August 15, 2026
News
Colonial Beach Council issues Proclamations
As we go through March, the history of women will be in focus. The Town of Colonial Beach is no exception. The Town declared as much during its monthly work session last week with a proclamation read into the record by Mayor Robin Schick.
Scouts Troop 1404 praises Colonial Beach hospitality
The Boy Scouts is one of those institutions that has fallen on hard times. What bastions of it that remain, however, clearly have not forgotten their mission. An example of that can be found in the form of Aiden Ruchty of Scouting America Troop 1404, who hail from neighboring King George County.
OFFICER TINDER GRADUATES WITH HONORS
OFFICER TINDER GRADUATES WITH HONORS
Westmoreland gives Rt. 347 project the stamp of approval
In February, at the Westmoreland Board of Supervisors’ meeting, County Administrator Jim Taylor brought forth a matter involving documents that would update the state highway system. This has been particularly relevant for the County ever since the realignment project for Route 347 came to completion in 2021. The highway system needs to reflect both new and abandoned routes. According to Taylor, while the roadway realignment project started in 2020 and finished the year after, VDOT’s central office required confirmation from the current Board that they supported the previously approved project. This would allow VDOT to finalize the formal changes.
Two Northern Neck sites receiving Commonwealth History Fund grants
Two Northern Neck historical sites will receive funding through the Commonwealth History Fund.
Northumberland Chair hopes to spark a movement for dispatchers
After watching bills fail year after year in Richmond, Northumberland County Board of Supervisors Chairman James Brann is hoping a local effort can help build momentum to support emergency dispatchers across Virginia.
General Assembly nixes bills that required data centers to get SCC certificate
For most of the industry’s existence in Virginia, approvals for data centers were largely seen as a local issue – with the state and federal governments giving the thumbs up on certain permits.
Panel of women in agriculture discuss the challenges and joys of sustaining farm livelihoods
A dynamic panel of Virginia Farm Bureau Federation women shared candid insights on balancing farm life, family responsibilities and community leadership in a discussion called “Harvest of Hustle: Women Leading Farms, Families & Futures.”