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On April 9, 2011, Mid-County Volunteer Rescue Squad, 7990 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville, dedicated a Memorial Garden in remembrance “To Those Before Us and Those After Us.” According to the Rappahannock Record, memorial stones and benches grace the garden bearing the names of past first responders since Mid-County’s inception 36 years ago, reported secretary Nina Bhat. … Read more

The Middlesex County Museum will host a fall fundraising event from 2-4 p.m. October 8 at Rosegill, 1824 Urbanna Road, Urbanna. The speaker will be Theodore McCord. He will address a December 29, 1741, wedding that brought together the Grymes and Page families. Rappahannock Record reports appetizers and a cash bar will be available. Tickets … Read more

Statewide technology upgrades to the Virginia State Police emergency dispatch telephone systems have resulted in the non-emergency phone numbers for each of the Department’s seven field divisions to change. The new phone numbers are being phased in by division now through the end of October 2023. The communications transformation will generate approximately $250,000 in savings … Read more

The Virginia Household Water Quality program provides water testing and education for Virginians using private wells and springs. The goal is to improve their water quality and health. The $65 testing kit checks for numerous elements including bacteria, lead, and arsenic. The program also offers financial help to families with school-aged children and those in … Read more

The Essex County Christmas Mother Program has asked Deborah Ball to be their public spokesperson as the Christmas Mother for 2023. The Christmas Mother Program coordinates with Shop With A Cop, and the Salvation Army by facilitating the application process. In 2022, the program was able to help supplement gifts to nearly 200 Essex County … Read more

In Mathews, planning is underway for May Faire 2024, a spring heritage festival put on by the Mathews Historical Museum and which will be held for the sixth year. The Gazette Journal reports the theme for May 4, 2024, is “A Rural Life.” The festival will be held on and around Mathews Court Green, and … Read more

The hard work isn’t limited to school books and white boards at Gloucester Montessori School. The school has improved its space over the past couple of months, including finishing an additional classroom space in the Toddler House, adding acoustic sound panels to the Children’s House and reorganizing and painting Future plans for the school include … Read more

A candidate forum is set for 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, at St. Clare Walker (SCW) Middle School, 6814 General Puller Hwy., Locust Hill. Doors open at 4 p.m. For information, email forum@rivah.life. The Deltaville Community Association (DCA) will host candidate forums at 7 p.m. Oct. 3 and 5 at the DCA Center at 17147 … Read more

Tickets for the InflationBusting Lottery are $100 each. The grand prize is $5,000; six first prizes of $500 each also will be awarded. Tickets may purchased at Northumberland Public Library (NPL), 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville. The Rappahannock Record reports the lottery is sponsored by the Friends of NPL and 300 tickets will be sold. Proceeds … Read more

Kilmarnock Planning Commission, at its most recent meeting, spent some time discussing how to maintain the Steptoe’s District character and charm. According to the Rappahanock Record, the zoning administrator said the objectives outlined by the commission previously were to create a means to protect and maintain “the unique charm, appearance and architecture” of the Steptoe’s … Read more