U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine joined other Senators in sending a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack urging him to update standards for commercial dog breeding facilities regulated under the Animal Welfare Act . The Senators call on Secretary Vilsack to implement the strong standards for veterinary care, housing, and … Read more
Urbanna residents who don’t mow their lawns or have garbage, trash, refuse and other “clutter” on their properties could fave tougher penalties from a new ordinance passed earlier this month. The Southside Sentinel reports the new ordinance contains more detailed definitions and photos to help define “clutter.” Violators get 7 days to correct infractions before … Read more
A boat once used for catching shrimp in Louisiana is now being deployed for oystering on the Rappahannock River. An article in National Fisherman magazine documents the boat’s purchase by Mack Robbins of White Stone who is going to use the Cajun skiff this year to harvest Virginia oysters. The vessel is being outfitted for … Read more
Kilmarnock’s mayor-elect is talking about some of the goals he has for his administration. In an interview with News on the Neck Shawn Donahue says he’d like to implement a real-estate tax cap for residents over 65 and Virginia law allows the town to pass such a cap. Donahue ran unopposed after Mayor Mae Umphlett … Read more
Dominion Energy Virginia is offering several assistance programs to help customers with their winter heating bills. The winter months typically bring higher energy bills as customers use more electricity to heat their homes. Programs include bill payment assistance, free energy efficiency upgrades and extended payment plans. If you or your family need help with your … Read more
The 43rd annual Kilmarnock Lighted Christmas Parade sponsored by the Lancaster By The Bay Chamber of Commerce is set for 7:00 p.m. on December 9. This year’s theme is “A Community Strong Christmas”. It starts at the Chesapeake Commons Shopping Center on N. Main Street, traveling south, turning right onto Irvington Rd., and then right … Read more
Residents of the 3 Rivers Health District will receive text or voice messages reminding them that they are eligible for the COVID-19 Bivalent Booster. Members of this population will only receive a message if records indicate they are eligible for, but have not yet received, a bivalent booster. Contact information from the resident’s immunization record … Read more
Attorney General Jason Miyares announces a former California man, who recently relocated to Virginia is sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for his participation in a cross-country drug conspiracy that brought hundreds of pounds of crystal ice methamphetamine into the Commonwealth. Guy Benjamin Bowman was convicted by a jury last July. Prosecutors say Bowman … Read more
Governor Glenn Youngkin orders flags in Virginia to be at half-staff today in memory and respect of 4th District Congressman Donald McEachin who died Monday at the age of 61. McEachin had been re-elected this month and his chief of staff issued a statement saying they are devastated at the passing of their boss and … Read more
Virginia State Police report 3 pedestrians and a motorcyclist were among the 14 individuals who lost their lives on the highways over the 2022 Thanksgiving weekend. 8 of the 10 individuals riding in vehicles equipped with seatbelts did not wear one. During Thanksgiving 2021 there were 5 accident fatalities. During the five-day holiday period troopers … Read more