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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...
Central water costs continue to escalate
The cost of central water is on the rise.
To compare water rates of the Town of Urbanna, the Middlesex Water Authority (MWA), and Aqua Virginia Inc. water systems water consumption is assumed to be 8,000 gallons in two months.
Two...
File early, online to avoid fraud, receive faster refunds
Virginia Tax has announced that tax filing season in Virginia is now under way. Taxpayers are now able to file their individual income tax returns.
“We strongly encourage you to file electronically,” said Tax Commissioner Craig M. Burns. “It’s the...
