June 26, 2026
News
NAPS Awards $4,500 in Scholarships to College-Bound NHS Seniors
Three college-bound Northumberland High School seniors received scholarships from the Northumberland Association for Progressive Stewardship (NAPS) during the Senior Recognition ceremony on April 27.
Northumberland planning to audit school nutrition program
The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors granted its blessing for the county finance team to conduct an internal audit of the school system’s nutrition program.
Watson briefs Montross Council on Worship Watch
Last week, at the Montross Town Council meeting, Councilman Clinton Watson provided a brief report on scams and a local initiative aimed at helping keep residents safe and informed about such threats.
King George Service Authority to stop using ‘Debt Fee’
King George County Service Authority customers will notice a change on their utility bills beginning in May: the term “debt fee” will be removed and replaced with “base rate,” a move aimed at improving transparency and reducing confusion.
Bids received for Montross water line project
The replacement of the aging water system in the Town of Montross has been something of an ongoing slow burn.
Pointing to a CERT team member
Pointing to a CERT team member, Tim Williams of Gloucester Emergency Management noted that volunteers and full time employees alike were working together. Everyone involved in public community welfare is represented, he said.
King George approves increase of meals tax
With three King George supervisors voting in favor, the county’s meals tax will rise to 6%.
Cancer Fundraiser in Colonial Beach exceeds goal
Last weekend was time for Colonial Beach to shine on the cancer fundraising stage as residents and businesses banded together for another round in an effort that has been running for the last 15 years.