Tuesday, February 17, 2026

ICYMI this week: Remembering a Toano farmer, McDonald’s closes, women’s march and more

With dozens of headlines every day, it’s easy to miss some here and there.

Keep the conversation going. Here are some stories that got people talking this week:

‘He couldn’t stand to sit’: Toano farmer, 71, remembered as driving force behind Dzula Farm

Thousands assemble for second Women’s March on Williamsburg

McDonald’s inside Rochambeau Drive Walmart closes

More than the flu: Family recovers after brush with life-threatening illness

‘Cake Wars’ champion scales back her business in favor of family time

Sarah Fearing
Sarah Fearing
Sarah Fearing is the Assistant Editor at WYDaily. Sarah was born in the state of Maine, grew up along the coast, and attended college at the University of Maine at Orono. Sarah left Maine in October 2015 when she was offered a job at a newspaper in West Point, Va. Courts, crime, public safety and civil rights are among Sarah’s favorite topics to cover. She currently covers those topics in Williamsburg, James City County and York County. Sarah has been recognized by other news organizations, state agencies and civic groups for her coverage of a failing fire-rescue system, an aging agriculture industry and lack of oversight in horse rescue groups. In her free time, Sarah enjoys lazing around with her two cats, Salazar and Ruth, drinking copious amounts of coffee and driving places in her white truck.

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