Breakfast with Santa (12/23/2025) - Kayla and Bill Scott of Peary and their children, Allison and Billy, enjoyed Breakfast with Santa on Saturday at Central United Methodist Church in Mathews. They are shown with the… …
The great amaryllis race: A family tradition (12/23/2025) - Jay Crandell of Hayes, started a family holiday tradition 15 years ago that he thought others might enjoy. In 2010, Jay sent an amaryllis bulb as a Christmas gift to… …VIMS announces upcoming programs (12/23/2025) - The College of William & Mary’s Batten School & Virginia Institute of Marine Science has announced its upcoming events for the month of January. Take a behind-the-scenes tour at VIMS… …
Masonic officers (12/23/2025) - Officers for 2026 were installed on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Achilles Masonic Lodge. They are, front row from left, Christopher Conklin (Junior Deacon), Shane Eller (Senior Warden), Tommy Dubose… …
Masonic Lodge receives Levy Award (12/23/2025) - The Achilles Masonic Lodge was recognized for its commitment to community service, receiving the Seymour Jonas Levy Award from the Grand Lodge of Virginia. This honor celebrates the lodge’s efforts… …
Volunteer of the Year (12/23/2025) - Rose Marie Smith, president of the Guinea Heritage Association, was awarded the Abingdon Ruritan Club Volunteer of the Year Award. She has volunteered to work in the Clams on the… …
Unsung hero (12/23/2025) - Abingdon Ruritan Club 2026 president Antonio Donald (center) observed a longstanding club member who works diligently and quietly when no one is watching. This member does not seek recognition; he… …
Ruritan of the Year (12/23/2025) - Abingdon Ruritan Club 2025 president Dean Marzocca presented the Abingdon Ruritan Club Ruritan of the Year Award to Club Secretary Dianne Woolley. She was recognized for her exemplary efforts to… …
Mathews flotilla holds Change of Watch ceremony (12/23/2025) - U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 66 held its 74th annual Change of Watch at the Cole Building in Deltaville on Dec. 9. Leadership of the Flotilla was transferred from the… …
Emergency fund donation (12/23/2025) - Representing the NAACP Mathews Branch, Cindy Hayes (left) and Lorraine Forrest (right) present a gift of $1,000 to Tiffany Gordon, Director of the Mathews County Department of Social Services. The… …
Volunteer appreciation (12/23/2025) - The Mathews County Visitor and Information Center held a Volunteer Appreciation Reception and Holiday Party last week, saying that volunteers “are the heart of MCVIC.” Shown celebrating are, front row… …
Caroling kayakers (12/23/2025) - The Towne family of Onemo—Carson, Sawyer, Jan and Shawn, from left—prepare to launch their lighted kayaks (and selves) from Put-In Creek Park in Mathews on Saturday. They were embarking on… …Christmas Blessing Fund half way to goal (12/23/2025) - 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… …
Bay Aging’s Santa Program provides gifts to 75 (12/23/2025) - Bay Aging’s annual Santa Program provided holiday gifts to 75 older adults across the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck. The donations include word puzzles and activity books, cozy cold-weather essentials… …
Care Clinic recognized for helping patients receive free prescription meds (12/23/2025) - The Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic was recognized by statewide nonprofit Rx Partnership for its role in providing patients with free prescription medication to support their improved health. The clinic is… …
Making Christmas brighter (12/23/2025) - Members of the American Legion Post 75 Auxiliary took Christmas gifts to the veterans who are residents of Walter Reed Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Dec. 15. Shown here are,… …
Pet Story Time (12/23/2025) - Kayleigh Strader of Bena regularly attends Pet Story Time on Wednesdays at the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society Animal Shelter. With only one participant last Wednesday, Kayleigh climbed onto shelter volunteer Donna… …
Board approves $1.34M increase in current budget (12/23/2025) - Mathews supervisors approved increases of $1.34 million to its current FY2026 budget at last Thursday’s board meeting, to a total of $37,490,623, or 3 percent above the budget originally approved… …First day hikes at Machicomoco (12/23/2025) - If you’re looking to kick off 2026 on the right foot, Machicomoco State Park in Hayes might have the answer for you. The park has two first day hikes planned… …
Offices close for holidays (12/23/2025) - All courts, county offices, and libraries in Gloucester and Mathews were closed on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and will remain closed Thursday and Friday, Dec. 25 and 26, for the Christmas… …
Here comes Santa (12/23/2025) - Santa Claus made many stops in the local area, ahead of his big trip on Christmas Eve. Among those stops, he visited the children at Mathews Volunteer Fire Department Station… …
GVFRS EMT released from firefighter probation (12/23/2025) - Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad announced that EMT Olivia Schulz has officially met her requirements to be released from the probationary period as a firefighter. Schulz, interested in a… …
Rt. 17 northbound at Dragon Run to remain at reduced width (12/23/2025) - Route 17 northbound at Dragon Run, now held to a single lane of traffic due to an accident, will remain at reduced width due to upcoming construction to replace this… …
Comforting teddy bears (12/23/2025) - There is only so much comfort an individual first responder can offer to victims and witnesses at traumatic incidents. Something else is needed: something that can provide personal comfort. To… …Events. Dec. 18-25 (12/17/2025) - THURSDAY SOCIAL SERVICES: The Gloucester Social Services Board will meet at 7:30 a.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 18, in the Social Services conference room, 6641 Short Lane, Gloucester. HOMEMADE: Mathews Memorial… …