November 12, 2026
News
WPD announces departure & promotion
This week, approximately 2½ years after stepping into the role, Warsaw Police Chief Sean L. Peterson announced his departure, reporting that he is leaving to become Chief of Police at Christopher Newport University, starting on August 3.
Serious accident in Weems follows call for speed study
The day after Lancaster Supervisors called attention to the dangers at the junction where Christ Church and Old Salem roads meet Irvington Road, there was another serious accident at that intersection.
‘Northern Neck Chantey Singers’ deliver final performance at marker unveiling
“Let me say right from the offset, this celebration is not about us. This celebration is not about a singing group. This celebration is about a way of life. It is about a culture. It is about a community. It is about a generation of black watermen,” said Lloyd Hill, a member of the Northern Neck Chantey Singers.
Menokin Hosts Event to Celebrate, Commemorate & Appreciate
By: Michelle Smith An event at the Tides Inn was used to introduce Menokin to some, express gratitude for the support of others, and encourage… Login to continue reading Login…
Spanberger secures funding for menhaden research
On Monday, the General Assembly approved the 2026– 2028 biennium budget, which includes $2 million for Atlantic menhaden research, a major step toward long awaited, Bay specific population data.
Mayor King discusses housing project & boundaries with supervisors
Montross Mayor Joey King approached the Westmoreland Board of Supervisors at their meeting last month about a new housing development proposed at the east end of Montross and the possibility of redrawing boundaries to accommodate it.
Trial set for Lancaster man accused of ASAP murder
A three day jury trial has been scheduled in Gloucester County Circuit Court for Steve A. Curry, the 67-year-old Lancaster man accused of killing an Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP) director.
DONNA COGSWELL APPOINTED WESTMORELAND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
The position of county administrator in Westmoreland County has been quite a fickle post in the wake of Norm Risavi’s retirement at the end of 2023.
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.