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Replica Sloop Luna Christened
Hundreds attend Deltaville ceremony introducing reproduction of 1700s sailing vessel; will be used to promote sailing history, eco-friendly transport
by Larry Chowning -
A $3 million dream that started as a conversation around a Deltaville kitchen table nearly 20 years...
Two-cent tax hike likely for most Urbanna homeowners
by Tom Chillemi -
The finance committee of the Urbanna Town Council is recommending a two-cent reduction to the real estate tax rate to 21 cents per $100. This would result in a revenue increase of about $27,000, finance...
Sewer costs slashed with use of reduced pressure system
MC officials: Hook up to be voluntary
by Tom Chillemi -
A wastewater collection system for Deltaville could cost 40% less if a “low pressure system” is used instead of a “vacuum” system that was originally recommended by the Hampton...
COOKS CORNER TRAIL OPENS
New half-mile trail offers walkers pleasant woods trek;
will later include signs describing Black history in MC
by Larry Chowning -
The Middlesex County Heritage Trail grand opening was conducted Thursday, May 5, as county officials, Heritage Trail committee members and...
Rezoning may pave way for new business
County supervisors re-designate site in Saluda; take back control of Cooks Corner location formerly earmarked for Tractor Supply store
by Larry Chowning -
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors (MCBS) voted, 5-0, Tuesday, May 3, to approve a rezoning of...
New building considered for rescue squad in Bethpage area
by Tom Chillemi -
The current lease on the building that houses the Urbanna branch of the Middlesex County Volunteer Rescue Squad (MCVRS) expires in two years, Tina Mennett, MCVRS secretary told the Urbanna Town Council at its April...
Uncertainty lingers on funding town’s proposed pool, pavilion
by Tom Chillemi -
Urbanna Beautification Inc. (UBI) addressed the Urbanna Town Council at its April 28 meeting with a proposal to build a pavilion in Taber Park to be dedicated to the late Charles and Betsy Bristow.
UBI has...
Current boat tax rate stays
by Larry Chowning -
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors (MCBS) approved on a 3-2 vote Thursday, April 28, a tax rate change to balance the fiscal year 2023 (FY 23) $31,149,744 budget. The result of the vote amounts...
Locust Hill baby llama’s first spring
A llama mother and her baby, known as a “cria,” relax in the sun last week in a Locust Hill field as an emu mother and her chick forage for food. It’s all a part of the cycle of...
Sentinel wins five awards in Va.-wide press contest
From staff reports -
The Southside Sentinel received two first place awards and three second place awards in the 2021 Virginia Press Association (VPA) News and Advertising Contest. Newspapers across Virginia annually submit their best work in the VPA’s...
