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Outdoor living (4/30/2025) - And there’s so much to see. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Galoris Brownley photographed this western cattle egret in a tree at Machicomoco State Park. Jackie King’s garden at…
Long-lasting summer perennials (4/30/2025) - After our exceptionally long and cold winter, spring has proven delightful with sunny, breezy days that are warm enough to spend outdoors, yet still cool enough for a light jacket.…
other news bay aging award Bay Aging employees receive Commonwealth Senior Living award (4/30/2025) - Bay Aging’s Lead Options Counselor for Caregiver Support Mary Arthur and Options Counselor Kelsie Houston have been honored with the Resident Choice Community Representative Award at Commonwealth Senior Living’s third…
general diaper and car seat distribution 1 100+ families take part in diaper, infant car seat distribution (4/30/2025) - More than 100 families took part in Saturday’s regional diaper and infant car seat distribution, sponsored by Middle Peninsula-Northern Neck Behavioral Health (formerly Community Services Board). It was held at…
sunrise cunningham Scenic snapshots (4/23/2025) - Don’t let any cool nights fool you that spring is truly here. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Redbud in Harbor Hills, Gloucester, sent by Betty Ackerson. Donna Frantz of…
Earth Day review for 2025 (4/23/2025) - By the time you read this column, April 22, Earth Day 2025, will have passed, but no matter, because every day is a day to cherish and protect this lovely…
flower hogge Spring style (4/16/2025) - What’s happening at your place? Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Azaleas in full bloom, sent by Karen Borja, Gloucester. Davida Hall has a daffodil guard. New foliage on a…
wedding Martin-Garcia (4/16/2025) - With great joy, Charles Martin and Robin Martin of Gloucester and Pittsburgh, announce the marriage of their daughter, Michelle Martin, to Ricardo Garcia Anton, son of Jorge Garcia and Maria…
weddin g Molly Runfola-Carrington (4/16/2025) - Molly Janice Carrington and Peter M. Runfola Jr., both of Huntsville, Alabama, were married at 4 p.m., Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Virginia House in Richmond. Christian Alvarez officiated. Music…
Bailey_Wedding_Photo_2 Bailey-Carrington (4/16/2025) - Bailey Joyce Carrington and Josiah F. Bailey, both of Suffolk, were married at 3 p.m. Monday, September 23, 2024 at Vaughan House in Forest, Va. Vanessa Waters officiated. Herbie Young…
April is pollen season (4/16/2025) - If one topic has been discussed this month more than the beauty of the weather, the glorious profusion of golden daffodils in Gloucester this spring, or the massive crowd enjoying…
Vendors sought for Juneteenth (4/16/2025) - Vendors are being sought for the Juneteenth event at Holly Knoll in Gloucester. The event begins at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 19. Vendor tables are available for $25. Vendor…
Joyous spring (4/9/2025) - We love to see what is happening in nature. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Mike Cunningham of Hayes photographed eaglets in a nest on Yorktown Battlefield. The pear tree…
martin Garcia Anton-Martin (4/9/2025) - With great joy, Charles Martin and Robin Martin of Gloucester and Pittsburgh, announce the marriage of their daughter, Michelle Martin, to Ricardo Garcia Anton, son of Jorge Garcia and Maria…
engage ambrose napier053 Ambrose-Napier (4/9/2025) - Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence W. Ambrose Jr. of Cobbs Creek, announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Anne Ambrose, to Thomas Hunter Napier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nelson…
community 100th birthday 100th birthday (4/9/2025) - Gertrude B. Hurst celebrated her 100th birthday on Tuesday, April 1, at her home in Port Haywood, surrounded by family and friends. A native of Gwynn’s Island, she was married…
community st patricks day goodies Saint Patrick’s Day goodies (4/9/2025) - Several members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 75, Gloucester, delivered handcrafted cards and goodie bags filled with treats to veterans in local convalescent care facilities on March 13. Gloucester…
community CHKD Chesapeake Circle ‘Scams in the County’ (4/9/2025) - Mathews County Sheriff April Edwards spoke to the members of the Chesapeake Bay Circle of The King’s Daughters and Sons on March 27 about “Scams in the County.” Pictured are…
community york circle armentor G-M Care Clinic talk (4/9/2025) - The York River Circle of The King’s Daughters and Sons, meeting on Tuesday, April 1, at Singleton United Methodist Church in Ware Neck, presented a check for $200 to Arlene…
Blooming season (4/2/2025) - Spring announces itself everywhere you turn. Please send your photos of spring flowers and scenes to editor@gazettejournal.net. Lenten Rose, Helebores, sent by Cheryl Battle of Bavon. Small beauties, sent by…
Screenshot Wroton-Strangways (4/2/2025) - Gregg and Beth (Anderson) Strangways are so very pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Reid Strangways, to Hannah Wroton, both of Virgina Beach. Reid will graduate from JMU…
Fairfield Foundation to hold ‘Tea at Timberneck’ (4/2/2025) - Fairfield Foundation is celebrating spring with “Tea at Timberneck” at Machicomoco State Park, Hayes, from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP before…
The hidden lives of moles (4/2/2025) - “I think we have one million moles,” bemoaned a friend last week. I know just how she feels. Jim and I have spent the past few weeks slogging through damp…
flower callis Thank you! (3/26/2025) - For sending photos to this space for five years. Please submit your images to editor@gazettejournal.net. Chinese cabbage makes a beautiful flower shape; sent by Cheryl Battle, Bavon. Dexter, whose person…
Engagement photo Thompson-Pullen Thompson-Pullen (3/26/2025) - Chuck and Twyla Thompson of Gloucester, announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Thompson, to Sean Pullen, son of Edward and Lisa Pullen of Levittown, Pennsylvania. Becca received her bachelor’s…

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