Tappahannock Mayor Roy M. Gladding issued a statement on last Friday’s Prince St. fire. Gladding said the town is blessed to have had the Tappahannock – Essex Volunteer Fire Department, law enforcement and all the emergency services available to battle this fire. He added that the outstanding display of citizenship and volunteerism should make everyone … Read more
Urbanna’s recently-opened DMV Select office has yet to turn a profit and one town official says it may be several months before it becomes a money maker. According to the Southside Sentinel the office lost $25,000 between its February opening and the fiscal year that ended in June. Town Councilor Bill Goldsmith says they expect … Read more
The search is over for a missing Fairfax County man who authorities say has family in the Middlesex/Mathews area. According to the Gazette-Journal the family of Juan G. Ward announced his car was found and the family awaits further notification and response from the Fairfax County’s Office of the Medical Examiner. A private Celebration of … Read more
Tappahannock Main St. announced its 3rd Thursday event scheduled for today is cancelled. They plan to be back on August 18, and in October they will host a 1st Thursday with Karen Jonas and a 3rd Thursday with Good Shot Judy! If you’re still looking to come downtown today the Essex Inn is holding a … Read more
Northumberland County Treasurer Ellen Booker Kirby received the L. Gene Harding Lifetime Award from the Treasurers’ Association of Virginia. According to the Northumberland Echo Lancaster County Treasurer and TAV Director Bonnie Dickson gave Kirby the award at tlast week’s Northumberland Board of Supervisors Meeting. Kirby has been the county’s treasurer for more than 4 decades. … Read more
Registration is still open for the 14th annual Dream Fields Spanish Mackerel Fishing Tournament taking place August 20. According to the Rappahannock Record the entry fee is $175 per boat and may be tax deductible. Proceeds benefit Lancaster County Little League and Dream Fields ball complex. Around $5,400 in cash prizes will be awarded based … Read more
As we prepare to deal with a heat wave animal welfare officials remind pet owners to also keep their companions cool. Virginia law makes it illegal to tether companion animals outside when the temperature is 85 degrees and higher or 32 degrees and lower. One other thing to watch out for is hot pavement which … Read more
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is urging people to be aware of tiny turkeys while out walking or driving. They are often near nesting areas in wooded or grassy regions along with thinned pine forests. Officials say since they haven’t yet developed flight feathers they can’t escape easily when faced with danger. The baby … Read more
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares’ office reports the Commonwealth recovered money or military members and veterans defrauded by a national jeweler. Over a million dollars in potential restitution for over 3,800 residents and $1.7 million in debt forgiveness for over 1,000 victims is awarded from a multi-state settlement against Harris Jewelry. The company is accused … Read more
A one-car crash Tuesday afternoon in Gloucester County takes the driver’s life. Police say it happened on Route 17 south of Arc Road when the 20-year-old woman from Saluda who was heading southbound left the road. Her car overturned before striking a tree. The woman was not wearing her seatbelt and died at the sscene. … Read more