Events Oct. 9-16 (10/8/2025) - THURSDAY LIBRARY BOARD: The Mathews Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet at 1 o’clock today, Thursday, Oct. 9, in order to hold a closed session to discuss the performance… …
Carmichael addresses NAACP at Freedom Fund banquet (10/8/2025) - Christine Carmichael, etiquette coach and founder of The Flemming Academy of Etiquette & Protocol, served as guest speaker for the Mathews County NAACP’s annual Freedom Fund banquet on Saturday at… …County seeks VMRC permit to replace G.I. boat ramp (10/8/2025) - Mathews County has applied for a Virginia Marine Resources Commission permit to replace the failing boat ramp, dock, and bulkhead at the public boat landing on Gwynn’s Island, adjacent to… …
Mathews planners to hold two hearings Tuesday (10/8/2025) - The Mathews County Planning Commission will hold two public hearings during its meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The Towers LLC and Cellco Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless, and… …
Maritime Foundation to hold annual meeting Oct. 16 (10/8/2025) - The Mathews Maritime Foundation/Museum will hold its annual membership meeting at 6 p.m. next Thursday, Oct. 16, at the museum on 482 Main Street, Mathews. A notice said directors will… …
Fighting Alzheimer’s (10/8/2025) - Abingdon Ruritan Club members took part Saturday in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, held at Botetourt Elementary School. Club participants included, front row from left, John Snyder, Ann Dugas, Betsy… …
Thanking first responders (10/8/2025) - The York River Circle of The King’s Daughters and Sons recently recognized members of the Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad for their dedication to the community. Shown receiving the… …Fairfield Foundation to host Historic House Party at Hockley (10/8/2025) - The Fairfield Foundation’s 25th annual Historic House Party will be held this year at the Hockley estate on the Ware River in Gloucester from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25.… …
Female pirates topic of Tuesday’s talk in Mathews (10/8/2025) - Wisteria Perry of The Mariners’ Museum and Park will give a public presentation, “Fierce and Feminine: Female Pirates That Roamed the Seven Seas,” on Tuesday, beginning at 7 p.m. at… …
GMCC Oktoberfest (10/8/2025) - A crowd gathered at the Ware River Yacht Club on Sunday to participate in the Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic’s ninth annual Oktoberfest. The Original Elbe Musikanten Band provided live entertainment… …Library to host nature program Oct. 18 (10/8/2025) - The Gloucester County Public Library, Main Street Center, will host Nature’s Nanny Wildlife Rehabilitation next Saturday, Oct. 18, beginning at 2 p.m. Meet owls and learn all about their natural… …
Battle of the Hook (10/8/2025) - The Gloucester Museum of History commemorated the 244th anniversary of the Battle of the Hook at Abingdon Elementary School Friday afternoon. Here, Historic Resources Supervisor Robert Kelly explains the importance… …Harmful Waste Collection Day Oct. 18 (10/8/2025) - Gloucester County’s Residential Household Harmful Waste Collection Day will be held next Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Hayes Convenience Center, which is located on… …
MLC welcomes new MPPDC acting executive director (10/8/2025) - Rachael Peabody, the acting executive director of the Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission, was the featured speaker at last Thursday’s Mathews Land Conservancy Lecture Series event at Williams Wharf Landing.… …Find out what’s growing in Mathews on Oct. 23 (10/8/2025) - Two Mathews growers of fresh produce will talk about their products and provide a tasting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 at the Mathews Museum, 200 Main Street. Christian Brown,… …
GVFRS open house (10/8/2025) - Sunday’s open house at Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service Station 1 wasn’t just a chance for the public to see the inner workings of the firehouse, it was also… …
Duke and Duchess (10/8/2025) - Gloucester High School seniors Declan McCann and Mylah Santiago were crowned this year’s Duke and Duchess at halftime during Friday night’s homecoming game when the Dukes fell to the visiting… …Blood drive Friday in memory of Sean McNulty (10/8/2025) - GVFRS junior EMS members and fire cadets will host an American Red Cross blood drive in memory of Sean McNulty Jr. from noon to 6 p.m. Friday at Gloucester Volunteer… …
Walk to End Alzheimer’s (10/8/2025) - The Middle Peninsula/Northern Neck Walk to End Alzheimer’s was held on Saturday morning in Gloucester Court House. Although the Alzheimer’s Association is still processing payments, Senior Director Mary Sandridge said… …
Mathews holds first of several candidate forums (10/8/2025) - The Mathews NAACP kicked off the local candidate forums, with about 50-60 gathered at the Cobbs Creek Arts Center last Wednesday to hear from candidates for the county’s board of… …
Plans for new Mathews Volunteer Fire Dept. Station 1 to be unveiled at Sunday’s Open House (10/8/2025) - The Mathews Volunteer Fire Department is making progress on plans to convert the former Boys and Girls Club building on Church Street into a modern, well-equipped fire station to replace… …Supervisors deny marina rezoning request (10/8/2025) - The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors denied a rezoning request that would have allowed for the development of 35 townhouse-style condominium units at Gloucester Point Marina on Sarah’s Creek during… …
Clean Gloucester Day to be held Saturday (10/8/2025) - The fall installation of Clean Gloucester Day will be held by Gloucester Clean Community on Saturday throughout the county. Individual volunteers and groups are encouraged to sign up online through… …
Closings Monday for holiday (10/8/2025) - All post offices, courts, county offices, and DMV customer service centers in Gloucester and Mathews will be closed Monday in observance of Columbus Day. Gloucester schools will be open, but… …
Dog grooming (10/8/2025) - W. L. Johnston, longtime volunteer with Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue, puts a fresh coat of paint on Station One’s mascot Sparky on Thursday. He said the annual, time-consuming paint… …