Vote ‘Yes’ (10/18/2023) - Gloucester citizens have a unique opportunity to make a decision for our county—by voting on the bond referendum on our Nov. 7 ballot. The referendum has three goals: 1) Make… …
Vote ‘No’ (10/18/2023) - Elsewhere in this paper, the potential benefits of funding capital improvements through the upcoming bond referendum are outlined. But that outline fails to describe this referendum’s drawbacks. Instead of providing… …
Sell-out crowd gathers Saturday to remember and celebrate The Wagon Wheel (10/18/2023) - An area along Route 17 in lower Gloucester County was once home to a thriving Black business community, and on Saturday evening, a crowd filled the Abingdon Ruritan Club building… …
GVFR open house (10/18/2023) - Three-year-old Tommy Kincaid came prepared to Sunday afternoon’s Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue open house at Station 1 in Gloucester Court House, already decked out in turnout gear as he… …Winnington sentenced in New Year’s Eve shooting (10/18/2023) - Corbin Chase Winnington, 16, was sentenced to 25 years Monday following his June conviction of involuntary manslaughter (10 years), two counts of unlawful wounding and shooting (five years each), shooting,… …
Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue holds joint maritime training exercise (10/18/2023) - Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue hosted a joint maritime training exercise with multiple other first responder and law enforcement agencies on Friday at Perrindise Marina, Hayes. In the exercise, 12… …
Masons honor past masters (10/18/2023) - Achilles Lodge No. 281, AF&AM, held a celebration on Oct. 10, honoring all of its past masters. Leaders of that lodge, starting as early as 1903, were recognized for their… …Bill Jenkins and Va. Mountain Boys to perform at Buck’s Store (10/18/2023) - Bill Jenkins and the Virginia Mountain Boys will be in concert on Saturday, Oct. 28 at Buck’s Store Museum, Bena, starting at 7 p.m. Jenkins, a singer, songwriter and cross-picking… …
Virginia’s fall fire season begins (10/18/2023) - The Virginia Department of Forestry reminds everyone that the fall fire season has arrived. From now through November, the VDOF cautions, be extra careful when burning yard debris, or enjoying… …
Voter registration deadline Monday for Nov. 7 election (10/11/2023) - The Nov. 7 general election is less than a month away, and the deadline to register to vote in that election is 5 p.m. this Monday, Oct. 16. Registration can… …
Countywide pickup Saturday (10/11/2023) - Gloucester Clean Community is signing up volunteers to take part Saturday in the biannual Clean Gloucester Day. Hours are 8 a.m.-noon. Volunteers pick up roadsides and public spaces such as… …
Blessing of the Animals at Ware on Saturday (10/11/2023) - Ware Episcopal Church will offer a Blessing of the Animals at 11 a.m. on Saturdays as part of the monthly Gloucester Farmers’ Market. People are invited to bring their properly… …
Legion breakfast is Sunday (10/11/2023) - American Legion, Post 75 of Gloucester will hold its community breakfast from 8-11:30 a.m. Sunday. Admission is $10 for adults, $6 children 5-10, and free for children 4 and under.… …
Upcoming library programs announced (10/11/2023) - Gloucester County Public Library has announced its upcoming library programs that will take place at the Main Street Center location. The library will hold a Halloween event on Thursday, Oct.… …
Ashley Weast named executive director of MSPT (10/11/2023) - Gloucester Main Street Preservation Trust has named Ashley Gilmartin Weast to the position of executive director. Gilmartin, who was named interim executive director of the trust and executive director of… …
GVFR blood drive (10/11/2023) - Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad held its Junior Members Blood Drive on Friday. Since 2007 the blood drive has been held in honor of Sean McNulty Jr. who was… …Entries sought for Gloucester’s Christmas and Holiday Parade (10/11/2023) - Entries are sought for Gloucester’s 2023 Christmas and Holiday Parade, which will be held on Main Street on Saturday, Dec. 2, beginning at 3 p.m. Fees are $20 for businesses… …
Burleigh and Adner roads have partial closures (10/11/2023) - Burleigh Road in Gloucester is closed this week to through traffic as Gloucester employees fix a water main leak at the intersection of Burleigh and Route 17. In addition, one… …
Machicomoco species ID class Wednesday (10/11/2023) - Learn how to identify “scary” species at Machicomoco State Park in a program to be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Gloucester Public Library, Main Street Center. “Outside Unafraid” will… …
Paul Harris Fellows (10/11/2023) - hree members of the Gloucester Rotary Club—Jean Hudgins, Herb Graham and Carol Steele—were recognized recently as Paul Harris Fellows in recognition of their continued support of the club and their… …
Gloucester-Mathews Care Clinic marks 25 years with major gift (10/11/2023) - The Gloucester-Mathews Care Clinic held its annual fundraising Oktoberfest on Oct. 1 at Ware River Yacht Club, receiving a gift for $25,000 from Abingdon Episcopal Church during the event. Chris… …
Bread for Life volunteers (10/11/2023) - Jenny George, Nancy Dykeman, Steve Humphrey, Lester Sterling and Barbara Weldon of the Gloucester Rotary Club, from left, volunteered their time at the Bread for Life Food Pantry on Wednesday,… …
In concert (10/11/2023) - Bill Jenkins, above, and the Virginia Mountain Boys will be in concert at Buck’s Store Museum, Bena, on Saturday, Oct. 28, beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets, at $30, can be… …Battle of Hook markers to be unveiled at Abingdon Elementary (10/11/2023) - The American Society of Le Souvenir Français, Inc., will hold a dedication ceremony on Oct. 18 at 5 p.m. for the unveiling of two interpretive markers at Abingdon Elementary School… …
Dog Days of Summer (10/11/2023) - For the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society, the Dog Days of Summer Food Drive brought generous donations from the community for the eighth consecutive year. From Aug. 14-31, donation collection areas were… …