Christmas at Buck’s (11/22/2022) - The Guinea Heritage Association will hold Christmas in Guinea on Dec. 10 at Buck’s Store Museum, Bena. Last year, Santa Claus met cars as they visited. …
8-year-old celebrates birthday with community cleanup (11/22/2022) - While most eight-year-olds ask for a party with friends for their birthday, Gloucester resident Isaac O’Shields had a different idea this year. He asked his parents if he could do… …
Gloucester BBQer wins high honors at world championships (11/22/2022) - Dave Dick of Gloucester, has received high honors in the Kansas City BBQ Society World Championship held earlier this month in Gadsden, Alabama. Dick competed against top pitmasters from across… …
Early screening key for lung cancer (11/22/2022) - Health care providers continuously promote early screening for lung cancer, especially for those at high risk for developing the disease. Fatima Javier Wong, D.O., a pulmonary and critical care physician… …
Offices, schools close for holiday (11/22/2022) - All courts and county offices in Gloucester and Mathews closed at noon on Wednesday and will remain closed the rest of this week in observance of Thanksgiving. Schools in both… …
Christmas parade grand marshals share a heart of service for community (11/22/2022) - This year’s grand marshals for the Gloucester Christmas and Holiday Parade share a heart of service for their community. Lisa and Jim Munson of Gloucester, have spent years behind the… …
COMMUNITY EVENTS (11/22/2022) - Ongoing POP UP SHOW: The Bay School Community Arts Center, Mathews, will be holding its Christmas Tree themed pop up show from now until Dec. 24. Shop for unique little… …
Here comes Santa Claus…where? (11/22/2022) - Local children will have quite a few opportunities to see Santa Claus in person during the upcoming weeks. It may look as if Santa will have to be in several… …
Meet Santa (11/22/2022) - Take some time with your kids this holiday season and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Gloucester Library, Main Street Center, on Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. until… …
Light shows begin this week (11/22/2022) - For many, one of the most popular holiday traditions is driving around to view the light displays. Here are a couple of spots to check out as you tour the… …
Holiday parades (11/22/2022) - Be sure to attend this year’s local holiday parades. Gloucester’s Christmas & Holiday Parade will be held on Dec. 3, beginning at 3 p.m. Mathews will hold its parade on… …
Holiday Photos in the Park (11/22/2022) - Gloucester Parks, Recreation & Tourism sponsors Holiday Photos in the Park on Saturday, Dec. 10. Ten-minute appointments are available between noon and 1:30 p.m. in the amphitheater. Parks and Rec… …
GMHS seeks donations for Angel Fund on GivingTuesday (11/22/2022) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society is seeking to raise $10,000 for the shelter’s Angel Fund this coming Tuesday for GivingTuesday. The shelter’s Angel Fund provides non-routine, life-saving veterinary care for homeless… …
Decorating Main Street (11/22/2022) - The Garden Club of Gloucester and Mathews decorates wreaths every year at the Gloucester Museum of History to hang on the historical buildings along the court circle for the holiday… …
Commemorative ornaments (11/22/2022) - Gloucester and Mathews counties both have commemorative ornaments available for purchase. At left is this year’s special ornament for Gloucester, featuring the historic Abingdon Episcopal Church. It can be purchased… …
All decked out (11/22/2022) - Historic Edge Hill House is decorated for Christmas. The Gloucester Woman’s Club will hold an open house here on Saturday, Dec. 3, after the Gloucester Christmas Parade. …
FODR to hold trash pickup Saturday (11/16/2022) - The Friends of Dragon Run will hold a trash pickup Saturday. The public is welcome, and volunteers will meet at the Rappahannock Community College, Glenns parking lot at 9 a.m.… …
Holly Knoll to host Christmas Open House benefit for Ware Circle (11/16/2022) - The Ware River Circle of The King’s Daughters and Sons will hold its 33rd annual Christmas Open House on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Holly Knoll on the York River. Holly… …
Farmers can enroll in two key safety net programs (11/16/2022) - Agricultural producers can now change election and enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2023 crop year, two key safety net programs… …
Families pack ‘go bags’ to be ready for disasters (11/16/2022) - Five backpacks full of emergency supplies sit ready for action in Paul and Stephanie Miner’s front hall closet—one “go bag” for each family member, plus a small bag for their… …
Dominion offers help with winter heating bills (11/16/2022) - With colder temperatures on the way, Dominion Energy Virginia is offering several assistance programs to help customers with their winter heating bills. According to a press release, the utility has… …
Kiwanian of the Year (11/16/2022) - Ann Gentry recently was named Kiwanian of the Year for her work in support of Gloucester Kiwanis Club fundraising, according to a release from the civic club. She has served… …
Budget award (11/16/2022) - Gloucester County has received the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the county’s most recent budget. This is the seventh consecutive year that Gloucester’s Financial Services Department… …
River County Quilters to meet Nov. 29 (11/16/2022) - Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the River Country Quilters Guild will hold its next meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6470 Main Street,… …
Honoring veterans (11/16/2022) - Among the civic groups taking part in the Veterans Day ceremony which was held on Sunday at Gloucester Court House, the Abingdon Ruritan Club placed a wreath on the wall… …