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by Larry Chowning -  On the heels of Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s statewide executive order that masks be worn in public places, the Middlesex County Board of Supervisors has developed a “Real Heroes Wear Masks” image and message campaign encouraging...

Site reopens after being clogged with sand for nearly two years by Larry Chowning -  The boat ramp at Mill Creek Landing in Wake was dredged of 1,800 cubic yards of sand last week and is officially open to boaters to...

by Tom Chillemi -  A fire Saturday destroyed the Deltaville workshop of Island Marine Canvas. The fire spread to the second floor of the residence, but firefighters brought it under control before it could damage the house extensively, said Jimmy Walden,...

by Larry Chowning -  The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors approved on May 7 a $26,715,638 FY-21 budget with no tax increases, using $567,638 from the county’s “rainy day” fund to balance the budget and also voted to advertise for...

by Tom Chillemi -  Concerns over COVID-19 caused the Urbanna Town Council to keep the town pool closed and cancel the fireworks that had been set for July 2. Council also agreed to keep the bathroom and showers at...

MC officials grapple with ongoing COVID-19 challenges Larry Chowning -  At a May 5 meeting, the Middlesex County Board of Supervisors discussed a draft ordinance for wearing a mask in public in the event citizens do not adhere to a resolution...

Middlesex officials announce checklist in advance of some limited May 14 easing of COVID-19-related restrictions on businesses by Larry Chowning -  At the May 5 board of supervisors meeting, Pinetop District Supervisor Lud Kimbrough informed the board that the county’s Economic...

County seeks status change for airport in Middlesex Co. by Tom Chillemi -  Hummel Field airport is at a crossroads.  A proposal has been made that could be the beginning of building a runway that is longer, wider and safer. The...

by Gordon White -  The Middle Peninsula, including Middlesex County, has been hard-hit by the shutdowns required by the response to the coronavirus, with a larger percentage — 15.7% — of workers unemployed here than in any other Virginia region,...

County admin: Middlesex losing $52,000 by waiting to collect more lodging tax by Larry Chowning -  The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors conducted a public hearing Thursday, April 30, on a proposed $26,715,638 FY-21 budget with no tax increases, using $567,627...