Volunteer appreciation (12/23/2025) - The Mathews County Visitor and Information Center held a Volunteer Appreciation Reception and Holiday Party last week, saying that volunteers “are the heart of MCVIC.” Shown celebrating are, front row… …
Caroling kayakers (12/23/2025) - The Towne family of Onemo—Carson, Sawyer, Jan and Shawn, from left—prepare to launch their lighted kayaks (and selves) from Put-In Creek Park in Mathews on Saturday. They were embarking on… …Christmas Blessing Fund half way to goal (12/23/2025) - After three weeks, the 2025 Mathews Ruritan Club Christmas Blessing Fund is well on the way toward its goal of $20,000, Honorary Chairperson Carroll “Andy” Jackson, announced. Donations of $10,000.64… …
First day hikes at Machicomoco (12/23/2025) - If you’re looking to kick off 2026 on the right foot, Machicomoco State Park in Hayes might have the answer for you. The park has two first day hikes planned… …
Care Clinic recognized for helping patients receive free prescription meds (12/23/2025) - The Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic was recognized by statewide nonprofit Rx Partnership for its role in providing patients with free prescription medication to support their improved health. The clinic is… …
Making Christmas brighter (12/23/2025) - Members of the American Legion Post 75 Auxiliary took Christmas gifts to the veterans who are residents of Walter Reed Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Dec. 15. Shown here are,… …
Pet Story Time (12/23/2025) - Kayleigh Strader of Bena regularly attends Pet Story Time on Wednesdays at the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society Animal Shelter. With only one participant last Wednesday, Kayleigh climbed onto shelter volunteer Donna… …
Board approves $1.34M increase in current budget (12/23/2025) - Mathews supervisors approved increases of $1.34 million to its current FY2026 budget at last Thursday’s board meeting, to a total of $37,490,623, or 3 percent above the budget originally approved… …
Bay Aging’s Santa Program provides gifts to 75 (12/23/2025) - Bay Aging’s annual Santa Program provided holiday gifts to 75 older adults across the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck. The donations include word puzzles and activity books, cozy cold-weather essentials… …
The great amaryllis race: A family tradition (12/23/2025) - Jay Crandell of Hayes, started a family holiday tradition 15 years ago that he thought others might enjoy. In 2010, Jay sent an amaryllis bulb as a Christmas gift to… …
Here comes Santa (12/23/2025) - Santa Claus made many stops in the local area, ahead of his big trip on Christmas Eve. Among those stops, he visited the children at Mathews Volunteer Fire Department Station… …
GVFRS EMT released from firefighter probation (12/23/2025) - Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad announced that EMT Olivia Schulz has officially met her requirements to be released from the probationary period as a firefighter. Schulz, interested in a… …
Rt. 17 northbound at Dragon Run to remain at reduced width (12/23/2025) - Route 17 northbound at Dragon Run, now held to a single lane of traffic due to an accident, will remain at reduced width due to upcoming construction to replace this… …
Comforting teddy bears (12/23/2025) - There is only so much comfort an individual first responder can offer to victims and witnesses at traumatic incidents. Something else is needed: something that can provide personal comfort. To… …Winter begins Sunday (12/17/2025) - Winter begins at 10:03 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, the moment of the winter solstice. This is the 24-hour period with the shortest amount of daylight. From now until the summer… …
Events. Dec. 18-25 (12/17/2025) - THURSDAY SOCIAL SERVICES: The Gloucester Social Services Board will meet at 7:30 a.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 18, in the Social Services conference room, 6641 Short Lane, Gloucester. HOMEMADE: Mathews Memorial… …
Legionnaires to hold community breakfast Sunday (12/17/2025) - American Legion Post 75, Gloucester, will hold its monthly community breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at the post building. The breakfast is $10 for adults; $5 for… …
Mathews man dies in Rt. 14 accident (12/17/2025) - The Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred Monday evening on Route 14 (John Clayton Memorial Highway) in Gloucester that resulted in the death of a… …
2 dogs die in Gloucester Point house fire (12/17/2025) - Two dogs died in a house fire on Hayes Road in Gloucester Point Saturday afternoon. Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue Captain Drew Luellen said he believed that the owner of… …
Christmas in Guinea (12/17/2025) - Buck’s Store Museum in Bena welcomed an estimated guests on Saturday during its Christmas in Guinea open house, which also brought a chance for children to visit with Santa Claus.… …
Gloucester Ruritans (12/17/2025) - The Gloucester Ruritan Club recently welcomed its slate of officers for the coming year. They are, from left, secretary Barbara Bauer, Zone 4 Governor Don Sandridge, treasurer Ron Searls, 2nd… …
Carols at Christmas (12/17/2025) - Charlene Moore at the pump organ led musicians and audience in a half hour of Christmas carols Friday night at the Mathews Museum. This was but one attraction of a… …
Chilly tree lighting (12/17/2025) - A good crowd gathered around the Christmas tree on Mathews Court Green Friday night, singing carols and enjoying hot chocolate while waiting for the moment of illumination. …
VA250 Committee (12/17/2025) - Craig DeRemer of the Mathews VA250 Committee raised funds for the VA250 celebration slated for next year by setting up a table at the Mathews Visitor Center before and after… …
Lion of the Year (12/17/2025) - Doug Grandon, president of the Mathews Lions Club, at right, presented Dave Parker with the club’s 2025 Lion of the Year award on Tuesday, Dec. 9. …