WEATHER FORECAST: Friday wake up to 65 at 6 a.m. Temperatures will be in the low 70’s throughout the day and drop into the high
County Administrator Gives Beach Residents Bad New and Bad News
County Administrator Gives Beach Residents Bad New and Bad News By Linda Farneth “Good evening everybody, bad news and bad news.” This is the way
School Board Approves High School As Future Voting Location In Colonial Beach
School Board Approves High School As Future Voting Location In Colonial Beach By Linda Farneth Chairman of the Electoral Board Barry Millward attended the April
Montross First Fridays Begin In May
The Greater Montross Partnership for Revitalization (GMPFR) is happy to announce the kick-off of the 2019 Montross First Friday’s art and music series. Held May
Severe Weather Outlook For Sunday night through Monday Morning
Severe Weather Outlook For Sunday night through Monday Morning Colonial Beach News Weather Edition We are looking at some chance of severe weather overnight on
Citizen From The Classic Shores and Riverside Meadows Subdivisions Give Input For Comprehensive Plan
Citizen From The Classic Shores and Riverside Meadows Subdivisions Give Input For Comprehensive Plan By Linda Farneth One of the new goals approved by the
VDOT HOT SPOTS April 14-20
I-95 Northbound and I-95 Southbound Exit 148 (Quantico) to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Be alert to overnight shoulder closures
Morning Coffee Report 4-13-19
Osprey Festival Saturday Schedule Colonial Beach Celebrating Signature Bird at 1ST Annual Osprey Festival Special Leaf And Yard Debris Pick Up. A special leaf and
School Board Had No Prior Knowledge Of Town Advertising Sale of SB Office
School Board Had No Prior Knowledge Of Town Advertising Sale of SB Office By Linda Farneth The town will hold a public hearing to present
BREAKING NEWS: CRASH CLOSES ALL LANES OF I-95 NORTHBOUND CLOSED IN STAFFORD COUNTY
ALL LANES OF I-95 NORTHBOUND CLOSED IN STAFFORD COUNTY All northbound traffic is stopped at mile marker 147 for multi-vehicle crash, just prior to Exit
SPEED LIMIT INCREASE SET TO BEGIN NEXT WEEK ON A PORTION OF ROUTE 17 IN GLOUCESTER COUNTY
NEW SPEED LIMIT SET TO BEGIN NEXT WEEK ON A PORTION OF ROUTE 17 IN GLOUCESTER COUNTY Drivers should be aware that the speed limit
PRFC Striped Bass Management Status and Timeline
PRFC Striped Bass Management Status and Timeline PRFC has fielded numerous questions on Striped Bass management. From clarifying current regulations to inquiries of what may
Morning Coffee Report 4-10-19
WEATHER FORECAST: Wake up to a warm 50 degrees and clear skies at 6 a.m. The day will be mostly sunny with zero percent chance
Missing Senior Alert Canceled, Man Found Safe!
Update Mr. Hasan has been found safe. THE VIRGINIA STATE POLICE HAS ISSUED A SENIOR ALERT ON BEHALF OF THE PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Budget Proposal: Robertson Advises Raising Water & Sewer Bills $23.34 A Month
Budget Proposal: Robertson Advises Raising Water & Sewer Bills $23.34 A Month By Linda Farneth Town Manager Quinn Robertson gave an overview of the proposed
VDOT HOT SPOTS April 7-13, 2019
I-95 Northbound Exit 118 (Route 606/Thornburg) in Spotsylvania County · Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Expect a single lane closure on I-95 southbound at Exit 118
Town Addresses Three Unsafe Piers
Town Addresses Three Unsafe Piers By Linda Farneth The town has taken possession of two derelict piers, one is located near Sulgrave Ave on Monroe
Shape Your Future With The 2020 Census Part 2
Shape Your Future With The 2020 Census Part 2 By Linda Farneth Census Officials, Community Leaders and Partners gathered together on April 1 to celebrate
Colonial Beach Celebrating Signature Bird at 1ST Annual Osprey Festival
Colonial Beach Celebrating Signature Bird at 1ST Annual Osprey Festival Osprey Mecca, Bird Sanctuary in Northern Neck, Virginia Colonial, Beach, VA…Bird Sanctuary and osprey mecca,
Shape Your Future With The 2020 Census Part 1
Shape Your Future With The 2020 Census Part 1 By Linda Farneth Census Officials, Community Leaders and Partners gathered together on April 1 to celebrate
Morning Coffee Report 4-5-19
Quote of the Day: “If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl. but whatever you
Woman Behind Bars, Accused Of Shooting Man In The Face
Woman Behind Bars, Accused Of Shooting Man In The Face Colonial Beach News According to a press release issued by Colonial Beach Police Department officers
Morning Coffee Report 4-2-19
Attention Dog Owners: Dogs are no longer allowed on the beach for the summer. Town Code also states: “It shall be unlawful for any person
School Board Approves Budget For Almost 8 Million Dollars
School Board Approves Budget For Almost 8 Million Dollars By Linda Farneth The Colonial Beach School Board approved their 2019-20 School year budget in the
21st CCLC After-School Will Continue For Another 3 Years
21st CCLC After-School Will Continue For Another 3 Years By Linda Farneth The Colonial Beach School Board will apply for grant money in the amount
Distracted Driving Legislation In Senate For Amendment
Distracted Driving Legislation In Senate For Amendment By Linda Farneth Earlier this month, Governor Northam announced amendments to distracted driving legislation. Governor Ralph Northam announced
VDOT HOT SPOTS March 31 to April 6
VDOT HOT SPOTS IN THE FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT March 31 – April 6, 2019 All work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and
Despite Citizen Complaints Town Council Passes Pier Lease Agreement
Despite Citizen Complaints Town Council Passes Pier Lease Agreement By Linda Farneth The public learned at the March 21 Colonial Beach Town Council public hearing
Planning Commission to Hold Series of Neighborhood Meetings – Save these dates!
