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WESTMORELAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT
March 1
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.
Federal judge upholds ruling that certain ex-felons should not automatically lose voting rights
Virginia had been in violation of a Reconstructionera law barring states from constitutionally disenfranchising people.
Virginia American Water applying for new rate increase
Customers should be prepared for rate hikes in May
Fishing in the Northern Neck
Monsters that weren’t
Westmoreland Calendar of Events
Continuing Events:
Colonial Beach Council celebrates Scholastic Team
Last week, the Town Council of Colonial Beach honored the recent achievements of the Scholastic Team from Colonial Beach High School.
MONTROSS MIDDLE SCHOOL CELEBRATES PLACING 1ST IN DRIVE FOR CHANGE COMPETITION
YOVASO, or Youth of Virginia Speak Out About Traffic Safety, had a simple message this year—”Don’t be a dumdum, BUCKLE UP!”
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Osprey Festival flying up on Colonial Beach
Spring is slowly but surely on approach. As temperatures rise across March and the seasons get ready to change, it won’t be long before Colonial Beach welcomes back its first round of seasonal residents and tourists in the form of the ospreys. It’s safe to say that these fish-scooping birds of prey are an integral part of the identity of Colonial Beach, and if anyone ever doubted that, all they need to do is take a look at the upcoming celebration that is due to take place come April: the annual Colonial Beach Osprey Festival.