Walter Lee Northern Jr. (left) and John George Cullen are currently being held at Northern Neck Regional Jail on attempted murder charges related to the July 28 shooting of Donald Feldman.
On Wednesday, July 28 at 5:50 a.m., the Northumberland County Sheriff's Office and Callao Vol. Fire Department responded to a reported brush fire on Potomac Drive in the Newman's Neck area of Northumberland County.
The first arriving units found an approximately 100 square yard area of grass and brush burning. Closer examination revealed the remains of a Nissan pickup that was also on fire. After the fire was extinguished, a shotgun was found on the ground beside the truck. Officers started searching the surrounding area for the possible occupants of the truck.
On Wednesday, July 28 at 5:50 a.m., the Northumberland County Sheriff's Office and Callao Vol. Fire Department responded to a reported brush fire on Potomac Drive in the Newman's Neck area of Northumberland County.
After 44 years of teaching, the well- known Northumberland High School gym teacher has thrown in the towel. James M. Long, of Heathsville, announced his retirement following the completion of this past school year.
On March 5, Northumberland school employees received the official word that layoffs could be shortcoming if local funds don't make up for a state shortfall.
In a memorandum addressed to all system employees, Superintendent Clint Stables...
A crowd of over 100 community members gathered at the Northumberland County High School auditorium this past Monday morning to honor the birthday of America's greatest civil rights leader, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Hosted by the Northumberland County Ministerial...
What would you do on a beautiful Saturday when the temperature is over 100 degrees? Dedicated hobby and sports enthusiasts were at the Callao Recreational Park for the third annual vehicle show and lawn mower pull. There were over 100 hooks to the lawn mower sled with participants...
If anybody near Callao needed the makings for a Brandy Alexander the latter part of last week, they'd have had to go somewhere other than the Callao ABC store. The store didn't have any. It hadn't sold out, but a car that rammed through the store's wall had wiped out its entire...
Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling emphasized the importance of job creation during an appearance at Tommy's Restaurant in Reedville on July 19. He also spoke to the endeavors and goals Virginia's government is doing to help increase the employment and economic growth. Bolling...
Rains in part of the Northumberland County early this week weren’t enough to end the county’s ban on outdoor fires. The county’s director of emergency management, Ronnie Jett, and its coordinator of emergency management, Kenny Eades, declared the fire emergency July 3...
On July 28, John Bull of the Virginia Marine Resources Commission had reported that the July 5 boating accident on the Rappahannock, which apparently caused the death of a passenger on the boat, was still under investigation by the Virginia Marine Police. "We're dotting the...
Following extreme temperatures and drought-like conditions, farmers in the Northern Neck are facing soy bean and corn crops that are almost unsalvageable. On July 8, the Northumberland Board of Supervisors declared a State of Emergency, which allows Governor McDonnell to designate...
After State Sen. Ralph Northam's meeting of his "Menhaden Working Group" in Newport News two weeks ago, the senator was quoted in the Newport News daily newspaper as saying he wanted to see the science on the Chesapeake Bay's menhaden population. That is one of the few questions...
Residents of the Northern Neck have recently been reminded that although they live in a rural area, they are by no means deprived of award winning talent. The Steve Nelson morning show on WIGO Country which is already known to many Northern Neck residents for its entertaining...
The two track teams from Northumberland traveled to Radford University this past Friday and Saturday to compete in the Group A State Track and Field Championships. The young ladies took an overall 20th place with twelve points. The guys finished in 28th, scoring six points....
With nine seniors on their 18- member squad, the 2010 edition of the Lady Indians Soccer team looks like a strong possibility to take the district and regional crown this spring. Indeed, Head Coach Mark Fridenstine noted his team's experience. "We have a lot of veterans, a...
Lancaster took the Northern Neck District tourney over the Lady Indians of Northumberland by a 74-39 score with both advancing to Region A play this week. In games leading up to Friday's championship, both Lancaster and Northumberland got byes on opening day. Tuesday night's...
This has been a surprising week in Northern Neck District Ladies basketball. On Tuesday night at Northumberland, the undefeated and state ranked Lady Red Devils gave the Indian Ladies their first district loss, 51-42. On Friday, in a rescheduled game, the Indians bounced back...
A crowd of over 100 community members gathered at the Northumberland County High School auditorium this past Monday morning to honor the birthday of America's greatest civil rights leader, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling emphasized the importance of job creation during an appearance at Tommy's Restaurant in Reedville on July 19. He also spoke to the endeavors and goals Virginia's government is doing to help increase the employment and economic growth. 
Following extreme temperatures and drought-like conditions, farmers in the Northern Neck are facing soy bean and corn crops that are almost unsalvageable. 
