May 12, 2026
News
Northumberland Public Library wins pair of awards
Northumberland Public Library received two awards at the Virginia Public Library Directors conference in Harrisonburg on March 20th.
Cover crops deliver savings for farmers while protecting Virginia’s waterways
As Virginia works to curb nutrient pollution reaching its rivers and waterways, one of the most effective tools is also one of the simplest: planting cover crops.
Lancaster considering hazardous duty retirement benefits for EMS
Lancaster County is leaning into the idea of offering its EMS providers hazardous duty retirement benefits.
Clark rises from Commonwealth Attorney’s Office to Circuit Court
After over a decade of service in King George County, Charles D. Clark has moved to the bench as a judge for the 15th Judicial Circuit of Virginia.
WESTMORELAND APPROVES ORDINANCE FOR EMERGENCY ACCESS
When there’s an emergency at a structure, the job of EMS crews is made considerably easier when they have a means of bypassing locks or other access control points that can otherwise cause catastrophic delays. In Westmoreland, one method of ensuring that EMS has easy access is the Knox Rapid Entry System, or KRES.
Phase 2 of Montross water upgrade put out for bids
Phase 2 of the Montross water system upgrade continues to trundle along toward construction. At the most recent Town Council meeting, Town Manager Fran Taylor provided an update.
Back-to-School Vaccination Dates Announced
Three Rivers Health District has again partnered with local school systems to provide back-to-school vaccinations in preparation for the 2026-2027 school year. In addition to vaccination opportunities at the local health department, public health nurses will be coming on-site in the Spring to administer vaccinations required for school admission for rising 7th & 12th graders.