Virginia’s Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission is recommending changes to the commomwealth’s laws on legalizing recrational marijuana which are to go into effect on July 1. The commission which according to the Times-Dispatch is tasked by lawmakers to study policy found among other things a better definition of what constitutes illegal possession of marijuana … Read more
A flag retirement ceremony takes place June 14 at the Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department. It’s being conducted by the town and United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 33 and the ceremony takes place every Flag Day. Flags for disposal can be brought to the property at 3:00 p.m. or brought to the Community Library or … Read more
The Heathsville Farmer’s Market will host the Capital Focus Jazz Band for a free concert on June 19 starting at noon. Potomac River Jazz Club publicity chairman Nellie Landrum tells the Rappahannock Record that the band which is the club’s youth learning program has been in existence for more than 3 decades. It gives young … Read more
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation awarded a $13,000 grant for safety and flood protection activities at Cow Creek Dam on in Gloucester. The Gazette-Journal reports the money will go to 4 projects at the dam owned by the Cow Creek Mill Pond Association, Inc. The department awarded a total of $726,000 for 57 … Read more
RAL Art Center in Kilmarnock is holding The Great Art Heist, on June 26. The reception will begin at 4:00 pm with drinks and hors d’oeuvres followed by the main event at 5:00 p.m. Here’s how it works: Raffle tickets are drawn at random and the winner gets their pick of any donated, original work … Read more
Middlesex County holds its Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 26. Juneteenth, which is officially celebrated on June 19, is the oldest known commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. Last year Gov. Ralph Northam made Juneteenth an official state holiday According to the Southside Sentinel among the activites is a parade beginning … Read more
If you’re looking for a part-time summer job, Bay Transit is looking for you. The agency which is run by Bay Aging seeks trolley drivers for Fridays from 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m in Kilmarnock. You must have a valid Virginia … Read more
The Friends of the Rappahannock and the Northern Neck Planning District Commission’s Assign-A-Highway Program kicks off its Summer Cleanup Series this Thursday. The first event which is in partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for Clean the Bay Day will start at Kilmarnock Town Centre Park beginning at 5:30 p.m. where volunteers will receive cleanup … Read more
Virginia’s official and only comprehensive report on local and statewide crime figures for 2020 is now available online. The Crime in Virginia report found there were more than 15,700 violent offenses last year which was down from 2019 but there were 528 homicides – that’s 100 more than in 2019. Vehicle thefts were also up … Read more
The Town of Kilmarnock is offering grants for property and business owners to improve facades. Officials say the specific goal of this matching reimbursement program is to enhance the curb appeal of participating businesses. Grant money may be applied to a building improvement, landscaping, or sign projects but town officials should be consulted before initiating … Read more