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Cost to fix increases, estimates vary Price estimates to replace the bridge to the Urbanna Town Marina vary greatly from $4.4 million for a total replacement to a “guesstimate” of $300,000 for a temporary concrete bridge. Estimates vary However, the temporary...

Preparations are under way for the fourth annual “Great Middlesex Green Up” is a county-wide initiative of Keep Middlesex Beautiful (KMB). The April event aims to clean up Middlesex County roadways. The “Green Up” is a grassroots effort begun...

Move could generate $70,000 in revenue annually for county The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors is considering eliminating the current $7,500 payment cap for a Middlesex County Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL). BPOL tax is a tax on business’ gross...

As a budget cut in the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 (FY 26-27) budget, staff and the Middlesex County Board of Supervisors have been discussing the possibility of eliminating the Middlesex County Wetlands Board. For the second time during FY 26-27...

‘A Feast for the Soul: Middlesex Celebrates Taste of Black History” program was conducted on Saturday, Feb. 28, to close out Black History Month. The afternoon served as a vibrant multi-sensory celebration, blending culinary arts with a deep dive...

Provides rides for citizens in need of medical treatments or to buy food or get to work During a Feb. 24 budget work session, the Middlesex County Board of Supervisors recommended, in an effort to lower expenditures in the fiscal...

On Tuesday, March 3, the Middlesex County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to appoint Kevin Gentry as county administrator to replace current administrator Matt Walker, who is retiring on March 31. Gentry brings years of experience in leadership, technology management...

Asbestos handling needed A large water leak in the old Middlesex High School (MHS) east wing has been located and is in the process of being fixed. The Middlesex County Public Schools financial department got a surprise in January when the...

Iconic Civil Rights leader spoke at Lebanon Baptist; passed away last week ‘Rev. Jesse Jackson: We are learning to live together,” was the headline on the article in the Aug. 4, 2011 Southside Sentinel on the Rev. Jesse Jackson preaching at...

A special election is set for April 21 on a proposed constitutional amendment on redistricting. During the 2026 regular session of the Virginia General Assembly, legislators passed and the governor signed House Bill 1384 designating a proposed constitutional amendment question to...