Sail Yorktown (6/17/2026) - The Sail Yorktown Festival was held last weekend on the York River and Hayes photographer Mike Cunningham set up shop under the Coleman Bridge on Friday to watch the tall… …
GVFR battles brush fire in Pinetta area Saturday (6/17/2026) - Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue members took on a rather large brush fire on Saturday morning in the Pinetta area of the county. Firefighters were dispatched at 10:40 a.m. to… …Structure fire at North being investigated as possible arson (6/17/2026) - A structure fire on Friday evening in the 400 block of Plantation Road at North is being investigated as a burglary and arson, and a reward is being offered. According… …
Free wellness event Tuesday at Mathews Y (6/17/2026) - The Mathews Family YMCA is inviting all members of the community to take a proactive step toward lifelong wellness at a special educational event, Building Brain-Healthy Habits, presented in partnership… …
Eno named director of Mathews Library (6/10/2026) - The Mathews Memorial Library Board of Trustees has appointed Mathews resident Robin Eno to the position of library director, effective July 1. She replaces former director Bette Dillehay, who retired… …
Headed to Mathews (6/10/2026) - Godspeed, a reproduction of one of the three ships that brought the first English colonists to America in 1607, will visit Williams Wharf Landing in Mathews on Wednesday, June 17.… …
Tompkins Cottage visits (6/10/2026) - Mathews Elementary School second and fourth graders visited Tompkins Cottage the last full week of school. The ca. 1820 building stands across from the Historic Court Green and is one… …
Symphony Under the Stars (6/10/2026) - A huge crowd turned out on Saturday night to enjoy the 25th year of Gloucester hosting the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Part of this month’s Gloucester Arts Festival, the VSO performed… …
250th flag field of stars made with pride in Mathews (6/10/2026) - Made in the U.S.A. Made in Mathews County. Made for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration. Chances are that these labels are true if you purchase a United States flag with… …
State delegation tours Mathews Main Street (6/10/2026) - Mathews Main Street board members welcomed a delegation from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development on Monday, leading a community tour that focused on downtown revitalization, economic development,… …Planners narrowly recommend removal of proffers for 7-Eleven (6/10/2026) - By a 4-3 margin, members of the Gloucester County Planning Commission voted to recommend the removal of the proffers on the former Rite Aid property at Gloucester Point, which would… …
Triad Fair to be held Tuesday (6/10/2026) - The Mathews Triad 2026 Summer Health and Safety Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Piankatank Ruritan Club, Hudgins. The annual event brings together… …
Battle of Cricket Hill diorama on display at Mathews Museum (6/10/2026) - A 6x6-foot diorama of the Battle of Cricket Hill is now on display at the Mathews Museum, 200 Main Street, Mathews. The diorama, created by model enthusiast, museum volunteer and… …Mathews planners hold brief meeting (6/10/2026) - The Mathews Planning Commission had a short meeting on Tuesday night in the historic courthouse in spite of holding two public hearings and taking other matters into consideration. The first… …
Democratic Congressional candidates take part in forum (6/10/2026) - The Democratic committees of the Middle Peninsula gathered at Rappahannock Community College Glenns last Thursday for a candidate forum to help them determine which candidate they would like to have… …
The ‘Booking’ Station (6/10/2026) - The Mathews County Sheriff’s Office unveiled its new “Booking” Station last week near its office at Liberty Square. The bench and little free library were custom built by Sean Martin… …Gloucester PRT offers classes, activities this summer (6/4/2026) - The following classes and activities are being offered by Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism: BEGINNER BELLY DANCE: Belly dance classes for ages 16 and older are being held on Mondays… …
New EDA member (6/4/2026) - Lee Dawson, right, of Foster, has been named to the Mathews County Economic Development Authority. Dawson, who has lived in the county for more than 20 years, recently retired from… …
Service dogs in training (6/4/2026) - For the next 14-16 months, two volunteer families in Mathews will raise two future service dog puppies in their homes as Canine Companion volunteers, teaching them approximately 30 commands and,… …Events June 4-11 (6/4/2026) - THURSDAY CANDIDATE FORUM: Six of the seven candidates for the upcoming Aug. 4 Democratic Party primary for the 1st Congressional District seat will take part in a candidate forum beginning… …
Summer Reading Kick-Off Saturday at Gloucester Library (6/4/2026) - Gloucester County Public Library, Main Street Center, will hold its Summer Reading Kick-Off event on Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon. The community is invited to stop by the library… …
Woodville School open Saturday (6/4/2026) - The Woodville Rosenwald School, located on Route 17 in Ordinary, will be open to the public this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All visitors are welcome to visit… …
Widows group meets Tuesday (6/3/2026) - Widows of Gloucester and Mathews Counties will meet at noon Tuesday at Tabernacle of Faith Church, 7028 Woodville Road, Hayes. The group invites all widows and friends to a special… …
VIMS Marine Science Day (6/3/2026) - The Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Gloucester Point, was abuzz with activity on Saturday as visitors young and old filled the campus to visit the many booths and exhibits at… …Planning Commission to hold day care, 7-Eleven hearings tonight (6/3/2026) - The Gloucester County Planning Commission is holding two public hearings tonight, Thursday, June 4, regarding the creation of a child care facility and a new 7-Eleven convenience store, both in… …