Tribal dance (7/28/2021) - Members of the Rappahannock Tribe led the Gloucester Museum of History’s History Camp last Wednesday. Ashlee Harless, above, and Carmella Dunlap led the kids in one of the tribe’s dances.… …
70-year pin (7/28/2021) - G. Bernard Dungan, Grand Master of Virginia Masons in 2007, at right, presented Hugh C. Wyatt with his 70-year Masonic Veterans’ pin and certificate at the July 7 stated meeting… …Two public hearings to be held Tuesday in Gloucester (7/28/2021) - The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors will hold a pair of public hearings next week. Supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the colonial courthouse. The first public hearing… …
Get a shot … and a scoop (7/28/2021) - As COVID-19 cases rise and younger people are increasingly affected by the Delta variant, Virginia is getting creative with its vaccination outreach, offering various incentives for the vaccine-hesitant to reconsider… …
Stuck open (7/28/2021) - The Coleman Bridge was stuck open for a couple hours Monday morning, causing long lines of traffic. Above, the view of southbound vehicles waiting to leave Gloucester Point. Traffic cleared… …
Dennis Chambers gets life, plus 40 years (7/28/2021) - Dennis Dwayne Chambers, 61, of Gloucester was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years in prison for the aggravated malicious wounding of his wife, Corena Chambers, and life in prison for the… …
Guinea Jubilee back this year with new leadership (7/28/2021) - After being canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Guinea Jubilee is back and will celebrate its 41st year this September with new festival leaders. Spouses Nick and… …COVID-19 cases surge among unvaccinated (7/28/2021) - With the United States in a pandemic surge among unvaccinated people, COVID-19 cases doubled across Virginia during the past week, and they’re continuing to rise in the Three Rivers Health… …
Audiology Offices shares information on Over the Counter hearing aids (7/28/2021) - Over-the-counter hearing aids have been in the news recently following President Joe Biden’s executive order designed to improve public accessibility and affordability of the devices. Dr. Ann DePaolo Wietsma of… …
Phillips Energy takes part in ‘Longest Day’ fundraiser (7/21/2021) - Phillips Energy at Gloucester Point announced that its annual “Longest Day” fundraiser brought in $7,669.90 for the Alzheimer’s Association. This was a record amount collected in the company’s annual fundraiser,… …Signups underway for parade as Guinea Jubilee returns (7/21/2021) - Signups are underway for the Guinea Jubilee Fireman’s Parade, which will be held at noon on Saturday, Sept. 25. The parade is a part of the 41st annual Guinea Jubilee,… …
21 years of support (7/21/2021) - Tidewater Shrine Club president Rob Parker, at left, presented Steve Bailey of S & B Mufflers and Brakes of Hayes with its 21st year donor plaque, representing over $2,100 worth… …
Abingdon Ruritans (7/21/2021) - Carol Steele, Gloucester Acting County Administrator, was the guest speaker at last week’s meeting of the Abingdon Ruritan Club. Steele provided updates about several ongoing projects, including the Machicomico and… …
Gloucester County’s water treatment plant wins back-to-back awards (7/21/2021) - Virginia’s Office of Drinking Water, housed under the Virginia Department of Health, recently announced that Gloucester County’s Water Treatment Plant has received back-to-back performance awards for 2019 and 2020. The… …
History camp (7/21/2021) - The Gloucester Museum of History is holding a history camp through this week. On Monday, campers heard from local history teacher, reenactor and author Mike Cecere (above). Cecere was dressed… …Exchange Club forming in Gloucester (7/21/2021) - The Exchange Club of Poquoson and The Exchange Club Of Peninsula Networking are working together with the Virginia District Exchange and the National Exchange Club to build a new club… …
Community Services Board holds online trainings (7/21/2021) - The Health and Wellness Division of the Middle Peninsula-Northern Neck Community Services Board is holding a number of virtual trainings in the coming weeks. A Children First Co-Parenting Program will… …
Benefit car show (7/21/2021) - The Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers, along with Gloucester Walmart and the Abingdon Ruritan Club, raised more than $5,000 in support of the Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters with Saturday’s… …Quilters to hold ‘Make it Merry’ program Tuesday (7/21/2021) - The River Country Quilters Guild will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Covenant Church, Gloucester, for the group’s annual “Make it Merry” program. Interested quilters and others are invited,… …
Gloucester author garnering worldwide attention (7/21/2021) - Gloucester resident Shawn Cosby’s career as a writer got some major boosts recently, as he received yet another award for his last novel and released his newest novel, which was… …
From the Jubilee to fighting fires, it’s all about community (7/21/2021) - Nick Bonniville of Gloucester, is a Master Medic/Firefighter with Hampton Fire and Rescue. When he’s not at the station, Bonniville spends his down time actively participating in volunteer work in… …Cases on upswing once again (7/21/2021) - With the COVID-19 Delta variant now the dominant strain in the United States, cases of the virus are again on the upswing nationwide, including Virginia. The state is now averaging… …
A century ago, fires destroyed many historic properties (7/21/2021) - Many landmarks in Gloucester and Mathews burned to the ground during the 12 months of 1921. Fire leveled the Gloucester Auditorium. It burned a large part of Mathews Court House.… …
DMV expands driver skills testing sites (7/21/2021) - As of Monday, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles began offering passenger vehicle road skills testing at 72 customer service centers across the commonwealth. The 38 added locations will create… …
Adult Day Care donation (7/21/2021) - Patricia Stover and Paula Keener recently gave a selection of dementia-focused puzzles, games, crafts and manipulatives for use by Gloucester Adult Day Care, also stopping by to enjoy an ice… …