Farm Bureau scholarship winners

FMA breaks boards for bucks

Fishing derby brings smiles to 4-H participants

Over 30 children, parents, and other family members gathered at Ed Allen’s Campground in New Kent for the 8th annual 4-H Fishing Derby. Smiles were across the faces as some participants caught their first fish, with the largest catching being a Bowfin that was 20 inches long. The event also served as the culminating for New Kent Cloverbuds. The group learned the basics of fishing, fish identification and why fish are important to the environment. Jack Lee and Kary Allen were thanked for organizing the event and helping sponsor a hot dog lunch for children, volunteers, and sponsors in attendance.

Bridging Communities win two state competitions, heads to nationals

Kyle Forst and Tristan Sumner, two students at Bridging Communities Career and Technical Center, will participate in the 2015 Microsoft U.S. National Championship in the web and game design competition in Orlando, Florida. Forst and Sumner emerged as state winners in the 2015 Microsoft Office Specialist competition. Sumner earned his title winning the MOS PowerPoint 2010 competition, while Forst topped the MOS Excel 2013 program. Under the instruction of Mrs. Paula Canaday, five students placed in state competition. Forst won the 2014 MOS National Championship last year and represented the United States in the MOS World Challenge.

Creature encounter at Heritage Public Library

Fourth annual Pamunkey River Wine Festival

New Kent Parks & Recreation to join in NRPA 30th anniversary celebration

New Kent County Parks and Recreation will join other localities to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Park and Recreation month this July. Created by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the celebration is to showcase the impact parks and recreation has in every community. “New Kent County Parks and Recreation supports the NRPA pillars of conservation, health and wellness, and social equity,” said Kimberly Turner, Director of Parks and Recreation for New Kent. “We are excited that New Kent will celebrate Park and Recreation Month through exploring arts, sports, fellowship, celebrations and more.” New Kent Parks and Recreation will…
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VDOE award presented to New Kent Sheriff’s Office

Letter to the Editor: Says Islam is not a religion of peace

We are being told that Islam is a religion of peace. But true peace for Islam is when all non-believers have been concurred in war. Jihad means to fight, to war with one’s enemy. To defeat Islamic jihad, we need to know and understand what Muhamman actually taught and did in his life time as this is what Muslims are expected to follow if they are to be a true believer of Islam. Islam is a religion, political in nature and sharia is the law of Islam. It is a force pressing for more and more concessions and accommodations from…
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Letter to the Editor: Thanks James Burrell for years serving New Kent

I want to take a brief moment to thank District 3 Supervisor James “Jimmy” Burrell for his 24 years of service to the citizens of New Kent County. Jimmy has always been a true citizen legislator serving with humility and character. His dedication to the needs of the residents and the community is laudable. I have enjoyed working with him and wish him well as he ventures into the next chapter of his life. Christopher K. Peace Virginia House of Delegates 97th District