Veterans Day program held in Gloucester (11/11/2026) - Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Donald W. “Donnie” Clements returned to his hometown of Gloucester as Sunday’s guest speaker at the annual Veterans Day ceremony, hosted by Middle Peninsula… …
Dr. C. Scott Davis takes on county administrator role in Gloucester (11/11/2026) - Dr. C. Scott Davis began his tenure as Gloucester County’s newest county administrator last Monday, Nov. 2, following the approval of his appointment by the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors… …Steven Curry receives 43 years for murder of Branden Green (11/11/2026) - Steven A. Curry, 67, of Lancaster, the man convicted in July for the December 2025 murder of Tri-River ASAP executive director Branden Patrick Green, was sentenced Monday to a total… …
Firefighters battle blaze in storage unit facility (11/11/2026) - Members from Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue were dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire early Monday evening at Safe Harbor Storage on George Washington Memorial Highway in the White… …Forensic audit, Flock top BOS meeting (11/11/2026) - Discussions of the forensic audit and Flock cameras topped the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors’ recent meeting, held last Wednesday, Nov. 4, in the colonial courthouse. Before tackling its regular… …
P.A.M.’s Plastic Pavers (11/11/2026) - Quinton Andrews, at right, receives a Gloucester Ruritan Club mug from club president Henry Thompson for his presentation to at the group’s monthly meeting at Anna’s Italian Pizza and Restaurant.… …
Knights of Columbus holds Veterans Day celebration in Gloucester (11/11/2026) - Col. Edmund J. Degan (U.S. Army-ret.) was the keynote speaker Sunday at the annual Knights of Columbus Veterans Day celebration at the Church of St. Therese, Gloucester. Over 90 people… …
Highway marker celebrates area’s Native American history (11/11/2026) - A state historical highway marker highlighting the Kiskiack Indians’ new homeland in Mathews County was dedicated in ceremonies on Saturday at the Cobbs Creek Arts Center. The marker was then… …Made in Mathews marks 25th anniversary (11/11/2026) - The Made in Mathews Open Studio Tour has its silver anniversary this year, marking the 25th year artists and artisans across Mathews County will welcome guests into their working studios.… …
Events Nov. 12-18 (11/11/2026) - THURSDAY SOCIAL SERVICES: The Gloucester Social Services Board will meet at 7:30 this morning, Thursday, Nov. 12, in the Department of Social Services conference room, 6641 Short Lane, Gloucester. SATURDAY… …
Planners discuss placement of Verizon tower in Mathews (11/11/2026) - The Mathews County Planning Commission voted Tuesday night to recommend that the board of supervisors approve several requests that were brought before the commission for public hearings. Commissioners had a… …
4 new members join Mathews Rotary (11/11/2026) - The Mathews Rotary Club recently added four new members to its roster, expanding the club’s membership to over 35 active members who organize five annual fundraising events annually to benefit… …Concerns expressed about Mathews emergency radio coverage (11/11/2026) - Mathews deputies, firefighters and EMS personnel expressed deep concern over the inadequacy of the county’s public safety radio system during a Mathews County Board of Supervisors’ special meeting held last… …
Hearing next week on ordinance to establish special tax districts (11/11/2026) - The Mathews County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing at its meeting at 6 p.m. next Thursday, Nov. 19, to determine whether to approve an ordinance that would… …
Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism events upcoming (11/11/2026) - Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism has a number of upcoming activities. GLO TOGETHER: Glo Together, an inclusive, multi-activity program for individuals with autism, physical disabilities and other support needs, ages… …
Gloucester Legionnaires to hold breakfast Sunday (11/11/2026) - American Legion Post 75, Gloucester, will hold its monthly community breakfast from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday at the post headquarters at 5849 American Legion Way, off Route 17 south… …
Warner Hall restaurants open Thanksgiving Day (11/11/2026) - The two restaurants at the Inn at Warner Hall—Austin’s and Tavern 1642—will be open on Thanksgiving Day and throughout the Thanksgiving weekend. According to a press release, both venues will… …
Crossover, turn lanes close Sunday at Shoppes of Gloucester (11/5/2026) - Construction continues on a project to improve safety at two Route 17 intersections in Gloucester. Beginning this Sunday, the Virginia Department of Transportation and its contractor will close the crossover… …
Wittman, while unseated, wins G-M; Locally, Beck, Reagan win, Mathews sales tax loses (11/4/2026) - While a blue wave has swept over much of the nation, and Democratic challenger Shannon Taylor has unseated Republican incumbent Rob Wittman in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District overall, voters in… …
LeeNora Rice to be honored Saturday (11/4/2026) - LeeNora Rice of Gloucester, has spent over six decades playing the organ and piano at her home church, Rising Valley Baptist, as well as for other Gloucester churches and special… …
Lt. Col. Clements to be guest speaker at Sunday’s Veterans Day ceremony in Gloucester (11/4/2026) - A Gloucester native whose distinguished military career spanned nearly three decades will return to his hometown as the featured guest speaker for the county’s annual Veterans Day ceremony hosted by… …Grand prize is $250 in cake contest (11/4/2026) - A baker will win the $250 grand prize in the Gazette-Journal Cake-O-Rama this holiday season. Recipes are being taken through Friday for the contest, which is accepting entries in three… …
Offices close for Veterans Day (11/4/2026) - All post offices, courts, county offices, DMV customer service centers, and libraries in Gloucester and Mathews will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11, in recognition of Veterans Day. Schools, waste… …
Bakers honored for work in lighthouse preservation (11/4/2026) - Longtime Mathews resident Dennis Baker now lives in a retirement home in Richmond, but that doesn’t mean the Mathews community has forgotten him, or his late wife, Brenda. The Mathews… …
Road cleanup (11/4/2026) - The Mathews County Republican Committee is doing its part to keep Mathews County clean and beautiful as part of its mission to perform community outreach. On Saturday, Oct. 24, members… …