Taking the field (3/13/2024) - Mathews High School’s baseball team took the field in mid-March 2013 for the season opener against Essex, above, while below, members of the Gloucester High team took batting practice before… …
Merry spring approaches once again (3/13/2024) - 115 YEARS AGOThursday, March 11, 1909from the Mathews Journal Mr. Jefferson Brownley of Laban had the misfortune of bruising his hand very badly a few days ago. We hope, however,… …
Daffodils in another season (3/7/2024) - Daffodils in full bloom came early in 1990, and by the first of March they were abundant everywhere. In Wicomico, 14-year-old Amy Williams, assisted by her grandmother Hilda Coates, sold… …
Sailor coming home from trip around the world (3/6/2024) - 115 YEARS AGOThursday, March 4, 1909from the Mathews Journal A letter was received a few days ago from Mr. Earlie Forrest who went with the fleet around the world stating… …
Arts and crafts winners (2/28/2024) - The Mathews Junior and Senior Woman’s Clubs held their annual Arts and Crafts and Fine Arts Exhibits at the clubhouse in February 1964. Winners in the sewing contest, from left,… …
Private school planned at Bohannon (2/28/2024) - 115 YEARS AGOThursday, March 4, 1909from the Mathews Journal Misses Mabel Foster and Mildred Hancock will conduct a private school at Bohannon when the session closes. Primary, intermediate, higher branches… …
My daddy serves proudly (2/21/2024) - Thirty-three years ago, the thoughts of many local residents, as well as Americans everywhere, were half a world away as U.S. and coalition forces were engaged in Operation Desert Storm,… …
Lots of activity in Mobjack (2/21/2024) - 115 YEARS AGOThursday, Feb. 25, 1909from the Mathews Journal The carpenters are busy adding improvements to Messrs. O.O. Rhea’s and O.A. White’s residences in Mobjack. Capt. V.H. Machen’s new house… …
Happy Valentine’s Day wishes (2/14/2024) - Members of the GLOCO Horse 4-H Club used their artistic talents to create over 180 Valentine’s Day cards for the residents and staff of Walter Reed Convalescent Center in Gloucester… …
Farmers should band together to market their produce (2/14/2024) - 115 YEARS AGOThursday, Feb. 18, 1909from the Mathews Journal In the year just past it is estimated that Truck value of $4,000,000 was marketed from the two counties of Accomack… …
Dodgeball champs (2/7/2024) - “D-Train” was the winning team for the Mathews High School PTA Dodgeball Tournament, held in January 2011. The competition drew 18 teams and a capacity crowd to the school’s gymnasium.… …
Hallieford fishermen to set their nets at Ocean View (2/7/2024) - 110 YEARS AGOThursday, Feb. 5, 1914from the Mathews Journal The boys of Hallieford have left for Ocean View, where they are going in the fishing business.Miss Hilda Morgan gave a… …
Snow, a decade ago (1/31/2024) - Two snowfalls in late January 2014 left a thick blanket of snow everywhere. Among those taking advantage of their temporary playground, above, were Noah, Andy and Tyler Brown of Gloucester… …
Former Bohannon school for sale (1/31/2024) - 110 YEARS AGOThursday, Jan. 29, 1914from the Mathews Journal Pursuant to an order of the Circuit Court of Mathews County, Virginia, at the September term 1913, we the undersigned members… …
‘They Live In Guinea’ (1/24/2024) - “They Live in Guinea,” a documentary about the watermen of Guinea and their emotional and economic struggle with changes over the past half century, aired on public TV in 1996.… …
Peary man provides oyster roast to the delight of young ladies (1/24/2024) - 110 YEARS AGOThursday, January 22, 1914from the Mathews Journal Mr. Will Hudgins of Peary gave an oyster roast to a number of young ladies Monday night last, and all reported… …
Father and son (1/17/2024) - Robert F. Lewis and his son Robert M. Lewis, right and left, of Cobbs Creek, were engaged in 1966 in a large business of buying, hauling, and selling hens. In… …
Court delayed due to fog on a steamer (1/17/2024) - 115 YEARS AGOThursday, Jan. 21, 1909from the Mathews Journal Major James N. Stubbs, of Gloucester, attended court here this week. For sale: One-yoke good work oxen. Also, lot of swamp… …
Founders honored (1/10/2024) - Original members of the Abingdon Volunteer Rescue Squad from its establishment date of 1968 were honored a decade later at the squad’s health fair, held in April 1979. Some of… …
The new year brings time for parties, visits, hunting (1/10/2024) - 110 YEARS AGOThursday, Jan. 8, 1914from the Mathews Journal Mr. Russell Hutson spent Christmas with his parents at New Point. Miss Lillian Burroughs gave a supper to a large crowd… …
GHS wrestlers excel (1/3/2024) - Four Gloucester High School wrestlers won individual championships in their respective weight classes at the 2000 Peninsula District Wrestling Tournament. Taking first place for GHS were, from left, Jack Narron… …
Saint Paul Church’s changes for the new year (1/3/2024) - 115 YEARS AGOThursday, Jan. 7, 1909from the Mathews Journal Susan: Our pastor, Rev. J.R. Laughton, went on a business trip to Middlesex immediately after Christmas but was back in time… …
Christmas treats come to children at Locust Grove (12/20/2023) - 110 YEARS AGOThursday, Dec. 18, 1913from the Mathews Journal The annual Christmas treat will be given the children of Locust Grove Sunday School on Dec. 26. Mr. Wm. Callis of… …
Telephone company management changes (12/13/2023) - 115 YEARS AGOThursday, Dec. 17, 1908from the Mathews Journal My connections with the Tidewater Telephone Company as manager of the Mathews system having been severed, its office is no longer… …
A scary runaway horse at St. Paul’s (12/6/2023) - 110 YEARS AGOThursday, Dec. 4, 1913from the Mathews Journal What might have resulted in a serious accident occurred at St. Paul’s on Sunday afternoon when a young and unruly horse… …