Gloucester man convicted in federal court on child sex charges (11/25/2025) - A Gloucester man was convicted last week in federal court on charges of coercion and enticement of a child and receipt of child sexual abuse material, according to a release… …
Gingerbread house decorating Dec. 6 (11/25/2025) - The Guinea Heritage Association invites children ages 5-10 to join them on Saturday, Dec. 6, for a chance to decorate their own gingerbread house, just in time for the holiday… …
Food booth volunteers (11/25/2025) - Members of the Abingdon Ruritan Club served as volunteers on Saturday in the food booth at the annual Baystars Bird Day Bash at Woodville Park. Shown are, front row from… …Offices, stores close for Thanksgiving (11/25/2025) - All post offices, ABC stores, and waste facilities in Gloucester and Mathews will be closed today, Thursday, Nov. 27, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Courts, county offices, and DMV… …
Gubernatorial race with two female candidates drove high turnout (11/25/2025) - Turnout, the number of ballots cast in proportion to registered voters, for the historic election of Virginia’s first female governor, nearly matched the high turnout of 2021, according to unofficial… …
Plans underway to update Gloucester Boys & Girls Club (11/25/2025) - The Boys and Girls Club of Virginia Peninsula is planning to update the Gloucester unit facility located in the Hayes Shopping Center off Route 17. The organization, whose mission is… …RiverStreet receives broadband funding for Gloucester, Mathews (11/25/2025) - RiverStreet Communications of Virginia, Inc., is the big winner of federal funding to provide universal broadband in Gloucester and Mathews counties under Virginia’s Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment plan. RiverStreet… …
NARFE guest speaker (11/25/2025) - Author Mary Shipko, one of the first female commercial airline pilots, was the guest speaker at the Nov. 18 luncheon meeting of the Chapter 1757 of the National Active and… …
VDOT Dragon Run bridge replacement project to start next month (11/25/2025) - The Virginia Department of Transportation will begin soon replacement of the existing northbound Route 17 bridge over Dragon Run. According to the VDOT website, construction on the $19.2 million project… …Library announces upcoming holiday craft programs (11/25/2025) - Gloucester County Public Library has announced two holiday craft programs for adults age 18 and older. Create Christmas ornaments using temporary tattoos at the Point Branch on Dec. 9 at… …
Events Nov. 27-Dec. 4 (11/25/2025) - THURSDAY THANKSGIVING LUNCH: Abingdon Episcopal Church is offering Thanksgiving Lunch to all from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Thursday, Nov. 27, at 4645 George Washington Memorial Highway, Gloucester. There… …
Gloucester PR&T offers Seasonal Delights, Hoot & Howl Into 2026 (11/25/2025) - Among programs happening soon from Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism: SEASONAL DELIGHTS: Seasonal Delights workshops on Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Stewart Building. Celebrate the flavors and creativity of… …
Daffodil Festival offering Anchored In Tradition sails in April (11/24/2025) - If you’re looking for that special gift this holiday season, instead of trying to find the perfect “thing,” perhaps you should consider a one-of-a-kind experience. Gloucester Daffodil Festival coordinator Deborah… …
Veteran salute (11/19/2025) - Tyler Sigmon of Hayes, was one of several members of the Langley Youth Bowling League who honored veterans at a program at the Langley Lanes Bowling Center on the Hampton… …
Honoring veterans (11/19/2025) - Members of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 75, Gloucester, stopped by Riverside Sanders on Veterans Day to take part in a program to honor veterans living at the Gloucester retirement community.… …Closings next week for Thanksgiving (11/19/2025) - All post offices, ABC stores, and waste facilities in Gloucester and Mathews will be closed next Thursday, Nov. 27, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Courts, county offices, and DMV… …
Early deadlines for Thanksgiving (11/19/2025) - The Gazette-Journal will print our Thanksgiving issue (Nov. 27) one day early, on Tuesday, Nov. 25, rather than the traditional Wednesday afternoon. This should allow complete distribution of the paper… …
Community Thanksgiving meals next week (11/19/2025) - Thanksgiving is only a week away and churches in Gloucester and Mathews counties invite the public to share in the celebration. Abingdon Episcopal Church will open its doors once again… …Supervisors discuss historic buildings preservation (11/19/2025) - The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday night in the colonial courthouse to begin discussions about restoring the county’s court circle historic buildings, including the building in which the… …
School zone speed cameras installed in Gloucester (11/19/2025) - Drivers can expect to see new speed enforcement cameras at school zones throughout Gloucester County as an initiative to help create safer roadways and encourage drivers to slow down takes… …
1988 cold case murder of Laurie Ann Powell solved (11/19/2025) - A cold case involving the death of a Gloucester teen has been solved more than 37 years after that murder took place, the Virginia State Police announced last week. The… …Gloucester Museum of History destination in Va. 250 Passport (11/19/2025) - The Gloucester Museum of History is featured as a destination in the newly launched Virginia 250 Passport.This collaborative, statewide initiative—organized by the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, Colonial Williamsburg,… …
Biggers named Gloucester’s Deputy County Administrator (11/19/2025) - Regine Biggers, who brings more than 20 years of executive-level experience in local government to the job, has been announced as Gloucester County’s new Deputy County Administrator, effective Nov. 17.… …
K9 handlers (11/19/2025) - At the Abingdon Ruritan Club’s November meeting, members were treated to a program about the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office K9 program. K9 Lycan was accompanied by Lt. Kevin Shifflet, supervisor… …
Chicken and fish fry (11/19/2025) - The Legacy for Gloucester Citizens held a chicken and fish fry fundraiser on Nov. 8 at The First United Baptist Church, Gloucester. Proceeds supported local community organizations including the Avalon… …