GCF to award $114,350 in local grants (5/31/2023) - The Gloucester Community Foundation recently announced it will be distributing $114,350 in grant funding to local nonprofit organizations throughout Gloucester County. Made possible by donor funds, GCF will provide its… …
Gloucester’s art scene is blossoming, thanks to Joseph (5/31/2023) - When entrepreneur and philanthropist Adrianne Ryder-Cook Joseph came to Gloucester in the late 1980s, the county had some talented and dedicated artists, but the arts scene was small, and people… …School board adopts $86M budget (5/31/2023) - The Gloucester School Board met last Thursday in the T.C. Walker Education Center auditorium to approve a budget of $86,356,947 for fiscal year 2024. This budget reflects a $350,000 difference… …
Programs to be held at Machicomoco State Park (5/31/2023) - Machicomoco State Park, Hayes, has announced its program schedule for June. Sunset on the Steps: On Friday, June 9, park-goers can explore some of the park’s best views at sunset,… …
The proper way (5/31/2023) - Members of the Abingdon Ruritan Club teamed up with Boy Scout Troop 133 last week to properly dispose of worn American flags. …
Gloucester, Mathews services honor America’s fallen heroes (5/31/2023) - While rainy weather kept away large crowds to Sunday afternoon’s local Memorial Day ceremonies, a dedicated few attended services in Mathews and Gloucester to honor those who gave the last… …Last year’s muralist to speak at the Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester (5/31/2023) - The Gloucester Arts Festival’s 2022 muralist Matt Lively of Richmond will give a gallery talk at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7 at the Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester. A… …
Open Studio Tour part of Gloucester Arts Festival (5/31/2023) - The Heart of the River Open Studio Tour will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Friday, June 16 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, at… …
Grants available for septic, well repairs (5/31/2023) - Homeowners who live on the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck might be eligible to receive financial assistance to repair or replace their well and septic systems, thanks to available grant… …
Drinking water clinic to be held July 12 (5/31/2023) - A drinking water clinic for residents of Gloucester, Mathews and Middlesex counties will be held on Wednesday, July 12. About 1.6 million people, or 22 percent of Virginians, rely on… …
Biscuits, tea on library agenda (5/31/2023) - Gloucester Library, Main Street Center, has announced two programs for adults, age 18 and older, next month. The library will be holding a Yum Yum Cookbook Club meeting at 9:30… …
Revolutionary War encampment (5/24/2023) - The 7th Virginia Regiment of the Continental Line, a Revolutionary War reenactment group, held an encampment over the weekend on the grounds of the Gloucester Museum of History on Main… …VSP honors fallen law enforcement officers (5/24/2023) - The men and women of the Virginia State Police and their families gathered Wednesday at the Virginia State Police Academy in North Chesterfield to honor all public safety professionals who… …
Grand opening June 16 for Fairfield Archaeology Park (5/24/2023) - The Fairfield Archaeology Park will hold a grand opening from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, June 16, on the grounds of the ruined manor house that gave the Fairfield Foundation its… …
Ruritan Sunday (5/24/2023) - Members of the Abingdon Ruritan Club celebrated Ruritan Sunday this past weekend by attending a service at the Union Baptist Church in Hayes. Ruritan Sunday signifies the date of Ruritan… …
George Bains recognized for public service (5/24/2023) - Gloucester County’s Deputy County Administrator George Bains was recently awarded the Julian F. Hirst Award for Distinguished Service by the Hampton Roads Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration.… …
Police Unity Tour (5/24/2023) - The 2023 Police Unity Tour made its way through Gloucester County on May 10 on its way to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. The primary purpose… …
Fourth Friday program to examine Battle of the Hook (5/24/2023) - Revolutionary War historian and reenactor Warren Deal will present the program at this Friday’s Guinea Heritage Association Fourth Friday program, which begins at 7 p.m. at the Buck’s Store Museum,… …
Service dog fundraiser to be held on June 15 at Brent & Becky’s Bulbs (5/24/2023) - Gone to the Dogs, a fundraiser for service dogs, still has tickets available for its inaugural dog walk, to be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, June… …
Kain receives Lifetime Achievement Award from York River Roundtable (5/24/2023) - Teta Kain, who has lived in Gloucester for the past 35+ years and has made a reputation as a naturalist, photographer, kayak trip leader and conservationist, has been awarded the… …
Warren seeks fourth term as sheriff (5/17/2023) - Gloucester County Sheriff Darrell Warren Jr. has announced that he is seeking a fourth term as sheriff. “Gloucester County is one of the safest places to live, work and raise… …
Pollinator garden (5/24/2023) - The Gloucester County Bee City Committee recently broke ground on a new pollinator garden at Beaverdam Park. Clean Community Coordinator and Bee City Committee liaison Sherry Kosakowski said the new… …
Services Sunday in Gloucester, Mathews to mark Memorial Day (5/24/2023) - American Legion posts in Gloucester and Mathews will hold Memorial Day observances on Sunday afternoon in the two counties. In Mathews At 2 p.m., Mathews Post 83 will host its… …FOIA case ruled in favor of Dooley (5/24/2023) - The second hearing for a Virginia Freedom of Information Act request denial by the Gloucester County School Board was ruled in favor of the petitioner, Katlyn Dooley, last Wednesday, May… …
Offices close Monday for Memorial Day (5/24/2023) - All courts, county offices, post offices, and DMV customer service centers in Gloucester and Mathews will be closed on Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. Mathews schools will… …