Additional racist graffiti found at Gloucester schools (1/31/2024) - After racist graffiti was reported in a Peasley Middle School restroom on Jan. 19, two more similar messages were found within Gloucester County Public Schools earlier this week. Dr. Anthony… …
Gloucester supervisors to meet Tuesday (1/31/2024) - Several public hearings will be held at Tuesday’s meeting of the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors, as well as discussion of an ordinance to limit the county’s Aberdeen Creek Wharf… …
Gloucester NAACP to meet Monday via Zoom (1/31/2024) - The Gloucester Branch of the NAACP will meet on Monday via the Zoom platform, beginning at 7 p.m. Dr. Wesley Wilson, president of the Woodville Rosenwald School Foundation, will give… …
Vendor applications (1/31/2024) - The Gloucester Farmers Market at Historic Ware Church is now accepting vendor applications for the 2024 season. The market is held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Saturday… …
Reflections on a 76-year love affair (1/31/2024) - Bruce Allen Westerdahl of Mathews is a multi-talented but humble gentleman of 93. His heartfelt love for family, his past careers and exploits are a testament to his longevity. He… …
Women’s Giving Circle quietly making big impact in Mathews (1/31/2024) - For the past five years, the Mathews Women’s Giving Circle has been quietly working behind the scenes to support the well-being of Mathews County’s women and families. Founded in 2018,… …Covid cases on decline following holiday spike (1/31/2024) - COVID-19 cases spiked in Gloucester and Mathews counties after the holiday season, but they’re now on the decline. There have been 608 cases of the virus in Gloucester over the… …
Gloucester Daffodil Club preparing for season (1/31/2024) - The Gloucester Daffodil Club has been busy preparing for the upcoming daffodil season, fulfilling its mission to “Turn Gloucester Yellow.” The club’s 2023 plantings included more than 10,000 Daffodil Bulbs… …
Osprey Watch Alliance to meet next week (1/31/2024) - Osprey Watch Alliance will meet next week at the Gloucester Library, Main Street Center. The meeting will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7, in the library’s Community… …
NAACP holds welcome reception for Dr. Vladu (1/31/2024) - The Gloucester County NAACP held a welcome reception for new Gloucester County Public Schools superintendent Dr. Anthony Vladu last Wednesday, Jan. 24, at the newly renovated Woodville Rosenwald School, located… …
Polar Plunge (1/31/2024) - Saturday’s fifth annual Mathews Polar Plunge, held at Haven Beach in Diggs, was a great success, according to organizer Amy Ashberry. About 75 people showed up to brave the chilly… …Gloucester Sheriff questions numbers used in presentation (1/31/2024) - Gloucester Sheriff Darrell Warren questioned numbers related to his office that were included in an article in the Gazette-Journal on Jan. 25. That article discussed Mathews Sheriff April Edwards’s appearance… …
York River Garden Club to meet Feb. 8 (1/31/2024) - The York River Garden Club will hold a talk by Susan Walton, a Master Naturalist with experience with butterflies, at 10 a.m. next Thursday, Feb. 8 at Bethany United Methodist… …
Camp Cardinal RV Resort announces photo contest winners (1/24/2024) - Winners of Camp Cardinal RV Resort’s inaugural photo contest were announced via Facebook Live on Jan. 19. More than 200 entries were submitted tagging Camp Cardinal (@campcardinalrv on Instagram, and/or… …
Abingdon Ruritans (1/24/2024) - Johnny Moore, Governor of the Ruritan Chesapeake District, was the guest speaker at the Abingdon Ruritan Club’s January membership meeting. Moore is a pharmacist who worked for Kmart Pharmacy for… …
NARFE officers (1/24/2024) - At the Jan. 16 meeting of the National Active Retired Federal Employees, Chapter 1757, guest speaker Marilyn Riddle, Virginia NARFE Area 1 Vice President, conducted the 2024 officer induction ceremony.… …Clam Chowder Sale to be held Feb. 10 (1/24/2024) - Just in time for Super Bowl Sunday, the Abingdon Ruritan Club will hold its popular Clam Chowder Sale, beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10 (the day before Super… …
County’s new maintenance shed goes up (1/24/2024) - The shell of Mathews County’s new 50’ x 80’ maintenance facility was in place and due for inspection Monday morning. Located on the old Davis property adjacent to the Mathews… …
EDA officers (1/24/2024) - Officers were elected at a Jan. 17 meeting of the Mathews County Economic Development Authority. From left, long-time chair Hal Bourque has stepped down as chair, remaining a member, serving… …Sheriff’s office launches anonymous tip app (1/24/2024) - The Mathews County Sheriff’s Office has launched the “Mathews Co Sheriff app,” a smart phone app to help residents connect with deputies to find information, view alerts, and submit anonymous… …
Sidewalk maintenance (1/24/2024) - Precision Safe Sidewalks, a VDOT contracting company, is leveling out uneven places on the sidewalk downtown along Buckley Hall Road. The work is part of a trip hazard mitigation project… …
New Rotarians (1/24/2024) - The Mathews Rotary Club recently welcomed seven new members. Shown here are new members Mike Delaney, Barry Napp, Leslie Scanlan and Mike Scanlan. Not pictured are Brian Russell, Dee Russell… …Christmas Blessing Fund reaches $15,000 mark (1/24/2024) - The 2023 Mathews Ruritan Club Christmas Blessing Fund is more than two-thirds of its way to its goal of $20,000, honorary chairperson Amy Ashberry announced. Donations of $15,031 have been… …
Recycle Right (1/24/2024) - The “Start Smart, Recycle Right” public awareness campaign by askHRgreen.org placed a call for artists in fall 2022 to find a local talent to create a recycling-themed LOVE sign. Tom… …
GUEST donation drive (1/24/2024) - Staff, students, parents and friends of Gloucester Montessori School held a donation drive to benefit GUEST (the Gloucester United Emergency Shelter Team). They were able to drop off food, clothes,… …