In order to make an informed decision concerning voting I think it is important to understand the structure of your local government. Here in Colonial Beach we have a council that is made up of 7 members. One of which serves as the Mayor.
Altercation: Suspect Apprehended After Shots Fired In KG Food Lion Parking Lot
On August 31st at approx. 4 p.m. Kind George Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call in reference to a male subject shooting at a female
Five Hour De-escalation Results in Safe Apprehension of Suspect
At approximately 8:11 AM on August 31st 2020, King George Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the residence of Ronald Filmore Morgan, 57 yo of King
Town Talks on Storm Water Drainage
Town Talks on Storm Water Drainage Last week’s storm dumped the amount of rain usually seen in a storm that only comes once in every
Special Debris Pickup Scheduled Next Week
Message from the Town of Colonial Beach A special leaf and yard debris pickup has been scheduled for next week, August 31st- September 4th. Yard
What’s Going on With Schools at the Federal Level
Here are the highlights from President Trump Participates in Kids First: Getting America’s Children Safely Back to School. Fast forward to 33:40 minutes to get
How To Keep Mosquitoes Down
Did you know, that mosquitoes belong to the same group as the true flies, Diptera, they have a single pair of wings and many of
The Good News or The Bad News or The Good News First?
The first good news is I got the job. I’m so relieved. The second good news is the rain keeps coming and my new seeds
Rain Storm Brings New Hope
Good news we got some really good rain last night and hopefully my new seeds will have a fighting chance for my mid-summer planting. Let’s
Planting Tomatoes, Carrots and Green Bell Peppers
Garden Blog July 20 & 21 7-20-20 Today I threw caution to the wind and decided to plant left over seeds I had in a
Castlewood and Eleanor Park Project
Recently a dispute arose over the council’s intentions to remove playground equipment from Castlewood park and install new playground equipment at Eleanor Park. At the
RCC Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19 at Rappahannock Community College
RCC Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19 at Rappahannock Community College On July 17, 2020, RCC received notification that an employee tested positive for COVID-19. The employee
Missing Senior Sonya Riche
THE VIRGINIA STATE POLICE HAS ISSUED A SENIOR ALERT: THE VIRGINIA STATE POLICE IS LOOKING FOR SONYA BABIY RICHE, RACE: WHITE , SEX: FEMALE ,
Robin Grove Park Still Going to the Dogs!
Robin Grove Park Still Going to the Dogs! Roughly one year after The Colonial Beach Planning Commission had asked the Town Council to officially designate
Colonial Beach Community Foundation Announces College Scholarships Recipients
Five Colonial Beach High School (CBHS) seniors recently received a total of $2,500 in scholarships from Beach Arts Music Mentoring (B.A.M.M.) through the Colonial Beach
MCR 7-11-20 Catching Up
I know it’s been a long time since I’ve posted a morning coffee report but you know the world has been crazy this year and
VDEM Awards Emergency Management Preparedness Grants
The Department Of Emergency Management announced on July 10 they will provide $2.6 million dollars in grant money to Virginia localities to help fund planning,
No Fireworks Scheduled for the Fourth In Colonial Beach
This is an important message from the Town of Colonial Beach Please be advised that Town administrative offices will be closed on Friday, July 3,
Voting Covid Style In Colonial Beach
Colonial Beach voting is taking place at the high school in the gymnasium at 100 First Street. To access voting you must enter from the
BLM Northern Neck Slow Roll
Participants in the Black Lives Matter Northern Neck Slow Roll were escorted through several counties by law enforcement. Traffic was halted to allow the motorcade
Backlogged Reporting May Skew Test Results
On June 8 the Virginia Department of Heatlh issued a Statement Regarding Upcoming Increase in COVID-19 Testing Data for June 9. The statement said, “Starting
Colonial Beach Town Offices Will Reopen On Monday
A message from your Town Manager, Quinn Robertson GOOD AFTERNOON COLONIAL BEACH, AS WE BEGIN TO MOVE INTO PHASE 2 OF THE GOVERNOR’S SAFER AT
Statue Removal-Northam Acting Under Executive Authority Section § 2.2-2402 Approves Removal Of Work Of Art
This is the full press release issued by the Governor’s office verbatim: Governor Ralph Northam today announced plans to remove the statue of Confederate General
Robin Mae Schick Highlighted As RCC Alum Serving The Community
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Rappahannock Community College. RCC graduates form the backbone of our local economy—our healthcare providers, bankers, lawyers, small business
Two Men Flee On Foot After Committing Armed Robbery In King George
Armed Robbery Reported In Princess Anne Trailer Park On May29 at approximately 8:30 p.m. King George Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a call from a
