Colonial Beach lawmakers are looking at the fiscal year 2023 tax rate but setting it is more complex this year. According to Westmoreland News since property values are nearly 13% higher it increases revenue by more than 1% if the current rate is unchanged. At that point the rate needs to be reduced or lawmakers … Read more
Tappahannock Main St. anncouces its 3rd Thursday concert series is back for 2022 and is in a new location at Rappahannock River Park on Newbill Drive. The first concert is May 19 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and features Serenata, a Latin/Salsa music group based in Central Virginia. Organizers are offeribg table sponsorships for … Read more
The General Assembly resumes its special session today and the big task is getting the state budget passed. The House of Delegates and the Senate are $3 billion apart in their 2-year spending plans. Lawmakers will also address bill vetos by Gov. Glenn Youngkin and amendments Youngkin made that require the GA to re-vote on … Read more
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is offering training for motorcyclists of all skill levels through the Virginia Rider Training Program. The courses provide the opportunity to learn new techniques and practice skills in a controlled, safe environment. Taking a safety course will help prepare you for your motorcycle endorsement and could also save your … Read more
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 Virginia Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Awards. Individual honors will be awarded in the categories of youth, young adult, senior and adult volunteers. Group honors will be awarded in the categories of faith-based organizations, families that volunteer together, community organizations, small businesses and corporations. The nomination period … Read more
Donations are still being accepted for the victims of Tuesday’s fire on Irvington Road in Kilmarnock. Cash donations can be made to the River Counties Community Foundation and they are now accepting online donations. A link is at the Town of Kilmarnock’s Facebook page. Donations can also be mailed to the Foundation. The Lancaster County … Read more
The Town of Kilmarnock identifies the man killed in Tuesday’s fire on Irvington Road as Stacey Kellum. He was found in a downstairs apartment after the fire was out. For those interested in donating to the family to help cover funeral costs and other expenses, his family and friends have established a memorial account at … Read more
The Healthy Harvest Food Bank expanded its BackPack Buddy Program to Colonial Beach and Essex County. According to News on the Neck the program provides weekend meals for students in grades K-12 to ensure children at participating schools have access to balanced meals over the weekend. Food bank officials say with this expansion the program … Read more
This Tuesday the Mathews County Board of Supervisors will have a meet-and-greet at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday on the historic court green on Court Street so the public can meet new County Administrator Ramona Wilson. In case of inclement weather the event will move to the administration building on Brickbat Road. According to the Gazette-Journal after … Read more
The Lancaster Community Library is working on a process to develop a multiyear plan and officials want the public’s input. An online survey will serve as a guide for the library team as they enhance and expand library services. Library users as well as non-users are welcome to complete this survey, and the deadline for … Read more