Middlesex fire (2/22/2023) - Firefighters from Gloucester and Mathews joined crews from Middlesex last week to put out a commercial building fire in Middlesex County. Shortly before 8 a.m. last Wednesday, Feb. 15, crews… …
NARFE meeting (2/22/2023) - Donna Forbes, at right, a volunteer at the Gloucester Visitor Center, gave a program on that facility, including a history of the National Park Service work at Werowocomoco during the… …
Daffodil Club to hold March 30 workshop for exhibitors (2/22/2023) - The Gloucester Daffodil Club will hold a free hands-on workshop on Thursday, March 30, to help people hone their daffodil exhibitor skills just in time for this year’s show. Topics… …
Gloucester Library to hold two programs in March (2/22/2023) - Gloucester Library, Main Street Center branch, has two programs currently on the books for March. As part of its Spring Series, the Gloucester Master Gardeners will present a program at… …
Klondike Derby (2/22/2023) - The Boy Scouts of America Historic Triangle District held its third annual Klondike Derby on Feb. 11 at Beaverdam Park, Gloucester. The derby which is based on the Alaskan Gold… …
Starvation Road fire a poignant reminder of reason behind burn ban (2/22/2023) - Virginia is in now in the midst of the state’s yearly 4 p.m. outdoor burning ban, and a Gloucester firefighter recently recalled an incident from a dozen years ago that… …
Volunteers needed to keep fire, rescue squad rolling (2/15/2023) - Volunteers are needed to make sure that Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad can continue to provide the services the community needs. GVFRS Chief J.D. Clements said that, while the… …
5 arrested following Gloucester homicide (2/15/2023) - Two Gloucester men have been charged in connection with what is believed to be the murder of 36-year-old Kayron Tyrone Long of the 8600 block of Back Creek Road in… …
General Assembly reaches midpoint of session (2/15/2023) - Lawmakers crossed the midpoint of the General Assembly session last week. Almost 600 bills in the House and more than 500 in the Senate advanced, and only one bill passed… …
Johnson continues to lead at RWRH (2/15/2023) - Since Aug. 1 of last year, Shelly M. Johnson of Gloucester has served as president of Riverside Walter Reed Hospital after the retirement of former RWRH president Esther Desimini on… …
Regulatory burden lifted for 17 Middle Peninsula dredging projects (2/15/2023) - A major regulatory burden has been lifted for Virginia’s Middle Peninsula, clearing the way for long-awaited dredging projects that will make it easier for people to use area waterways commercially… …
Shields recognized by Gloucester Clean Community (2/15/2023) - Julie Shields has been showing love for Gloucester by volunteering her time to pick up litter in her Hayes neighborhood for the past few years.Recently, in appreciation of Shields’ efforts,… …
TOPS accomplishments (2/15/2023) - Phyllis Koos, Barbara Spencer, Penny Martin, Deborah Wiggins and Patricia Sprague, from left, members of the Gloucester chapter of TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) celebrated their recent accomplishments with the… …
’80 for Brady’ (2/15/2023) - It was a case of life imitating art. Several local ladies attended a viewing Feb. 9 of “80 for Brady” at York River Crossing Cinemas, Hayes, taking on the spirit… …
Dead calm (2/15/2023) - A lone skiff sits in the water at Browns Bay in Guinea on Tuesday, with the water’s reflection indicating the still condition. …
NARFE chapter to meet Tuesday (2/15/2023) - Chapter 1757 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Olivia’s in the Village, Gloucester. Donna Forbes, volunteer at the Gloucester… …
Offices close Monday for holiday (2/15/2023) - All post offices, courts, county offices, and DMV customer service centers in Gloucester and Mathews will be closed on Monday, Feb. 20, in observance of George Washington’s birthday. Gloucester schools… …
Fairfield Foundation to hold Tea at Timberneck (2/8/2023) - The Fairfield Foundation will celebrate its first-ever March is Membership Month with Tea at Timberneck in Machicomoco State Park, Hayes, from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, March 18. Those planning to… …
Gloucester Rotary Club (2/8/2023) - Arlene Armentor, Executive Director of the Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic, spoke to members of the Gloucester Rotary Club at the group’s Jan. 26 breakfast meeting at Olivia’s on Main. Armentor… …
Progress being made on broadband in Gloucester (2/8/2023) - Gloucester County is making headway on its broadband initiative to connect as many residents as possible. Currently, the county is in the process of connecting those who are completely unserved… …
Melvin to complete youth program at Werowocomoco (2/8/2023) - Samantha Melvin, a member of the Conservation Legacy Werowocomoco Youth Program, will be the seventh individual placement to have completed the program, according to an announcement from the Captain John… …
Ducks Unlimited to hold dinner/auction on Feb. 16 (2/8/2023) - The Middle Peninsula chapter of Ducks Unlimited will hold its annual Wetlands Conservation Dinner and Auction at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16, at the Abingdon Ruritan Club, Bena. Ducks… …
Gloucester man sentenced to 22.5 years (2/8/2023) - A Gloucester man was sentenced last week to 22.5 years in prison following his conviction in federal court on charges of methamphetamine trafficking and related firearms charges. Eric Lee Smith,… …
Four Chaplains ‘passed life’s ultimate test’ 80 years ago (2/8/2023) - A service commemorating the Four Chaplains of World War II fame was held on Saturday at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, Gloucester. Guest speaker the Rev. Dr. Doug Nagel spoke of… …
DAV can help with VA benefits (2/8/2023) - The local Disabled American Veterans’ chapter is available to help veterans and their dependents navigate their way through the Veterans Administration. DAV Chapter 58, located at 6265 Professional Drive in… …