King George County Government Offices Reopen
PUBLIC STATEMENT FOR KING GEORGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA The use of “no touch” options (i.e. visiting the King George County website to pay tax bills and
Face Coverings Required In Public Beginning Friday
Face Coverings Required In Public Beginning Friday After previously implementing phase one reopening procedures in more than 2/3 of Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced this
Living Dangerously Bisquick Biscuits With a Twist
Living Dangerously Bisquick Biscuits With a Twist I decided to try Bisquick’s recipe for biscuits. I’m a Jiffy Baking Mix person myself but with the
Westmoreland County School Board Renews Perry’s Contract For Another 4 Years
Westmoreland County School Board Renews Perry’s Contract For Another 4 Years The Westmoreland County School Board met electronically on May 18. Using social media and
Westmoreland County Schools Presents 2020 Graduation Drive-Thru Style
The Senior’s graduating from Washington and Lee High School in Westmoreland County Virginia will be honored in drive-thrue style. Superintendent Dr. Michael Perry said the
Missing Senior Alert
THE VIRGINIA STATE POLICE HAS ISSUED A SENIOR ALERT ON BEHALF OF FAIRFAX COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT ON MAY 18th, 2020 AT 1900 HOURS. THE FAIRFAX
May 25 – Friday Report On Northam’s Actions
May 25 – Friday Report On Northam’s Actions Linda Farneth – Colonial Beach News Northam Delays Opening Two More Localities After the Accomack County Board
Synopsis Of How New Guidelines To Open Up Virginia Affect Colonial Beach
Synopsis Of How New Guidelines To Open Up Virginia Affect Colonial Beach By Linda Farneth For those who don’t want to sift through pages and
Fatal Two Vehicle Crash In Richmond County Under Investigation
A two vehicle crash in Richmond County yesterday evening left one dead and two airlifted to the hospital for their injuries. Virginia State Police continue
Radish Update
Garden Blog Seed Date 5-13-20 The weather has been terrible for planting most seeds right now but my radishes are loving it. I have two
Italian Style Bread Crumb Chicken With Lemon Pepper Beans
Italian Style Bread Crumb Chicken With Lemon Pepper Beans This recipe is a slight twist on breaded baked chicken. It uses Italian spices and bread
Covid19 Outbreak Reported At King George Rehab Center
PUBLIC NOTICE COVID-19 OUTBREAK/ KGALERT May 4, 2020 As of the posting of this notice, the Virginia Department of Health has reported a COVID-19 outbreak
We Have Our First Radishes!
Garden Blog Plant-Date 5-3-2020 I meant to share this news with you earlier but things got busy for me, these pics are from a few
What’s Cooking in the Kitchen
What’s Cooking in the Kitchen? Currently nothing is cooking because I’m working to renovate my kitchen, on a budget. I have linoleum tiles that I
My Weekend Started With a Fire
Thankfully it wasn’t at my home office, it was a neighboring home and no one was in there. The home is hardly used so no
Firefighters Battle Fire In Colonial Beach
Fire On Sixth Street At approximately 1 p.m. a home near the Colonial Beach News headquarters caught fire. Luckily the occupant was not in the
UV Light, Heat and Humidity Help Curtail Covid19
NEW INFORMATION New information from the U.S. Whitehouse Corona Virus Task Force Data continues to show signs of progress with consistent declines in regions across
I Love Spinach Leaves
Garden Blog plant-date: 4-23-20 Warning today’s blog is sort of a morning ramble. This morning I woke up and fell back asleep several times, knowing
Northam Calls For Healthcare Volunteers and Relaxes Regulations to Allow Additional Health Care
Governor Northam announced this week that the stay at home order will continue through June 10th and non essential businesses will remain closed until May
Virginia Dramatically Decreases Jail Population Following Guidance from Governor Northam
Unedited Press Release: Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Virginia’s collaborative efforts to release low-level offenders from local and regional jails in response to the
Governor Northam Series Part 7 Erasing Racial History
Governor Northam Has Been Busy While We’re On Lock-down According to several press releases sent out over the weekend here is what Governor Ralph Northam
Governor Northam Series Part 6 Abortion Bills and Values Acts
Governor Northam Has Been Busy While We’re On Lock-down According to several press releases sent out over the weekend here is what Governor Ralph Northam
Governor Northam Series Part 5 Relief for Restaurants and Distilleries
Governor Northam Has Been Busy While We’re On Lock-down According to several press releases sent out over the weekend here is what Governor Ralph Northam
Governor Northam Series Part 4 Appointments
Governor Northam Has Been Busy While We’re On Lock-down According to several press releases sent out over the weekend here is what Governor Ralph Northam
Town Reviews Spending
At the August 12 Colonial Beach Town Council Work Session Lisa Oakes updated the council on unspent funds from a previous fiscal year. Oakes said,
