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Last summer (5/24/2023) - Locals, tourists and day trippers alike enjoyed a fun-filled summer last year. Pictured, clockwise from left, are attendees of “Party with a Purpose,” a fundraiser to benefit the restoration of…
Zoom meeting to examine problems of illicit drug use (5/24/2023) - The Bay Rivers Telehealth Alliance, in partnership with the Prevention, Health and Wellness Division of the Middle Peninsula-Northern Neck Community Services Board, will host a MP-NN Coalition Meeting via Zoom…
summer fun gaf front page Summer fun! (5/24/2023) - You don’t have to travel far to have some fun this summer. There are lots of local festivals and events to attend, parks and beaches to explore and plenty of…
summer fun vims VIMS to hold Marine Science Day June 10 (5/24/2023) - The Virginia Institute of Marine Science will hold its 21st annual Marine Science Day event June 10 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on the VIMS Gloucester Point campus. According…
summer fun gaf Gloucester Arts Festival kicks off June 2 (5/24/2023) - The Cook Foundation’s seventh annual Gloucester Arts Festival begins June 2 and will last through June 24. There will be many arts and cultural events through the month, including the…
‘Roving Ranger’ to serve as historic trail’s mobile visitor center (5/24/2023) - The Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, in collaboration with the Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network, is bringing the “Roving Ranger” to visitors along the trail this summer. The mobile…
Community summer events and activities 2023 (5/24/2023) - Community summer events and activities 2023 Friday, May 26 SUNSET ON THE STEPS: Machicomoco State Park, Hayes, will hold its Sunset on the Steps from 8-8:30 p.m. tomorrow, May 26,…
Gloucester parks have something for everyone (5/24/2023) - With school out and warm weather here, getting outside can be a fantastic way to spend your summer months. Our local parks offer a myriad of opportunities and activities for…
summer fun crafts Summer crafts families can enjoy together (5/24/2023) - (METRO) Things seem to slow down in summer. Come summer, the hurried pace that dominates much of the year takes a backseat to vacations, lounging around the pool, diving through…
Wear a helmet, and put safety first when operating ATVs (5/24/2023) - Before hopping on an all-terrain vehicle this spring, take a moment to prioritize safety over fun. “People want to get out and explore nature and experience the outdoors,” said Scott…
summer fun fireworks safety How to handle fireworks safely (5/24/2023) - (METRO) Warm weather generally translates to more time spent outdoors. That means more barbecues, days spent poolside, trips to the beach and even camping excursions. This time of year also…
summer fun market days Market Days to be held Sept. 8 and 9 (5/24/2023) - Mathews Market Days will be held Sept. 8 and 9, the first Friday and Saturday after Labor Day. The two-day event features, arts and crafts, food and informational vendors, as…
point derby de mayo hat contest Clinic raises $64,000+ at Derby de Mayo (5/17/2023) - The Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic hosted its spring gala, Derby de Mayo, on Friday, May 5, at the Abingdon Ruritan Club, Bena. Blending the flavors of Cinco de Mayo with…
Chris Hutson unopposed in his reelection bid (8/30/2023) - Christopher Hutson, 57, is running for reelection as a Republican for the Gloucester Board of Supervisors Gloucester Point District in the upcoming November elections. He is unopposed in his reelection…
Abingdon Ruritans to host
Corvettes for the Hungry
(5/17/2023) - The Abingdon Ruritan Club, Bena, will host Corvettes for the Hungry, from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, June 11, in the club’s parking lot. Members of the Colonial Corvette Club, as…
point achilles reunion top photo Achilles ‘school family’ reunion (5/17/2023) - The retired faculty and staff members of Achilles Elementary School recently met for a “school family” reunion. There were big smiles and lots of hugs for one another. Some had…
Timberneck 5K/fun run to be held June 17 (5/17/2023) - The Peninsula Track Club will sponsor the inaugural Timberneck 5K and One-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, June 17, at Machicomoco State Park, Hayes. The 5K begins at 8:30 a.m. and…
point 4H 4-H donation (5/17/2023) - The Abingdon Ruritan Club made a $1,000 donation to Virginia Cooperative Extension Gloucester County office on May 15. The donation will support three Gloucester County children to attend 4-H Camp…
gloucester GGSV Boyd Clements to address GGSV meeting Monday (5/17/2023) - Dr. Boyd M. Clements, whose roots in Gloucester extend at least to the late 1700s, will be the guest speaker at Monday’s meeting of the Gloucester Genealogical Society of Virginia.…
gloucester thomas candidacy Thomas seeks seventh term as Gloucester Treasurer (7/5/2023) - Tara Thomas, 52, who was first elected Gloucester County Treasurer in 1999, is seeking a seventh term in the office. The Republican incumbent is unopposed in her reelection bid. In…
Gloucester nicosia Nicosia to run for Ware District seat on BOS (5/17/2023) - Tony Nicosia has announced his candidacy for the Ware District seat on the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors. Nicosia has lived in the county for 40 years and holds an…
1a chuck wagner Wagner to leave GCPS June 30 (5/17/2023) - Dr. Chuck Wagner, assistant superintendent for instruction at Gloucester County Public Schools, is leaving the division to fill the role of superintendent at King William County Public Schools beginning July…
Janice BIS Westminster Best in Show (5/17/2023) - The Best in Show winner from this year’s 147th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show has a local connection. “Buddy Holly,” a 6-year-old male Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, is handled…
glimpses ella jordan bradshaw 95th birthday (5/17/2023) - Ella Jordan Bradshaw celebrated her 95th birthday on Saturday at home in Ware Neck, surrounded by friends and family. A lifelong Gloucester resident, Bradshaw was born on May 10, 1928…
Tidewater SWCD directors on 2023 ballot (5/10/2023) - An election of directors for the Tidewater Soil & Water Conservation District will be held in the Nov. 7 general election. The district encompasses Gloucester, Mathews and Middlesex counties. Candidates…

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