Virginia’s fall fire season begins (10/18/2023) - The Virginia Department of Forestry reminds everyone that the fall fire season has arrived. From now through November, the VDOF cautions, be extra careful when burning yard debris, or enjoying… …
Homecoming court (10/11/2023) - The Mathews High School Homecoming Court was announced last week. Members are, front row from left, seniors Fabian Cardenas Flores, Chloe Schaible, Noah Wright, Lainey Wilson, Emersyn Duff, Ethan Deptola;… …
Mathews planners oppose event venue application (10/11/2023) - After a nearly three-hour public hearing, the Mathews County Planning Commission voted unanimously Tuesday night to recommend denial of an application for an event venue, Winding Waters Estate, on Ebenezer… …Voter registration deadline Monday for Nov. 7 election (10/11/2023) - The Nov. 7 general election is less than a month away, and the deadline to register to vote in that election is 5 p.m. this Monday, Oct. 16. Registration can… …
Countywide pickup Saturday (10/11/2023) - Gloucester Clean Community is signing up volunteers to take part Saturday in the biannual Clean Gloucester Day. Hours are 8 a.m.-noon. Volunteers pick up roadsides and public spaces such as… …
Mathews NAACP candidate forum next week (10/11/2023) - The Mathews Branch NAACP #7090 will hold a candidate forum on Wednesday, Oct. 18. The forum will be held from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Cobbs Creek Art Center, 61 Cobbs… …
Mathews ceremonies honor men and women who kept the lights burning (10/11/2023) - Attending a ceremony on Saturday at Smither Memorial Cemetery in Hudgins to honor Windmill Point lighthouse keeper William Edward “Eddie” Davis (1861-1932), a Mathews native, were, above from left, Paul… …Democrats to hold food drive Saturday (10/11/2023) - The Mathews County Democratic Committee will hold a food drive for donations to Hands Across Mathews from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Mathews Farmers’ Market. Look for… …
Blessing of the Animals at Ware on Saturday (10/11/2023) - Ware Episcopal Church will offer a Blessing of the Animals at 11 a.m. on Saturdays as part of the monthly Gloucester Farmers’ Market. People are invited to bring their properly… …
Legion breakfast is Sunday (10/11/2023) - American Legion, Post 75 of Gloucester will hold its community breakfast from 8-11:30 a.m. Sunday. Admission is $10 for adults, $6 children 5-10, and free for children 4 and under.… …
Upcoming library programs announced (10/11/2023) - Gloucester County Public Library has announced its upcoming library programs that will take place at the Main Street Center location. The library will hold a Halloween event on Thursday, Oct.… …
Key Club being formed in Mathews (10/11/2023) - A Key Club for all Mathews High School and Mathews homeschooled high school students is being formed by the Mathews Kiwanis Club. These students are invited to a kickoff to… …
Ashley Weast named executive director of MSPT (10/11/2023) - Gloucester Main Street Preservation Trust has named Ashley Gilmartin Weast to the position of executive director. Gilmartin, who was named interim executive director of the trust and executive director of… …Candidates engage in Q&A at Ruritan forum (10/11/2023) - Mathews voters had one of their few chances to ask questions of candidates for constitutional offices during a forum held last Thursday at the Piankatank Ruritan Club at Hudgins. The… …
GVFR blood drive (10/11/2023) - Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad held its Junior Members Blood Drive on Friday. Since 2007 the blood drive has been held in honor of Sean McNulty Jr. who was… …Entries sought for Gloucester’s Christmas and Holiday Parade (10/11/2023) - Entries are sought for Gloucester’s 2023 Christmas and Holiday Parade, which will be held on Main Street on Saturday, Dec. 2, beginning at 3 p.m. Fees are $20 for businesses… …
Burleigh and Adner roads have partial closures (10/11/2023) - Burleigh Road in Gloucester is closed this week to through traffic as Gloucester employees fix a water main leak at the intersection of Burleigh and Route 17. In addition, one… …
Machicomoco species ID class Wednesday (10/11/2023) - Learn how to identify “scary” species at Machicomoco State Park in a program to be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Gloucester Public Library, Main Street Center. “Outside Unafraid” will… …
Paul Harris Fellows (10/11/2023) - hree members of the Gloucester Rotary Club—Jean Hudgins, Herb Graham and Carol Steele—were recognized recently as Paul Harris Fellows in recognition of their continued support of the club and their… …
On-demand bridge openingsto resume Sunday (10/11/2023) - After a major repair project with lengthy delays, the Gwynn’s Island bridge is expected to finally resume on-demand openings for marine traffic this Sunday, Oct. 15. According to Virginia Department… …
Rabies clinic for dogs and cats on Oct. 21 (10/11/2023) - A rabies vaccination clinic will be held by Mathews Animal Control from 8-11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21 at Animal Care of Mathews, 10746 Buckley Hall Road. The cost is… …
Gloucester-Mathews Care Clinic marks 25 years with major gift (10/11/2023) - The Gloucester-Mathews Care Clinic held its annual fundraising Oktoberfest on Oct. 1 at Ware River Yacht Club, receiving a gift for $25,000 from Abingdon Episcopal Church during the event. Chris… …
Bread for Life volunteers (10/11/2023) - Jenny George, Nancy Dykeman, Steve Humphrey, Lester Sterling and Barbara Weldon of the Gloucester Rotary Club, from left, volunteered their time at the Bread for Life Food Pantry on Wednesday,… …
In concert (10/11/2023) - Bill Jenkins, above, and the Virginia Mountain Boys will be in concert at Buck’s Store Museum, Bena, on Saturday, Oct. 28, beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets, at $30, can be… …Battle of Hook markers to be unveiled at Abingdon Elementary (10/11/2023) - The American Society of Le Souvenir Français, Inc., will hold a dedication ceremony on Oct. 18 at 5 p.m. for the unveiling of two interpretive markers at Abingdon Elementary School… …