VIMS study finds coastal wetlands generate $90 million annually (9/3/2025) - A new study led by William & Mary’s Batten School and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science shows that tidal marshes, including both natural wetlands and man-made living shorelines, generate… …
BioBlitz designed to increase awareness of variety of life around us (9/3/2025) - Gloucester County, Bee City Committee and Clean Community have partnered to hold a BioBlitz that began in August and will run until Sept. 30. “For those who aren’t sure what… …Gloucester supervisors approve public utilities financing plan (9/3/2025) - The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing Tuesday night in the colonial courthouse to consider options for the county’s water and sewer revenue bond financing. As recommended… …
Events Sept. 4-11 (9/3/2025) - THURSDAY LIBRARY BOARD: The Mathews Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet at 9:30 this morning, Thursday, Sept. 4, in the historic courthouse on Court Street. A special executive session… …
Widows Ministry to meet on Sept. 16 (9/3/2025) - The Widows Ministry of Gloucester and Mathews, Virginia, will hold its monthly membership meeting at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at Tabernacle of Faith Church, 7028 Woodsville Road, Hayes. Members… …
Events Aug. 28-Sept. 4 (8/27/2025) - THURSDAY LIBRARY BOARD: The Mathews Memorial Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 9 o’clock this morning, Thursday, Aug. 28, in the historic courthouse on Court Street,… …
Machicomoco has a busy month ahead (8/27/2025) - School is back in session, but that doesn’t mean staying inside. Machicomoco State Park, Hayes, is offering many programs in September, including Poisonous and Palatable, Paint the Park, Nature Journaling,… …
Offices close for Labor Day (8/27/2025) - All post offices, courts, county offices, and DMV customer services centers in Gloucester and Mathews will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day. Gloucester libraries will be closed on… …
Guinea Heritage Association celebrates All Things Guinea all month long (8/27/2025) - The Guinea Heritage Association has a month full of events planned leading up to the group’s signature fall event, the Guinea Jubilee. The celebration kicks off this Saturday when the… …
Gibson announces no second term, endorses Dr. Joe Leming (4/16/2025) - Ken Gibson, who was elected to the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors in 2021, announced this week that he will not seek a second term as the Petsworth District representative… …
Gibson to seek second term on Gloucester Board of Supervisors (3/6/2025) - Ken Gibson, who was elected to the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors in 2021, has announced his candidacy for reelection to a second term as the Petsworth District representative in… …
Service recognition (8/27/2025) - Gloucester County Planning Commission chairman John Meyer, at right, presents Louis Serio with a plaque, recognizing his 13 years of service on the commission during the Aug. 19 joint meeting… …
Dogs with Jobs: Tuckered out at Teagle (8/27/2025) - With a wag and a smile, dogs simply make the working world better. In this series, we explore the lives of local dogs who go to work with their people.… …
VIMS documents first stone crabs in Chesapeake Bay (8/27/2025) - “Adults have never been observed north of North Carolina.” Dr. Rom Lipcius, a professor at William & Mary’s Batten School & Virginia Institute of Marine Science, has documented the first… …
AVFR spotlight: Delaney Fleming (8/27/2025) - EDITOR’S NOTE: The Gazette-Journal is taking a look at some of the people that make Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue such a vital service to the residents and businesses of… …
Being prepared if you can’t pay your bills (8/27/2025) - Being prepared for the worst-case scenario is important when it comes to feeling secure. If you have a financial struggle that puts you in a spot of being unable to… …
How to prepare for menopause and perimenopause (8/27/2025) - “Menopause is like puberty in reverse. A lot of women aren’t expecting it.” Dr. Elizabeth Lunsford, an OB/GYN (obstetrician and gynecologist) with Riverside Partners in Women’s Health Gloucester, is knowledgeable… …
Exploring senior living options in Gloucester (8/27/2025) - Riverside Sanders, Commonwealth Senior Living at Gloucester House, and Virginia Health Services’ Walter Reed Nursing and Rehabilitation Center are ready to help seniors and their family members make the best… …
Prepare to vaccinate your pets for rabies on Sept. 20 (8/27/2025) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society will host a free rabies vaccination and microchip clinic at its Fixin’ to Save Spay & Neuter Clinic, located in the White Marsh Shopping Center in… …
How to prepare for peak hurricane season (8/27/2025) - According to the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30 with the peak of the season occurring between mid-August and late… …
Sidewalk project (8/20/2025) - Gloucester County Administrator Carol Steele, at left above, talks with Roaring Springs Road residents Rosemary and Eddie Hester during a public information meeting held by VDOT last Thursday evening at… …Library to host nutrition series beginning Sept. 4 (8/20/2025) - Glenn Sturm from the Gloucester Extension office will present a three-part series on “Nutrition and Healthy Living” on Sept. 4, Oct. 2 and Nov. 6 at Gloucester County Public Library’s… …
VACo regional meet next week in Gloucester (8/20/2025) - The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) will hold its Region 2 meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 27, beginning at 3 p.m. in the Gloucester Library Community Room, Main Street Center. VACo’s… …
Events Aug. 21-28 (8/20/2025) - THURSDAY SOCIAL SERVICES: The Gloucester Social Services Board will meet at 7:30 this morning, Thursday, Aug. 21, in the Social Services conference room, 6641 Short Lane, Gloucester. SUPERVISORS: The Mathews… …
‘From Colony to Country’ (8/20/2025) - The third and final performance of “From Colony to Country: The Revolutionary World of John Page and Lewis Burwell” was presented Sunday afternoon to 45-50 people at Gloucester’s historic courthouse.… …