By Cesca Waterfield Editor Impressive architecture and curb appeal are part of what makes a town great, but a town’s buildings and courtyards pale in importance to its citizens. When it comes to the building blocks of Montross, William “Billy” Sydnor, along with his late wife, Pearl, are cornerstones. Billy was recently honored for 50 years of service with the Westmoreland Fire Department. In five decades of consistent valor and
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
An event that started out attracting teenage weightlifters from three local schools has grown in the past few years. Since attending the first event of its kind, site coordinator Malcolm Lewis is anxious about hosting the fourth annual Strongman Competition this Saturday. “Last year we had it at the high school and it was a memorable event,” Malcolm Lewis said. On May 18 with weigh-ins at 9 a.m., several high
Essex 4, Colonial Beach 3 A district contest gave the Drifters and fans an opportunity to promote cancer awareness last Thursday, but the game started a terrible week for a team looking to advance to the playoffs. On May 7, the Lady Drifters opened with a competitive game against Essex to fall 4-3 in nine innings. Then in the second game of the week to Lancaster 8-2. In the only
Essex 4, Colonial Beach 1 The Colonial Beach Varsity Baseball Team extended their losing streak to three after two district losses each to Essex and Lancaster last week. As a result this has pushed the Drifters back in the race for a spot in the district tournament beginning next week. “Our frustration point is coming to a head as we struggle at the plate against good pitching,” Colonial Beach coach
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
Through May 19, The Westmoreland Players present Neil Simon’s “Rumors.” The cast from left is Ellen Lowery as “Cookie Cusak;” Glen Evans as “Ernie Cusak;” Michael Bruner as “Officer Ben Welch;” Justin Kelley as “Officer Carl Pudney;” Alan Campbell as “Lenny Ganz;” Kathryn Shepherd as “Chris Gorman;” Jesse Clark as “Ken Gorman;” Marcia Peters Leddy as “Claire Ganz;” Lynn Brownley as “Glenn Cooper;” and Amie Schaumberg as “Cassie Cooper.” Producer/Director,
The Allen Family will be in concert on Saturday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m., in the historic 121 year old tabernacle at Kirkland Grove Campground near Heathsville. For the past 16 years, the Allen Family has traveled across more than 36 of the United States and four Canadian Provinces in full-time Gospel music ministry. Todd and his wife Michelle, with their eight children, participate in this evangelistic endeavor. They live
Harp guitarist, Stephen Bennett, will play a special Concert at Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church in Montross at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 12. Admission is free, but there will be a free-will offering. Stephen Bennett is a musician to hear. His playing has won awards and critical praise. In live performance and on record, his diverse musical influences and interests are joined with a lifelong love affair with the
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