The Kilmarnock Lighted Christmas Parade sponsored by the Lancaster By The Bay Chamber of Commerce is less than a month away. This year’s theme is “Peace on Earth”. It will head down Main Street starting at 7:00 p.m. Santa Claus will be available for a pre parade visit at the Kilmarnock Fire House. Information and … Read more
The Treasuers’ Association of Virginia recognizes the Gloucester County Treasurer’s Office for achieving accredidation for the 18th year in a row. Treasurer Tara Thomas tells the Williamsburg-Yorktown Daily that it is a tangible recognition of the effort put forth each and every day by the Treasurer’s Office. To obtain accredidation offices have to pass an … Read more
The Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives will be accepting applications from high school seniors who intend to pursue higher education studies. According to the Rappahannock Record the association provided closed to 800 scholarships over the last 20 years worth more than $800,000. Any high school or homeschooled senior graduating in 2022, and … Read more
A accident Monday on the Downing Bridge takes the life of a Hague man. Police say a car driven by Jacob Risau was hit head-on by a pickup truck that crossed the center line. Risau and a passenger were hospitalzed with serious injuries as well as the pickup’s driver. There’s been no word on the … Read more
The application deadline for Irvington-based Northern Neck Virginia Insurance Company’s Community Impact grants program is this Monday. Grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations and agencies serving Virginia residents and the awards typically range from $1,000 to $5,000. Awards will be made on Nov. 30. There are several restrictions and those along with grant application information … Read more
The Virginia Council on Women’s 11th Annual Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, and Healthcare essay contest is now open for entries. It awards one merit-based and one need-based scholarship in each of five geographic regions across the Commonwealth. To be eligible, you must identify as female, be a Virginia high school senior, and must hold … Read more
West Point Public Schools receives a Virginia grant to implement career and technical education programs to prepare students for high-wage, in-demand careers. The $250,000 will go toward expanding access to dual enrollment and CTE pathways programs culminating in associate degrees in health sciences and engineering technology. This expands an existing partnership netween West Point, Mathews … Read more
Richmond County ‘s “County Bucks” program is continuing through January 8. Each household can claim a $50 book which can be used at participating merchants. Proof of Richmond County or Town of Warsaw residency is required. Books will be handed out Friday at the Public Meeting Room in Warsaw from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. … Read more
If you’re interested in applying for Mathews County School Board’s interim seat the deadline for submitting paperwork is Nov. 19 at 2:00 p.m. According to the Gazette-Journal the seat became available when Jeanice Sadler resigned. The board will hold a public hearing on Nov. 30 to review applications and is expected to make an appointment … Read more
The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors makes the final allocations from the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act funding received earlier this year. According to the Gazette-Journal the nearly $440,000 is going to a pair of public utilities projects and funding for the Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic. to purchase a wireless system for remote patient triage. … Read more