Friends of Dragon Run hosts international conservation leaders (7/24/2024) - Friends of Dragon Run, a nonprofit organization dedicated to conservation on the Middle Peninsula, recently hosted a group of conservation leaders from around the globe. These early- and mid-career professionals,… …
Auxiliary officers (7/24/2024) - American Legion Auxiliary Unit 75, Gloucester, installed officers during the organization’s monthly meeting on July 15. Leading the group for the coming year are, seated from left, chaplain Linda Teagle,… …
Sergeant at Arms (7/24/2024) - Rick Ward of Gloucester, was installed as the American Legion Department of Virginia Sergeant at Arms for 2024-2025 at the state convention on July 13 in Herndon. Ward is a… …Legion updates its rental program (7/24/2024) - American Legion Post 75 located at 5489 American Legion Way, Gloucester, is updating its rental program, effective Aug. 1. The new fees schedule is: $75 per hour usage fee; $200… …
1st CD Democrats endorse Kamala Harris (7/24/2024) - Dianne Carter de Mayo, chair of Virginia’s First Congressional District Democratic Committee, issued the following statement on behalf of the National Delegates elected by the committee: “As a Democratic Committee,… …
Gloucester Democrats support President Biden’s decision to bow out (7/24/2024) - “The Gloucester County Democratic Committee supports President Joe Biden’s decision to not seek reelection,” according to a statement from committee chair Pam Garner released Monday. “President Biden has served the… …
Veteran benefit restored (7/24/2024) - In a ceremony last Thursday in Richmond, Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed HB 6004 and SB 6012, legislation to repeal eligibility changes made to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education… …Local GOP committees to hold ‘Pork & Politics’ fundraiser on Aug. 17 (7/24/2024) - The Gloucester, Mathews and Middlesex Republican Committees will hold a fund-raiser from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Lower Middlesex Fire Station, Deltaville. The “Pork & Politics” event… …
$20M available for preservation of historic landmarks in Virginia (7/24/2024) - The Virginia Department of Historic Resources has received $20 million from this year’s General Assembly to allocate for historic preservation of landmarks in Virginia. The aim is to boost preservation… …
Be prepared in case a hurricane strikes (7/24/2024) - Hurricane season began June 1 and continues through Nov. 30, and forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have predicted an above-normal hurricane season, with a range of 17… …
Getting and keeping your lawn in shape is a year-round job (7/24/2024) - At this time of year, people may become rather discouraged by the extreme weather conditions and not give lawn care maintenance much of a thought. It usually is extraordinarily hot… …
Learn how to pre-plan for your funeral (7/24/2024) - Death can be difficult to talk about, especially when considering your own demise. Pre-planning your funeral can bring you the peace of mind that your wishes will be honored and… …
Preparing young people to be first responders (7/24/2024) - There are young people who have always said that they wanted to be a firefighter or an EMT when they grow up. One thing that most people don’t know is… …Are you prepared to deal with a brain injury? (7/24/2024) - Community Brain Injury Services, a Richmond-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is now providing services free of charge for residents of Gloucester, Mathews, and other Middle Peninsula localities who have suffered traumatic… …
Be prepared when faced with addiction (7/24/2024) - Addiction is a harsh reality for many individuals around the world. According to the CDC, in 2022, 54.6 million people were in need of treatment for substance abuse. Gloucester and… …
Transportation projects endorsed (7/17/2024) - Gloucester supervisors, meeting Tuesday evening in the colonial courthouse, approved a resolution related to several SMART SCALE projects from the Virginia Department of Transportation, as well as another resolution supporting… …
Events July 18-25 (7/17/2024) - THURSDAY SOCIAL SERVICES: The Gloucester Social Services Board will meet at 7:30 this morning, Thursday, July 18, at 6641 Short Lane, Gloucester. SUPERVISORS: The Mathews County Board of Supervisors will… …
Master gardeners to meet Saturday (7/17/2024) - Gloucester Master Gardeners will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at Brent and Becky’s Bulbs, Ware Neck. The topic will be “Ways to Preserve Your Harvest.” The meeting is free and… …
Majority of Virginia localities are under drought advisory (7/17/2024) - The majority of Virginia’s localities are under either a drought advisory watch or warning. According to a recent Drought Advisory Declaration from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and the… …
Planners back general store proposal (7/17/2024) - Mathews planners on Tuesday night unanimously and enthusiastically endorsed an application for a conditional use permit to turn an old home that’s on 9.5 acres in the rural zoning district… …
Public speaks out on proposed zoning updates, rezoning case (7/17/2024) - The Gloucester Planning Commission relocated its meeting to the T.C. Walker Education Center last Thursday evening from the colonial courthouse to accommodate the estimated 200 Gloucester residents who showed up… …
Wonders of the Water (7/17/2024) - The Guinea Heritage Association is offering its children’s program “Wonders of the Water” on Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to noon at Buck’s Store Museum. Children ages 5-10 will… …
Youth Cadets (7/17/2024) - Several Gloucester High School students attended last month’s Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Program. This weeklong program of the American Legion and Virginia State Police provides first-hand experiences and insight into… …
W&M and VIMS prepare for marine undergrad program (7/17/2024) - The College of William & Mary, in collaboration with the Virginia Institute of Marine Science at Gloucester Point, is preparing to add an undergraduate marine science program to its list… …
Gloucester NAACP to celebrate 85th anniversary Saturday (7/17/2024) - The Gloucester Branch of the NAACP will celebrate its 85th anniversary at a cake and ice cream social on Saturday afternoon, and the public is invited to share in the… …