Looks like fall (11/4/2026) - Beautiful days are providing lots of fall scenic pictures. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. A volunteer purslane emerged at the home of Cheryl Battle, Bavon. “The Road Less Traveled”…from… …
Cecchi-Slaughter (11/4/2026) - Melany Paige Slaughter and Gino Cordner Cecchi were married at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at Old St. John’s Church, West Point. Winfield Gross, a pastor of Good Hope… …
Sidney-Hughes (11/4/2026) - Haleigh Marie Hughes and Nicholas “Nick” Blair Sidney were married at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at Cousiac Manor in Lanexa. The Rev. Tim Byrd officiated and Joe Bowman… …Garden planning revisited (11/4/2026) - When I reviewed my column index last week, I found that I haven’t written about garden planning for several years. New and seasoned gardeners need a review now and then,… …
Fashion show (11/4/2026) - The Garden Club of Gloucester and Mathews sponsored a fall fashion show on Oct. 7 at The Shores of Cedar Point in Bohannon. Attendees enjoyed lunch, shopped vendors’ wares, and… …
Widows’ group meets at Tabernacle of Faith Church (11/4/2026) - Members of the Widows of Gloucester and Mathews Ministry met Oct. 13 at Tabernacle of Faith Church, Hayes. The gathering brought approximately 30-35 women together, including three new members. The… …
Old Bones (10/28/2026) - Frightfully seasonal displays are popping up in the neighborhood. And seasonal flowers are also still in bloom. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. A ghost crab pot was designed and… …
Breast cancer awareness (10/28/2026) - The members of Saint Paul Comfort Church at Susan wore pink on Sunday in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Survivors were recognized and prayers offered for patients, survivors, and… …
French official visits Mathews Museum, views Cricket Hill diorama (10/28/2026) - A French delegation visited the Mathews Museum and joined museum president Tom Robinson at an Oct. 18 wreath-laying ceremony in Yorktown. The mutual appearances highlighted the connection between French sacrifices… …Facts about bats (10/28/2026) - Fall is in the air. The colors of the fall flowers are fading, while the leaves on the trees are turning to red, yellow, and orange. Halloween is this Saturday… …
Virtual caregiver support group meets Monday (10/28/2026) - Bay Aging will hold two free virtual caregiver support groups in November for unpaid caregivers seeking encouragement, useful resources and conversation with people who understand the caregiving experience. The group… …
Seasonal sights (10/21/2026) - Can you tell that Halloween is coming? Please send your spooky scenes to editor@gazettejournal.net. Margi Teagle sent a photo of handmade Halloween cards made by her friend Geraldine Mason of… …
Staghorn sumac (10/21/2026) - Jim and I spent last week at a lovely farm inn outside Staunton. The inn complex was built around the oldest log cabin (circa 1795) on the property. The views… …
Weston-Evans (10/21/2026) - Caroline Virginia Evans and Clayton Adam Weston were married at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at Poplar Grove in Mathews. Pastor Richard Abbott of Morattico Baptist Church, Kilmarnock, conducted… …
Garden Club visit (10/21/2026) - Members of the Garden Club of Gloucester and Mathews recently enjoyed a visit to the historic Kent-Valentine House, headquarters of the Garden Club of Virginia in Richmond. Built in 1845,… …
Fall Festival (10/21/2026) - Two teams battle it out to claim victory during a tug-of-war at the Locust Grove Church Fall Festival, held Sunday on the church grounds on Windsor Road at Dutton. The… …
Dine to Donate set for Oct. 21 at Olivia’s in the Village (10/14/2026) - The Gwynn’s Island Civic League Foundation’s last Dine to Donate for 2026 will be held from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Olivia’s in the Village,… …
Model A Ford Club (10/14/2026) - Central United Methodist Church in Mathews hosted a Model A car club from Williamsburg on Saturday, Sept. 19. Members of the Colonial Virginia Model A Ford Club drove to Mathews… …
Class to be held on making a beaded Christmas tree (10/14/2026) - Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism is sponsoring a class on how to make a beaded Christmas tree.The class will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, in the Stewart… …
Central Village Homemakers (10/14/2026) - Members of Central Village Homemakers recently heard from Dr. Fred Okello, pastor at Central United Methodist Church, Mathews, who spoke about his life growing up in Kenya, East Africa. He… …Virginia DOF seedling store now open (10/14/2026) - Every October, the Virginia Department of Forestry offers a wide variety of trees and shrubs for purchase through its online seedling store. Bred specifically for Virginia’s soils and climate, the… …
The sun is shining again (10/14/2026) - We have some beautiful fall photos for you this week. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Mary Pope said this insect "is definitely showing his fall colors." Dahlia from Cheryl… …
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… …