3 people are arrested for fatalling shooting 2 dogs whose bodies were found on the side of the road in the Haynesville area. According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office one of the three is charged with destruction of property, animal cruelty, and obstruction of justice while the other 2 face an obstruction of justice … Read more
Rappahannock General Hospital is raising money to overhaul of the outpatient infusion center. According to News on the Neck the hospial has reached 40% of its $5 million fundraising goal from doinations to the capital improvement fun that were specifically earmarked for the outpatient center. RGH recently opened its new $15 million emergency room and … Read more
The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office invites the public to join K9 Auggie and his handler Deputy Jimmy Smith for Auggie’s final walk this Wednesday. According to the Virginia Police Work Dog Association K9 Auggie is a single purpose narcotics detection dog and has terminal cancer. The walk is at Bayside Animal Hospital on Whisk Drive … Read more
The Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority raising money to finish construction of a new public fishing pier in Gloucester County. According to the Gazette-Journal construction is underway for the 400-foot pier at Captain Sinclair’s Recreational Area along the Severn River. The Authority is seeking to raise $25,000. The organization also known as Virginia’s … Read more
Last Friday Essex County Sheriff W.A. “Arnie” Holmes and the cdounty’s dispatchers sponsored its Annual “Check Mate” luncheon at Romas Restaurant in Tappahannock. Dispatchers and “Check Mate” participants said it was great to see the faces behind the voices. The “Check Mate” program was implemented in 2018 to check on the senior citizens in Essex … Read more
1st District Congressman Rob Wittmasn is co-sponsoring legislation to allow those using a 529 college savings plan to apply funds for workforce credential expenses such as examinations, certifications and licenses to operate equipment. This comes as people are moving away from the formal process of obtaining a college degree. Virginia created its 529 program nearly … Read more
The General Assembly gets back to work on Wednesday to review and take action on the bills vetoed and amended by Governor Glenn Youngkin. Delegates and senators will also need to work on the state budget as none was passed during the regular session. As of now budget debating is not on the session’s agenda. … Read more
Governor Glenn Youngkin siugns a bill increasing the penalties for making a false emercency call – a practice known as “swatting”. The bipartisan legislation increases the fine to $2,500 and can also include up to 12 months in jail. There are stronger penalties if someone is injured or dies as a result of the fake … Read more
The Virginia Department of Transportation is delaying restarting marine openings at the Old Ferry Road bridge over Milford Haven in Mathews County until May 1. Openings will be limited to six times a day on a temporary basis. When the bridge is open drivers should plan to be stopped for approximately 30 minutes. If no … Read more
The Burgess woman charged with 58 counts of animal cruelty will appear in Northumberland General District Court at noon on July 17. According to the Rappahannock Record the woman was arraigned last Monday and also faces a charge of pet shop owner, providing inadequate care. Sheriff Johnny Beauchamp says the 57 dogs deputies seized last … Read more