October 25, 2026
Michelle Smith
Colonial Beach Recognizes Half Decade of Public Works Service
Last week, the Colonial Beach Town Council offered a round of thanks to a member of the Public Works Department, Mr. Michael Welden, who has been on board for the last five years. While he was not in attendance for the presentation, that did not stop Mayor Robin Schick from singing the man’s praises.
LOVE THY NEIGHBOR ACCOUNTS PROMPT SPONTANEOUS DONATION
Love Thy Neighbor has really helped me with being on a fixed income, Mike Rutherford told King George Supervisors. “I can’t buy my steaks anymore because I don’t go to work...Sometimes you just have to trust in the community and I think that’s pretty fair. So I hope you all support that group.”
WESTMORELAND SUPERINTENDENT GIVES UPDATE ON CAPITAL PROJECTS
At last week’s Westmoreland County School Board meeting, Superintendent Cathy Rice spoke about capital improvements and upgrades that took place at school buildings over the summer.
KPD ANNOUNCES TRAFFIC SIGNAL CHANGE IN KILMARNOCK
Kilmarnock Police Department announced drivers will see a change to the traffic signal on Route 3 at the Food Lion shopping center.
Suspects With Deportation Orders Flee in King George
On August 14, King George announced that a vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Kings Hwy and Ridge Rd involving law enforcement, noting that it was an isolated event and that there was no danger to King George Elementary School.
Museum Makes Exhibit Opening a Major Event
Last Saturday brought plenty of excitement to Old Courthouse Square in Montross as people gathered not only to enjoy live music but also to explore a special exhibit that had come to town. Part of the VA 250 celebrations, “Give Me Liberty: Virginia & the Forging of a Nation” was created by the Virginia Museum of History and Culture.
Officer Miller Completes Specialized Training
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Woodland retreat offers realtime experience
On September 11–12, 2026, the Virginia Department of Forestry and Virginia Landowner Education are holding a Woodland Landowner Retreat. The location is the New Kent Forestry Center in Providence Forge, an easy and pleasant trip from the Northern Neck.
McGuire’s Wharf Property Going up for Auction
At last week’s meeting, Westmoreland Board of Supervisors authorized County Administrator Donna Cogswell to advertise a public hearing to sell the property of 385 McGuire’s Wharf by auction, sealed bid, or through a realtor.
Give Me Liberty Exhibition Coming to Westmoreland Museum
This weekend, a traveling exhibition exploring Virginia’s role in the founding of our nation and the American Revolution will be setting up at the Westmoreland County Museum as another part of the celebration of 250 years of American history.