The Lancaster Virginia Historical Society wraps up its Genealogy Research Topics, Tools, and Tips Lecture Series on Thursday at the Lancaster Community Library on Town Centre Drive, Kilmarnock. Accordng to the Rappahannock Record the presenter is Sharon Hodges who will cover “Using Newspapers and Directories in Genealogical Research:. Attendees will also learn about online repositories … Read more
It’s now simpler for Northumberland County residents to get approval for keeping chickens or livestock on their property. According to the Northumberland Echo those requests can now be okayed by the county zoning administrator. Previously a resident had to petition the county board of supervisors for permission to house those animals. Officials say this will … Read more
The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors meeting which normally would take place today is moved to Wednesday because of the Virginia Election Day holiday. According to the Gazette-Journal the meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Colonial Courthouse will include 2 public hearings with one to consider an ordinance amending county code to update land use … Read more
If you see some Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office deputies with a beard or goatee the next few weeks it is all for a great cause. The deputies are participating in “No Shave November” where they make a charitable donation in order to avoid shaving. The donations go to the Sheriff’s charity of choice which for … Read more
The Warsaw Town Office is closed today in observance of the State Holiday for Election Day. While it is closed officials say they will be working to sealcoat the main office parking lot, as well as the parking lots at the Town Park, the LOVE sign, and around Willow Stitch. Everything is expected to be … Read more
Rappahannock General Hospital is pleased to welcome Debbie Woodle as the lead mammographer in the RGH Imaging department. She graduated from St Mary’s School of Radiologic Technology and is Board Certified in Radiology, Mammography, and Breast Sonography. Woodle has more than 30 years’ experience in her field. She and her husband moved to the Northern … Read more
The Virginia Lottery reports sports bettors wagered nearly $294 million in September. That’s a 61% increase from the previous month. Other places with legal sports wagering have reported similar increases from August to September tied to wagering activity related to the beginning of the professional and college football seasons. Winners took home close to $263 … Read more
It’s another week of higher gas prices in Virginia according to price tracking website GasBuddy which reports a gallon of regular rose 1.2 cents. Gas prices in Virginia are 26.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and $1.23 a gallon higher than a year ago. GasBuddy says the cheapest station in Virginia is … Read more
Gov. Ralph Northam proclaimes November as “Native American Heritage Month”. Northam says this month, we honor the peoples whose land we now call the Commonwealth of Virginia. The state is home to seven federally-recognized tribal nations as well as four additional state-recognized tribes. Northam also declared November 24th as American Indian day of Appreciation to … Read more
The new month marks the beginning of health insurance plan open enrollment on healthcare.gov. Virginians will be finding additional plan options this year and lower cost plans. There are 12 insurers writing pollicies in the commonwealth and some patients may qualify for American Rescue Plan tax credits to reduce their out-of-pocket costs and monthly premiums. … Read more