October 25, 2026
Michelle Smith
Colonial Beach Hosts National Night Out
Last Tuesday, the Colonial Beach Police Department hosted its National Night Out at Town Hill Park. The event has expanded to feature a number of additional agencies, from the Town’s Public Works Department to EMS ser‑vices and local vendors, such as Renewals by Anderson.
Regional Rivals Face Off
Last Friday, the Colonial Beach Drifters hosted the Westmoreland Eagles. Throughout the year, the Drifters have suffered from having an exceptionally small roster of players, even for a school their size. That sadly led to Colonial Beach having to bow out before the first quarter ended because the Drifters did not have enough uninjured players to safely compete. Westmoreland scored 36 unanswered points.
Injuries End Drifters vs. Westmoreland Early
By Richard Burrell Last Friday saw the Colonial Beach Drifters host the Westmoreland Eagles. Throughout the year, the Drifters have suffered from having an exceptionally… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Northern Neck Electric Co-op Hosts Power Camp
Last Friday, Northern Neck Electric Cooperative (NNEC) hosted its first-ever Power Camp, providing students from the Northern Neck Technical Center (NNTC) with an interactive, hands-on opportunity to learn directly from industry professionals.
Public Hearings on Norris Bridge Design Coming Next Week
Public hearings on the design of the replacement Norris Bridge will be held next week on both sides of the Rappahannock River.
VDOT ENGINEER ADDRESSES CONCERNS ABOUT DAHLGREN PROJECT
As construction moves forward on a project to redesign two Route 301 intersections in Dahlgren, VDOT resident engineer David Beale addressed questions and concerns raised by King George Board of Supervisors.
WHS Teacher Goes the Distance in RAGBRAI
From July 18–25, Westmoreland High School teacher Jay Lightfoot completed RAGBRAI #53 (Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa) alongside approximately 15,000 other riders to accept the challenge.
Approved: Highway Marker for Old St. John’s Baptist Church & Cemetery
Old St. John’s Baptist Church and Cemetery is one of three historic church sites whose stories were approved for historical highway markers at the most recent meeting of the Virginia Board of Historic Resources.
Public Wi‑Fi Has Arrived Downtown
Downtown Warsaw now has public Wi‑Fi.
Colonial Beach calls for action on menhaden
Last Wednesday, Colonial Beach Town Council held a particularly lengthy meeting, and one of the final items of the evening involved the adoption of a resolution urging Virginia legislators in both houses to put more resources toward research on the status of menhaden as well as the effects of industrial fishing in the Chesapeake Bay. The council also asked that the Virginia Marine Resources Commission begin implementing measures such as a pause on industrial reduction fishing in the Chesapeake.