Botetourt Class of ’47 (8/2/2023) - The Botetourt High School Class of 1947 held its 76th reunion on July 27 at Olivia’s in the Village, Gloucester. Of the original graduating class of 29 students, only four… …NPS awards grant for preservation of Timberneck House (7/26/2023) - The Fairfield Foundation has received a $180,265 grant from the Semiquincentennial Grant Program of the National Park Service for its continued work on the Timberneck House at Machicomoco State Park,… …
Abingdon Ruritans donate $4,000 to Bay Aging Foundation Board (7/26/2023) - Abingdon Ruritan Club representative Dr. Andrea Crawford visited Bay Aging’s headquarters in Urbanna on July 20 to present a donation to the Bay Aging Foundation Board. The club contributed $2,000… …Machicomoco State Park announces August programming (7/26/2023) - Machicomoco State Park in Hayes has a number of programs for park-goers of all ages next month. “WEE” READ AT THE PARK: Younger park guests from ages two to eight… …
Giving STAR a boost (7/26/2023) - Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism’s STAR program got a boost earlier this month, receiving a $2,000 donation from the Abingdon Ruritan Club. STAR is a recreation-based program for children ages… …VDOF offers incentives for hardwood management (7/26/2023) - The Virginia Department of Forestry has established the Hardwood Initiative to promote quality management practices. The Hardwood Initiative Cost-Share Program provides financial reimbursement—up to 75 percent of the total project… …
Board to continue discussion on capital needs (7/26/2023) - The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors will continue its discussion on possible long-range planning for future capital needs when the board meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the colonial courthouse.… …
Hogge has bumper crop thanks to his strawbales (7/26/2023) - When not serving as a captain on a VIMS research vessel, Capt. Voight “Bubba” Hogge of Gloucester most of the time can be found tending to his garden. Hogge is… …
GMHS to participate in ‘Clear The Shelters’ next month (7/26/2023) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society has joined NBCUniversal Local’s 2023 “Clear The Shelters” pet adoption and donation campaign from Aug. 1-31. This is the ninth consecutive year NBC- and Telemundo-owned stations… …
NARFE talk (7/26/2023) - National Active and Retired Federal Employers (NARFE) Chapter 1757 vice president Jim Bradbury, at left, welcomed guest speaker Edith Bradbury, who gave a brief overview of her activities in the… …Friends of Dragon Run hosts international conservation professionals (7/26/2023) - The Friends of the Dragon Run hosted conservation professionals from seven countries on June 30 during the College of William and Mary’s Institute for Integrative Conservation “Conservation Catalyst” program. The… …
Dominion starts rate decrease (7/26/2023) - Dominion Energy Virginia lhas announced a rate decrease that began July 1. According to a press release, the typical residential customer who uses an average of 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity… …
Oysters placed on sanctuary reef in York River (7/26/2023) - Chesapeake Oyster Alliance members from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Minorities in Aquaculture took to the water Friday to drop around 12,000 young oysters… …
Supporting first responders (7/26/2023) - Abingdon Ruritan Club made a number of donations earlier this month to the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office and the Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue in support of the first responders… …Deadline approaches for Monticello trip (7/26/2023) - Wednesday, Aug. 2, is the deadline to sign up for a Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism Best Years Trip to visit Mr. Jefferson’s Monticello. The Charlottesville trip will take place… …
Seize the sweet corn season before summer’s end (7/26/2023) - July means sweet corn harvest has arrived, and some Virginia farmers are predicting a successful season. Grown throughout Virginia, sweet corn typically appears in farmers’ markets and grocery stores in… …
Prepare yourself for a safe time on the water (7/25/2023) - The waters around Gloucester and Mathews counties are more active this time of year, which means knowing proper water and boating safety is even more important. United States Coast Guard… …
Are you prepared … to get into the water? (7/26/2023) - Betty Ambrose of Gloucester, veteran swim instructor and owner of Ambrose Aquatics, has taught thousands of young people to swim over the past 40 years. She distills her experience into… …
Coloring book prepares families for safety around the dock (7/26/2023) - The Dock Safety Coloring Book made by David Thomas continues to be a fun, free source of lifesaving lessons for children. The book is filled with pictures that each depict… …
Beat the heat, and stay protected in sunny weather (7/26/2023) - Whether working on a farm or in a garden, everyone should be mindful of sun exposure, and take precautions. Be prepared against the rays. Skin cancer is the most common… …Steps to take before putting your home on the market (7/26/2023) - Homeowners who are considering selling their homes have a few steps to take before putting their house on the market, and the sooner they begin, the better. Helen Van Orden,… …
Be prepared for the unexpected when away from home (7/26/2023) - A medical emergency can create a full-blown crisis in a person’s life or it can be a blip on the radar, depending on how well-prepared an individual is. For Jerry… …
Florace Arnold: A joyful life of family, teaching and adventures (7/20/2023) - “Florace” was carefully written on the blackboard, as her first grade teacher had instructed each child to write his or her name on the board. The teacher tried to correct… …Number of VDOT projects underway in Gloucester (7/19/2023) - The Virginia Department of Transportation announced a number of projects already underway, and also coming up, in Gloucester County. On primary highways, alternating nighttime lane closures are planned on Route… …
Lt. Gov. visits Gloucester (7/19/2023) - Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle Sears, front, visited Gloucester this week to tour Mobjack Bay Seafood and learn about the oyster fishery, described as the most productive fishery in the commonwealth.… …