of the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO).
According...
Urbanna marina owner eyes ‘disassociating’ from town
Some real estate owners want to be within Urbanna’s boundaries — others want to “disassociate” from the town and its government.
About Nov. 13, Amy and Andy Anderson, owners of Urbanna Boat Yard and Marina LLC (URBBY) delivered to Urbanna...
2023 Urbanna Christmas celebrations slated
Urbanna will kick off the Christmas season on Saturday, Dec. 2, with a day of events that peak with the arrival of Santa Claus during the 27th annual Urbanna Hometown Christmas Parade.
Get in the Christmas spirit all day with...
Pastor of Saluda church blocked from commenting
Freedom of speech is a basic right that all Americans are supposed to share.
There are limits such as incitement, defamation, fraud, obscenity, child pornography, fight-ing words and threats are all types of speech that are not protected.
The Middlesex County...
Town makes sure vendors collect meals tax at festival
At the Nov. 16 town council meeting, Councilor Alana Courtney asked Urbanna Town Treasurer Michele Hutton how the town knows if food vendors are paying their correct amount. “Do we just trust them?” asked Courtney.
Urbanna Oyster Festival food vendors...
Urbanna’s IT company finds computer files once believed missing
Almost three years ago, then-Urbanna Town Administrator Holly Gailey resigned after about eight years in the position.
Soon after, some computer files could not be found that were related to Gailey’s hard drive and accusations were made, said Urbanna Mayor...
Deadlines earlier for Sentinel’s Thanksgiving edition
Because area post offices will be closed on Thanksgiving day, next week’s Southside Sentinel will appear a day early -- on Wednesday, Nov. 22, -- and the deadline for display ads is 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17. The deadline...
Christmas Friends begins 38th year
Christmas Friends Inc., the local charity that provides gifts for needy children and elderly or disabled adults in Middlesex County, launched its 38th season this week.
The Middlesex Department of Social Services has already been assisting clients in completing their...
