October 19, 2026
News
King George approves increase of meals tax
With three King George supervisors voting in favor, the county’s meals tax will rise to 6%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Three Rivers Health District conducts biohazard threat exercise
Last Friday, the Three Rivers Health District and local partners conducted a biological event training exercise simulating a coordinated public response to a novel influenza A virus.
RICHMOND COUNTY IMPOSES BURN BAN
Richmond County has enacted a countywide burn ban that took effect at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 30, in response to increasingly dangerous fire conditions.