MCSO Looking For Missing 15-year-old Girl

The Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 15-year-old girl. Maya Hope Kelly was last seen early in the morning of July 12. She’s 5-2 with red hair, blue eyes and may be wearing pineapple print shorts and a black top. Investigators say Maya may be in the Newport News area or possibly … Read more

NNKC Hosting AKC Dog Show In August

The Northern Neck Kennel Club announces the return of its American Kennel Club all-breed dog show on Aug. 25 through Aug. 29. It takes place at the Meadow Event Park in Doswell. Club president Diane Trinko tells the Rappahannock Record the club is thrilled to support this event showcasing top dogs from around the country. … Read more

COVID-19 Cases Up In Virginia

Coronavirus cases are on the rise in Virginia. According to the Department of Health over 720 cases were reported iin the last 24 hours – an increase from the 500 cases reported the day earlier. The positivity rate is now at 3% compared to 1% in June. More than 300 people are hospitalized across the … Read more

Back-To-School Mask Policy To Be Unveiled This Week

Kids going back-to-school this fall will find out later this week whether or not they will have to wear a mask. Virginia’s existing mandatory mask mandate ends this week and Governor Ralph Northam is expected to announce the new policy based on current CDC guidance. That calls for masks only for unvaccinated students and staff … Read more

Virginia Hiring Cannabis Attorney

The Virginia Attorney General’s office has the help wanted sign out for the commonwealth’s first-ever cannibas attorney. According to Mark Herring’s office the attorney will serve as general counsel to the newly created Virginia Cannabis Control Authority and assist other state agencies with regulations and laws regarding cannabis. Governor Ralph Northam recently named members of … Read more

Middlsex Kiwanis Club Holding Funraising Dinner

The Middlesex Kiwanis Club is holding a fundraising dinner on Aug. 16 to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. According to the Southside Sentinel the donner is at Virginia Street Cafe with seatings available between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 and since the food is being donated all the money will go to … Read more

Gloucester County Planning Commission To Hold Solar Public Hearing

The Gloucester County Planning Commission is holding a public hearing next month on revisions to the county’s solar power facilities ordinance. According to the Gazette-Journal the ordinance covers four types of facilities – small, large, community and utiltiy-scale. At a recent commission meeting county residents came out against having any solar facilities and the county … Read more

Steamboat Era Museum Present Kids Aboard Fridays

Kids from the age of 3 through 16 can learn about the history of steamboats during a special program held on Fridays at the Steamboat Era Museum in Irvington. Executive Director Steve Humphrey says the kids get a chance to turn the wheel and ring the bell in the pilot house, play games popular during … Read more

Repairs Coming To Chandler’s Mill Pond Dam

The Montross Town Council received an update on the work being done to repair damage at the Chandler’s Mill Pond dam According to Westmoreland News Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Executive Director Ryan Brown appeared at the council meeting and says the work was to have started this month but last month’s heavy rains have … Read more

Road Work In Northumberland County

Virginia Department of Transportation crews are working on several Northumberland County roads this week. Milling and paving operations take place between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Remo Road and that will result in single lane closures. Road resurfacing work on Flood Point Road, Wimonico View Lane and Mila Road will occur between 7:00 a.m. … Read more