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MC school staff eyed to receive $1,000 bonuses

The Middlesex County School Board (MCSB) is considering approval of a $1,000 retention bonus to all Middlesex school staff who will be returning for the 2026-2027 school year. Middlesex County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Tracy Seitz reported at the...

Republicans rally in Saluda

Most attendees urge no vote on redistricting There were horns blowing in approval; flags and “No Vote” posters waving; and a rather young President Donald Trump look-alike walking amongst the crowd at a Middlesex County Republican Party-sponsored rally Saturday...

Middlesex Little League opens 39th season

The Middlesex County Little League program kicked off its regular season on Friday, April 10, with an opening day ceremony at the Middlesex County Sports Complex in Locust Hill, followed by games at the complex. This is the 39th year...

New Middlesex County noise ordinance is approved

Barking dogs, loud music, yelling, and other certain “plainly audible” noises that travel across property lines are now prohibited by a new Middlesex County noise ordinance approved unanimously by the Middlesex Board of Supervisors following a public hearing on...

Sentinel wins eight awards in Virginia-wide press contest

The Southside Sentinel received eight awards — including three first place wins — in the 2025 Virginia Press Association (VPA) News and Advertising Contest. The Sentinel competed in the VPA’s non-daily group two category, which includes more than 27...

Golf carts may roll in Deltaville

Deltaville representative Randy Crittenden informed supervisors that residents on Lovers Lane and adjoining streets have requested that the county consider an ordinance allowing golf carts. Kretz reported that he prepared a map of the area and submitted it to VDOT...

Fireball consumes truck on Route 17

A truck pulling a large camper was destroyed by fire this week near Church View, reported the Upper Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department (UMVFD) located in Water View. Firefighters from three departments were dispatched to the vehicle fire about 9:30 a.m....

Marine industrial park eyed for Deltaville

The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority (EDA) will apply for a “GO Virginia” planning grant for a proposed marine industrial park and marine training facility of Project Access next to Norview Marina in Deltaville, said John Anzivino, EDA chairman. Obtaining...

Cadillac strikes man on Route 17

A pedestrian struck by a vehicle on U.S. Route 17 on Monday was airlifted from the scene, reported Sgt. J. Teagle of the Virginia State Police’s Gloucester office. According to authorities, Trooper S.E. Roberts was dispatched to the single vehicle crash...

Hundreds attend No Kings rally

Saluda demonstration one of many across U.S. “The only people who care about these Trump Derangement Therapy Sessions are the reporters who are paid to cover them,” said Abigail Jackson, White House spokeswoman. “If you are covering No Kings Protests this...

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