The Little Officers On Patrol (L.O.O.P.) program conducted an April 23 field trip at the Essex County Circuit Court. Youngsters ages 9 to 14 had an opportunity to visit the courthouse and experience court proceedings to obtain a better understanding of how the judicial system works. The Tappahannock Police Department (TPD) recognizes the necessity of reaching children at an early […]
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Recognition Sought For Late Councilor, Businessman
Tappahannock Town Council’s Public Facilities Committee has been tasked with determining how the contributions of a former Councilor can be memorialized in the Central Park. In February 2021, the Town of Tappahannock and St. Margaret’s School announced they had reached an agreement regarding the transfer of two St. Margaret’s properties to help lead to the creation of the park. Those […]
Plea In Road Rage Killing
A deadly 2023 Richmond County road rage incident has yielded three guilty pleas from a Westmoreland County man. Appearing in Richmond County Circuit Court last week, James Anthony Benjamin Barnes, of Hague, entered guilty pleas to shooting from a vehicle, shooting into a vehicle, and felony murder as part of a plea agreement. The charges were in connection with an […]
Smith Will Not Seek Reelection
Essex At-Large Supervisor Edwin E. “Bud” Smith Jr. has announced he will not be a candidate for re-election this fall. The 82-year-old Smith made his announcement during an April 22 special meeting of the Board of Supervisors. Smith has served as the At-Large supervisor since the seat was creat- ed in 2018. He is completing his second term in the […]
Middle Penninsula House, Garden Tour May 2
There is still time to purchase tickets for the Garden Club of the Middle Peninsula house and garden tour on Friday, May 2, in neighboring Middlesex County. Club members from Essex, King and Queen, King William, and Middlesex Counties are excited to present a wonderful tour of the six properties, beautiful houses with river views, gardens, and spectacular floral arrangements. […]
King & Queen Library Gets Learning Garden
The King & Queen Library will celebrate the groundbreaking of its new Learning Garden on May 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and all are invited to join in the fun – no green thumb necessary. Participants will learn the basics of garden planning and the practice of regenerative gardening. These fundamentals will include the Indigenous practice of companion […]
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