Kelly honored by Franco-American memorial organization (1/15/2025) - The American Society of Le Souvenir Francais, Inc., has honored Gloucester County’s Historic Resources Supervisor Robert Kelly with a 2024 “Medaille d’Honneur,” or Medal of Honor. Le Souvenir Francais (French… …
Tidewater Oyster Gardeners Association to meet Feb. 8 at VIMS (1/15/2025) - Are you an oyster enthusiast or have you thought about becoming an oyster gardener? Then you might want to join the Tidewater Oyster Gardeners Association (TOGA) at its 2025 Annual… …
The Peggy marks 100 years; raffle for Barber painting (1/15/2025) - The Mathews-built deck boat, the Peggy, celebrates its 100th birthday in 2025. As part of the commemoration, the Mathews Maritime Foundation has commissioned renowned artist John Barber to depict the… …
Mathews PATH (1/15/2025) - Mathews PATH (People Aging in Their Homes) held several outings in 2024, including a gathering during the Christmas holidays at Westville Landing. Shown in the foreground, clockwise from left, are… …Polar Plunge Saturday at Haven Beach (1/15/2025) - The sixth annual Mathews Polar Plunge, a fundraiser for Meals on Wheels in Mathews, will be held on Saturday, at Haven Beach in Diggs, beginning at 8 a.m. People can… …
New chair (1/15/2025) - John Meyer was selected as chairman of the Gloucester County Planning Commission during last Thursday’s meeting held at the colonial courthouse. He is shown, at right, presenting a plaque recognizing… …Masons to hold chili tasting luncheon Jan. 25 (1/15/2025) - Botetourt Lodge No. 7, AF&AM, Gloucester, will host a chili tasting luncheon on Saturday, Jan. 25 as a fundraiser to benefit the Masonic Home of Virginia. The event will be… …
Rt. 14 bridge project on track for fall completion (1/15/2025) - Demolition of existing elements is underway on the Route 3/14 westbound bridge over Burke Mill Stream near the Mathews/Gloucester line. The bridge deck has been removed completely. Darragh Frye of… …
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day services to be held in Gloucester, Mathews (1/15/2025) - Two services remembering the life and legacy of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be held on Sunday in Mathews and on Monday in Gloucester. In… …
Doss, Bowen to lead Mathews BOS in 2025 (1/15/2025) - Tim Doss was elected chairman and Tom Bowen vice chair at the Mathews Board of Supervisors’ organizational meeting, which was held on Thursday, Jan. 9, in the historic courthouse. Doss… …Fickle Fen Road/Peach Point neighbors oppose private landing strip proposal (1/15/2025) - Residents of Fickle Fen Road and the Peach Point neighborhood showed up in force at Tuesday night’s Mathews Planning Commission meeting to protest a proposal for a private landing strip… …
Snowman fun (1/15/2025) - Neighbors in the Foxwell Estates neighborhood in Hayes took full advantage of Saturday’s snow by creating the giant snowman Foxwell (above). Jessica Fuller explained the neighbors came together to help… …
Local ties to President Jimmy Carter remembered (1/8/2025) - The death of former President Jimmy Carter on Dec. 29 prompted memories of residents who interacted with him during his term in office, nearly 50 years ago. A National Day… …
Year in review: A look back at 2024 in Mathews (1/8/2025) - JANUARY: The Virginia Department of Transportation plans to widen North End Branch Bridge in Mathews … Winter storm causes power outages throughout region, winds ranging 50-60 mph and rain falling… …
Smith, Chriscoe to lead Gloucester board in ‘25 (1/8/2025) - Kevin Smith was elected chairman and Ashley Chriscoe vice chair during Tuesday’s organizational meeting of the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors. Smith was nominated for chairman by Chriscoe and he… …
First Day Hike (1/8/2025) - A large group of people decided to ring in the New Year by connecting with nature at a First Day Hike last Wednesday at Machicomoco State Park, Hayes. Interpretive Ranger… …
The Full Hike (1/8/2025) - Shelley Kelsey, at left, and Matthew Bychowski, right, welcomed in 2025 last Wednesday by taking part in Gloucester, Parks, Recreation and Tourism’s Full Hike of Beaverdam Park. The two met… …March hearing date set for HITW case (1/8/2025) - A civil case filed by Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill in November of 2023 against the Mathews Board of Supervisors as a whole and supervisors Dave Jones and Mike… …
Camellia Solar becomes operational in Gloucester (1/8/2025) - Dominion Energy recently completed construction on a large-scale solar facility in Gloucester and is now connected to the electric grid. The new solar farm, Camellia Solar, is located a few… …Recycle your Christmas tree in Gloucester (1/8/2025) - Christmas has come and gone. So now, what should you do with the tree? If you’re in Gloucester, head to any of the county’s five convenience centers with your tree.… …
Community cat meeting at library on Jan. 16 (1/8/2025) - The Friends of Gloucester Community Cats and the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society’s Fixin’ to Save Spay & Neuter Clinic are holding a meeting on the trap, neuter/spay and release (TNR) process… …
First snow (1/8/2025) - Eager for the first snow of the season, sisters Zoe and Abby Carrier, from left, are all smiles Sunday night at their Gloucester home as the snow falls. …
Snow pup (1/8/2025) - One-year-old Hattie enjoys her first snow Monday morning at the Hayes home of Caitlin Donnelly. She was adopted from the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society last February, where Donnelly works as the… …
Snow fun (1/8/2025) - The Stafford family enjoyed a very snowy morning in Hayes by building a small snowman. Shown, from left, are sisters Katriel, Sosiella and Hadlyn all bundled up in their winter… …Events Jan. 9-16 (1/8/2025) - THURSDAY PARKS & REC: The Mathews County Parks and Recreation Commission will meet at 4:30 p.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 9, in the Historic Courthouse on Court Street. BEE CITY: The… …