The Urbanna Oyster Festival Foundation cleared out the underbrush on a property that was recently purchased. According to the Southside Sentinel the Foundation bought the 3.5 acre property on Rappahannock Avenue next to Taber Park for $140,000. The goal is to assure open space inside the town limits to enhance the future of the Urbanna … Read more
Garfield’s Rescue, Inc. is holding an estate sale on Saturday, April 23. The sale is from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at 574 Main St. in Reedville. You’ll find furniture, antiques, artwork, tools, household items and much more. All proceeds go to the rescue which works to eliminate suffering of community and homeless cats in … Read more
Changes are made to the Colonial Group Home Commission’s Exercise of Power Agreement following a public hearing by the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors last week. According to the Gazette-Journal one major change is the organization name – it’s now Colonial Juvenile Services Commission. It will aid in administrative programs and with court cases plus … Read more
This Thursday the Richmond County Board of Supervisors will be adopting a resolution recognizing May 1-7 as National Small Business Week. Any business owners or representatives that are able to attend the Board of Supervisors Meeting at 9:00 a.m. are invited to be recognized by the Board of Supervisors for their important impact to the … Read more
The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office is holding a “Coffee with a Cop” event this Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. It is taking place at the Front Porch Coffeehouse located at 139 South Main Street in Kilmarnock, The public is invited to participate in this opportunity to meet local officers–over coffee–to discuss community issues, … Read more
Gas prices across Virginia are continuing to slowly decrease after reaching record highs last month. According to Triple-A Mid-Atlantic Lancaster County’s average for a gallon of regular is $3.90. In Gloucester County it’s $3.87. The club reports Allegheny County has the lowest price at $3,71. Virginia’s average price is $3.98 a gallon. That’s about a … Read more
Governor Glenn Youngkin is proposing that Virginia establish intermediary misdemeanor penalties for possession of more than two ounces of marijuana. According to 8 News the General Assembly’s Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission made a similar recommendation in a report last year before Virginia’s legalization law went into effect. Currently possession of more than an … Read more
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles announces a new service that can help customers who make appointments “skip the line”. It’s a mobile check-in service where a QR code is scanned to let personnel know you’ve arrived and you’ll be called when it’s your turn. .Those with appointments can still check in at the information … Read more
The Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office is observing “Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week” which celebrates and promotes animal control officers and animal service staff who risk their lives and dedicate countless hours for the safety of the public and animals. The department thanks Deputy Akers and the others that help. Thanks also goes to Gabbie … Read more
Gloucester County’s Spring 2022 Hazardous Waste Collection event is this Saturday at the Hayes Convenience Center from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.. It is open to residents and property owners in Gloucester County. Prohibited items include latex paint, car batteries, radioactives, smoke detectors, medical waste, medications, ammunition and explosives. Commercial quantities, quantities that exceed a … Read more