5-year renovation project nearing finish line (6/25/2025) - Five years into renovating their retirement home in Gloucester, Denise Boyer and her husband Jim Stallings are finally close to the finish line. When the Gazette-Journal first talked to them… …
Protecting the pollinators that play a critical role in food chain (6/25/2025) - Gloucester County is home to many different pollinators responsible for the continuing and survival of flowering plants. These hardworking pollinators play a critical role in the supply of food for… …Williamsburg man arrested following brief pursuit Monday (6/25/2025) - A Williamsburg man was arrested Monday morning following a brief pursuit in Gloucester, according to the Virginia State Police. On June 23, VSP responded to a call by the Gloucester… …
D.A.R.E. donation (6/25/2025) - Abingdon Ruritan Club recently made a $1,000 donation to Gloucester County’s D.A.R.E. program. D.A.R.E. is a collaborative effort by certified law enforcement officers, educators, students, parents and community to offer… …Local, state ballots set for November general election (6/25/2025) - The June primary election marked the end of guessing who the candidates will be for the November general election. Tuesday, June 17 was also the filing deadline and ballots are… …
Hearing to be held to consider sale of restaurant (6/25/2025) - The Mathews County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 last Wednesday, June 18, to hold a public hearing on a proposal to sell the Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill on… …
GMCC to hold ‘Walk-In Wednesday’ monthly public tours (6/25/2025) - Beginning next month, the Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic will open its doors once a month to the public, offering residents a closer look at what is available to them. The… …
GOP keeping Mathews clean (6/25/2025) - The Mathews County Republican Committee doing its part to keep Mathews clean as part of its mission to perform community outreach. On May 3, the MCRC performed clean-up on its… …
Party with a Purpose (6/25/2025) - The final tally is in. The Mathews Rotary Club’s fourth annual Party with a Purpose, which was held on June 1 at Williams Wharf, raised $52,784 to benefit the new… …Park offers several programs in July (6/25/2025) - Machicomoco State Park, Hayes, is hosting several programs in July. Visitors are invited to come out to the park to learn about safe fire-starting techniques, owls in the area, saltwater… …
‘We must move ahead,’ Gloucester Juneteenth speaker urges crowd (6/25/2025) - Devon Henry, owner of the Newport News-based construction firm Team Henry Enterprises LLC, was the keynote speaker at this year’s local Juneteenth observance, “A Celebration of Freedom,” held under clear,… …
Storm damage (6/25/2025) - A huge maple tree on the lawn of Eastfields Farms in Mathews was a casualty of a sudden storm that hit the area last Thursday. Farm owners Diane and Peter… …
Puppy kisses (6/25/2025) - Eva Johnson of Williamsburg, a volunteer with Canine Companions, gets kisses from Sidney, the pup she’s co-raising, at the Puppy Kisses booth during the Arts and Barks Festival held at… …
NARFE meeting (6/25/2025) - Service Officer Larry Mcilwee of the Virginia Federation of National Active and Retired Federal Employees, at left, was the guest speaker at the June 17 meeting of NARFE Middle Peninsula… …
Nature’s Palate (6/25/2025) - Bo Baker, shown above, of the Virginia Living Museum visited Gloucester County Public Library, Main Street Center, on June 11 for a children’s program titled, “Nature’s Palate.” He brought along… …
Mathews Community Foundation hosts annual appreciation reception (6/25/2025) - With 125 guests in attendance, the Mathews Community Foundation celebrated significant advances in its mission of improving the quality of life for those living and working in Mathews. This year’s… …
Gloucester Rotary presents club awards (6/25/2025) - The Gloucester Rotary Club recently presented awards to several of its members. Nancy Dykeman, James Dykeman, Sarah Burney and Dick Foard received the Paul Harris Fellowship Award. This award is… …Library to hold drawing workshop on July 8 (6/25/2025) - Gloucester County Public Library, Main Street Center, will hold “Let’s Draw Summer,” a drawing workshop for children in kindergarten through fifth grade on July 8, beginning at 6 p.m. Local… …
Four detained in Gloucester ICE arrest (6/25/2025) - Agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement were seen in Gloucester County on Friday morning taking four people into custody. According to surveillance video from Horn’s Ace Hardware at Hayes,… …
Exchange Club officers (6/25/2025) - The Exchange Club of Gloucester-Mathews inducted officers for the 2025-2026 year at its meeting June 18 at Nick’s Spaghetti & Steak House, Gloucester Point. They include, standing from left, new… …
Shop with a Cop (6/25/2025) - Liz Turner, chair of the Abingdon Ruritan Club’s Citizen and Patriotism Committee, stopped by the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office on June 24 to present a donation of $1,000 from the… …
100th birthday party held for The Peggy (6/25/2025) - The buyboat Peggy of New Point turned 100 years old this year. On Saturday, family, friends and old crewmen came together on Gwynn’s Island to celebrate the life of the… …Events June 26-July 3 (6/25/2025) - THURSDAY PLANNERS: The Gloucester Planning Commission will hold a work session at 6:30 tonight, Thursday, June 26, in the T.C. Walker Education Center auditorium, 6099 T.C. Walker Road, Gloucester. FRIDAY… …
Cooling stations available in Gloucester, Mathews (6/25/2025) - As the U.S. battles extreme heat, cooling stations have been set up in Gloucester and Mathews counties. In Gloucester Those needing a break from the heat in Gloucester can visit… …
Summer begins Friday (6/18/2025) - Summer begins at 10:42 p.m. Friday, the moment of the summer solstice. From now until the winter solstice in December, days will grow shorter. …