Fire, Smoke and Muskets (9/13/2023) - The sounds of cannon fire and colonial music filled the air around the Gloucester Museum of History on Saturday as it held “Fire, Smoke and Muskets: Gloucester 1781.” Reenactors from… …
Betty Lou Sammons named Guinea Grand Marshal (9/13/2023) - She had her first trip out on the water when she was only 2 months old aboard her dad, Fred Setterholm’s, workboat. While she had a varied career, even including… …Happy 172nd birthday, Dr. Walter Reed (9/13/2023) - The life and times of Dr. Walter Reed will be celebrated on Saturday at the Walter Reed Birthplace, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The third annual Reed Birthday is sponsored by… …
Local candidate forums underway (9/13/2023) - Candidates for public office will face voters in a group of forums to be held in upcoming weeks. Announced gatherings include the following. In Gloucester Shepherdsville Baptist Church, 8729 Fary’s… …
‘Bring A Friend’ Night (9/13/2023) - Abingdon Ruritan Club held a special meeting on Monday, Sept. 11. It was “Bring A Friend” Night where members invited friends who were not members to show how the group… …Bingo, Best Years Trip, Walk with Ease just some of PRT programs for seniors (9/13/2023) - A bingo game, a Best Years Trip to the Virginia State Fair, an upcoming Walk with Ease program, and Chair Yoga are just some of the offerings available for older… …
A relaxing cup of coffee (9/6/2023) - While some people attended parties and cookouts on Labor Day weekend, others simply enjoyed a nice cup of coffee on the deck. Linda Tjossem of Hayes took this shot early… …
Welcome to Gloucester (9/6/2023) - Motorists travelling north over the Coleman Bridge have likely spotted the large concrete planters full of colorful flowers and greenery with seasonal decorations as they approach the toll booths; but… …Library to hold workshop on organization (9/6/2023) - Gloucester County Public Library will hold a workshop on organizing Thursday, Sept. 21 at the Main Street Center location, beginning at 6 p.m. “Organizing with a Purpose,” will be taught… …
Board approves financing for smart meters (9/6/2023) - Gloucester supervisors voted 6-1 to approve a financing option from Bank of America for the approved Advanced Metering Infrastructure or AMI project during its Tuesday meeting in the colonial courthouse.… …
Guinea Heritage Day to be held Sunday (9/6/2023) - Guinea Heritage Day, a celebration of all things Guinea, will be held on Sunday afternoon at the Abingdon Ruritan Club, Bena. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and the program begins… …
Covid booster to be available soon (9/6/2023) - Vaccines targeting the latest variant of the COVID-19 virus, XBB.1.5, have been developed and should be available locally in the next couple of weeks. According to Brenden Rivenbark, chief operating… …
Local candidate forums begin next week (9/6/2023) - Election season is finally here, as the first of several candidate forums in Gloucester and Mathews counties will be held next week. On Wednesday, Sept. 13, the Gloucester Branch of… …
Couple shares about life in two Gloucesters (9/6/2023) - Gloucester Day was celebrated Saturday to honor Gloucesters across the globe. One local couple has the privilege of calling two Gloucesters home. Chris and David Evans of Gloucester Point moved… …
Gloucester Day (9/6/2023) - The second annual Gloucester Day was celebrated Saturday, where people from Gloucesters all over the world were encouraged to celebrate and learn more about their own Gloucester. Above, County Administrator… …VDOT work underway on county roads (9/6/2023) - The Virginia Department of Transportation is working on secondary roads in Gloucester and Mathews counties this week. One-way traffic is planned through Friday on Timberneck Road (Route 1320) in Gloucester,… …
108 adoptions (9/6/2023) - Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society team members recently celebrated 108 adoptions for the month of August during its “Clear the Shelters” event. Shown here are, front row from left. members Larry Suarez,… …Pig Roast to be held Sept. 28 (9/6/2023) - The 39th annual Gloucester Rotary Club Pig Roast will be held from 5-9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28. The all-you-can-eat event will be held at the Ware River Yacht Club.… …
Revolutionary War event in Gloucester this weekend (9/6/2023) - History will come alive this weekend on Gloucester Court Green in “Fire, Smoke & Muskets: Gloucester 1781.” Hours on Saturday at 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; on Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Hourly… …
Best Years Trips planned (9/6/2023) - Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism is sponsoring a Best Years Trip to the State Fair of Virginia from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28. The fee is… …
Chad Green running unopposed for 69th District HOD seat (8/30/2023) - Chad Green of Seaford, is the sole candidate running in the Nov. 7 election for the Virginia House of Delegates’ newly-drawn 69th District seat, which covers the Gloucester Point area… …
Gloucester’s Pamela Garner opposes McDougle in Senate race (8/30/2023) - Pamela Garner, 54, of Gloucester, is the Democratic candidate in the Nov. 7 election for the newly-drawn Virginia Senate District 26, which covers Gloucester and Mathews counties. Garner said that,… …
Ryan McDougle seeks newly redrawn 26th Senate District seat (8/30/2023) - State Sen. Ryan McDougle, 51, of Hanover, is the Republican candidate for the newly-drawn Virginia Senate District 26, which covers Gloucester and Mathews. He has been the senator for Virginia’s… …Be safe on the water this Labor Day weekend, DWR cautions (8/30/2023) - The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is reminding all boaters to stay safe and sober this last weekend of summer, and always wear a life jacket while on the water.… …
Circuit Court Clerk Cathy Dale unopposed in her reelection bid (8/30/2023) - Gloucester Circuit Court Clerk Cathy L. Dale is running unopposed as a Republican for reelection this fall. She has been the Gloucester Circuit Court Clerk since Jan. 1, 2020, when… …