August 11, 2026
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Plans unveiled for CBVFD storage building
Colonial Beach Volunteer Fire Department put forward a plan to arrange for the construction of a building on Colonial Avenue behind Lenny’s to store equipment such as hazmat gear, a second fire engine, and a boat. The building would also serve as a community facility for meetings and special events, such as weddings.
WESTMORELAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT
March 1
KING GEORGE SHERIFF’S REPORT
DELTA ZONE 3-02-26
Oysters reduce spread of disease among blue crabs, study shows
With no wind to speak of, the water was calm along a pier on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. And with no clouds to speak of, the sun beat down on Xuqing Chen as she filled a mesh cage with oysters on a hot summer day in 2021.
Federal judge upholds ruling that certain ex-felons should not automatically lose voting rights
Virginia had been in violation of a Reconstruction-era law barring states from constitutionally disenfranchising people.
Chesapeake Bank invests in Northumberland’s future
The Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck has announced that Chesapeake Bank generously sponsored the Life & Workforce Readiness Room at the under construction Northumberland Clubhouse. The space is designed to prepare young people for success in school, work, and life.
CHESAPEAKE ACADEMY ANNOUNCES ATHLETICS AWARDS FOR WINTER 2025-26
Chesapeake Academy’s Athletic Director Ms. Jane Allen and Coach Tyler Colding announced Chesapeake Academy’s Winter Athletics Awards at a school assembly in early March. For the 2025-2026 winter athletics season, certificates were awarded to all athletes participating, and special awards were given to recognize the most improved, the most valuable player, and the coach’s award in the three spring sports.
Northumberland Calendar of Events
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THE GREAT OUTDOORS WITH STEVE SCALA
THE GREAT OUTDOORS WITH STEVE SCALA
Letters to the Editor
E ditor Dear Editor, Rob Wittman What Were Ya Thinkin? You voted to pass the “Save Act”. According to Brookings Institute and Heritage Foundation, data indicates that voter fraud is extremely rare in the United States. Some other studies are showing that incidents occur at rates as low as 0.000003% to 0.000096% of total votes cast. So where is the problem?