Gazette Journal – News and Information for Gloucester and Mathews, Virginia

A piece of Gloucester County history, and also a bit of a mystery

A piece of Gloucester history, and a bit of a mystery as well, was recently uncovered while packing for a move. Actually, the more appropriate…

Melany Slaughter October 28, 2020
T.C. Walker mural dedicated

A chilly rain did not stop a small crowd from gathering under a tent on Gloucester’s Main Street Sunday afternoon for a dedication of the…

Melany Slaughter October 28, 2020
Gloucester girl makes honoring first responders her mission

Over the past few months, Kordelia Coyne has made it her mission to honor first responders. And, so far, the 9-year-old from Gloucester has raised…

Melany Slaughter October 28, 2020

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COVID-19 new cases drop off in health district (10/28/2020) - Gloucester and Mathews counties, as well as the other jurisdictions that comprise the Three Rivers Health District, have experienced fewer COVID-19 cases over the past week than it has “in a couple of months,” according to district director Dr. Richard Williams. Eighty-five new cases were reported across the district from last Wednesday to this Wednesday, for a total of 2,251 cases since the pandemic began. Districtwide, there have been 137 people hospitalized, and 38 people… …

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