Jackie Nunnery

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Reporter at Rappahannock Record

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Finding the sweet spot in life and wor

1 month ago | rrecord.com | Jackie Nunnery

by Jackie NunneryLike many farmers this time of year, Todd Trotte is in the process of evaluating how well his farm made it through the winter. For beekeepers like Trotte, that means an early spring inspection to get information on the health of the hive—are the bees active? Is the queen laying eggs? Is there healthy larvae? That information is vital as beekeepers have continued to struggle with disease, colony collapse disorder and major die-offs.
Northumberland’s annual audit shows additional findings, recommendations

1 month ago | rrecord.com | Jackie Nunnery

by Jackie NunneryHEATHSVILLE—In a presentation to Northumberland supervisors on Thursday, April 10, the county’s annual audit showed findings in both the county and school system books according to Taylor Stover of Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates.
Northumberland to explore changes to fiscal management

1 month ago | rrecord.com | Jackie Nunnery

by Jackie NunneryHEATHSVILLE—At a recent joint meeting among Northumberland supervisors and school board members, board of supervisors chairman Richard Haynie said the ongoing financial issues of the county, “particularly of the schools,” need to be addressed “out of the concern for the needs of our students, teachers and families.”The joint meeting was the next step for the county in possibly taking over the school division’s troubled finances.
Lancaster adopts school budget, sets $50.5 million county budget for hearing

1 month ago | rrecord.com | Jackie Nunnery

by Jackie NunneryLANCASTER—Following a Thursday, April 10, budget work session, Lancaster supervisors adopted and appropriated a $20.9 million school budget with level local funding of $14.2 million. The board will continue work on a proposed $50.5 million county budget, readying it for an April 24 public hearing. School budgetThe $20,969,588 school budget is 2.61% higher than the current budget due to an increase in state funding. Local funding remains at $14,236,492.
54 runners make a rainy but fun Red Devil Run

1 month ago | rrecord.com | Jackie Nunnery

by Jackie NunneryNeither the cold, nor wind, nor even a little rain kept 54 runners from taking part in the second annual Red Devil Run at Hills Quarter on Saturday, April 12. In the one-mile Fun Run, Jonathon Banatos, 10, won with a time of 8:31.99 beating out the other 22 runners in the race. Tyler Broske, 9, crossed the line shortly after to take second place with a 8:57.97 finish. Millie Mayhew, 11, was third with a time of 9:43.77. The remaining top 10 finishers were….
More work ahead for state budget following recent reconvened session

1 month ago | rrecord.com | Jackie Nunnery

by Jackie NunneryRICHMOND—In a reconvened session on April 2, Virginia lawmakers largely rejected Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s recommended changes to the budget bill, approving only 41 of 205 amendments. In a press release thanking the General Assembly for their work at the conclusion of the session, Gov.
Supervisors propose financial takeover of Northumberland schools

1 month ago | rrecord.com | Jackie Nunnery

by Jackie NunneryHEATHSVILLE—With the Northumberland County Public Schools finances in disarray—including the turnover of key financial personnel, a troubling forensic audit, and special education funding at risk—supervisors on Thursday, March 27, directed county administrator Luttrell Tadlock to set up a joint meeting among supervisors, assistant superintendent Dr. Karen Leslie and the school board to discuss taking over the school finances.
No money: Lancaster County considers options for $25 million in additional debt

1 month ago | rrecord.com | Jackie Nunnery

by Jackie NunneryLANCASTER—Supervisors have recently approved a slew of public projects requiring an additional $25 million to get the county over the finish line over the next 12 months or so. Ted Cole of Davenport Public Finance offered some funding options at the Thursday, March 27, board meeting. The county needs $15 million to complete the high school, having already issued a nearly $60 million bond through the Virginia Public School Authority (VPSA).
ICYCC to host nation’s best junior golfers in June 23 All-Star tournament

1 month ago | rrecord.com | Jackie Nunnery

by Jackie NunneryLANCASTER—Indian Creek Yacht and Country Club (ICYCC) will host the best junior golfers in the country at the Northern Neck Junior All-Star tournament on June 23. Area high school golfers will have a rare opportunity to play in a foursome with them outside of the tournament. According to ICYCC board member Steve Mattheisen, the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) tournaments have become the place where colleges come to recruit the best players.
Lancaster County Circuit Court Report

1 month ago | rrecord.com | Jackie Nunnery

by Jackie NunneryLANCASTER—The Lancaster County Circuit Court convened Friday, March 28, with the Hon. William H. Shaw III presiding. In the case of William M. Noel of Lancaster, charged with 11 felonies for violating probation, a show cause hearing was scheduled for April 18. In the case of Molly J. Kane of Kilmarnock, charged with a felony for violating probation, a status hearing was scheduled for April 18. In the case of Jason M.

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