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
Staff Reports The Northern Neck Planning District Commission was awarded $35,000 last week for a project that examines the efficiency of utilizing barge transport to deliver logs from the Eastern shore to Kinsale for milling. The proposed study, “Feasibility Study for Barging Logs across the Chesapeake Bay” is budgeted at $100,000. The first phase will examine the economic feasibility of barging compared to current transport by truck. Additionally, the study
Kinsale restaurant Good Eats has closed temporarily after a fire last week. Early last Tuesday morning a motorist saw smoke coming from the restaurant’s back door and called 911. The Cople Volunteer Fire Department rushed over from Kinsale, broke into the kitchen and put out a small fire. The damage sustained was largely due to smoke and burned rubber, according to an email from owner Steven Andersen. Upon inspecting the
Richie Burgess of Burgess was the big winner at the 30th Annual Smith Point Sea Rescue’s 30th Annual Reedville Fishing Derby last weekend. His big fish weighed in at 41.14 pounds. Neither wind nor rough seas could deter those seeking to win prize money. Spectators were thrilled to watch the fish being weighed in at Buzzards Point Marina in Reedville. The two-day rockfish derby is the oldest on the bay
The 10th Annual Northern Neck Antiques Fair takes place Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26, Memorial Day weekend. “We have respected dealers from all over the East Coast bringing a fabulous variety of antiques – furniture, porcelains, fine glass and silver and much more,” Louise Jesse, Event Manager. “The Antiques Fair is gearing up for a fun filled antiquers weekend.” The show got its beginning in 2003 when Louise
Clouds and cool temperatures didn’t deter locals and visitors to the first Montross Market Days of the season last Saturday. Maybe that’s because Lois Allensworth brought the sunshine with her in bunches of fresh produce, bright hanging plants and her colorful van. Billy Rice filled the square with ducks and wild turkeys – or the sound of them, anyway. He demonstrated his handmade duck, goose and turkey calls and displayed
An event that started out attracting teenage weightlifters from three local schools
Essex 4, Colonial Beach 3 A district contest gave the Drifters and
By Stephanie Romelczyk Have you noticed an abundance of inchworms this year?
By Jordan Coates Correspondent “Maybe it’s similar to people who stumble