Lancaster County Public Schoolws is holding a Three Rivers Health district COVID-18 testing event at Lancaster Middle School on 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 Rappahannock Foundation for the Arts kicks off its 2021-22 season at Lancaster Middle School on September 25 with the all-woman country group, Farewell Angelina. RFA president Jamie Tucker tells the Rappahannock Record the group took their name from a Bob Dylan song and they are long time friends who respected and admired one another … Read more
Virginia State Police report that 8 people were killed in motor vehicle accidents over the Labor Day weekend and while that number is less than half what it was in 2020, 4 of the 8 deaths involved motorcyclists and a moped rider was also killed. The department’s Checkpoint Strikeforce operation netted close to 60 DWI … Read more
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is accepting applications for the inaugural Virginia Agriculture Food Assistance program. It reimburses farmers for the cost of harvesting, processing, packing and transporting agricultural products that are donated to charitable food assistance organizations. Nonprofits with plans that engage local farmers and growers and clearly demonstrates how their … Read more
Over 30 health care organizations in Virginia are jointly urging those who have not received the COVID-19 vaccine to get the shot as the spread of the delta variant is resulting in a surge of new infections and hospitalizations. Around 65% of those 18 and older are fully vaccinated but the organizations say it’s still … Read more
Governor Ralph Northam’sTask Force on Culturally Inclusive School Meals and Calendars released their final report on Thursday. Recommendations include helping schools understand the religious and cultural needs of their students, creating culturally inclusive food pantries in partnership with local and faith-based organizations and recognizing schools that implement innovative and inclusive school meal and calendar practices. … Read more
A Virginia historic marker is now installed at Woodville Rosenwald School in Ordinary. The Gazette-Journal reports the dedication was heeld last Thursday with Drs. Dorothy Cooke and Wesley Wilson gave speeches on the importance of the school and of the new marker. The Woodville school was one of 6 in Gloucester County funded by Julius … Read more
The Middlesex County School Board orders masks to be worn by anyone in attendance beginning with the Sept. 13 meeting. According to the Southside Sentinel the requirement was noted at the top of the board’s meeting agenda. The meeting will be held in the St. Clare Walker Middle School auditorium at Locust Hill. Closed session … Read more
Town of Warsaw officials announce The Bounds is now officially open to the public. Since it is a brand new park crews are still working on the final details and within the next 2 to 3 months you’ll find a 3rd fountain will be put into service and the Route 360 parking lot will be … Read more
An erratic driver pulled over in Westmoreland County is now facing a felony charge. Police say they were notified the driver was on Route 3 near the town of Montross and when they stopped the car a records check revealed it had been stolen out of New Jersey. The investigation also found the driver who … Read more