Essex County Public Schools Transportation Coordinator Crystal Blowe is featured in a story about how the division modernized its routing capabilities. Blowe says the division didn’t have any type of routing software when she came on board and chose Transfinder’s Routefinder to replace the pen-and-paper system previously used. The dividion has 1,300 students and transports … Read more
Northumberland County’s Spring Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Collection event is April 22 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Northumberland County Middle School Bus Parking lot off Rt. 360 in Heathsville. It is open to residents and property owners in Northumberland County only. Prohibited items include latex paint, car batteries, radioactives, smoke … Read more
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles launches an online pre-application for new residents who need to exchange their out-of-state driver licenses. This new application is part of DMV’s “start anywhere” services, which allows customers to start certain applications from the comfort of their own homes or on the go. Customers can also choose to upgrade … Read more
The Virginia Lottery invites residents to send special thank-you cards to recognize K-12 public school teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week from May 8 trough the 12. It’s part of the Lottery’s “Thank-A-Teacher” program and the thank-you cards feature artwork designed by three Virginia public school students. The designs were submitted in a statewide competition, and … Read more
The Virginia Department of Health is reporting the highest number of strep throat cases in five years. Experts say strep can cause a fever, swollen lymph nodes, and a sandpaper-like rash. The experts say if your child comes down with these symptoms, take them to the doctor right away and it can be treated quickly. … Read more
Gloucester County Sheriff D. W. Warren, Jr. announces the Virginia Department of Corrections came to their facility to conduct a two-day unannounced audit of its Life, Health, and Safety Standards. The audit committee inspected jail files, walked the back hall, met with inmates, inspected kitchen and medical areas and interviewed random jail employees. Warren says … Read more
The Northumberland County school board held its final public hearing on the proposed 2023-24 fiscal year budget. The Rappahannock Record reports the spending plan is just under $24 million which according to superintendent Dr. Holly Wargo, this is an 11.2% increase over the current budget. The budget includes a proposed 5% increase for all employees, … Read more
The Friends of Belle Isle State Park are celebrating the park’s 30th Anniversary with the Rapp River Run on April 22. The 5K trail run/walk starts at the Park’s Picnic Area at 9:00 a.m. From there, you’ll travel over beautiful trails and boardwalk to the finish line for a celebratory slice of birthday cake. The … Read more
The Mathews Historical Museum is holding May Faire, its annual Spring Heritage Festival, on Saturday, May 6. The Gazette-Journal reports this year’s theme is “Celebrating Teachers, Schools & Community: Over a Hundred Years of Public Education in Mathews County.” In addition to several new exhibits in the museum May Faire will bring “Conversations with our … Read more
Gloucester County Sheriff’s Investigator J. D. Powell graduates from the Virginia Forensic Science Academy’s 108th session. The academy’s objective is to provide high-level training to qualified crime scene officers/deputies. During the academy, Powell gained the tools necessary to advance his knowledge in recognizing, documenting, collecting, and preserving extensive crime scenes and the evidence found within. … Read more