Weather Wake up to 72 degrees at 6 a.m. with intermittent clouds on Thursday. By 9 a.m. the temperature will be 77 and skies will
VDOT TO INSTALL NEW SPEED LIMIT SIGNS AT TWO LOCATIONS ON ROUTE 207 IN CAROLINE COUNTY ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19
Afternoon drivers should be alert to the new posted speed limit On Wednesday, June 19, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) crews will install new speed
Canceled-Virginia Senior Alert Activation: Missing Baltimore MD Man
UPDATE: Mr. Bevier has been safely located. Thanks! THE VIRGINIA STATE POLICE HAS ISSUED A SENIOR ALERT ON BEHALF OF THE MARYLAND STATE POLICE FOR
Morning Coffee Report 6-19-19
We rescued this little guy this evening from our cats. They are highly upset with us. It was dark so its parents were nowhere in
Morning Coffee Report 6-18-19
Weather Wake up to 71 degrees at 6 a.m. Tuesday with a chance of a thunderstorm by 7 a.m. Temperatures will rise to 80 degrees
Food Truck Ordinance Postponed To Ensure Fairness
Food Truck Ordinance Postponed To Ensure Fairness By Linda Farneth The Colonial Beach Planning Commission decided not to rush Article 7 to a public hearing
Morning Coffee Report 6-17-19
Weather Wake up to 72 degrees at 6 a.m. and partly sunny skies Monday morning. Intermittent clouds will roll in during the morning hours raising
Grand opening of new library satellite location at Partlow Ruritan Club is June 18
Grand opening of new library satellite location bringing wifi, computers, library services to rural Spotsylvania community. The Grand Opening of the Partlow Satellite Location of
VDOT HOT SPOTS June 16-22, 2019
I-95 Paving Operations I-95 Northbound at Exit 126 (Route 1/Massaponax) Double Lane Closures and Exit 126B Ramp Closure Sunday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 4:30
WWER Radio Station to Serve Local Community
Colonial Beach Community Foundation Brings Local Radio to Small Town At midnight on June 1, 2019, a small group of volunteers met at the Colonial
Morning Coffee Report 6-13-19
Weather Wake up to rain and 65 degrees at 6 a.m. Thunderstorms and rain are predicted throughout the day. Temperatures will rise to 68 by
Found- Search Continues CRITICALLY MISSING ADULT ALERT Tontrese Vermelle
6-2–19 4:20 p.m. EST-Update: Miss Moore has been safely located. The search continues for Jerry Satchell. ***CRITICALLY MISSING ADULT ALERT *** THE VIRGINIA STATE POLICE
Time To Take Action
Garden Log 6-11-19 These last few days of constant rain has gotten me down. While waiting for the rain to stop I totally neglected my
Quarterly early warning systems test for Surry Power Station will occur June 12
State officials led by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM), in coordination with the local officials and Dominion Energy, will conduct a test of
Pedestrian Plaza Project Scaled Down To Stay On Budget
Pedestrian Plaza Project Scaled Down To Stay On Budget By Linda Farneth The revised plans for the Colonial Ave Pedestrian Plaza have been reviewed and
Morning Coffee Report 6-11-19
Weather Wake up to 63 degrees at 6 a.m. We may see a break in the rain today but there is still a chance of
(Canceled) King George Alert System
Update: Please be advised the missing person has been located. You can disregard checking the area for the 2014 Chysler Town and County van red
ROUTE 620 (DUNBROOKE ROAD) IN ESSEX COUNTY TO CLOSE JUNE 10 FOR REPAIRS
VDOT crews will repair road shoulders and drainage structures damaged during Tropical Storm Michael; A detour will be in place for an estimated 10 days.
