Hearing on G.I. historic district set for Aug. 17 (8/2/2023) - The Virginia Department of Historic Resources will hold a second public information session on the creation of a historic district on Gwynn’s Island. It will be at 6 p.m. on… …
Library to hold Barbie Blast Aug. 19 (8/2/2023) - Calling all Barbies, Kens and yes, even Allan, to walk the pink carpet at the Gloucester County Public Library, Main Street Center, Saturday, Aug. 19, from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30… …
20 years’ service (8/2/2023) - Captain David Shield of the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office, at left, was recently recognized by Sheriff Darrell Warren for 20 years’ service to the GCSO. …
GOP ribbon cutting (8/2/2023) - State Sen. Ryan McDougle (R-Mechanicsville) and five Gloucester Republican elected officials cut the ribbon last Wednesday to officially open the Gloucester Republican 2023 Campaign Office on Route 17 South in… …
Meals on Wheels (8/2/2023) - The Mathews Rotary Club donated $500 to Bay Aging’s local Meals on Wheels program. Jack White presented the check to Laura Matthews, Mathews Active Lifestyle Manager and Meals on Wheels… …
GMHS donation (8/2/2023) - Abingdon Ruritan Club Public Services Committee chair Raven Cash, at left, presented a $1,000 donation recently from the club to Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society Executive Director Charles Brown. The mission of… …
Gloucester teen dies in boating accident (8/2/2023) - A 16-year-old Gloucester resident died in a boating accident on the York River Sunday. According to a press release from Zachary M. Widgeon, director of communications for the Virginia Marine… …Board close to decision on capital needs referendum (8/2/2023) - Gloucester supervisors continued discussion on the possible long-range planning for future capital needs during the board’s meeting Tuesday night in the colonial courthouse. The board had four options to consider… …
Working in the heat (8/2/2023) - Temperatures soared to the mid- to upper-90s on Friday, but that didn’t put a stop to work. Above, a crew with Southern Paving completes a small job for VDOT, repaving… …
Sibley’s Store grand reopening Saturday (8/2/2023) - The Mathews County Visitor and Information Center will hold a grand reopening of Sibley’s General Store from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 239 Main Street, Mathews. The public… …
Bubbas in training (8/2/2023) - Ryder Yates practices tossing a crab pot as Landon Jordan and Matthew Perreault await their turn during Saturday’s Wonders of the Water camp, put on by the Guinea Heritage Association.… …
Banner exchange (8/2/2023) - Whenever he travels, Jay Black of Mathews tries to make up any missed Rotary Club meetings. Rotarians are encouraged to do this as a means of engaging in fellowship with… …
Abingdon Fire and Rescue seeks funds for creation of new bunkhouse (8/2/2023) - The Gloucester Board of Supervisors recently has been discussing funding a number of projects through long-range debt servicing, including a $1 million remodel of Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue Station… …
Fireworks donation (8/2/2023) - Piankatank Ruritan Club treasurer Alice Dennis presents a $425 check from the civic organization to Mathews Fireworks Committee members, Jeanie Elliott, Charles Ingram (father of the Mathews July 4 Fireworks… …
Red Sponsor (8/2/2023) - Danny McCloud from Hodges and Bryant holds the Red Sponsor certificate the company received from the Exchange Club of Gloucester-Mathews. The certificate was awarded in recognition of the company’s support… …
Ingram retires (8/2/2023) - Angie Ingram, above, served her last day as Mathews County’s Clerk of Circuit Court on Monday. County officials and others dropped by during the day to see her off and… …Planning a summer beach day? (8/2/2023) - With summer in full swing, heading to the beach for some sunshine and a refreshing swim can sound too tempting to resist. However, it’s important to know the risks that… …
AVFR donation (8/2/2023) - The Abingdon Ruritan Club recently made a $3,000 donation to Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue. Public Services Committee Chair Raven Cash, second from left, presented the check to AVFR business… …Emergency Preparedness Expo Saturday at Home Depot (8/2/2023) - Gloucester County will hold an Emergency Preparedness Expo Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Home Depot, 6921 Walton Lane, Gloucester. This expo is organized by Gloucester CERT, Gloucester Emergency Management,… …
Supporting Triad (8/2/2023) - Among the charities supported by the Piankatank Ruritan Club is the Mathews County Triad program, which seeks to build partnerships between senior citizens and law enforcement. The club donated $345… …
Botetourt Class of ’47 (8/2/2023) - The Botetourt High School Class of 1947 held its 76th reunion on July 27 at Olivia’s in the Village, Gloucester. Of the original graduating class of 29 students, only four… …NPS awards grant for preservation of Timberneck House (7/26/2023) - The Fairfield Foundation has received a $180,265 grant from the Semiquincentennial Grant Program of the National Park Service for its continued work on the Timberneck House at Machicomoco State Park,… …
Abingdon Ruritans donate $4,000 to Bay Aging Foundation Board (7/26/2023) - Abingdon Ruritan Club representative Dr. Andrea Crawford visited Bay Aging’s headquarters in Urbanna on July 20 to present a donation to the Bay Aging Foundation Board. The club contributed $2,000… …Machicomoco State Park announces August programming (7/26/2023) - Machicomoco State Park in Hayes has a number of programs for park-goers of all ages next month. “WEE” READ AT THE PARK: Younger park guests from ages two to eight… …
Giving STAR a boost (7/26/2023) - Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism’s STAR program got a boost earlier this month, receiving a $2,000 donation from the Abingdon Ruritan Club. STAR is a recreation-based program for children ages… …