At this week’s regularly scheduled Planning Commission Meeting, the PC will finalize the agenda for a series of meetings to be held with Colonial Beach
NEW I-95 NORTHBOUND OFF-RAMP AT EXIT 118 IN THORNBURG OPENS TOMORROW
Traffic exiting I-95 northbound at Route 606 (Mudd Tavern Road) in Spotsylvania County will be shifted onto a new off-ramp on Thursday, March 28. Traffic
I-95 WORK ZONES SCHEDULED IN THE FREDERICKSBURG AREA THIS WEEK
Expect lane closures on I-95 northbound and southbound for Improve95 projects FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Drivers should anticipate daytime and overnight lane closures on Interstate 95
Operation ‘Spring Cleaning’ Nets Thirteen
Thirteen is definitely an unlucky number for these suspects who were rounded up in the early morning hours of Monday March 25, 2019. Thirteen individuals
VDOT HOT SPOTS March 24 – 30, 2019
All work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia. For more information about an individual project,
The Town of Colonial Beach Receives $10,000 Grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation “50 Years of Love” Program Marketing Fund
Grant fund established to help celebrate 50th anniversary of the “Virginia is for Lovers” tourism slogan Colonial Beach News The sixties was a time when
Superintendent Dashan Turner Presents 2019-20 School Budget, Part 2 Proposed Spending
By Linda Farneth In part one of this series we explored the funding sources for the school’s budget and projected amounts of money the school
ROUTE 646 (TACKETTS MILL ROAD) CLOSED IN STAFFORD COUNTY
Drainage pipe failure has closed road to through traffic between Dunbar and Heflin roads; Motorists should follow posted detour route. Route 646 (Tacketts Mill Road)
Electronic Failure At C.B. Wastewater Treatment Plant Leads to Shell Fish Warning As A Precaution
By Linda Farneth On Sunday March 17, 2019 the Colonial Beach Wastewater Treatment Facility experienced an electronic failure of the ultraviolet treatment system in the
New York Man Charged in Fatal I-95 Prince George County Bus Crash
A Staten Island, New York man has been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection with Tuesday morning’s fatal commercial bus crash in
Superintendent Dashan Turner Presents 2019-20 Budget, Part 1 Proposed Revenues
By Linda Farneth On March 13, while the business owners of Colonial Beach congratulated each other at the Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner the Colonial
Bus Crash in Prince George’s County Results in Fatalities
Bus Crash in Prince George’s County Results in Fatalities Update on Fatal #PrinceGeorgeCounty I-95 Bus Crash Charges are pending against the driver of a commercial
Learn Spring Weather Safety
There are some spring weather conditions you will never encounter, depending on where you live. However if you travel on vacation there are some dangers
CBCF Announces Intentions To Take Over Radio Station
By Linda Farneth A permit was issued by the Federal Communications Commission to operate WWER FM 88.1 on November 3, 2009. The station was operated
School Board Recognizes Chain Crew Volunteers
Colonial Beach News Photo:Superintendent Dashan Turner thanks Craig Steffey with a hand shake, behind, Ralph Inscoe examines his plaque. School Board Recognizes Chain Crew Volunteers
Easter Egg Hunt at Richmond County Public Library/RCC, April 13, 2019
Warsaw, VA — The Richmond County Public Library, located on the Rappahannock Community College campus in Warsaw, will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt for
Morning Coffee Report 3-17-19
WEATHER FORECAST: Top o’ the mornin to ya! Lads and Lassies you will see chilly temperatures as the sun rises this morning with 33 degrees
Luck is Not on Your Side When You Choose to Drink & Drive
This weekend, the nation will observe St. Patrick’s Day, an international holiday that is commonly associated with drinking at bars and pubs. To ensure public
VDOT HOT SPOTS March 17 – March 23, 2019
VDOT HOT SPOTS March 17 – March 23, 2019 All work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and lane closures is available
Birthday and St Patrick’s Day Celebration
SATURDAY MARCH 16 American Legion Colonial Beach Post 148 located at 27 Colonial Ave. Colonial Beach Virginia. St Patrick’s Day & American Legion Birthday Party.
Warm Weather Puts School Officials In Good Mood
The Colonial Beach School Board and staff were exceptionally jovial at the March 13 School Board meeting. The weather no doubt played a big roll
Morning Coffee Report 4-18-19
Today is the day residents of the Point are invited to speak to the Planning Commission about their neighborhood and what they think needs to
Morning Coffee Report 4-17-19
Planning Commission to Hold Series of Neighborhood Meetings – Save these dates! Dates for Neighborhood Meetings – All meetings will be held at Town Hall
Morning Coffee Report 4-16-19
WEATHER FORECAST: These warm nights may have spoiled us, but last night was chilly. However with winds having died down Tuesday should be a pretty
