September 13, 2026
Michelle Smith
Westmoreland moves on proposed housing rehab project
At last week’s Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors meeting, Jerry Davis, Executive Director of the Northern Neck Planning District Commission, paid a visit, bringing along plans for securing a $1.5 million Community Development Block Grant to restore a number of homes.
Colonial Beach Celebrates 75th Annual Potomac River Festival
By: Richard Burrell Colonial Beach has done much to brand itself as the “Playground of the Potomac,” and last week saw the town more than… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Northumberland takes official position on Gardy’s Mill Pond
Northumberland Board of Supervisors has approved an offi‑cial call for Gardy’s Mill Pond to be restored to its original state— one of four options presented at a recent public information meet‑ing hosted by the Department of Wildlife Resources.
With 21% Tax Increase on the Table, Northumberland Residents Question Value
On top of the reassessment that boosted property values by more than 58%, Northumberland County has a real estate tax increase on the table that could be as high as 21%. Residents continue not only to object to the increase but to question what they’re getting in return for their money.
New training program will boost sailor population at Dahlgren
Navy leadership is excited to have a new entity coming to Dahlgren, Community Planning Liason Officer Adam Lynch told the King George Planning Commission.
Fatal Norris Bridge Crash Trial Moved to Spotsy
Jesse Foster, charged in the fatal July 13, 2025, Norris Bridge crash, was once scheduled to stand trial this week in Lancaster Circuit Court. Not only has the date changed, but so has the venue.
A.T. Johnson Class of ‘70 Gathers for 2nd Reunion
The last graduating class from A.T. Johnson High School started holding reunions last year and were determined to make sure that they didn’t wait another 55 years before gathering again. The class of 1970 held a reunion last weekend at the former Black high school constructed in the days of segregation.
Celebrating 90 Years of State Parks & 100 Years of Their Overseer
By Michelle Smith
Fishing in the Northern Neck
Taking a beating from Bentley
Colonial Beach amends zoning regs for coffee
It appears a coffee roasting operation will be coming to Colonial Beach.