The American Red Cross is continuing to call for blood donors due to shortages not seen since 6 years ago. Officials said they are running low on all blood types, but especially O because that’s the one type that everyone can use and there’s less than a half-day supply. 10,000 additional donations are needed each … Read more
This is Fire Prevention Week and the Virginia Department of Fire Programs’ State Fire Marshal’s Office wants Virginians to increase awareness of their household smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Officials say it’s imperative that alarms are frequently tested so homes remain protected which could drastically decrease casualties and injury caused by fires. As of September … Read more
The Virginia Department of Social Services announced it will once again furnish an emergency allotment for its Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program this month. Benefits will be automatically loaded onto recipients’ Electronic Benefits Transfer cards on Saturday, October 16. The additional funding comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and will go to over 367,000 Virginia … Read more
The increase in COVID-19 cases results in the eltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park canceling a pair of October events. According to the Southside Sentinel the board uninamously voted to call off the Oct. 16 Art and Seafood Festival and the Oct. 31 Scary Halloween in the Park. A spokesperson tells the newspaper … Read more
Bay Aging receives accreditation for its Case Management for Long-Term Services and Supports program from the National Committee for Quality Assurance. President and chief executive officer Kathy Vesley tells the Rappahannock Record the committee’s accreditation is the highest national recognition that can be achieved by community- based organizations that coordinate long-term services. Velsey says Bay … Read more
The Lancaster Community Library is getting a new mobile library thanks to communite efforts. Library director Alice Cooper tells the Rappahannock Record that funding from the Jessie Ball duPont Fund, The River Counties Community Foundation and Friends of the Library book sales is paying to replace the library’s 30-year-old mobile library. Cooper says it was … Read more
The Milford Haven Coast Guard Station in Mathews will remain a year-round station. 1st District Congressman Rob Wittman announced the Coast Guard reversed its decision to change Milford Haven to a seasonal station meaning it would be open six months a year. Witmann along with both Virginia senators worked on getting the seasonal designation reversed. … Read more
Virginia DOT crews will be continuing road resurfacing on a number of Westmoreland County roads this week. They include Claymont Road, Pomona Road and Liberty Farm Road. There will be alternating single lane closures controlled by flaggers so expect delays in those areas. Road widening work also continues this week on Route 3 between Flat … Read more
A blood drive takes place today at the American Legion Post 82 meeting hall at 192 Watson Landing Road in Saluda. Hours are from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and officials tells the Southside Sentinel that appointments are highle encouraged as there is very limited walk-in availability. The American Red Croos is coordinating the event … Read more
Starting today the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles will offer appointments and walk-in services on alternating days. Officials say those who can plan ahead should schedule an appointment for service but, if in-person assistance is needed urgently walk-in service will now be available two and a half days per week. Those who have appointments which … Read more