New Arrival: Tripp Bruce Howard

Family and friends welcomed Tripp Bruce Howard, a gift from the Lord. Tripp was born on Sept. 22, 2021, and is the son of Bruce Howard Jr. and Alissa Howard of New Kent. Grandparents are Steve and Diane Kelly of Mechanicsville, and Bruce Howard Sr. and Betty Howard of Charles City. Great-grandparents are Patricia “Pat” Kelly of Mechanicsville, and Jeanette Howard of Lanexa. “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights.” James 1:17.

Chronicle to be in stores on Nov. 10

Due to the Veterans Day holiday falling on Thursday, Nov. 11, the next edition of the New Kent-Charles City Chronicle will appear in newsstands on Wednesday, Nov. 10. Deadline for the next issue will be Monday, Nov. 9, 5 p.m. All submissions and advertisements by that time.

Editorial: We must take accountability for our actions

We must take accountability for our actions. Just like we take credit for our wins, we must do the same for our losses. This subject is very deep to me because at one time in life, I felt like a victim. I felt like the world owed me something. I felt like the color of skin was the end all be all to everything. These thoughts came as the result of the wrong influences and listening to the wrong people. I am not here telling you that my race is still not an issue. I am saying that it is…
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New Kent Lions Club collecting plastic material

New Kent County Lions Club is collecting soft plastic material as part of a recycling project. The group will be collecting the material on Nov. 10 and Nov. 17, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Providence Forge Food Lion parking lot, and from 3-5 p.m. at the Food Lion on 249 in Quinton. Items being collected include grocery bags, bubble wrap, bread bags, and other plastic storage bags. The items will be used to create benches that will be placed around the county. If you have any questions or cannot deliver the items, please contact Debbie Ivey at 757-406-9433 to…
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Letter to the Editor: The old and young need to work together for the future

Unfortunately, some youth are addicted to cell phones. The trivial application of the device for games and sometimes prolonged, trifling chit chat benefit from the youth. The phone is keeping the brain active and polishing the important ability to socialize. However, constant game playing and long, drawn out gabbing are largely unproductive. For a nation plagued by COVID-19, environmental disasters, and more, the significance of these might well be stressed to you so they realize what they will face as adults. Everyone needs fun and recreation for a balanced lifestyle, but learning the truth about vital issues and being serious…
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Benjamin Harrison Bridge closing overnight Nov. 7-12

The Benjamin Harrison Bridge that connects the counties of Charles City and Prince George will close overnight for several days in early November. Beginning Sunday, Nov. 7 and concluding on Friday, Nov. 12, the bridge will close from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. to vehicular traffic for routine washing. The preventative maintenance work will clean the truss and inside truss panel points to get rid of debris accumulation. Motorists traveling southbound from Charles City to Prince George are to take Roxbury Road (Route 106/156) to Route 5 west to Interstate 295 southbound and back to Route 10 east as a…
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Editorial: Yes, there is an election this year and we still need to vote

This is just a simple reminder that it’s election season. If you couldn’t tell by the hundreds of ads that are now plastered on television screens, street corners, in newspapers, and occupying radio spots, we do have an election this year. In fact, there are elections every year. Which means if we can vote, we should vote. But I’m also encouraging people to do their own research this year. As I look at all of the candidates, it’s apparent that everything we desire from an ideal leader is split among two or more parties. We can like some proposals from…
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Staskiel named executive director of WindsorMeade

New Kent resident Andrea Staskiel, who also serves as chairwoman of New Kent’s School Board, was recently selected as the executive director of WindsorMeade in Williamsburg. Staskiel will oversee the Life Plan Community and will manage all aspects that include providing services to the 305 residents and daily operations involving 157 team members. “My passions are connecting, serving, and making a positive impact,” Staskiel said in a press release. “I believe that life has meaning because of the relationships we forge, and I look forward to building new friendships with the WindsorMeade residents and team.”

Darlington retires from Harrison Lake National Fish Hatchery after 59 years

Edward Darlington, a native of Charles City County, has retired from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service after a 59-year career at the Harrison Lake National Fish Hatchery. Darlington began his career on June 1, 1962 and has made significant contributions to the service’s fish and conservation program and to the National Fish Hatchery. He began as a fish hatcheryman helper before promoted to a fish hatcheryman. In the 1970s, he became a maintenance mechanic and eventually a heavy equipment instructor in 1985. In addition, Darlington cared for more than 400 acres of land at the Harrison Lake National Fish…
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