By Lyn Ring The Memorial Day ceremony at the town memorial and cannon in Colonial Beach once again celebrated our servicemen and women, alive and passed on. The event sponsored by the American legion Post #148 and co-sponsored by VFW Post #10574, VFW Ladies Aux VFW #10574, American Legion Aux. #148, American Legion Post #89 King George, American Legion Aux. #89, and VFW Post #8717 Dahlgren is a highlight of
On Saturday, May 18th, the Colonial Beach Foundation sponsored the 1st “Town Trolley Tasting Tour” of Colonial Beach. The event was fully subscribed by patrons local to the area and from Northern Virginia, Washington, and Baltimore. The Town Trolley transported groups of people to six restaurants in the area, rotating the pick up and drop off so that each group spent approximately 30 minutes sampling hors d’ oeuvres and tasting
By Stephanie Romelczyk Have you noticed an abundance of inchworms this year? Maybe a few have fallen in your hair as you walked under large shade trees? Or maybe you got tangled up in their silk threads? Spring cankerworm and fall cankerworm are the culprits! Although two different species of caterpillar, they look similar and share similar life cycles. Cankerworms are also known as inchworms, measuring worms, or loopers. Every
By Jordan Coates Correspondent “Maybe it’s similar to people who stumble upon Westmoreland County. It’s not so far from the big city, comprised of farms as well as a nearby history of moonshine.” Indonesia is a place full of so many marvels one description would not be appropriate. For many, Indonesia means Bali, the beach -going, yoga-practicing, party paradise. While Bali does provide one experience of Indonesia, it
Forty years is a long time, and Bob Waring says he enjoyed every minute of it. Bob recently retired from Auxiliary Flotilla 3-10 (Callao) after serving the boating public in his many roles as a volunteer. Growing up on the York River, it was natural for him to enjoy the water, and he eventually joined the Coast Guard Auxiliary to help others safely enjoy it as well. Bob was a
The Optimist Club of Westmoreland is the sponsor of a unique community and school-based mentoring and enrichment program. Its mission is to provide a nurturing environment where students can thrive socially and behaviorally. To accomplish this, the Club organizes a variety of fun but structured activities to help students develop strong leadership skills. One of their most popular events is an annual bowling competition. Recently, the Club hosted its competition
Mr. Michael E. Dodson of Lively and Mr. and Mrs. Kirk S. VanLandingham of Lottsburg are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Brittany Michelle Dodson, to Donald James Otho Gawen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Gawen, IV. of Hague. Brittany is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Meredith L. Dodson of Hague; Mrs. Gladys E. Sydnor and the late James L. Sydnor of Tappahannock; Mrs. Nancy
By Lyn Ring The Memorial Day ceremony at the town memorial and
On Saturday, May 18th, the Colonial Beach Foundation sponsored the 1st “Town
A historic season ended in a bitter loss for Colonial Beach’s own
There’s no room for goofing around or playing when outside in the
By Lyn Ring The Memorial Day ceremony at the town memorial and
On Saturday, May 18th, the Colonial Beach Foundation sponsored the 1st “Town