AVFR fund drive underway (12/20/2023) - Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue’s annual fund drive is underway. Money from this collection goes to the financial needs of the organization such as fuel, insurance, yearly audits, phone, internet… …
Machicomoco to hold First Day Hike on Jan. 1 (12/20/2023) - State parks across Virginia, including Machicomoco State Park at Hayes, will be hosting First Day Hikes on Monday, Jan. 1. First Day Hikes have become a tradition for many people… …
Letters to Santa (12/20/2023) - Dear Santa, How are your elves? How are you and the reindeer? I would like a Nintendo Switch, a record player, the Up Lego set, a laser tag set, and… …
Help!!! (12/20/2023) - Not everybody is happy to see Santa Claus. There’s a look of terror in the eyes of Ellis Reeves of Gloucester, who will turn 2 in February, as he wasn’t… …
Cookie contest (12/13/2023) - Gloucester County Public Library held its first-ever Yum Yum Cookie Baking Contest, judged on Friday afternoon by Library Chef Chris Thomas, at left, and his cookie enthusiasts, from left, Quinton… …Coming Events (12/13/2023) - SATURDAY GRINCHES GALLOP: The Mathews High School Athletic Booster Club will have a Grinches Gallop from 8-10 a.m. Saturday beginning and ending at Mathews High School. There are 5K and… …
Several hikes planned at Beaverdam (12/13/2023) - Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism is encouraging residents to come out and hike the nature trails at Beaverdam Park, with three organized hikes planned for the coming weeks, beginning with… …
Youth basketball teams now forming in Gloucester (12/13/2023) - Signups are underway for Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism’s Junior (ages 12-14) and Senior (15-18) basketball leagues. The league will play early March through late April. Teams meet for practices… …
Christmas in Guinea (12/13/2023) - Buck’s Store Museum, Bena, welcomed the community to its annual Christmas in Guinea celebration Saturday, where a free lunch was enjoyed by many (pictured above). Below, Tommy and Glenda Shackelford… …
Woodville School (12/13/2023) - The Woodville School’s soft opening has been rescheduled from later this month to February 2024, during Black History Month; date to be arranged. The delay will provide the additional time… …VDOT continues work on RCUT design (12/13/2023) - The Virginia Department of Transportation intends to continue its plans to place a Restricted Crossing U-Turn (RCUT) at the intersection of Route 17 and Woods Cross Roads following the Gloucester… …
Holiday fun continues (12/13/2023) - More holiday fun is to be had in Gloucester and Mathews counties through the weekend and into next week. Tonight, Thursday, Dec. 14, Mathews Memorial Library will hold its Sounds… …
Library cookie contest draws large participation (12/13/2023) - Gloucester County Public Library’s first-ever Yum Yum Cookie Baking Contest received a big turnout for its three categories: chocolate chip, decorated and baker’s choice. The contest was open to contestants… …
Holiday Open House (12/13/2023) - Gloucester County Public Library, Main Street Center, held its Santa Visits and Holiday Open House over the weekend. Gloucester Daffodil Festival Little Miss Kate Hunter dressed up as Holiday Barbie,… …Assault case ends in deferred disposition (12/13/2023) - Following a hearing last Thursday in Gloucester General District Court, the disposition of a misdemeanor assault and battery charge against Lawrence Cohen was deferred for one year. The charge stems… …
Chair Yoga classes start Jan. 3 (12/13/2023) - Chair Yoga classes will be held on Mondays and/or Wednesdays in January from 10-11 a.m. at the Stewart Building in Gloucester. The class fee is $8 per day if you… …