Christmas at Ware to be held Dec. 13 (11/25/2025) - This year’s Christmas at Ware market will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the historic Gloucester church. Those attending are… …
Pet parade (11/25/2025) - Local pets are wanted to participate in the 2025 Mathews Christmas Parade, “Jingle on the Bay,” on Saturday, Dec. 13, beginning at 1 p.m. Pets and their owners are asked… …
Lighted boat parade (11/25/2025) - The third annual Horn Harbor Lighted Boat Parade will take place on Saturday, Dec. 13. Participants will gather at Horn Harbor Marina, Port Haywood, at 5:30 p.m. and head as… …Daffodil Festival offering Anchored In Tradition sails in April (11/24/2025) - If you’re looking for that special gift this holiday season, instead of trying to find the perfect “thing,” perhaps you should consider a one-of-a-kind experience. Gloucester Daffodil Festival coordinator Deborah… …
Gloucester Ruritans (11/19/2025) - Gloucester Ruritan Club president Henry Thompson, right, presents member Jo Hurd the club mug for her presentation at the October meeting held at Anna’s Italian Pizza Restaurant. Hurd talked about… …
Planners to consider changes to short-term vacation rental rules (11/19/2025) - The Mathews County Planning Commission, meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 12, voted unanimously to hold a public hearing next month on proposed changes to the county’s special regulations for short-term vacation… …
Library to hold children’s navigation program Nov. 29 (11/19/2025) - Gloucester County Public Library, Main Street Center, will hold the program, “Learning to Navigate the Great Outdoors,” at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29, for children in second to fifth… …
Events Nov. 20-27 (11/19/2025) - THURSDAY SOCIAL SERVICES: The Gloucester County Social Services Board will meet at 7:30 this morning, Thursday, Nov. 20, in the Department of Social Services conference room, 6641 Short Lane. SUPERVISORS:… …
Video of Cecil Wray Page to be shown at Genealogical Society meeting (11/19/2025) - 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 meeting will feature a video of… …
Blood drive to be held Dec. 2 (11/19/2025) - The next Mathews community blood drive will be held from 12:30-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the Piankatank Ruritan Club building in Hudgins. American Legion Post 83 and the… …
GUEST in need of host sites for winter shelter (11/19/2025) - “We’re anticipating bigger numbers this winter.” Gloucester United Emergency Shelter Team (GUEST) Executive Director Michelle Wells is gearing up for a long winter with more people in need of night… …
RFM raffle raises $6,220 for family of Gloucester waterman (11/19/2025) - Proceeds of $6,220 will be donated to a Gloucester waterman’s family after a raffle sponsored by the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum came to a close. Mike Fontaine donated a large framed… …
New and 60-year members (11/19/2025) - At its November meeting, the Abingdon Ruritan Club welcomed a new member and also paid tribute to a 60-year member with perfect attendance. Above, Robyn Sweet is welcomed as a… …Advent program begins Nov. 30 at Bethlehem UMC (11/19/2025) - Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Bena, will offer Voices of Advent, a Bible study program focused on Advent, at 9:30 a.m. over the four Sundays of the season: Nov. 30 and… …
Memorial dedication (11/19/2025) - A dedication for Guinea Heritage Association’s new Watermen’s Memorial in front of Buck’s Store Museum in Bena was held Sunday afternoon. The memorial, which features a ship’s wheel and anchor,… …
Chicken and fish fry (11/19/2025) - The Legacy for Gloucester Citizens held a chicken and fish fry fundraiser on Nov. 8 at The First United Baptist Church, Gloucester. Proceeds supported local community organizations including the Avalon… …
K9 handlers (11/19/2025) - At the Abingdon Ruritan Club’s November meeting, members were treated to a program about the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office K9 program. K9 Lycan was accompanied by Lt. Kevin Shifflet, supervisor… …
Mathews farmers donate to food pantries (11/19/2025) - Farmers Mark Zamanian of Blessed Harmony Farms in Cobbs Creek and Christian Brown of Mush Love mushroom farm in Mathews visited a sweet potato farm in Farnham recently and gleaned… …Hearing tonight on telecommunications CUP request (11/19/2025) - The Mathews County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a request for a conditional use permit during the regular monthly meeting beginning at 6 o’clock this evening,… …
Ho Ho Bingo to be held Dec. 9 (11/19/2025) - Mathews Triad’s annual holiday event for senior citizens, Ho Ho Bingo, will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Piankatank Ruritan Club at… …
Biggers named Gloucester’s Deputy County Administrator (11/19/2025) - Regine Biggers, who brings more than 20 years of executive-level experience in local government to the job, has been announced as Gloucester County’s new Deputy County Administrator, effective Nov. 17.… …Gloucester Museum of History destination in Va. 250 Passport (11/19/2025) - The Gloucester Museum of History is featured as a destination in the newly launched Virginia 250 Passport.This collaborative, statewide initiative—organized by the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, Colonial Williamsburg,… …
1988 cold case murder of Laurie Ann Powell solved (11/19/2025) - A cold case involving the death of a Gloucester teen has been solved more than 37 years after that murder took place, the Virginia State Police announced last week. The… …School zone speed cameras installed in Gloucester (11/19/2025) - Drivers can expect to see new speed enforcement cameras at school zones throughout Gloucester County as an initiative to help create safer roadways and encourage drivers to slow down takes… …
Supervisors discuss historic buildings preservation (11/19/2025) - The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday night in the colonial courthouse to begin discussions about restoring the county’s court circle historic buildings, including the building in which the… …