News Staff Homeowners who live on the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck might be eligible to receive financial assistance to repair or replace their well and septic systems, thanks to available grant funding administered by the Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission and Northern Neck Planning District Commission. Gloucester Matthews Gazette Journal Grants available for septic, well repairs
Machicomoco State Park,has announced its program schedule for June. Sunset on the Steps: On Friday, June 9, park-goers can explore some of the park’s best views at sunset, while visiting with park rangers. The program is free for all ages and will start at 8 p.m. at the Interpretive Area. Catlett Islands Kayak Tours: Sunday, … Read more
The River Counties Community Foundation awards nearly $1.2 million in Community Impact grants to 65 organizations serving Lancaster, Middlesex and Northumberland counties. According to the Rappahannock Record this is the second year that the foundation’s annual grant making has exceeded $1 million. Grants are awarded in five key focus areas: community vibrancy, economic prosperity, educational … Read more
Urbanna’s commercial district will get more apartments after the Town Council amends the area’s zoning ordinance. According to the Southside Sentinel the amendment allows 6 residences per lot in the B-1 district without a special use permit. The Council’s action followed a joint public hearing last week by the Urbanna Planning Commission and the town … Read more
The Gloucester County School Board approves its fiscal year 2024 budget. According to the Gazette-Journal thev $86.4 million spending plan is $350,000 higher than what the school board originally proposed to the Board of Supervisors. Superintendent Dr. Walter Clemons offered several options to make up the gap. The division may be getting additional funding once … Read more
The Virginia Department of Transportation is installing runble strips on several Lancaster County roads. According to News on the Neck the strips are part of a statewide initiative to reduce the number of fatal crashes by alerting drivers they are moving toward oncoming traffic. Lancaster County Board of Supervisors Vice-Chaiman Jason Bellows says lawmakers weren’t … Read more
The Northumberland County Sheriff’s office is mourning the death of Communications Officer Taylor Hayden. According to a social media post Taylor came on board last month and he was described as a great employee and had caught on to his job very quickly. In the short time there, he touched the lives of many citizens … Read more
The Yankee Point Marina continues its 2023 Charity Concert Series tomorrow with a performance by the band ” Dirty Manors”. It’s a fundraiser for the Upper Lancaster Volunteer Fire Department and they will have their food truck immediately below The Beach ready to serve burgers, chicken tenders, nachos, fries and onion rings. The truck will … Read more
Virginia is deploying 100 National Guard troops to the southern border at the request of Texas Governor Greg Abbott. According to Governor Glenn Youngin’s office the troops will be assisting in dealing with the influx of asylum seekers but their specific duties were not made clear. Texas made the request for reinforcements due to continued … Read more
Virginia State Police report 9 people died in crashes statewide over the Memorial Day weekend, including four motorcyclists. Troopers participated in Operation Crash Awareness Reduction Effort during the Memorial Day weekend and the annual Click It or Ticket seat belt education and enforcement campaign. There were over 770 seat belt violations and more than 135 … Read more