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neighbors Middlesex fire 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…
events narfe 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…
gloucester vfrs needs volunteers 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…
gloucester rwrh president 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…
point julie shields 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,…
Gloucester tops recognition 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…
point 80 for brady ’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…
point skiff 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 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…
point werowocomoco melvin 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,…
gloucester four chaplains 2023 0 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…

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