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Eighty-plus artists exhibit at Arts in the Middle
The Arts in the Middle (AIM) juried fine arts festival returned to Hewick Plantation near Urbanna this past weekend, offering the community a weekend of fine visual, performing and literary arts. The festival is a recognized annual destination for...
Concerns raised over “unsuitable” stores near MHS
by Larry Chowning -
At a special called meeting Monday, June 6, the Middlesex County School Board (MCSB) issued a “statement of concern” to the Middlesex County Planning Commission (MCPC) concerning a rezoning application of land in Saluda on...
Ex-Middlesex County deputy takes plea deal in rape case
Fired Middlesex lawman expected to serve six months behind bars after pleading guilty to lesser charge
by Tom Chillemi -
Former Middlesex County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Franklin Smith Jr. of Locust Hill was sentenced on May 18 to two years...
Oyster shell recycling opens at Deltaville convenience center
The Virginia Oyster Shell Recycling Program (VOSRP) has installed an oyster shell recycling collection can at the Deltaville Convenience Center at the end of Recycle Drive (Route 660), which is off General Puller Highway (Route 33). Having an oyster...
Urbanna Mayor Hartley, Councilor Hanson to seek reelection
by Tom Chillemi -
The race for the position of Urbanna mayor is on.
Last week current Urbanna Mayor Barbara M. Hartley filed to run for mayor in the Nov. 8 general election, reported Melissa Welch, director of Elections and...
Officials: Water rate increase will build needed reserves
by Tom Chillemi -
A real estate tax rate decrease and an 8.5% increase in water rates are being proposed for Urbanna.
The finance committee of the Urbanna Town Council is recommending a two-cent reduction to the real estate tax...
Supervisors to consider extending tax due date
by Larry Chowning -
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors (MCBS) is planning to consider an extension of the real estate tax payment due date, interest, and penalties for late payments. The extension is expected to be discussed at the...
Middlesex firefighters donate old equipment to Belize firefighters
by Tom Chillemi -
Area fire departments are donating firefighting equipment that no longer meets regulations in the United States to the Caribbean nation of Belize.
Since 2016 the Belize Heroes program has been recycling outdated, but usable, firefighting equipment....
Urbanna’s Howard Street named for fallen soldier
by Larry Chowning -
With this Memorial Day — Monday, May 30 — right around the corner, one does not have to look far to find evidence of past generations honoring their own who gave their lives in the...
Urbanna Town Marina Memorial Day service scheduled
by Tom Chillemi -
The town of Urbanna will present its annual community Memorial Day observance on Monday, May 30, at 11 a.m. on the grounds of the Urbanna Town Marina at 210 Oyster Road in Urbanna. Middlesex County...
