Habitat To Build 19th Local Home
The Lancaster/ Northumberland Habitat for Humanity held a ground breaking ceremony recently, to celebrate the start of it’s 19th home. The latest Habitat home will be built on Buttercup Lane in White...
View ArticleEx-death row inmate to be released from Virginia prison
Sunday, December 10th 2017, 12:43 pm ESTSunday, December 10th 2017, 12:43 pm EST CAPRON, Va. (AP) – A former Virginia death row inmate who had his sentence commuted to life in prison is expected to...
View ArticleDelegate joins Senate race to challenge Tim Kaine
HOT SPRINGS, Va. (AP) – Virginia Del. Nick Freitas has announced his plan to seek the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine in 2018. Freitas will go up against Corey...
View ArticleChristmas Music by the Bay is back
Lancaster by the Bay Chamber Executive Director Anne Paparella invites you to gather your friends for the second annual “Christmas Music by the Bay” featuring some of your favorite Christmas songs with...
View ArticleVirginia council rejects Confederate statue removal proposal
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – A Virginia city council has rejected a proposal to facilitate the removal of Confederate statues. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports the Richmond City Council voted against...
View ArticleDominion Energy shuts down nuclear reactor after water leak
MINERAL, Va. (AP) – Dominion Energy has shut down one of its two nuclear reactors at the North Anna Power Station after the company says a “very small water leak” was discovered in the cooling...
View ArticleNorthumberland Library Gets Substantial Donation
Henderson United Methodist Church in Callao presented a $25,000 check from the Jesse Ball duPont Fund and $500 from the church to the Northumberland Public Library during Sunday services on December...
View ArticleVirginia state senator proposes three-strikes law amendment
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – A Virginia state senator has submitted a bill to change the state’s three-strikes law to restore parole eligibility in certain cases. Democratic State Sen. Scott Surovell...
View Article12 governors urge Congress to fund children’s health program
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Twelve governors of both parties are urging Congress to reauthorize funding for a popular children’s health insurance program as soon as possible. The recommendation involving...
View ArticleBon Secours Rappahannock General Names Davis December Employee Of The Month
Bon Secours Rappahannock General Hospital has announced that Martha Davis received the honor of December Employee of the Month. Davis is a Pharmacy Technician in the RGH Pharmacy department. Her...
View ArticleVirginia Teacher Disciplined For Disciplining Student Who Refuses To Pledge...
Officials with one Virginia school district say a teacher who allegedly disciplined a high school student for refusing to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance will not be returning to the classroom. The...
View ArticleDNA Spurs Renewed Investigation In Lammers Homicide Case
The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the murder of 61 year old Margaret Lammers, and now investigators say they have discovered DNA from another person during analysis in...
View ArticleFeds look to cut fishing quota for butterfish by 40 percent;
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – The federal government is recommending reducing the commercial fishing quota for butterfish by more than 40 percent in the coming year. Butterfish are small fish that are used...
View ArticleSerious Eats: Cocoa Butter Cookies With Chocolate Chips Recipe
Unrefined cocoa butter is a solid oil with an unbelievable richness and delicate chocolate aroma. As the backbone of this cookie dough, it lends a chocolaty essence that pairs well with mellow milk or...
View Article16 Cocktails to Sip All Winter Long
We’ve already shown you our favorite hot cocktails, but there’s more to winter drinking than toddies and spiked cider: plenty of chilled drinks are perfect when the temperature drops, too. Brown...
View ArticleChristmas Music by the Bay is back Friday night
Christmas Music by the Bay is back Lancaster by the Bay Chamber Executive Director Anne Paparella invites you to gather your friends for the second annual “Christmas Music by the Bay” featuring some of...
View ArticleSerious Eats: The Food Lab – Really Good Stuffing
While it can be made with any number of bases, the most popular type (and my favorite) is made with bread, broth, eggs, and butter. Essentially, it’s best to think of it as a savory bread pudding when...
View ArticleDrug Task Force nets several suspects, others sought
A huge drug sweep, dubbed “Operation Autumn Harvest” was conducted by the Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office between December 6th, and December 12th. A long list of names are now among those...
View ArticleMcAuliffe to leave office without pardoning diplomat’s son
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe will leave office without pardoning a German diplomat’s son serving a life sentence in the 1985 slayings of his ex-girlfriend’s parents. Jens Soering...
View ArticleMontross Decorating Contest Winners
The winners of the annual Montross Christmas Decorating Contest have been announced, and they are as follows… In the business category, first place goes to Montross Brewery; Second Place –...
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