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Compactor goes on the fritz at Hartfield Convenience Ctr.
Due to “a major electrical problem,” one compactor is not working at the Hartfield Convenience Center (804-776-7322) and the facility will be closed today, Thursday, Aug. 31, for repairs.
“Virginia Peninsulas Public Service Authority (VPPSA) will be sending out a...
Ex-MHS deputy pleads guilty
Sentencing in indecent liberties, stalking cases set for November
Five-year prison term possible
Former Middlesex High School Resource Officer Clayton Michael Colley pleaded guilty on Aug. 21 in Middlesex County Circuit Court to a felony of taking indecent liberties with a child by a...
No prosecution in MHS indecent liberties case
Due to the alleged victim reportedly changing her story, Middlesex County Commonwealth Attorney Michael Hurd has chosen to not prosecute charges against a former Middlesex High School (MHS) guidance counselor.
Hurd stated that the alleged victim has now claimed that...
Authorities unsuccessful in trying to stop Deltaville suicide
Law enforcement personnel converged on the Deltaville Maritime Museum-Holly Point Nature Park grounds on Sunday evening, Aug. 20, following reports of a missing man who was possibly suicidal, reported Major M.E. Sampson of the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO).
According...
Christchurch School sailing coach facing child porn charge
An investigation by the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) led to the arrest on Aug. 20 of Gregory Kieran O’Connell, who was charged with felony possession of child pornography, reported Maj. M.E. Sampson of the MCSO.
According to Maj. Sampson,...
Public asked to sound off on Urbanna short-term rentals
The Urbanna Planning Commission is taking an in-depth look at the town’s ordinance on short-term rentals (STRs), and has asked for citizen input through a five-question online survey.
“We are not alone in finding it challenging to balance interests in...
Crash claims life of firefighter with MC ties
Jason Ware, 46, of Saluda was killed in a car crash Friday morning on his way to work at the Chesterfield County Fire and Emergency Medical Services (CFEMS) “Chester Fire Station,” where he served as a captain.
Ware was killed...
USPS’s attempt to improve efficiency creates challenges
by Jackie Nunnery -
It has been two years since the United States Postal Service (USPS) launched Delivering for America, what it calls a “10-year plan to achieve financial sustainability and service excellence” through massive capital investments — $40 billion...
Agency seeks to preserve shorelines
With climate change pushing sea water levels even higher, maintaining local shorelines is becoming even more of a challenge.
Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority (PAA) is charged with setting aside public access sites for all types of...
Short-term rentals survey seek citizen opinion
The Urbanna Planning Commission is taking an in-depth look at the towns ordinance on short-term rentals (STRs), and has asked for citizen input through a five-question online survey.
“We are not alone in finding it challenging to balance interests in...
