Christmas morning fire destroys Jenkins neck home (12/30/2025) - A fire in the early hours of Christmas morning destroyed a home in the 2000 block of Big Island Road east of Achilles, leaving the family displaced and with almost… …
Ruritan officers (12/30/2025) - David Thompson, Ruritan National President-elect, installed Abingdon Ruritan Club 2026 officers and one Five-Year director at the club’s December membership meeting and Christmas Banquet. Shown from left are Thompson, secretary… …
New member (12/30/2025) - The Abingdon Ruritan Club outgoing president Dean Marzocca initiated new member Addison “A.J.” Brown into club membership at the December Membership Meeting and Christmas Banquet. Brown (center) is shown with… …First day hikes at Machicomoco (12/30/2025) - Machicomoco State Park in Hayes has two first day hikes planned for today, Thursday, Jan. 1, beginning in the park’s interpretive area. Interpretive rangers will be offering both Hike Through… …
Events Jan. 1-8 (12/30/2025) - THURSDAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Piankatank Ruritan Club will have a Pancake Breakfast from 5-7 p.m. today, Thursday, Jan. 1, at 7138 Buckley Hall Road, Hudgins. All-you-can-eat pancakes with bacon, sausage,… …
Christmas tree recycling underway (12/30/2025) - Now that Christmas has come and gone, what should you do with your Christmas tree? Gloucester’s five convenience centers—Belroi, Gloucester Court House, Dutton, Hayes and the Middle Peninsula Landfill and… …
Gloucester Democrats issue Call to Caucus Saturday (12/30/2025) - The Gloucester County Democratic Committee will hold its biennial Reorganization Caucus Saturday in Gloucester County Library’s community room, 6920 Main Street, Gloucester. The caucus will begin at 10:30 a.m. The… …
Christmas Bird Counts underway (12/30/2025) - The Middle Peninsula Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count was held on Saturday at locations in Gloucester, Middlesex and King and Queen counties. The species count for Sector 7 (from Ark… …
The great amaryllis race: A family tradition (12/23/2025) - Jay Crandell of Hayes, started a family holiday tradition 15 years ago that he thought others might enjoy. In 2010, Jay sent an amaryllis bulb as a Christmas gift to… …VIMS announces upcoming programs (12/23/2025) - The College of William & Mary’s Batten School & Virginia Institute of Marine Science has announced its upcoming events for the month of January. Take a behind-the-scenes tour at VIMS… …
Masonic officers (12/23/2025) - Officers for 2026 were installed on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Achilles Masonic Lodge. They are, front row from left, Christopher Conklin (Junior Deacon), Shane Eller (Senior Warden), Tommy Dubose… …
Masonic Lodge receives Levy Award (12/23/2025) - The Achilles Masonic Lodge was recognized for its commitment to community service, receiving the Seymour Jonas Levy Award from the Grand Lodge of Virginia. This honor celebrates the lodge’s efforts… …
Volunteer of the Year (12/23/2025) - Rose Marie Smith, president of the Guinea Heritage Association, was awarded the Abingdon Ruritan Club Volunteer of the Year Award. She has volunteered to work in the Clams on the… …
Unsung hero (12/23/2025) - Abingdon Ruritan Club 2026 president Antonio Donald (center) observed a longstanding club member who works diligently and quietly when no one is watching. This member does not seek recognition; he… …
Ruritan of the Year (12/23/2025) - Abingdon Ruritan Club 2025 president Dean Marzocca presented the Abingdon Ruritan Club Ruritan of the Year Award to Club Secretary Dianne Woolley. She was recognized for her exemplary efforts to… …
Bay Aging’s Santa Program provides gifts to 75 (12/23/2025) - Bay Aging’s annual Santa Program provided holiday gifts to 75 older adults across the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck. The donations include word puzzles and activity books, cozy cold-weather essentials… …
Care Clinic recognized for helping patients receive free prescription meds (12/23/2025) - The Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic was recognized by statewide nonprofit Rx Partnership for its role in providing patients with free prescription medication to support their improved health. The clinic is… …
Making Christmas brighter (12/23/2025) - Members of the American Legion Post 75 Auxiliary took Christmas gifts to the veterans who are residents of Walter Reed Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Dec. 15. Shown here are,… …
Pet Story Time (12/23/2025) - Kayleigh Strader of Bena regularly attends Pet Story Time on Wednesdays at the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society Animal Shelter. With only one participant last Wednesday, Kayleigh climbed onto shelter volunteer Donna… …First day hikes at Machicomoco (12/23/2025) - If you’re looking to kick off 2026 on the right foot, Machicomoco State Park in Hayes might have the answer for you. The park has two first day hikes planned… …
Offices close for holidays (12/23/2025) - All courts, county offices, and libraries in Gloucester and Mathews were closed on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and will remain closed Thursday and Friday, Dec. 25 and 26, for the Christmas… …
Here comes Santa (12/23/2025) - Santa Claus made many stops in the local area, ahead of his big trip on Christmas Eve. Among those stops, he visited the children at Mathews Volunteer Fire Department Station… …
GVFRS EMT released from firefighter probation (12/23/2025) - Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad announced that EMT Olivia Schulz has officially met her requirements to be released from the probationary period as a firefighter. Schulz, interested in a… …
Rt. 17 northbound at Dragon Run to remain at reduced width (12/23/2025) - Route 17 northbound at Dragon Run, now held to a single lane of traffic due to an accident, will remain at reduced width due to upcoming construction to replace this… …
Comforting teddy bears (12/23/2025) - There is only so much comfort an individual first responder can offer to victims and witnesses at traumatic incidents. Something else is needed: something that can provide personal comfort. To… …