Rotary grant will fund seven water stations in Mathews (5/20/2026) - The Mathews Rotary Club was recently awarded a $47,735 Global Grant, the first such grant ever given by Rotary International’s Strategic Water Alliance to a Rotary Club in the United… …Mathews BOS holds closed meeting on litigation issues (5/20/2026) - The Mathews Board of Supervisors had a special closed session meeting on Monday, May 11 on matters pertaining to the ongoing Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill litigation. No action… …
VA250 concert (5/20/2026) - The Courthouse Community Orchestra, led by Staff Sergeant Jarret Kocan, gave a concert of the music of America on Friday night at Mathews High School. The free concert was sponsored… …
Wood dinghy available for purchase at MMF (5/20/2026) - An eight-foot all-wood dinghy with exceptional provenance has been given to the Mathews Maritime Foundation, which supports the Mathews Maritime Museum and the Gwynn’s Island Boat Shop through the sale… …Mild dead zone is expected for bay this summer (5/20/2026) - Scientists at William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS, FlowWest and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science announced Tuesday that the Chesapeake Bay’s annual “dead zone” is expected… …
Ruritan Sunday (5/20/2026) - Thirteen Abingdon Ruritan Club members celebrated Ruritan Sunday on May 17 at First Morning Star Baptist Church in Bena. The church pastor and church members welcomed Abingdon Ruritan Club members… …
Ruritan anniversary (5/20/2026) - The 98th anniversary of Ruritan National Inc., was observed on Saturday at Holland, Virginia. The observance was held at the monument across from the site where the Holland Ruritan Club… …MCF grant funds projects at Mathews Museum (5/20/2026) - The Mathews Museum will be using its $10,000 grant from the Mathews Community Foundation for a number of historical and educational programs and exhibits, including “One Hundred Hours Beneath the… …
Events May 21-28 (5/20/2026) - THURSDAY SOCIAL SERVICES: The Gloucester Social Services Board will meet at 7:30 this morning, Thursday, May 21, in the Social Services conference room, 6641 Short Lane, Gloucester. SUPERVISORS: The Mathews… …
Central Village Homemakers (5/13/2026) - Dee Bane, vice chair of the Mathews County Resources Council, was speaker at the May meeting of Central Village Homemakers. She said council’s goal is to promote and connect resources… …
Civic groups at May Faire (5/13/2026) - Among the civic groups participating in 2026 Mathews May Faire event held May 2 and 3, were the Cricket Hill Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, and the… …
Animal Care and Control (5/13/2026) - Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week was April 12-18, and the Mathews Board of Supervisors recognized deputy animal control officer Calvin Johnson, at left, and animal control officer Misty Scwartz… …Court voids redistricting vote; districts to remain the same (5/13/2026) - By a 4-3 margin Friday, members of the Supreme Court of Virginia issued a ruling voiding the results of the state’s April 21 redistricting special election—keeping in place the current… …
Tour de Chesapeake returns this weekend (5/13/2026) - Cyclists will return to the flat roads and scenic views of Mathews County this weekend to take part in Saturday’s 27th annual Tour de Chesapeake. The Mathews Outdoor Club event… …
EV charging stations installed in Mathews (5/13/2026) - Two electric vehicle charging units have been installed in Mathews by the Mathews Volunteer Fire Department—one each at Gwynn’s Island Station 3 and Cobbs Creek Station 4—with plans for additional… …‘AI and Genealogy’ topic of talk (5/13/2026) - The Gloucester Genealogical Society of Virginia will meet at 10 a.m. Monday in the Community Room of Gloucester Library, Main Street Center. This month’s program will be “AI and Genealogy—Finding… …
DAV leadership (5/13/2026) - Leading Chapter 58 of the Disabled American Veterans for 2026-2027 are, back row from left, First Jr. Vice Commander Larry Brownley, Adjutant Mack McCallon, Commander Jerry Wilson, Sr. Vice Commander… …
Work begins Monday on Route 17 bridge over Dragon Run (5/13/2026) - The Virginia Department of Transportation and its contractor will begin to mobilize Monday on a project to replace the Route 17 northbound bridge over Dragon Run at the Gloucester/Middlesex county… …
GOP road cleanup (5/13/2026) - As part of its community outreach, members of the Mathews County Republican Committee spent Saturday cleaning up its adopted stretch of Buckley Hall Road. Taking part in the cleanup were,… …
Rotary’s Flags for Heroes to return (5/13/2026) - The Mathews Rotary Club is gearing up for its annual Flags for Heroes display, which this year will be located prominently on Buckley Hall Road in the field adjacent to… …Historic marker to be unveiled May 23 at First Baptist (5/13/2026) - A historic marker installation ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 23, at First Baptist Church, 9654 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews, marking the unveiling by the NAACP Mathews Branch and… …
Colonial Dames (5/13/2026) - The Susan Constant Committee of the National Society, Colonial Dames of America in Virginia, met on May 5 at the Gwynn’s Island Community League Civic Center. Following the business meeting,… …
Mike Horrell shies away from spotlight, but it still finds him (5/13/2026) - When Mike Horrell’s name was called out at the recent GUEST shelter awards gala, a look of sheer panic slowly glided across his face. After all, Mike is not a… …Widows Ministry celebrates 2nd anniversary Saturday (5/13/2026) - The Widows Ministry of Gloucester and Mathews County, Virginia will celebrate its second anniversary from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Morning Star Baptist Church fellowship hall,… …
Abingdon Ruritans (5/13/2026) - Jim Dall, secretary of the Tidewater Oyster Gardeners Association, was the guest speaker at the Abingdon Ruritan’s meeting on Monday. He spoke on the process of growing spats to full… …