October 19, 2026
News
GM: Service Authority would offer data center cooling supply at no charge
The King George Service Authority has unveiled a memorandum of understanding (MOU) outlining plans to provide the Dahlgren West data center campus with 100% of the reclaimed wastewater from the Dahlgren Wastewater Treatment Plant as a potential cooling supply. As it stands, there’s no rate for that water and thus no charge.
MONTROSS MIDDLE SCHOOL CELEBRATES PLACING 1ST IN DRIVE FOR CHANGE COMPETITION
YOVASO, or Youth of Virginia Speak Out About Traffic Safety, had a simple message this year—”Don’t be a dumdum, BUCKLE UP!”
Colonial Beach Council celebrates Scholastic Team
Last week, the Town Council of Colonial Beach honored the recent achievements of the Scholastic Team from Colonial Beach High School.
Virginia American Water applying for new rate increase
Customers should be prepared for rate hikes in May
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.