Annual Preakness Party fundraiser supports RCC Educational Foundation’s Mission
Annual Preakness Party fundraiser supports RCC Educational Foundation’s Mission On the beautiful afternoon of May 18, over 300 friends of Rappahannock Community College gathered at
Morning Coffee Report 6-8-19
Weather Saturday Wake up to 65 and mostly cloudy skies at 6 a.m. Temperatures will rise quickly through the 70’s reaching 77 by noon, when
EXPECT OVERNIGHT DELAYS ON ROUTE 3 IN WHITE STONE
Route 3 will be reduced to a single lane near the Robert O. Norris Bridge on the evenings of Sunday, June 9 and Monday, June
Department of the Army announces upcoming III Corps Headquarters deployment
By U.S. Army Public Affairs May 31, 2019 WASHINGTON — The Department of the Army announced today the fall 2019 deployment of the III Corps
Department of the Army announces upcoming 1st Armored Division Headquarters unit rotation
By U.S. Army Public Affairs May 31, 2019 WASHINGTON — The Department of the Army announced today the upcoming 2019 rotation to Afghanistan of the
VDOT HOT SPOTS June 9-15, 2019
I-95 Paving Operations I-95 Northbound at Exit 126 (Route 1/Massaponax) Double Lane Closures and Exit 126B Ramp Closure Sunday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 4:30
Black Bears Spotted In King George
Black Bears Spotted In King George Colonial Beach News The King George Sheriff’s Office posted yesterday on their facebook page that they have received reports
Morning Coffee Report 6-7-19
Weather Wake up to 69 degrees at 6 a.m. The morning will start with intermittent clouds and the temperature will rise through the 70’s reaching
Mother Nature Knows Me
Garden Log 6-5-19 Mother Nature Knows Me Mother Nature seems to know me well. She knows, I’ve fallen behind on yard work and that I’m
Planning Commission Says Goodbye To Robin Schick
Planning Commission Says Goodbye To Robin Schick By Linda Farneth The Colonial Beach Planning Commission said goodbye to long term Commissioner Robin Schick at their
VDOT HOT SPOTS June 2-8, 2019
All work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia. I-95 Southbound Rappahannock River Crossing Project I-95
James Briggs New Town Planner
James Briggs New Town Planner By Linda Farneth The town of Colonial Beach has seen a huge turnover in town hall. Many new faces have
2019 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND PROVES DEADLY FOR MOTORCYCLISTS ON VIRGINIA’S HIGHWAYS
2019 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND PROVES DEADLY FOR MOTORCYCLISTS ON VIRGINIA’S HIGHWAYS Virginia State Police: Preliminary reports indicate the 2019 Memorial Day weekend proved deadly for
Embarrassment Kept Me From Posting
Garden Log 5-31-19 I must say I was embarrassed to admit that I did not get my radishes planted and my quick compost pile has
Morning Coffee Report 5-30-19
Weather Get ready for a hot and humid day today! 6 a.m. will bring partly sunny skies and a temperature of 70 degrees. Temperatures heat
Library partners to offer free lunches for children and teens throughout the summer
Cover Photo: Fredericksburg City Public Schools Mobile Cafe serves lunches at Fredericksburg Branch. Library partners to offer free lunches for children and teens throughout the
Vice Mayor Robin Schick Will Step Down From Planning Commission
Vice Mayor Robin Schick Will Step Down From Planning Commission Colonial Beach News Robin Schick announced in an email to her fellow planning commissioners on
Life Happens!
Garden Log 5-28-19 Although it’s been a while since I last posted an update on my garden, the time hasn’t been spent lazing around. Life
Morning Coffee Report 5-27-19
Today we remember those who gave their lives to protect our freedom. Weather Monday morning the temperature will be 69 with a brief thunderstorm at
WWER Debuts June 1, Memorial Committee Update and Recreational Group Brings Fun To CB
WWER Debuts June 1, Memorial Committee Update and Recreational Group Brings Fun To CB By Linda Farneth Colonial Beach Community Foundation Eric Nelson gave the
VDOT HOT SPOTS May 26 – June 1
All work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia. VDOT has suspended most road closures from
Homicide Suspect Apprehended – Woman Still Missing (Cumberland County Crime)
Homicide Suspect Apprehended: Woman Still Missing (Cumberland County Crime) Colonial Beach News George W. Knisley IV of Carroll County Maryland is in custody and suspected
RCC RILL Course Boosts Computer Skills and Confidence
Photo Caption: Martin Bailey works with students in the computer lab. RCC RILL Course Boosts Computer Skills and Confidence The Rappahannock Institute for Lifelong Learning
Morning Coffee Report 5-25-19
Weather Wake up to 64 degrees by 6 a.m. on Saturday. Saturday is looking really nice for both the BAMM Concert in Colonial Beach and
Morning Coffee Report 5-24-19
Pictured Above: Town officials look over the damaged portion of the municipal pier to plan out repairs. Work should begin soon. Weather Wake up to
Sprucing Up The Cannon
Sprucing Up The Cannon By Linda Farneth Dahlgren Naval base sent a crew to paint the cannon on Thursday Morning May 23 to spruce things
Morning Coffee Report 5-23-19
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McCabe Hopes Council Will Cough Up Money For CIP
McCabe Hopes Council Will Cough Up Money For CIP By Linda Farneth Colonial Beach Planning Commission Chair, Maureen McCabe voiced her hopes that the town
MERRY POINT FERRY RESUMES SERVICE ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 22
Crews have finished repairs to ferry vessel’s engine; Ferry service will resume at 7 a.m. tomorrow. Service on the Merry Point Ferry in Lancaster County
Creating A Raised Bed Planter Box
Garden Log 5-19-19 I’m feeling much better today and thanks to some heavy lifting help from my son Matthew I was able to build the
County Landfill No Longer Accepting Payments July 1
By Linda Farneth Beginning July 1 the Westmoreland County Transfer Station Collection Center in Montross, located at 350 Poorhouse Road, will no longer be accepting
Morning Coffee Report 5-20-19
Westmoreland County passed their budget with a 2 cent increase in real estate tax. Weather Wake up on Monday to 72 degrees and partly sunny
