A new longer runway is coming to Hummel Field in Topping and airport officials say it won’t cost Middlesex County taxpayers any money. According to the Southside Sentinel the Delaware Corporation in Topping is working with Middlesex County and the Virginia Department of Aviation to improve the runway. Delaware Corporation’s Oscar Barber says his company … Read more
The Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office is participating in this year’s National Night Out taking place next Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Sheriff’s Office on Judicial Place. The Lancaster County Sheriffs Office is partnering with the Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department for their event at the carnival next Tuesday. National Night Out is … Read more
The King and Queen County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to find a man from Prince George who is wanted for a probation violation on a felony offense. James Douglas Garrett is white, 6-2 and 175 pounds with gray hair and brown eyes. If you have any information on Garrett’s whereabouts contact the King and … Read more
Autholrities are warning that a so-called “jury scam” is making the rounds where a scammer calls claiming they are a deputy or prosecuting attorney. They then state that the person is missing jury duty and they are in “contempt of court” and will need to pay over the phone to stay out of jail. The … Read more
The Virginia Cooperative Extension is warning rsidents to watch out for the invasive jumping worm in gardens and flowerbeds. The worms are often recognized by their erratic jumping and thrashing behavior when they’re handled or disturbed. Officials say the worms feed on leaf litter and mulch on the surface which can remove plant nutrients and … Read more
A report of a small plane cresh in Kilmarnock on Monday turned out to be a false alarm. According to the Rappahannock Record a 911 caller said the plane was in a nose dive with smoke coming out of the back. Several first responders began a search but came up empty. Calls were made to … Read more
The Mathews County Board of Supervisors decides not to set a date for a public hearing on deeding a piece of the Court Green to two private organizations. According to the Gazette-Journal supervisor Mike Walls wanted to schedule a date but his motion failed after extensive discussion which at times was quite passionate. The board … Read more
A major business is a step closer to locating in Saluda now that the Middlesex County Board of Supervisors approved rezoning over 17 acres of property. According to the Southside Sentinel the land is located on General Puller Highway across from Dollar General and diagonally across from Middlesex High School. Lawmakers haven’t named the business. … Read more
Belle Isle State Park’s Junior Ranger program takes place August 1, 2 and 3 for those between 6 and 9 years old and on August 8, 9 and 10 for 10-to-14-year-olds. This year’s theme for both sessions is “Wild for Wetlands”. It will introduce participants to the people, animals and habitats within the Chesapeake Bay … Read more
The grand opening for Westmoreland High School takes place Saturday beginning at 10:00a.m. According to Westmoreland News the opening will consist of a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by several dignitaries delivering remarks in the school auditorium. The $48 million school was designed for efficiency and effective learning. It uses color and murals to tell the … Read more