State’s general fund revenues remain in line with forecast (1/17/2024) - Halfway through the fiscal year, Virginia’s general fund revenues for December 2023 remain in line with updated versions of the state’s official revenue forecast, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Monday. Total… …
Farmers prepare to discuss agricultural priorities (1/17/2024) - With a 40 percent turnover of seats in the General Assembly, leaders within Virginia Farm Bureau Federation are embracing new opportunities to brief lawmakers on agricultural policy priorities at the… …
Plans underway for 2024 Rural Leadership Institute (1/17/2024) - Applications for the 2024 Virginia Rural Leadership Institute are now being accepted. Information on the program and applications are available on the website cfrv.org/vrli. Applications are due by March 1.… …
Winter tomatoes…and more! (1/10/2024) - We have a moderate climate, but it’s very unusual to find fresh vegetables outdoors ready to pick at this time of year. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Jeri Trudeau… …
6,085 birds spotted in rainy Middle Peninsula Audubon Christmas Bird Count (1/10/2024) - A total of 6,085 birds of 76 species were counted in the field and on the water during the Middle Peninsula Audubon Christmas Bird Count, which was held on Wednesday,… …Mistletoe and the warming planet (1/10/2024) - A question or comment from a reader or other curious person always excites my interest. I enjoy learning new information and writing about what I have learned. Most questions I… …
Presentation on use of native plants to stabilize shoreline (1/10/2024) - Shoreline stabilization is a major concern for those who live and own property on the water, including those who live in what is essentially a peninsula in Mathews County. The… …
New member (1/10/2024) - The York Circle of The King’s Daughters and Sons met on Tuesday, Jan. 2 at Bethany United Methodist Church in Gloucester Point, welcoming new member Shantana Stewart, second from left.… …Virginia Wildlife Grant Program open for applications (1/10/2024) - The Virginia Wildlife Grant Program is open for applications to connect people to the outdoors. Operated by the Department of Wildlife Resources, the grant program is designed for “Organizations that… …
York River Garden Club to hold talk Jan. 11 (1/3/2024) - The York River Garden Club will host a talk by Rick Stanley, arborist and safety and compliance manager with Xylem Tree Experts, at 10 a.m. next Thursday, Jan. 11, at… …
New Year’s medley (1/3/2024) - Two more images of Christmas, and its on to 2024. We are grateful that our readers continue to keep this corner of the Gazette-Journal well-stocked. Please send your photos to… …
Gloucester PRT holds ‘It’s My Day’ on Jan. 17 (1/3/2024) - Looking for the time and space to get that special craft project done? Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism has an idea for you. On Wednesday, Jan. 17, Gloucester PRT will… …
DAR Christmas party (1/3/2024) - The Augustine Warner chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual Christmas party at the York River Oyster Company Coastal Bar and Grill, Gloucester Point, on Dec.… …
Learn to identify deciduous trees in winter (1/3/2024) - Gloucester is a rural county with a lot of woodland. Many of us live on and care for several acres of combined woods, open fields, and water frontage. Some residents… …
Central Village Homemakers (1/3/2024) - Officers of the Central Village Homemakers were installed by Phyllis Hudgins, at left, during the annual Christmas luncheon, held on Dec. 6 at Central United Methodist Church, Mathews. Serving for… …