In a project estimated to cost $3.2 million, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will replace the Route 205 (James Monroe Highway) bridge over Mattox Creek in Westmoreland County. The existing bridge is structurally deficient, and consists of two 11-foot travel lanes and shoulders of varying widths, according to VDOT. The replacement bridge will have two 12-foot travel lanes, with two 10-foot shoulders. Construction of the bridge is scheduled to
By Nathaniel Cline Staff writer The lives of two individuals were lost last week after a two car crash accident in King George. Community members are now seeking support from the state to install a traffic light in one of the busiest intersections in their hometown. On May 6, the Virginia State Police reported that an accident at the intersection of Route 205 and 218 in King George resulted in
Staff Reports As part of $448 million in Virginia Department of Transportation projects, Route 3 in Westmoreland, King George and Stafford Counties will undergo paving improvements this year. The project, which includes paving improvements to Rt. 360 in Essex, Northumberland and Richmond Counties and Rt. 17 in Essex County is funded at an estimated $45-55 million a year from combined construction and maintenance funds. Paving improvements will also be made
Submitted by the Warsaw post of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Memorial Day is about remembering. This day is, and should remain, sacred for all veterans. But what about non-veterans? Do they really understand the true meaning of Memorial Day? Decorating the Graves of Comrades Memorial Day was born out of necessity. In an effort to make sense of the horrendous loss of life suffered in the Civil War –
Three Westmoreland County men were arrested on Friday for charges relating to counterfeiting conducted out of a Coles Point business. Responding to tips from the community, the Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Department launched an investigation three months ago and obtained several hours of surveillance recordings of the counterfeit production of 20 and 50 dollar bills at Coles Point Auto and Marine Repair at 4442 Coles Point Rd. in Hague. Samuel M.
Sen. Mark R. Warner, said the so-called Gang of Eight’s current immigration bill “is the best chance in 35 years to fix a broken immigration system.” About 30 farmers attended Warner’s round-table discussion last week about immigration reform at Virginia Farm Bureau Federation’s headquarters. “I want to hear your concerns, because we still have time,” he said. He outlined the highlights of the bill, which include a pathway to citizenship
The Middle Peninsula-Northern Neck Prevention Services Division in partnership with Coalition for Healthy Virginia Communities (CHVC) will be awarding Mini-Grants of (up to $1,000) to coalitions/groups who are interested in implementing Healthy Prevention Activities designed to create positive and resilient communities. In order to apply for this funding, a representative from each group must attend one of the two scheduled trainings on Community Collaboration. The first training is on Thursday,
Shortly after 3 p.m. on May 6, Virginia State Police responded to a two vehicle crash on Route 205 at Route 218 in King George County. The crash occurred after the driver of a 1996 Chevrolet failed to yield the right-of-way to the driver of a 2008 International box truck. At the time of the crash, the Chevrolet was traveling southbound on Route 218 and attempting to travel eastbound onto
Governor Bob McDonnell issued a proclamation recognizing May 12-18 as Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial Week in Virginia and calls the observance to the attention of all Virginians. “It is important that we pay tribute to the officers who have fallen in the line of duty and recognize the sacrifices made by the families of those officers, as well as the families of those who continue to protect and serve our
In a project estimated to cost $3.2 million, the Virginia Department of
By Nathaniel Cline Staff writer The lives of two individuals were lost
In a project estimated to cost $3.2 million, the Virginia Department of
By Nathaniel Cline Staff writer The lives of two individuals were lost
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By Stephanie Romelczyk Have you noticed an abundance of inchworms this year?