July 25, 2026
Michelle Smith
Roused by Danger: Stratford Hall Opens New Gallery
On the second day of Virginia Resolved, the 250th anniversary of the Lee Resolution, the Mary Belin DuPont Laird Gallery opened at Stratford Hall, highlighting its long, diverse history and a generation of revolutionaries.
Brann calls on Del. Kent & Local Governments to fight for dispatchers
Northumberland Board Chairman James Brann isn’t letting up on his call for dispatchers to be recognized as first responders. Most recently, he publicly made the request for the region’s state representative, Delegate Hillary Pugh Kent, to focus on the issue during the General Assembly in 2027.
COLONIAL BEACH IN EARLY PLANNING PHASE FOR NORTH SHORE REPAIRS
Residents of Colonial Beach have had something of a front-row seat to shoreline decay over its long life as a community. Nowhere is this better displayed than at the shore on the northern side of Colonial Avenue, where some areas are now below the waterline of the Potomac. The Town has been well aware of the problem but has been missing the necessary resources to make fixing the issue possible. That appears set to change.
Fishing in the Northern Neck
Out there catching bass
Colonial Beach Town Manager Talks Importance of VA250
As this is the year of our nation’s 250th birthday, the Northern Neck has leaned into its deep historical resources as part of a program called VA250. The Colonial Beach Town Manager included a presentation on this during last week’s Town Council meeting.
“Northern Neck 250” sells out before premiere
Both screenings of “Northern Neck 250” at Compass Entertainment Complex were sold out before opening night on June 17.
Sigsbee Visits Reedville
Last week, the 75 foot Sigsbee made its first ever visit to Reedville on a route that began in Tangier and included stops in Onancock, Cape Charles, and Smithfield.
Northumberland approves Real Estate Tax increase for FY 27
With a unanimous vote, Northumberland Supervisors approved an FY 27 budget that increased nearly $2.7 million year over year to $48,796,856 budget and a 4-cent real state tax increase.
Wittman’s Request for Essex Fed Funding Passes
By: Michelle Smith This month, Essex moved closer to federal funding for a Joint Maintenance Facility and an access road after a $1.2 million funding… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
King George approves $146 Million budget w/ Real Estate & Meals Tax hikes
On June 16, the King George Board of Supervisors voted unanimously in favor of a $146,683,998 FY27 budget, up from $138.4 million in FY26.