The developer of a proposed mixed-use project in Dutton is holding a community meeting on Monday. According to the Gazette-Journal Rhetson Companies, Inc. is conducting the session at the Piankatank Ruritan Club in Hudgins at 6:00 p.m. Project manager John Parker says they want to address questions or concerns surrounding property owners may have about … Read more
The Town of Irvington’s Independence Day Parade is a go for 2021. Officials say it will be a simple parade, along King Carter Drive from the starting field at Carter’s Creek Rd to Tavern Road at the Commons. It will continue to honor local heroes and veterans and you’re invited to submit a nomination. You’re … Read more
Northumberland County’s 2021-2022 budget is a done deal. The Rappahannock Record reports the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the $43 million spending plan which is nearly 2% higher than the current budget. The board appropriated the $19.7 million school budget by category as recommended by the school board. The real estate tax is raised to … Read more
Town of Urbanna water customers are being asked to complete a survey to help determine grant eligibility for well construction and other upgrades. Town Council member and Water Committee Chairman Bill Smith tells the Southside Sentinel that they’ve received around 100 responses so far. The survey also asks if the town should construct a new … Read more
A student pilot made an emergency landing Monday in the water near Horn Harbor. According to the Southside Sentinel it happened Monday about two miles southwest of Wolf Trap Lighthouse. Police say the pilot was trying to perform a simulated instrument approach to Tangier Island when the engine quit. The pilot and instructor were rescued … Read more
So far 26 states have or will soon be ending the extra $300 in federal unemployment benefits that some critics say are stopping people from going back to work. But Virginia won’t be the next state to stop those benefits. Governor Ralph Northam says some Virginians are having difficulty finding employment and until they do … Read more
Governor Ralph Northam announced the formation of a task force to come up with a plan to implement culturally and religiously inclusive school calendars and also expand school meals to accommodate dietary restrictions. The “Task Force on Culturally Inclusive School Meals and Calendars” first met in May and includes students, parents, educators, local school division … Read more
A heads up if you need to use the Urbanna Branch Library today. According to the Southside Sentinel the library will be closed today so crews can do roof repairs. The library is also getting a tent to provide shade for the outdoor children’s Summer Reading Program. There’s also work being planned at the Deltaville … Read more
Attorney General Mark Herring issues a warning about scams making the rounds that are targeting immigrants. Herring says the crooks are charging immigrants to help them apply for driver licenses and driver privilege cards. In some cases the scammers charged thousands of dollars for those services. Herring says that anyone who has been a victim … Read more
Members of the public will have a final chance to win $5000 in the “Lockdown Lottery,” a fundraiser sponsored by the Friends of the Northumberland Public Library. Tickets are available at this Saturday’s Heathsville Farmers Market. for $100 each, and just 300 will be sold. In addition to the $5000 grand prize six first prizes … Read more