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1 month ago | 
rrecord.com | AnnGardner Eubank
by AnnGardner EubankFrom the vast views of the Chesapeake Bay and the winding creeks and rivers to the scenic rural backroads and charming downtowns, Matt Cunningham with Rappahannock Bicycle Company is helping area residents and visitors enjoy all of the region’s scenery and beauty from a two-wheel perspective.
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1 month ago | 
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by AnnGardner EubankIRVINGTON—With budget planning for the upcoming fiscal year in full swing, the Irvington planning commission is prioritizing capital improvement projects for town council’s consideration. On Tuesday, April 1, chairman Tom Chapman highlighted several key capital projects for budget consideration to coincide with the comprehensive plan. Capital project budget priorities typically project five years of expenditures, said Chapman.
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1 month ago | 
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by AnnGardner EubankHEATHSVILLE—The Northumberland County Circuit Court convened Tuesday, April 1, with the Hon. John S. Martin presiding. In the case of Winfield A. Bea of Heathsville, charged with indecent acts with a child while acting as their custodian, a pre-sentence report was ordered and sentencing was set for July 8. In the case of Lakeena O. Noel of Heathsville, charged with four counts of probation violation on a felony offense, Noel was not found and was determined a fugitive.
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1 month ago | 
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by AnnGardner EubankCLARAVILLE—A third party investigation into personnel has been authorized by the Northumberland County School Board following a closed session Thursday, March 27, to discuss personnel matters. Upon entering into open session, school board member Dana O’Bier moved to hire an outside investigator for personnel matters discussed in closed session to include fact finding, to assist with provisional legal advice in anticipation of litigation.
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1 month ago | 
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by AnnGardner EubankWARSAW—Students of the Northern Neck Technical Center maritime studies classes recently took the lessons and skills they’ve been learning all year and applied them to a career-applicable project—the restoration of a 20-foot Sportscraft. Under the leadership of class instructor Mike Cullen, 11 students spent about four weeks preparing the Wee Tip-Sea and completed the project in early March in time for a season full of charters on the area waters. “The kids love it.
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1 month ago | 
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by AnnGardner EubankKILMARNOCK—The Kilmarnock Town Council on Monday, March 17, welcomed two new officers to the town police force. Mayor Shawn Donahue welcomed officer Thomas Morelli who joined the force earlier in March. Officer Rachel Armistead has also joined the Kilmarnock Police Department. Among committee briefings, streets, sidewalks and parks chairman Alice Cooper said staff has begun exploring proposals from different design firms for the bike park addition coming to Town Centre Park.
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1 month ago | 
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by AnnGardner EubankIRVINGTON—A short-term rental (STR) will be available in time for the summer season following the Irvington Town Council’s unanimous approval of a related permit submitted by Carolyn Crone to operate an STR at 31 Spring Street in Vineyard Grove. Frederick Johnson, Frances Westbrook, Mary Cary Bradley, Phil Robinson and Wayne Nunnally on Thursday, March 13, approved the permit, 5-0. Bonnie Schaschek had recently stepped down from her seat on council.
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1 month ago | 
rrecord.com | AnnGardner Eubank
by AnnGardner EubankHEATHSVILLE—The Northumberland County Circuit Court convened Tuesday, March 11, with the Hon. John S. Martin presiding. Cheryl J. Anderson of Burgess pleaded nolo contendere to felony larceny by obtaining a credit card number and misdemeanor petite larceny. A deferred disposition was set for March 10, 2026. Anderson faces $515 in costs and was placed on a community corrections program. In the case of Robert W.
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2 months ago | 
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by AnnGardner EubankCLARAVILLE—Assistant superintendent Karen Leslie on Monday, March 10, announced Northumberland High School science teacher Rebekah Jones has been named high school teacher of the year as well as district teacher of the year. With superintendent Holly Wargo absent from the board meeting due to a family emergency, Leslie highlighted three teachers who went above and beyond their call of duty and were recognized as top educators of the year.
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2 months ago | 
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by AnnGardner EubankLANCASTER—This is an election year for several seats in local government. Voter registrars for Lancaster and Northumberland counties confirmed the deadline to file for local office is 7 p.m. on June 17. The general election will be held November 4. In Lancaster, seats representing Districts 1 and 5 on the board of supervisors and school board will be up for election, according to voter registrar Susan Jett.
