Procopi to be guest speaker at Book Author Luncheon (1/15/2025) - Local author Patti Procopi will be the guest speaker at the upcoming Book Author Luncheon sponsored annually by the York River Circle of The King’s Daughters and Sons. The luncheon… …
Kelly honored by Franco-American memorial organization (1/15/2025) - The American Society of Le Souvenir Francais, Inc., has honored Gloucester County’s Historic Resources Supervisor Robert Kelly with a 2024 “Medaille d’Honneur,” or Medal of Honor. Le Souvenir Francais (French… …
Tidewater Oyster Gardeners Association to meet Feb. 8 at VIMS (1/15/2025) - Are you an oyster enthusiast or have you thought about becoming an oyster gardener? Then you might want to join the Tidewater Oyster Gardeners Association (TOGA) at its 2025 Annual… …
New chair (1/15/2025) - John Meyer was selected as chairman of the Gloucester County Planning Commission during last Thursday’s meeting held at the colonial courthouse. He is shown, at right, presenting a plaque recognizing… …Masons to hold chili tasting luncheon Jan. 25 (1/15/2025) - Botetourt Lodge No. 7, AF&AM, Gloucester, will host a chili tasting luncheon on Saturday, Jan. 25 as a fundraiser to benefit the Masonic Home of Virginia. The event will be… …
Rt. 14 bridge project on track for fall completion (1/15/2025) - Demolition of existing elements is underway on the Route 3/14 westbound bridge over Burke Mill Stream near the Mathews/Gloucester line. The bridge deck has been removed completely. Darragh Frye of… …
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day services to be held in Gloucester, Mathews (1/15/2025) - Two services remembering the life and legacy of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be held on Sunday in Mathews and on Monday in Gloucester. In… …
Snowman fun (1/15/2025) - Neighbors in the Foxwell Estates neighborhood in Hayes took full advantage of Saturday’s snow by creating the giant snowman Foxwell (above). Jessica Fuller explained the neighbors came together to help… …
Local ties to President Jimmy Carter remembered (1/8/2025) - The death of former President Jimmy Carter on Dec. 29 prompted memories of residents who interacted with him during his term in office, nearly 50 years ago. A National Day… …
Smith, Chriscoe to lead Gloucester board in ‘25 (1/8/2025) - Kevin Smith was elected chairman and Ashley Chriscoe vice chair during Tuesday’s organizational meeting of the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors. Smith was nominated for chairman by Chriscoe and he… …
First Day Hike (1/8/2025) - A large group of people decided to ring in the New Year by connecting with nature at a First Day Hike last Wednesday at Machicomoco State Park, Hayes. Interpretive Ranger… …
The Full Hike (1/8/2025) - Shelley Kelsey, at left, and Matthew Bychowski, right, welcomed in 2025 last Wednesday by taking part in Gloucester, Parks, Recreation and Tourism’s Full Hike of Beaverdam Park. The two met… …
Camellia Solar becomes operational in Gloucester (1/8/2025) - Dominion Energy recently completed construction on a large-scale solar facility in Gloucester and is now connected to the electric grid. The new solar farm, Camellia Solar, is located a few… …Recycle your Christmas tree in Gloucester (1/8/2025) - Christmas has come and gone. So now, what should you do with the tree? If you’re in Gloucester, head to any of the county’s five convenience centers with your tree.… …
Community cat meeting at library on Jan. 16 (1/8/2025) - The Friends of Gloucester Community Cats and the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society’s Fixin’ to Save Spay & Neuter Clinic are holding a meeting on the trap, neuter/spay and release (TNR) process… …
First snow (1/8/2025) - Eager for the first snow of the season, sisters Zoe and Abby Carrier, from left, are all smiles Sunday night at their Gloucester home as the snow falls. …
Snow pup (1/8/2025) - One-year-old Hattie enjoys her first snow Monday morning at the Hayes home of Caitlin Donnelly. She was adopted from the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society last February, where Donnelly works as the… …
Snow fun (1/8/2025) - The Stafford family enjoyed a very snowy morning in Hayes by building a small snowman. Shown, from left, are sisters Katriel, Sosiella and Hadlyn all bundled up in their winter… …Events Jan. 9-16 (1/8/2025) - THURSDAY PARKS & REC: The Mathews County Parks and Recreation Commission will meet at 4:30 p.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 9, in the Historic Courthouse on Court Street. BEE CITY: The… …
Virtual meeting Saturday for MPAAGHS (1/8/2025) - The Middle Peninsula African-American Genealogical and Historical Society will hold a virtual meeting at 11 a.m. Saturday to review the organization’s highway marker initiative and to hold a discussion of… …
Snow man (1/8/2025) - The newspaper-reading man in Seward Johnson’s statue Inner World, Outer World on Main Street in Gloucester appeared to be chill with Monday’s first snow of the season. …USPS, federal offices close today (1/8/2025) - All executive departments and agencies of the U.S. Government, including all post offices in Gloucester and Mathews and the USDA Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service, both located… …
Aviation group meets Jan. 16 in Topping (1/8/2025) - The Northern Neck-Middle Peninsula chapter of the Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society will meet on Thursday, Jan. 16, at the Pilot House Restaurant in Topping for its monthly buffet lunch meeting… …
4 generations (1/2/2025) - Christmas is all about family, and this group knows that more than most. Four generations gathered on Christmas Day at the Chesapeake home of Ashley Guilbault. They are, from left,… …
Year in review: A look back at 2024 in Gloucester (1/2/2025) - JANUARY: Chris Hutson is elected chairman and Kevin Smith, vice chairman, of the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors … Shelley Kinser brings dog therapy to Abingdon Elementary students … GHS… …