Fall appears (10/7/2026) - The new season becomes apparent. Please send your photos of fall scenes, flowers and leaves to editor@gazettejournal.net. Variegated Liriope muscari and dahlias, sent by Cheryl Battle of Bavon. Joyce Crum… …
When Dolly met Dolly (10/7/2026) - The Gazette-Journal’s article on Dolly Parton’s appearance at the Li’l Ole Opry in Mathews 50 years ago drew a happy response from another lady of the same name. Dolly Thompson… …
Dine to Donate (10/7/2026) - A fundraising event hosted by the Gwynn’s Island Civic League Foundation on Sept. 10 at The Seafood Shack in Mathews raised $761 to provide two instruments to the Mathews High… …
Dollhouse drawing (10/7/2026) - Garden Club of Gloucester and Mathews member Jane Worthington created and donated this miniature Charleston-style dollhouse to help fund the club’s centennial celebration in 2028. Proceeds will support a community… …
The fight against Alzheimer’s (10/7/2026) - A team of Abingdon Ruritan Club members joined forces with other organizations and individuals at Botetourt Elementary School on Saturday to take part in the Alzheimer’s Association’s Middle Peninsula and… …Mathews Woman’s Club yard sale on Saturday (10/7/2026) - The Mathews County Woman’s Club will hold its annual indoor fall yard sale from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the clubhouse at 1947 New Point Comfort Highway. All… …
High tide edition (9/30/2026) - We have a number of great photos from Gloucester and Mathews of the lingering northeast storm that brought high tides for days. Next week, flowers will bloom again. Please send… …
Sycamore, a massive native tree (9/30/2026) - After a severe northeaster, tropical storm, or hurricane, Jim and I always check our property for downed limbs or fallen trees. We are fortunate this week; I see no major… …
Fall Muster (9/30/2026) - Members of the Cricket Hill Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, recently attended the Fall Muster in Richmond. Shown at the event are, from left, Cricket Hill Recording… …
Butterfly Count (9/30/2026) - The Middle Peninsula Master Naturalist Chapter sponsored a North American Butterfly Association butterfly count on August 23. Thirty-four volunteers from four Virginia Master Naturalist chapters, and others, participated in the… …Bay Aging activities this week (9/30/2026) - Bay Aging has a number of upcoming events this week, including the first of two virtual caregiver support groups this month from 4-5 p.m. on Monday. A second virtual group… …
Bay Aging helps with revitalization of Gloucester Triad/S.A.L.T. initiative; Senior Fair to be held on Oct. 9 at Newington Baptist (9/30/2026) - Bay Aging is helping bring together law enforcement, emergency services, health care providers and other community organizations to strengthen support for older adults and caregivers through the revitalization of Gloucester… …
Goodbye summer (9/23/2026) - We said farewell to summer on Tuesday. Now it’s time to watch for turning leaves. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. An Eastern Bluebird relaxed in the bird spa as… …
A new invasive weed in my garden (9/23/2026) - Yes, that is correct. We have a new, invasive weed; well, it isn’t exactly new. It showed up last summer, but I ignored it, and a couple of weeks ago,… …
Salas-Williams (9/23/2026) - Ruby Chantel Williams and David Salas Jr. were married at 4 p.m. Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Arbor Haven Weddings in Fredericksburg. The Rev. James L. Harris of Bethel Baptist… …
Prayer breakfast starts new club year (9/23/2026) - The Mathews County Woman’s Club began its new season on Monday, Sept. 14, with a prayer breakfast prepared by the women of Saint Paul Comfort Church in Susan. The program’s… …
‘Mathews Through the Ages’ (9/23/2026) - Members of the Cricket Hill chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution heard fellow members talk about their memories about early days in Mathews County. The program… …
Central Village Homemakers (9/23/2026) - The Central Village Homemakers held a pair of raffles during Mathews Market Days. Amy Redifer, above, won the nautical basket and Donne Witt, below, won the gift certificates and merchandise… …
Master Gardeners celebrate volunteer milestones (9/23/2026) - The Northern Neck Master Gardeners recently recognized 17 members for earning milestone awards in service to the community. The awards recognized lifetime volunteer hours, said coordinator Mary Beane. Recipients (and… …Beautiful days (9/16/2026) - As summer fades into fall, Mother Nature has put on a great display. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Dolly Parton the hen is obsessed with this tractor at the… …
Sedum, a garden workhorse (9/16/2026) - Some plants are considered garden workhorses: they require minimal maintenance; bloom for weeks; thrive under imperfect conditions; and have few diseases or insect pests. Sedums fall into this category. Sedum… …
Treasures from the museum (9/16/2026) - This week, the Gazette-Journal concludes its summer series that took us to local museum operations. We have presented photographs of some of the many interesting treasures held for posterity. In… …Super cake sale (9/16/2026) - Cakes baked and donated to benefit the Guinea Heritage Association brought in more than $2,100 at the sale held Saturday at Buck’s Store Museum, Bena. Bakers bringing in their cakes,… …
Wings and blooms (9/9/2026) - Our readers studied nature up close this week. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Judy Poland’s grandson, Henry McFarland, was mesmerized by a butterfly while on vacation near Vesuvius, Va.… …
Never leave bare ground (9/9/2026) - Several years ago, a fellow Master Gardener told me, “Never leave bare ground.” Such a simple statement, but it may hold the answer to many of our garden problems. Bare… …