Tuesday Jun 30 | The Free Lance-Star
Sponsors make Fishing Derby extra-special
With the conclusion of the 26th annual Reedville Fishing Derby, Smith Point Sea Rescue reflects on the importance of local sponsorship and attendance.
Winners announced in 26th annual Reedville Fishing Derby
REEDVILLE -- The 26th annual Reedville Fishing Derby enjoyed beautiful weather for fishing the middle Chesapeake Bay.
Meet the newest member of Northumberland Sheriff's Office
Northumberland County Sheriff's Office newest addition to its staff is currently undergoing a whole lot of training.
Northumberland Schools can occupy new facilities
"The Certificate of Occupancy is in hand!" said elated superintendent of schools Clint Stables at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27.
It's strawberry season in Virginia. How do I know this? Well, besides seeing them at the farmers market, I am dealing with wild ones creeping into my herb garden.
Will new wave catch on with watermen? Northern Neck Del. Albert...
Picture this: A waterman pulling his gill nets in the lower Potomac River gets a beep on his cell phone.
Commercial fishing news, marine directory and classifieds
For generations, flat-bottom and deadrise skiffs have provided stable platforms for commercial fishermen working the waters of Chesapeake Bay.
Historic tavern survives blaze
A fire that started late Friday night caused extensive damage to historic Rice's Hotel/Hughlett's Tavern in Heathsville.
JM quiz team rolls while town's attractions grow
We'll start with the James Monroe High School Academic Quiz team, which advanced to the finals of the Channel 6 "Battle of the Brains" by defeating rival Charlottesville, 295-125. Officials at the school said team members Matt Cameron, Dylan Vasey, Chuhern Hwang and James Paulose answered some particularly tough questions in the win.
Bay bill would track activities
Waterman Ken Smith of Heathsville was blunt yesterday about the state of the Chesapeake Bay.
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First-grader attempted to drive to school
The first-grader missed his school bus on the first day back from the holiday vacation, according to Northumberland County Sheriff Chuck Wilkins.
Parents of Virginia 6-year-old who drove car head to court
A couple charged with child endangerment after their 6-year-old son crashed the family car while trying to drive himself to school will be arraigned Friday.
Boy, 6, takes family car after missing bus
The word 'miracle' can be overused. But when a 6-year-old boy drives a Ford Taurus for more than 10 miles, weaving in and out of oncoming traffic, slams into a utility pole and no one gets hurt, well, maybe ...
Conservative Episcopalians win court case
Nearly a dozen conservative church congregations in Virginia, including St. Stephen's Church in Heathsville, have won a lawsuit in which they sought to split from the U.S. Episcopal Church in a dispute over ...
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