Local organizations donate to Bridges of Change shelter

New Kent Rotary Club took part in a donation of more than $6,000 in items to support the Bridges of Change shelter. In conjunction with the Henrico East Rotary Club, Proclaiming Grace Outreach, and Grace Station, the organizations contributed items to the domestic violence shelter. “The different organizations coming together in a united front will allow us to better meet the needs of our community,” commented Colleen Bonadonna, president of New Kent’s Rotary Club, in a press release. Among those items include 75 books, computer and printer, toiletries, diapers, a picnic table, and an outdoor playset.

New Kent Rotary Club offering scholarships

The Rotary Club of New Kent is offering six scholarships to graduating seniors of New Kent High School and Bridging Communities Career and Technical Center. The organization is offering two $1,500 “Roar and Soar” scholarships to two students who intent to pursue their studies in aeronautical engineering, mechanical engineering, or aviation. Two $750 scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors of one of Bridging Communities programs, with one designated for automotive studies and one to another area offered by the school. Two $1,0000 memorial scholarships in memory of Thelma Crump will be available to any graduating senior who plans to…
Read Full Story

Editorial: Dealing with COVID-19 and preparing for the new “normal”

First of all, I hope everybody is doing well during this most difficult time. A lot of things remain unknown with the outbreak of COVID-19. There is information continuing to circulate with speculation of when the pandemic will peak not only in Virginia, but the United States as well. However, there remains a lot of unknowns with the situation and it has caused a lot of unknowns in the outside world. Unfortunately, this virus is a deadly one that has claimed the lives of 12,000 people as of this editorial. But people are starting to adhere to the social distancing…
Read Full Story

Rosie’s Gaming Emporium donating 20,000 meals to essential personnel

With the ongoing pandemic of Coronavirus continuing to sweep through Virginia, emergency workers and healthcare personnel are on the front lines of the action in attempts to contain the spread and help those who have been affected by it. As those people make an effort to help those in need, one New Kent business is providing food to the most essential workers. Rosie’s Gaming Emporium at Colonial Downs has pledged to provide 20,000 “Grab-and-Go” meals to public safety, health care professionals, and all essential personnel. Locations for the pick-up include New Kent, Vinton, Hampton, and Richmond. “We said that we…
Read Full Story

Heritage Public Library offering virtual services

Heritage Public Library is continuing to offer services despite their physical locations being closed. The library has ebooks, e-magazines, and e-audiobooks to checkout through RBDigital. To access them, go to https://heritageva.rbdigital.com/ with your library card information. If you need to update the card or need one issued, visit https://heritage.evergreenva.org/eg/opac/register?qtype=keyword;locg=113. Wifi access is also available at the library by remaining in your vehicle in the parking lot. Access to the Wifi is all-day long. For patrons with books, CDs, and DVDs checked out, library staff advises to keep those items until the buildings reopened. There will be no fines incurred while…
Read Full Story

New Kent Jr. Woman’s Club offering scholarships

New Kent Junior Women’s Club is offering two scholarships to New Kent High School graduates. To be eligible for the $1,250 scholarship, a high school senior must reside in New Kent County. The scholarship will be awarded on service, community service, and academic performance. Scholarships are due on May 15 and can be submitted by mail to New Kent Jr. Woman’s Club, P.O. Box 83, Providence Forge, VA 23140, or via email to sscottanddeb@aol.com. For more information about the scholarship, visit New Kent High School’s counseling page at http://nkhs.newkentschools.org/students/school_counseling/scholarship_information.

JRF grants to assist non-profit organizations

The John Randolph Foundation (JRF), that serves local non-profit organizations in surrounding localities that include Charles City, has crated a Disaster Respond Fund to address needs of non-profit orgaizations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The impact of this global emergency has not yet been fully realized, and we want to do all we can to support our community partners now and in the months to come,” said JRF Executive Director Lisa Sharpe. The $500,000 fund is designed to meet the immediate needs of and address the long-term effects on non-profit organizations in the John Randolph Foundation’s service area. Priority will…
Read Full Story

Trojan take-out

Bottom of the Bridge LaSertoma offering scholarships to seniors

The Bottom of the Bridge LaSertoma is pleased to announce that the organization will be offering scholarship grants to New Kent High School seniors pursuing a college education at a community college, four-year institution, technical school, nursing school, or culinary arts field through Bridging Communities Regional Career and Technical Center. To be eligible for the Scholarship Grant Award, a high school senior residing in New Kent can apply for the scholarship grant. The scholarship is based on financial/special needs, transcript of grades, future education, and community work/leadership. The deadline date for receipt of scholarship applications is May 1. Applications for…
Read Full Story

Editorial: Coping with social distancing and self-isolation

In today’s dynamic of what is going on in the world, it is a firm telling of what we are dealing with today. With social isolation comes an urge to go out and do things that we normally do. Unfortunately, it’s not as easy as it is anymore. Even though I have an essential job of working with the press, there are times when I just want to go out and say hi to my family or student-athletes. But with that said, the question now becomes what do you do for what could essentially be a two-and-a-half month stay at…
Read Full Story