October 25, 2026
Michelle Smith
Trojans Host a Game to Remember
By: Richard Burrell Last week, the Essex Trojans hosted a game for the ages that had been in the works for a number of years.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Teams Score Victories on Both Sides of the Rappahannock
The Rappahannock Raiders closed their victory game against the Chargers at 56–12, putting the Raiders at 4–1. The Trojans hosted a game that had been… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Raiders Defeat the Chargers, 56-12
By: Richard Burrell Last Friday night, the Rappahannock Raiders returned home to face off against the Middlesex Chargers after their game against the Strasburg Rams… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
VA Land Leaders Celebrate, Reflect, & Commit to Accessibility
By: Michelle Smith State officials gathered at Westmoreland State Park to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Commonwealth’s state park system and Virginia Public Lands… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
POTOMAC PERK OPENS ITS DOORS
Last Monday, a ribbon cutting was held as The Potomac Perk at Bob’s Bean Roastery celebrated its grand opening. Situated inside the Market on Main building at the intersection of Wilder and Washington Avenue, the coffee shop also has a roasting machine inside. A few days after the grand opening and ribbon cutting, manager Reilly Clifton and owner Bob Busick sat down to chat about how the whole idea came about.
Colonial Beach Honors Retiring Officer
Last week, Colonial Beach Town Council set aside time dur‑ing a busy monthly meeting to congratulate and honor Lieutenant Vernetta Wright of the Colonial Beach Police Department, who retired on August 28.
Northumberland Golf Finishes Regular Season 9–1, Looks to Postseason with Optimism
The Northumberland High School Varsity Golf team, led by lone senior Landon Shirilla, has finished the regular season with an impressive 9–1 record.
Northumberland Officially Opposes ASMFC Menhaden Proposals
The County expressed opposition to any change that isn’t supported by science.
Thousands Gather for Stratford Hall’s Oyster & Wine Festival
This past weekend, a horde of people descended upon Stratford Hall’s Oyster & Wine Festival to sample an assortment of wine and vast amounts of oysters, one of the foods most often associated with the Northern Neck.
Colonial Beach Hosts 13th Annual Croquet Tournament
Last Saturday, people gathered at Town Hill in Colonial Beach to take part in the 13th annual Alexander Graham Bell Croquet Tournament.