June 26, 2026
News
LAWSUIT BY ST. MARGARET’S FOUNDATION DISMISSED
The current chapter in the saga of the fight to reopen St. Margaret’s over in Tappahannock came to an end last week, as Judge John Martin dismissed the lawsuit filed against the Church Schools in the Diocese of Virginia (CSDV), ruling that the Foundation for St. Margaret’s School (FSMS) did not have standing to sue.
RichCo seeing positive results from new Mass Notification System
Richmond County has switched to the Regroup mass notification system, and EMS Chief Mitch Paulette appears confident it was a wise move.
Chesapeake Financial Shares Reports Q1 Financials and Declares Dividend
On behalf of Chesapeake Financial Shares, Jeffrey M. Szyperski, Chairman of the Board and CEO, reported earnings for the first quarter of 2026 of $5,390,860.
Chesapeake Academy announces Third Marking Period Academic Awards
Head of School Catherine Emery and Assistant Head Kenzie Manetz joined faculty advisors to recognize academic excellence and those habits of mind and study that contribute best to academic growth by announcing Most Improved Student and Teachers’ Award honors from Chesapeake Academy’s Middle School.
Chesapeake Academy students step back in time at Christ Church
Chesapeake Academy’s third grade class trekked to Historic Christ Church to explore the local connections to their Virginia history curriculum.
Supreme Court of Virginia weighs challenge to redistricting amendment
Case tests scope of legislative authority to redraw congressional maps as similar battles play out nationwide ahead of midterm elections this fall.
Richmond County still working on 2025 tax bills
Richmond County residents are still wait‑ing for their 2025 personal property tax bills, which normally would have been mailed in the fall and due the first week of December.
CBPS Recognizes Scholar Athletes
This month, the Colonial Beach School Board recognized Olivia Cooke, Carlyn Middleton, Jocelyn McGinniss, Nicole Rosier, Josie Carpenter, Emory Steffey, Lilian Plunkett, Jasiah Cole, Harmony Roy, Jaleel Bui, William Christian, Zachary Papanicolas, Logan Dales, and Bret Barrett for maintaining a GPA above 3.5.