If you receive health care coverager from the federal health insurance marketplace or are looking for insurance, you have until Saturday to apply for coverage in 2022. According to the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services 84% who enrolled in 2020 Marketplace coverage received financial assistance, which brought their average monthly health care bill down … Read more
It’s not only grocery stores and department stores who are dealing with supply chain issues. The state-run ABC Stores are also having problems stocking their shelves with some customers saying this has been the case since last Thanksgiving. ABC’s CEO tells 8News it may be the middle of the year or beyond before they start … Read more
Northern Neck Electric Cooperative completed service restoration efforts after the storm that dropped 8-12″ of wet, heavy snow. Officials say damage was significant bringing down nearly a thousand trees resulting in poles being split bringing down lines and destroying equipment. At the peak over 8,000 members were without power. Restoration work was finished last Saturday … Read more
Actors and actresses are sought for the The Lancaster Players production of “The 39 Steps: A Live Radio Play” written by Joe Landry and directed by Jacqueline Allen. Open auditions take place next Monday at 7:00 p.m. in White Stone at The Lancaster Playhouse or by appointment. 3 men and 2 women cast members are … Read more
The Lancaster by the Bay Chamber of Commerce chooses William Smith as their Chamber Volunteer of the Year. Smith has served on the chamber board for 5 years currently serving as treasurer. He is also involved in many other community organizations including president of the Lancaster Community Library Board and has served as president of … Read more
The Warsaw Town Council meets Thursday at the Town Council Chambers on Belle Ville Lane. Social distancing and wearing masks during the meeting is recommended. The meeting agenda will be posted today on the Town’s website and social media outlets. Go to the Town’s Facebook page for information on submitting written comments to be read. … Read more
Lancaster County Public Schools is holding a Three Rivers Health district COVID-19 testing event at Lancaster Middle School this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The event is open to all staff, students and families. Officials say testing is another layer in protection against COVID-19 and you should be tested if you’re symptomatic, recently … Read more
The Three Rivers Health District holds 3 COVID-19 vaccine clinics on Wednesday. They are at the Lancaster Health Department and Westmoreland Health Department wiith hours from 10:00 a.m. until noon for 12 and up and 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. for those 5 to 11 years. old. A clinic at the Essex Health Department for … Read more
The Virginia Department of Health makes operational changes because of COVID-19-related staffing shortages. Those include closing the call center at the Office of Vital Records so personnel there can be redeployed to address the shortages. Officials say anyone needing to get in contact with that office should use the website at vdh.va.gov/vital-records. The changes are … Read more
Governor Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency after new COVID-19 hospitalizations set a one-day record last Friday. Northam says the declaration gives hospitals more flexibility to quickly increase bed space and staff. Out-of-state-medical providers with a Virginia license are once again allowed to practice here. The orders are effective immediately and will remain in … Read more