After six weeks, the 2025 Mathews Ruritan Club Christmas Blessing Fund is well on the way toward its goal of $20,000, Honorary Chairperson Carroll “Andy” Jackson, has announced. Donations of $16,837.64 have been received thus far.There is still plenty of time to make a donation. Tax-deductible contributions to assist needy families in Mathews with home heating costs may be sent to: Christmas Blessing Fund, P.O. Box 74, Mathews, Va. 23109. If you have any questions, contact Charles H. (Sonny) Richardson Jr. at 804-815-8422. Donations were received this week from: John W. Ashberry Jr., Beverly and Brent Barefoot, L. Mark Barrick, Janice S. Bohannon, Barbara Brown in memory of David Warren, Rebecca W. and John E. Brown Sr., John Lee Callis in memory of Charlotte and Junior Callis, Michael and Vickie Callis, Lois A. and Roger L. Carmine, Sharon J. Coulter and Lynn K. Langley, Marianna D. and Ernest A. Cross Jr., Dehnert, Clarke & Co., P.C., Robin H. and Mark S. Dehoux, Susan M. and Ral...