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,… …Polar Plunge to be held Saturday (1/24/2024) - The fifth annual Mathews Polar Plunge will be held on Saturday morning at Haven Beach in Diggs, beginning at 8 a.m. The event is a fundraiser to raise money for… …
Former Gloucester resident wins Emmy (1/24/2024) - Former Gloucester resident Paul Darnell received an Emmy award for his work as a stuntman in the Disney + TV series, The Mandalorian. Darnell was born in Charlottesville, but he… …
Burke Mill Stream bridge on Route 14 to get makeover (1/24/2024) - The busy Route 3/14 westbound bridge at the boundary line between Gloucester and Mathews counties is due for a makeover, starting later this year. Kelly Hannon, public information officer for… …
Mathews MLK program a bit different this year (1/24/2024) - This year’s Mathews NAACP Martin Luther King Jr. Day service, held on Sunday afternoon at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Cobbs Creek, was a bit different than past celebrations, as those… …Two new deputies approved in Mathews (1/24/2024) - The Mathews County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the hiring of two additional deputies for the sheriff’s office at a total cost of $185,882 during the board’s Jan. 18 meeting.… …
Board won’t require Wilks to appear (1/24/2024) - Mathews supervisors came out of a nearly two-hour closed session last Thursday night and voted 4-0, with supervisor Tim Doss recusing himself, to quash a requirement that former county building… …
Early voting underway for presidential primaries (1/24/2024) - Early in-person voting for Virginia’s March 5 Republican and Democratic presidential primaries began Friday at local registrar’s offices throughout the commonwealth. Virginia’s March 5 primaries are part of Super Tuesday,… …
Pet food drive (1/24/2024) - The Gloucester Hippies 4-H Club recently held a pet food drive, collecting over 400 pounds of food, plus treats, toys and collars for the pets at Gloucester Animal Control. Pictured… …
Linda Hunley joins Mathews clerk’s office (1/24/2024) - New Point native Linda Hunley of Mathews has been appointed as a deputy clerk in the Mathews County Circuit Court clerk’s office. She began her duties on Jan. 2. As… …Suit against Cornerstone Church dismissed (1/24/2024) - A $25 million lawsuit filed in 2022 against Cornerstone Fellowship Church and Pastor J. Chris Morgan has been dismissed by Judge Jeffrey W. Shaw of Mathews Circuit Court. According to… …
Walk with Ease begins Feb. 5 (1/24/2024) - Having a little trouble getting around? Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism has a program designed to help you “Walk with Ease.” Gloucester PRT is sponsoring the Arthritis Foundation’s Walk with… …
Board won’t require Wilks to appear (1/19/2024) - Mathews supervisors came out of a nearly two-hour closed session Thursday night and voted 4-0, with supervisor Tim Doss recusing himself, to quash a requirement that former county building official… …
School board begins budget discussion (1/19/2024) - "This is the start of a months-long process." Gloucester County School Board chair Troy Andersen introduced the budget process to the board at the board's first budget work session of… …
USCG Auxiliary Flotilla holdsChange of Watch (1/17/2024) - Mathews Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 66 conducted its Change of Watch and Awards Ceremony on Dec. 12. Mary McCoig and Michael Moore were sworn in as the incoming Flotilla Commander… …