After three 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, announced. Donations of $10,000.64 have been received thus far. There is still plenty of time to make your 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: David B. and Stephanie Anthony, Dinah K. Ashberry in memory of her loved ones, Dennis and Sharon Austin, Bay Properties, Bethel The Son Seekers Class in memory of Nancy Hudgins, Joan Williams, Robin Sadler, Betty Hammond, Linda Revere and Glenda Flippin; Bethel Church of Mathews, John A. and Lori Jackson Black III, Karen J. and Charles W. Bridges, Dana F. Brown, Bernard C. Buchanan Sr., Sylvia S. Cannon, Carolyn A. and CDR Al...