Local candidate forums underway (9/13/2023) - Candidates for public office will face voters in a group of forums to be held in upcoming weeks. Announced gatherings include the following. In Gloucester Shepherdsville Baptist Church, 8729 Fary’s… …
‘Bring A Friend’ Night (9/13/2023) - Abingdon Ruritan Club held a special meeting on Monday, Sept. 11. It was “Bring A Friend” Night where members invited friends who were not members to show how the group… …
Edwards receives Public Service Award from U.S. Attorney’s Office (9/13/2023) - Mathews County Sheriff’s Office Acting Major April Edwards received a 2023 Public Service Award last Wednesday, Sept. 6, from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, Newport… …Case against BOS member continued to Oct. 23 (9/13/2023) - Charges of assault and battery, disorderly conduct, and abusive language filed against Mathews County supervisor Mike Walls by board of supervisors’ candidate Billy Cook were scheduled to be heard on… …
Bingo, Best Years Trip, Walk with Ease just some of PRT programs for seniors (9/13/2023) - A bingo game, a Best Years Trip to the Virginia State Fair, an upcoming Walk with Ease program, and Chair Yoga are just some of the offerings available for older… …
A relaxing cup of coffee (9/6/2023) - While some people attended parties and cookouts on Labor Day weekend, others simply enjoyed a nice cup of coffee on the deck. Linda Tjossem of Hayes took this shot early… …Republicans to set up this weekend (9/6/2023) - The Mathews County Republican Committee will be set up this weekend during Market Days. The party center will be located in the area next to Food Lion from 9 a.m.… …
Welcome to Gloucester (9/6/2023) - Motorists travelling north over the Coleman Bridge have likely spotted the large concrete planters full of colorful flowers and greenery with seasonal decorations as they approach the toll booths; but… …Library to hold workshop on organization (9/6/2023) - Gloucester County Public Library will hold a workshop on organizing Thursday, Sept. 21 at the Main Street Center location, beginning at 6 p.m. “Organizing with a Purpose,” will be taught… …
Board approves financing for smart meters (9/6/2023) - Gloucester supervisors voted 6-1 to approve a financing option from Bank of America for the approved Advanced Metering Infrastructure or AMI project during its Tuesday meeting in the colonial courthouse.… …
Market Days returns this weekend (9/6/2023) - Mathews Market Days opens bright and early this Friday, offering festival-goers two full days of fun, food, entertainment, and arts and crafts for all ages on the Mathews Court Green.… …
Guinea Heritage Day to be held Sunday (9/6/2023) - Guinea Heritage Day, a celebration of all things Guinea, will be held on Sunday afternoon at the Abingdon Ruritan Club, Bena. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and the program begins… …
Covid booster to be available soon (9/6/2023) - Vaccines targeting the latest variant of the COVID-19 virus, XBB.1.5, have been developed and should be available locally in the next couple of weeks. According to Brenden Rivenbark, chief operating… …
Local candidate forums begin next week (9/6/2023) - Election season is finally here, as the first of several candidate forums in Gloucester and Mathews counties will be held next week. On Wednesday, Sept. 13, the Gloucester Branch of… …
Couple shares about life in two Gloucesters (9/6/2023) - Gloucester Day was celebrated Saturday to honor Gloucesters across the globe. One local couple has the privilege of calling two Gloucesters home. Chris and David Evans of Gloucester Point moved… …
Gloucester Day (9/6/2023) - The second annual Gloucester Day was celebrated Saturday, where people from Gloucesters all over the world were encouraged to celebrate and learn more about their own Gloucester. Above, County Administrator… …VDOT work underway on county roads (9/6/2023) - The Virginia Department of Transportation is working on secondary roads in Gloucester and Mathews counties this week. One-way traffic is planned through Friday on Timberneck Road (Route 1320) in Gloucester,… …
Retiring CA seeks seat on Mathews board (7/5/2023) - T.C. “Tom” Bowen III, 71, of Mathews, has announced his candidacy for a seat on the Mathews County Board of Supervisors in the Nov. 7 election. He is running as… …
10 years’ service (9/6/2023) - Mathews County Board of Supervisors’ chairman Dave Jones, at right, recognizes county administration’s HR analyst Barbara Read for 10 years of service during the board’s Aug. 22 meeting. …MCF to raffle off charity donation (9/6/2023) - During this weekend’s Market Days, the Mathews Community Foundation will be giving away a $500 grant to a lucky winner’s charity of choice. Stop by the MCF booth at Market… …
Bay School auction/gala to be held Sept. 30 (9/6/2023) - The Bay School’s annual fundraising auction and gala will be held beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30, at Parson’s Point in the Glebe. The theme is “Taking Flight”… …
Museum to host viewing of ‘Voyage of Discovery’ (9/6/2023) - “A Voyage of Discovery,” a documentary describing the 1608 travels of Captain John Smith up and down Chesapeake Bay, will be shown Friday at 7 p.m. in the Mathews Historical… …
Offices close for Market Days (9/6/2023) - Mathews County administrative offices will close at noon today, Thursday, Sept. 7, because of road closures scheduled for Mathews Market Days.Administrative staff will be working remotely from noon to 4:30… …
108 adoptions (9/6/2023) - Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society team members recently celebrated 108 adoptions for the month of August during its “Clear the Shelters” event. Shown here are, front row from left. members Larry Suarez,… …Pig Roast to be held Sept. 28 (9/6/2023) - The 39th annual Gloucester Rotary Club Pig Roast will be held from 5-9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28. The all-you-can-eat event will be held at the Ware River Yacht Club.… …