October 25, 2026
Michelle Smith
Tides Inn Introduces Its Signature Widgeon Oyster
At Tides Inn, the menu now includes the signature Widgeon Oyster, born from the resort’s shoreline restoration, linking the culinary experience with its environmental stewardship efforts.
Update provided on Westmoreland’s ParentSquare Communications
At last week’s Westmoreland County School Board meeting, Christopher Evans, the division’s director of technology, provided an update on ParentSquare, which he described as “a onestop shop for our parents, students, and staff for division public communications, staff-level communications, individual teachers, coaches, etc.”
Marker Unveiled in Heathsville Honoring a Historic Freedom Battle
On September 19, the Northern Neck Hidden History Trail hosted a highway marker unveiling honoring Elizabeth Key, a once enslaved woman whose legal battle in Northumberland County shaped slavery in Virginia.
THE GREAT OUTDOORS WITH STEVE SCALA
THE GREAT OUTDOORS WITH STEVE SCALA
WCSO INVESTIGATING SPREE OF MAIL & PACKAGE THEFTS
After two weeks of investigation, the Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office is still encouraging residents in the Oak Grove and Ebb Tide areas to review their camera footage and reach out with any information linked to a series of reports involving thefts from mailboxes and stolen Amazon packages.
Colonial Beach Council Recognizes 15 Years of Service
At last month’s meeting, Colonial Beach Town Council recognized Lisa Okes, who has been the Town’s finance director for the last 15 years.
Wings, Wheels, & Keels Ends at a Milestone
“It’s been quite a run... It’s been a lot of fun,” said Jamie Barnhardt.
Warsaw Cuts Ribbon on DCHD Housing Project
Town leaders and other partners recently celebrated the completion of the Warsaw Housing Rehabilitation Project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, which comes after nearly three years of planning, coordination, and construction aimed at improving housing for local families.
WASHINGTON DISTRICT SECURITY UPGRADE CONTINUES
At last week’s Westmoreland County School Board meeting, some time was taken by Superintendent Cathy Rice to give a facility update, which primarily dealt with the security vestibule upgrade to Washington District Elementary. While not completed yet, the work had hit another major milestone: the inner doors.
Rt.301 Project in Dahlgren Underway
VDOT has begun a $4.6 million construction project in Dahlgren that will overhaul two busy Route 301 intersections— University Drive/Commerce Drive and Market Center—by installing a “double restricted crossing U‑turn,” or RCUT.