October 25, 2026
Northumberland VA
More Finance Staff Needed As Workload Presents Risks
Without action on the school nutrition budget, the county will likely have to put up funds, the Joint Finance Committee was warned.
VDH ISSUES EMERGENCY CONDEMNATION FOR LITTLE WICOMICO SHELLFISH
Last Friday, the Virginia Department of Health issued an emergency shellfish area condemnation for the Little Wicomico River following a reported link to a Salmonella outbreak in Pennsylvania.
NWP Energy Seeking Conditional Use Permit for Fuel Station in Burgess
On Thursday, the Northumberland Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on NWP Energy’s request for a conditional use permit to allow a fuel station in Burgess.
Special Highway Marker Approved for Northumberland Lynching
Northumberland is set to receive a historical highway marker acknowledging a brutal lynching that occurred in the county in 1917.
ANIMAL SHELTER MANAGER PLEADS FOR FULL-TIME POSITION
If understaffing isn’t resolved, the animal shelter may face the need to euthanize a lot of animals, manager warns.
Northumberland Officially Opposes ASMFC Menhaden Proposals
The County expressed opposition to any change that isn’t supported by science.
Community Shows Strong Support for Menhaden Industry at ASMFC Hearing
Anyone who passed Academic Lane Saturday morning could have been led to believe school was in session.
Northumberland Approves Another Short-Term Loan
Upcoming credit rating discussions expected to be challenging, adviser says
THE GREAT OUTDOORS WITH STEVE SCALA
THE GREAT OUTDOORS WITH STEVE SCALA
Archaeological Dig Paves Way for Woodworkers’ New Home
By: Michelle Smith On August 18, men got on their hands and knees to scrape the earth behind Rice’s Hotel / Hughletts Tavern (RHHT) with… Login to continue reading Login…