September 10, 2026
Northumberland VA
Northumberland Board Members Say It’s Time to Make Progress on County Property
The county received a detailed timber pre‑sentation this month, prompting the Board of Supervisors to request that the county attorney bring back information on the process required to move forward should the board decide to take action on timber management. The board also agreed that each month they will make decisions on what to do with the list of county‑owned properties.
Spanish mackerel rock Northumberland waters
Northumberland County anglers are enjoying one of the best summer fishing seasons in years. Cobia fever continues its exciting pitch for those cruising the Smith Point Bar, the Target Ships, and other nearby Chesapeake Bay waters.
LITTLE WICOMICO DREDGING EFFORT TAKES ANOTHER STEP FORWARD
Locals continue pushing, saying the work is desperately needed
Securing another grant allows NPL to complete the park
Northumberland Public Library secured an AARP Community Challenge grant, bringing in the funds needed to complete the new pocket park that opened earlier this year.
NDSS ADDS PERSONAL TOUCH TO COOLING ASSISTANCE
For the Northumberland Department of Social Services, this year’s Cooling Assistance program got personal.
Brann calls on Del. Kent & Local Governments to fight for dispatchers
Northumberland Board Chairman James Brann isn’t letting up on his call for dispatchers to be recognized as first responders. Most recently, he publicly made the request for the region’s state representative, Delegate Hillary Pugh Kent, to focus on the issue during the General Assembly in 2027.
Sigsbee Visits Reedville
Last week, the 75 foot Sigsbee made its first ever visit to Reedville on a route that began in Tangier and included stops in Onancock, Cape Charles, and Smithfield.
BGCNN Cuts Ribbon on 1st Phase of Building Great Futures
LastThursday, 8200 Northumberland Highway was packed with people and positive energy as the Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck (BGCNN) celebrated the grand opening of its newly renovated Northumberland Clubhouse.
May Incidents Illustrate ‘Deteriorating’ Conditions at Little Wicomico Jetties
By Michelle Smith Shoaling at the jetties is changing the Little Wicomico River’s reputation. Once known as a safe harbor for transient boaters seeking shelter… Login to continue reading Login…