‘Dunk to Donate’ to be held during festival (6/15/2022) - The Gwynn’s Island Civic League Foundation is sponsoring “Dunk to Donate” during this year’s Gwynn’s Island Festival on Saturday, June 25. The event, which is dedicated to the late Cricket… …
Fireworks support (6/15/2022) - American Legion Post 83, Mathews, voted to match the fireworks donations provided by customers and guests of its Sunday breakfast, providing a $350 check to the Mathews Fireworks Committee for… …Accessibility options available for local trails and parks (6/15/2022) - Those who enjoy taking the scenic path in life rejoice at the start of summer, as the warm weather makes hiking a popular outdoor activity. However, for those with limited… …
4th generation volunteer joins Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue (6/15/2022) - Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad’s newest member is the fourth generation in her family to belong to the organization. Shelbe McFarland was inducted into the GVFRS as a full-fledged,… …
Virginia Young Adult Survey underway (6/15/2022) - Are you 18-25 years old and living on the Middle Peninsula or Northern Neck? If you are, the Prevention, Health and Wellness Division of the Middle Peninsula-Northern Neck Community Services… …
Mathews native Col. Gloria Diggs celebrates 100th birthday (6/15/2022) - Mathews County native Gloria M. Diggs, who joined the Army Nursing Corps in 1944 and retired as a full colonel after serving as head nurse at Army hospitals around the… …Father’s Day cake baking contest Saturday (6/15/2022) - A Father’s Day cake baking contest takes place Saturday at the Mathews Historical Museum, 200 Main Street, Mathews. Cakes of any type should be entered at the museum between 8-9… …
New Point couple stabbed to death; son arrested (6/10/2022) - The Mathews County Sheriff’s Office reported Friday morning that two New Point residents, Melissa and Adam Moore of the 400 block of Whites Point Lane, were found stabbed to death… …Gloucester tax bills mailed out May 31 (6/8/2022) - The Gloucester Treasurer’s Office has mailed the first installment of 2022 real estate and personal property tax bills on May 31 with a due date of June 30. In April,… …
Marine Science Day (6/8/2022) - The Virginia Institute of Marine Science’s Marine Science Day was held on Saturday, with large numbers of people viewing displays, demonstrations, and activities geared toward the Chesapeake Bay and its… …
Joshua Pinder completes service project; one step closer to his Eagle Scout rank (6/8/2022) - Joshua Pinder of Boy Scout Troop 133 in Gloucester is one step closer to becoming an Eagle Scout after completing his project at Machicomoco State Park, Hayes, over the weekend.… …
MCF awards nearly $158,000 in grants (6/8/2022) - The Mathews Community Foundation recently held a reception at the Church of Francis de Sales in Mathews for 25 nonprofit organizations that were awarded a 2022 Community Impact Grant. Ron… …
Party With a Purpose (6/8/2022) - Saturday’s Party With a Purpose, a fundraiser to benefit the restoration of the New Point Comfort Overlook, was a big success, according to Susan Murdoch of the Mathews Rotary Club,… …Virginians encouraged to get REAL ID (6/8/2022) - With less than one year until identification requirements change at America’s airports, more than 2.5 million Virginians have obtained a REAL ID compliant credential at the Virginia Department of Motor… …
Mathews Library offers ‘Oceans of Possibilities’ to area youth (6/8/2022) - Mathews Memorial Library is taking a dive into “Oceans of Possibilities” by offering a summer youth program that explores the watery world in which we live. Beginning July 5, every… …Attic art sale (6/8/2022) - The Bay School Community Arts Center has an ongoing Attic Art Sale, with featured artwork that includes both originals and prints. The art may be from a different artist than… …
Summer reading (6/8/2022) - Gloucester Library held its Summer Reading Kick-Off event Saturday afternoon at the Main Street Center location. Families enjoyed food, games and music and were able to sign up for the… …Gloucester Library to hold veterinary event (6/8/2022) - Kindergarten through second grade students can learn about being a veterinarian at Gloucester Library, Main Street Center, on June 22 at 6 p.m. Meet Dr. Amy Perkins of the Gloucester… …
Juneteenth celebration on June 19 at Flat Iron Crossroads (6/8/2022) - A coalition of local religious and civic organizations will hold its third annual celebration of Juneteenth from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, June 19, at Flat Iron Crossroads, 7709 Flat Iron… …
Rick’s Country Store rezoning recommended for approval (6/8/2022) - During its monthly meeting last Thursday, the Gloucester County Planning Commission voted to recommend the proposed rezoning of a parcel of land on Hickory Fork Road in Harcum where the… …
Gloucester Library lease extended through 2034 (6/8/2022) - The Gloucester Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday night to extend the county’s lease agreement for the Main Street Library through 2034. The lease between Gloucester and Main Street Center Preservation… …
Nearly 400 to graduate from GHS Saturday (6/8/2022) - Nearly 400 seniors will graduate from Gloucester High School Saturday. The 2022 commencement ceremony begins at 9 a.m. and will again take place on the school’s athletic field. This year’s… …
60 graduate from MHS Saturday (6/8/2022) - Family and friends filled the Harry M. Ward Auditorium Saturday morning to wish the 60 members of the Mathews High School Class of 2022 all the best as they prepare… …Residents urged to prepare for hurricane season (6/8/2022) - It is only a week into hurricane season and the first named storm in the Atlantic has already come and gone. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts an above… …
‘Level funding’ considered for Mathews schools (6/8/2022) - Amid concerns over financial pressures experienced by county residents due to inflation and skyrocketing fuel costs, coupled with a declining student population, several members of the Mathews County Board of… …