The Mathews County Board of Supervisors is negotiating the purchase of property to build a new Mathews Volunteer Fire Department Station 1. The Gazette-Journal reports the property’s exact location was not made public but County Administrator Ramona Wilson says it is located in the downtown sanitation district and is close enough to the current station … Read more
A man from Lancaster is found guilty of being as felon in possession of a firearm. The Rappahannock Record reports a jury convicted David Marquette Green on the charge from a July 2021 incident where Green called police to report an intruder at his home. Officers didn’t find any intruder but guns were found in … Read more
The Warsaw Town Park and Dog Park restrooms are closed until further notice due to damage as a result of a fire in the building. Police will review camera footage and will be investigating the matter. There has been no official cause but officials believe the fire was intentionally set. The town is apologizing for … Read more
The Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad puts out a call to get more volunteers. According to a department Facebook post there were 17 calls for service in eight hours on Tuesday which officials say is about 4 times more than normal. The department handled all but 1 call which was taken by Abingdon Fire … Read more
The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office is holding a “Coffee with a Cop” event at 10:00 a.m. today. It is at the Front Porch Coffeehouse on South Main Street in Kilmarnock. The public is invited to participate in this opportunity to meet officers – over coffee – to discuss community issues, ask questions, or just say … Read more
The Remote Area Medical Clinic will be at Richmond County Elementary School in Warsaw this Saturday and Sunday. The organization is a major nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision and medical care to those in need. Get more information at ramusa.org. The parking lot will open to patients at midnight on … Read more
A report from the Virginia Joint Commission on Health Care found the Commonwealth ranks 38th nationally in public health spending per capita and Virginia is one of just seven states that decreased total public health funding in the months before the COVID-19 pandemic. The study found there is no system in place to hold local … Read more
Virginia teens have a chance to win up to $500 for writing a musical jingle about safe driving. The “Jingle Your Way to a Safe Holiday: Buckle Up and Celebrate Responsibly” contest is now under way. The goal is encouraging teens to buckle up and celebrate and drive safely throughout the holidays. Teens are encouraged … Read more
The Virginia Department of Social Services is accepting applications for h0ome heating fuel assistance through next Monday. Applications may be submitted online and at all local departments of social services or by telephone by contacting the Enterprise Customer Service Center. The program assists low-income households in meeting their home energy needs. Assistance may also be available … Read more
1st district Congressman Rob Wittman wins his re-election bid according to a projection made by the Associated Press. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports Wittman had nearly 60% of the vote with Democratic challenger Herb Jones garnering just over 39%. All election results are unofficial until they are certified by the State Board of Elections. Wittman was … Read more