Local store zipped up Yvonne Norwood was a bit surprised when her favorite convenience store at the corner of Kings Highway and Zacata Road was closed last week. Unknown to her, management made a decision to permanently close the Montross branch of Get & Zip. “I wondered if they were upgrading,” said Norwood. “I just wish there had been a posting.” Norwood has been a loyal customer for 24 years
The town has given developers of Monroe Point 60 days to pay its utility bill with the threat of cutting water service off to the development if they don’t comply. During a Sept. 27 committee meeting, Public Works Chair Gary Seeber, authorized the town to bill the developers for a water hookup that is separate from their main hookup fee. In November, 2011, Monroe Point was informed of the meter
Virginia American Water today announced that five water tanks in Westmoreland County’s Potomac Shores, Ebb Tide and Glebe Harbor subdivisions will be painted and rehabilitated, beginning in April. The cost of improvements to the tanks is approximately $90,000. The 20,000-gallon storage tank and the 5,000-gallon hydropneumatic (pressure) tank in Potomac Shores were last painted in 1996; the 20,000-gallon storage tank and the 5,000-gallon pressure tank in Ebb Tide were last
Story and photo by Nikki Clifton, Contributing Writer On Saturday March 31, Kelly’s Realty hosted its grand opening and open house event at the intersection of Route 3 and Zacata Road in Montross. The event was attended by some 300 people who enjoyed, free barbeque, face painting for children and a chance to win cash from local radio station WRAR during their on location live broadcast. The Sheriff’s Department was
Story and photos by Lyn Ring, Contributing Writer The Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce annual banquet and awards dinner was held March 29 at Wilkersons Restaurant in Colonial Beach. The Dockside Restaurant and Blue Heron Pub was awarded the Business of the Year Award. After recognizing honored guests, including Mayor Fred Rummage, Town Manager Val Foulds and others, Carey Geddes introduced the guest speaker, Congressman Rob Wittman. Wittman represents
Lyn Ring, Contributing Writer The Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce recognized the many friends who have helped the organization over the past year.These are volunteers who are largely responsible for the success of the sponsored events through their time, dedication and efforts. Without these people Carey indicated the events could not have happened. Rhonda Pitts, Barbara Darby and Lorene Rich for the Potomac River Festival; For the 2011 Rockfish Tournament, Mike Worrell and
Story by Amanda Ault, Associate Editor The bankruptcy judge overseeing Potomac Supply’s Chapter 11 reorganization case has continued the hearing on Regions Bank’s motion to move the company into Chapter 7 liquidation until April 20. The Kinsale-based company was in court on March 23 to opposed the bank’s motion. William Carden, CEO of Potomac Supply, said that several Potomac Supply employees attended the hearing to show their support of
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
Collins, Carson named baseball players of the year The 2013 edition of
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On Saturday, May 18th, the Colonial Beach Foundation sponsored the 1st “Town
By Stephanie Romelczyk Have you noticed an abundance of inchworms this year?