‘On the road in Essex County’ Updated Feb 19, 2020 On Dunbrooke Road, not far from the Sunnyside intersection, you will find Mt Zion Baptist Church. It stands in the vicinity of the original wooden structure known as the Piscataway Baptist Church which was organized by Elder John Waller, in 1774, with eleven charter members. The first known …
‘A big mistake’ By Colston Newton Feb 19, 2020 When no public hearings are scheduled and the parking lot at the new courthouse in Heathsville is full before meetings of the Board of Supervisors, it’s a safe bet that something has folks stirred up. That was the case Thursday at the board’s monthly meeting.
Eagles make a comeback By Vernon L. Newton Feb 19, 2020 The W&L Eagles hosted the Essex Trojans and the Northumberland Indians in their final two games of the NND season on Wednesday, February 12 and Friday, February 14. The Eagles took early control and the lead against the Trojans with a (15-10) advantage at the end of the first quarter. In…
Household hazardous waste collection Updated Feb 19, 2020 Most “do it yourself-ers” enjoy challenging home improvement projects or feel a sense of accomplishment upon completing minor mechanical repairs. DIY projects save time and money, and can help the environment when work is completed at home instead of driving a distance to have something rep…
Understanding Parkinson’s Disease Updated 10 hrs ago (NAPS)—60,000 people are newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) each year. Nearly fifty percent of those newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s and their care partners leave the doctor’s office following a diagnosis without educational resources or information on what the future holds.The P…
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