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… …
‘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… …
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… …
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… …
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… …
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… …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… …
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… …
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… …
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… …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… …
Spring events held along Yorktown waterfront (3/26/2025) - A number of events will be held in the coming weeks in and around historic Yorktown. Here is a sampling: April 12: Yorktown Market Days’ 2025 season kicks off with… …
Gardening seminar on Saturday in White Stone (3/26/2025) - The 31st Gardening in the Northern Neck Seminar sponsored by Northern Neck Master Gardeners will be held from 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at the White Stone Church… …
Central Village Homemakers (3/26/2025) - Bri Sadler, a physical therapist with Riverside Home Physical Therapy, presented the March program for Central Village Homemakers. She gave several tips on fall prevention and simple ways to strengthen… …The deer-native shrub dilemma (3/26/2025) - One of the best things about being an Extension Master Gardener is helping community members find the right perennials, shrubs, and trees to plant in their yards and garden. One… …
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… …
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… …
DAR meeting (3/19/2025) - Tom Karow, president of the Fairfield Foundation, spoke to members of the Augustine Warner chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution about 18th century women silversmiths, at the group’s… …
Garden Club hosts ‘Kids’ Flower Design Workshop,’ ‘Arts & Flowers’ (3/19/2025) - The Garden Club of Gloucester and Mathews will host its 10th year of “Kids’ Flower Design Workshop,” as well as an interpretive “Arts & Flowers” show during this year’s Gloucester… …
‘It’s All Sunshine & Daffodils’ theme of this year’s show (3/19/2025) - The 2025 Gloucester Daffodil Show will again be held during the annual Gloucester Daffodil Festival, from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April… …Invasive vines are difficult to control (3/19/2025) - Native plants are in fashion these days, and they should be. I follow and occasionally comment on several native plant Facebook pages, and I see that a lot of novice… …
Crockett-Gardner (3/19/2025) - Tom and Susan Crockett of White Marsh, announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Crockett, to Ron Gardner, son of Michelle Gardner of Hayes, and the late James Gardner. Amy… …Spring! Spring! Spring! (3/19/2025) - Yes, it begins today. And next week marks the fifth anniversary of this Covid-era inspired photo page. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. A honeybee enjoys a camellia in bloom… …
Hospice volunteers (3/12/2025) - Lydia Foster, at left, spoke to the Mathews County Woman’s Club on Monday about Riverside Walter Reed Hospice in Gloucester. Foster, coordinator of volunteer support services, discussed the need for… …
Free daffodil workshop April 3 at Brent & Becky’s Bulbs (3/12/2025) - A free workshop on identifying daffodils and submitting them for entry in the Gloucester Daffodil Show will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, in the Chesapeake Lounge… …