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The history of oyster shucking in Middlesex County
During colonial Virginia’s 1640s real estate land rush, the first official English settlers arrived in Lancaster County and, what would become Middlesex County, armed with markers, pads and broad axes to record and mark their land grant property lines. They paddled and poled…
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Deadrise ‘Boss Lady’ returns to water
The hull of the 35-foot “Boss Lady” was built by Deltaville boatbuilder Alfred “Dick” Norris and the house/pilothouse was built by Grover Lee Owens. (Photo by Larry Chowning) O n the eve of the Urbanna Oyster Festival a touch of Middlesex County maritime history is back in the…
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Urbanna Oyster Festival is an ‘economic engine’
Miss Oyster waves to folks at last year’s Urbanna Oyster Festival.) Photo by Don Richeson) The Urbanna Oyster Festival is an economic engine that pumps money into the economy, both directly and indirectly. During a recent Urbanna Town Council meeting, Joe Heyman, vice chairman…
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Christ Church program will recognize veterans
The annual Veterans Day “A Salute To Our Veterans” program sponsored by Christ Church Parish (Episcopal) is coming up on Nov. 10 and 11 to honor Middlesex County veterans. On Wednesday Nov. 11 — Veterans Day — at 11:30 a.m., the church, at 56 Christchurch Lane in Christchurch,…
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New clothing-seafood store comes to Urbanna
Chesapeake Bay deadrise docking superstar Sydney Hughes will be at the grand opening of Rappanna Clothing Company and seafood market at 55 Cross St. on Friday and Saturday of the Urbanna Oyster Festival. (Contributed) Benjamin “Ben” Rennolds of Urbanna has recently purchased the…
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Virginia accents are topic of Nov. 22 presentation
Is there a Middle Peninsula accent? If so, where did it come from? Are there islands in the Chesapeake Bay or isolated communities in the Blue Ridge Mountains that have preserved a pristine Elizabethan accent? The Rev. Dr. Robert W. Prichard of the Middlesex County Museum and…
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Gordon and Rita Inge acquire Deltaville yacht businesses
Gordon and Rita Inge Gordon and Rita Inge are proud to announce their purchase of Deltaville Yachting Center and Chesapeake Yacht Sales (DYC-CYS) from Lew and Onna Grimm, who have owned and operated DYC-CYS since 2001. The acquisition marks an exciting new chapter for the two…
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Find out what Urbanna was up to 300 years ago
Dr. James Robusto will speak Monday, Nov. 9, at the Middlesex County Woman’s Club (the colonial courthouse) at 210 Virginia St. in Urbanna. Dr. Robusto, a retired family physician who practiced in the Urbanna area for 33 years, is a history buff with a special interest in…
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Chowning, Souceks to lead 250th presentation
Featured presenters at an upcoming Middlesex County VA250 event include, from left, Archie Soucek, Claudia Soucek and Larry Chowning. (Photo by Don Richeson) As part of the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, the Middlesex County VA250 Committee will…
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Friends of Deltaville Library book sale coming up on Nov. 13 and 14
Friends of Deltaville Library will present their annual Book Sale 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Deltaville Public Library, which is located at 35 Lovers Lane in Deltaville. All proceeds support the local library. The Friends have…
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Easter wins sheriff’s race
Powers, Lowe, Pearce, Murray win town council seats Christopher J. Easter won the four-way race for Middlesex County sheriff in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 special election. Easter received 2,539 votes or 43.60% of the votes cast, according to unofficial results posted Tuesday night on…
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MHS volleyball team gains ground in region play
Middlesex High School Lady Chargers selected to the First Team All-Tidewater District react as teammate Rori Stuart, center, is named Tidewater District Player of the Year. Stuart is flanked by, from left, sophomores Annie Bray and Payton Baker, and juniors Kinsley Horn and…
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Griffin breaks brother’s record for single season touchdowns
Middlesex High School’s Dereon Cooke (with ball) races to the goal line after intercepting a Surry High School Cougar pass in the first half of the game Friday night. Cooke was stopped at the one-yard line and on the next play Davonte Griffin pushed the ball in for the score.…
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Darius Jones wins region cross country championship
Middlesex High School Charger Darius Jones (52) rolls to the finish line to win the Region 1A boys cross country individual championship at West Point Golf Course on Thursday, Oct. 29. (Photo by Larry Chowning) MHS harrier girls win region runner-up honor s Middlesex High School…
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See a Seahorse soccer thriller at Christchurch
The Christchurch School (CCS) boys soccer team finished its season ranked number one in the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) Division II. The Seahorses will host quarterfinals of the Division II state tournament at 3 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9, at Nunn Field…
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Churches in Brief: November 5, 2026
At 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Rappahannock church, 366 James Wharf Drive, White Stone, Suzanne Shepherd will discuss “Developing a Community Response to Homelessness.” She will explore how folks can come together as a community…
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Donors needed for Flags for Heroes display
The Flags for Heroes display, sponsored by the Rotary Club and Scouts BSA (formerly called Boy Scouts), has returned to the corner of Christ Church Lane and General Puller Highway (Route 33) in Christchurch. This is your opportunity to recognize someone who has made a meaningful…
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Lucille Annette Trotman
On Thursday, Oct. 29, Lucille Annette Trotman of Cooks Corner transitioned into the arms of her Lord and savior. Born and raised in New York, Lucille was very active musically, playing violin and piano. She married Reynold Trotman in April 1980 and soon after they moved to…
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Jeanette Johnson Langford
Jeanette Johnson Langford, 79, of Church View, as born on Nov. 25, 1946, and passed away on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. She will be remembered for her great love of her Lord, her family and her dear friends. Jeanette was predeceased by her loving husband of 53 years, Charles Elvin…
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Muffin Asbury
Georgianna Topping Asbury, known as Muffin, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, at the age of 73. Muffin brought warmth, happiness and an unmistakable spark to the lives of everyone who knew her. Her joyful spirit and gift for making others feel loved will live on in the…