August 11, 2026
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Westmoreland Takes Action on Gardy’s Mill Pond Dam
In May of last year, a failure was discovered in Gardy’s Mill Pond Dam, where Westmoreland and Northumberland County meet. The Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR), which man‑ages the dam, spent the next 14 months conducting community meetings in both counties, getting input from the locals as they pre‑sented some options while putting a notch in the dam that allowed for the free flow of water in order to stabilize the structure. During that time, an online petition called “Help Save Gardy’s Millpond” gained 215 signatures.
BCWBD releases employer toolkit to help businesses tackle workforce challenges
Employers across the Bay region now have access to a new resource designed to help navigate one of the biggest business challenges: finding, developing, and retaining skilled workers.
MEDINA CHARGED WITH 19-YEAR-OLD WATKINS’ MURDER
Abraham Medina has been formally charged with the murder of Gabriella Watkins, a 19-year-old who went missing in Westmoreland in December 2024 and whose body was discovered in Essex in January 2025.
Northumberland Booster Club praised for contributions
Contributions from the Northumberland Booster Club keep coming, and the difference they’re making isn’t going unnoticed.
King george increasing real estate tax by 2 cents
A proposal from Davenport and push by Sup. Stroud reduced proposed increased
GIFT CARDS ARE FOR GIFTS
Gift cards are popular and convenient for consumers— and for criminals who favor them as easy and hard-totrace forms of payment.
Tappahannock Celebrates Grand Opening of Central Park
The Town of Tappahannock marked a proud milestone on April 16, as it officially marked the completion of phase two of the Tappahannock Central Park with a grand opening celebration.
If you get to go fishing one afternoon
If you get to go fishing one afternoon, evening, or this coming weekend, take some pictures of your catch or the kids having fun. I want to see them and share them here for everyone to see just how beautiful the Northern Neck is for fishing. Send your pictures, fishing reports, questions, or comments to FishingNNK@gmail.com. This column is about you and for you and fishing in the Northern Neck. Remember: “Do yourself a favor, take a kid fishing.” Make a memory to last a lifetime.
Dear Editor
Dear Editor, This is my final letter before voters head to the polls, and I will be direct. There are only days left before an election that could significantly reshape representation across the Commonwealth.