Suffolk News Herald

06/24/2026

New Downtown Suffolk Library opens Saturday with ribbon-cutting, performances, kids' characters, STEM activities and more at 325 W. Washington St., 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

New Downtown Suffolk Library opens Saturday with ribbon-cutting, performances, kids' characters, STEM activities and more at 325 W. Washington St., 9 a.m.–5 p.m...

06/24/2026

At 58, she’s done suffering for fashion. On hosting well: why the right outfit is whatever makes you feel pretty, lets you relax, and sets an easy, gracious mood for everyone.

At 58, she’s done suffering for fashion. On hosting well: why the right outfit is whatever makes you feel pretty, lets you relax, and sets an easy, gracious moo...

06/24/2026

After 50 years behind the counter, Suffolk firefighter-turned-shopkeeper Kent Gwaltney is selling Farmers Feed & Seed, a downtown staple quietly reshaped by changing times.

After 50 years behind the counter, Suffolk firefighter-turned-shopkeeper Kent Gwaltney is selling Farmers Feed & Seed, a downtown staple quietly reshaped by cha...

06/24/2026

Suffolk planners back a 212-acre wetlands mitigation bank on Buckhorn Drive, aiming to restore degraded habitat as the project heads to City Council July 15.

06/23/2026

Suffolk honors right-of-way staff for securing land rights that keep road, utility and water projects like Route 58 widening and Southern Water Main improvements moving.

Suffolk honors right-of-way staff for securing land rights that keep road, utility and water projects like Route 58 widening and Southern Water Main improvement...

06/23/2026

VFW Post 2582 and BSA Troop 16 retire worn U.S. flags in a North Suffolk ceremony, teaching Scouts flag history, respect and proper disposal traditions.

06/23/2026

Suffolk School Board approves nearly $4.9M in Title I–IV grants for 2026-27, funding reading specialists, academic coaches, teacher support, EL programs, and student services.

Suffolk School Board approves nearly $4.9M in Title I–IV grants for 2026-27, funding reading specialists, academic coaches, teacher support, EL programs, and st...

06/23/2026

Suffolk council delays vote on expanding backyard accessory dwellings until Aug. 19 amid questions over neighborhood restrictions and timing ahead of 2027 state mandate.

Suffolk council delays vote on expanding backyard accessory dwellings until Aug. 19 amid questions over neighborhood restrictions and timing ahead of 2027 state...

06/23/2026

Suffolk City Council keeps moratorium on new nonprofit property tax breaks, citing $30.5M in existing exemptions and uncertainty over future revenue losses.

06/20/2026

Suffolk schools survey finds students worried about peer respect and fair grading, while parents cite problems with bus service and cafeterias, prompting plans for changes.

Suffolk schools survey finds students worried about peer respect and fair grading, while parents cite problems with bus service and cafeterias, prompting plans ...