Downings are presented 2026 Helen and Tayloe Murphy Conservation Champion Award

by Alicen Hackney Michael and Christine Downing of Northumberland County were presented the 2026 Helen and Tayloe Murphy Conservation Champion Award at the Northern Neck Land Conservancy (NNLC) Boots and Barbecue event in early October. The award recognizes people in the community who have made a significant contribution to protecting natural...

Sports

Indians upset Red Devils, 23-14

The Northumberland High School Indians got the best of the Red Devils, 23-14, on Friday, October 16, at Lancaster High School. Despite holding a...

Indian Creek Yacht Club honors three members

Three longtime members of Indian Creek Yacht Club (ICYC) were honored for their exceptional service, leadership and contributions to the club during its 64th...

2026 Irvington Turkey Trot registration opens

Runners and walkers can now sign up at runsignup.com for the 26th annual Irvington Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, November 26.  Search Irvingtonva Turkey...

Scoreboard

Football Northumberland 23, Lancaster 14 Essex 22, Rappahannock 14 Westmoreland 36, Colonial Beach 0 Middlesex 62, Charles City 0 JV football Lancaster 20, Northumberland 0 Rappahannock 49, Essex 24 Volleyball Northumberland...

Cyclists pedal the Northern Neck

by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi River Ride 2026 saw 150 cyclists enjoying the scenic roadways of the Northern Neck on Saturday, October 10. Sponsored by Chesapeake Bank and...

Lady Devils build 10-game win streak

By Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi The Lady Devils tallied three more marks in the win column and picked up another two Northern Neck District varsity volleyball matches,...

Tickets on sale for 11th Shuckin’ on the Lancaster Green

The Lancaster Virginia Historical Society (LVHS) recently announced that tickets for the 11th annual Shuckin’ on the Lancaster Green oyster roast fundraiser November 14...

Blast from the past

This doctor’s buggy will be on display from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, October 24, at the Masonic Lodge (parking lot), 48 North Main Street, Kilmarnock....

The Westmoreland Players box office opens for ‘Frost/Nixon’

The real-life political season will come to its conclusion on election day, November 3, but political junkies—and theater lovers of any stripe—will get a...

The Lancaster Players will bring vintage radio to life in November

The Lancaster Players production of “It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” will transport audiences back to the Golden Age of Radio, when...

Lancaster Players to bring vintage radio sound effects to life

If someone were to ask, “What do bamboo stalks, a bucket of water and an old carpet have in common?” the answer could be...

Virginia’s Li’l Ole Opry to present Night of Praise

Virginia’s Li’l Ole Opry will present a Night of Praise Saturday, October 17, at the Harry M. Ward Auditorium, Mathews High School, 9889 Buckley...

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Opinion

Because You Are Polite

Excerpts by Henry Lane Hull

School

Traditions continue

Fall Festival indoors

Area Events

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