USPS, federal offices close today (1/8/2025) - All executive departments and agencies of the U.S. Government, including all post offices in Gloucester and Mathews and the USDA Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service, both located… …
Aviation group meets Jan. 16 in Topping (1/8/2025) - The Northern Neck-Middle Peninsula chapter of the Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society will meet on Thursday, Jan. 16, at the Pilot House Restaurant in Topping for its monthly buffet lunch meeting… …
4 generations (1/2/2025) - Christmas is all about family, and this group knows that more than most. Four generations gathered on Christmas Day at the Chesapeake home of Ashley Guilbault. They are, from left,… …
Year in review: A look back at 2024 in Gloucester (1/2/2025) - JANUARY: Chris Hutson is elected chairman and Kevin Smith, vice chairman, of the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors … Shelley Kinser brings dog therapy to Abingdon Elementary students … GHS… …
$5,720 donated to GUEST program (1/2/2025) - Deloris Stokes has raised $5,720 this year, with her church, First Morning Star Baptist, Bena, for the Gloucester United Emergency Shelter Team (GUEST) program for 2024. This is the fourth… …
Fairfield Foundation celebrates volunteers; Karow receives special award (1/2/2025) - The Fairfield Foundation celebrated its volunteers at an annual volunteer appreciation holiday party held on Dec. 17 at the Rosewell Visitor Center. Volunteers donated over 6,700 hours of their time… …VIMS to hold ‘Swimming with Sharks’ Discovery Lab (1/2/2025) - The Virginia Institute of Marine Science has announced its programs for the month of January. A Discovery Lab, “Swimming with Sharks,” will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan.… …
A drive down Memory Lane in Guinea (1/2/2025) - Jump into the family station wagon, take along a picnic, and start your drive down Memory Lane in Guinea. Hamilton Williams did just that in 1972, packing in family members… …
GUEST Christmas party (1/2/2025) - The Gloucester United Emergency Sheltering Team (GUEST) board held a Christmas party for its staff on Dec. 20 at the GUEST Day Shelter on Moose Drive. Board chairman Bill Parks… …Gloucester library announces upcoming events (1/2/2025) - Gloucester County Public Library has two events next week at its Main Street Center location. The Gloucester Master Gardeners will present a program on bluebirds on Wednesday, Jan. 8, beginning… …
NAMI donates copies of book to local libraries (1/2/2025) - The Mid-Tidewater affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness has donated copies of the book “I Am Not Sick; I Don’t Need Help” to libraries in the Northern Neck… …
Christmas carolers (12/26/2024) - Around 80 third graders from Botetourt Elementary School spread holiday cheer in Gloucester on Friday, singing Christmas carols to Gloucester County government offices and the shops along Main Street. Above,… …
Friends of Animal Control seeks to help dogs in need (12/26/2024) - Friends of Gloucester County Animal Control, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has one simple mission: help dogs in need. “It’s a really small organization,” said Jim Woodward, a board member of FOGCAC.… …
Community Cats group provides local support (12/26/2024) - After one year in existence, the Friends of Gloucester Community Cats has hit its stride in providing support for local cat colonies and their caretakers. The group recognizes community cats… …Offices close for New Year’s holiday (12/26/2024) - Many government offices in Gloucester and Mathews remained closed this week for the Christmas holiday, with closings next week for New Year’s, as well. All circuit and district courts in… …
Christmas carolers (12/26/2024) - Around 80 third graders from Botetourt Elementary School spread holiday cheer in Gloucester on Friday, singing Christmas carols to Gloucester County government offices and the shops along Main Street. Above,… …
A Merry Moose Christmas (12/26/2024) - Members of Gloucester Moose Lodge 886 Loyal Order of the Moose opened their doors and hearts on Christmas Day to host a free Christmas dinner for the community, complete with… …Early deadlines next week (12/26/2024) - With New Year’s Day falling on a Wednesday, the Gazette-Journal will have advanced deadlines once again for its Jan. 2 paper, with newspaper distribution on Thursday rather than Wednesday. Classified… …
Bena decoy maker wants to share his knowledge (12/26/2024) - Mike Burnett of Salty Water Decoys in Bena is enjoying himself these days. He’s doing what he enjoys—carving wildfowl—and he’s doing it when and if it suits his fancy. Now… …
AVFRS Santa (12/26/2024) - Santa Claus recently took a quick stop from his ride aboard an Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue truck to visit with children, clockwise from left, Harvey West, John West, Parker… …Machicomoco State Park has much to explore (12/26/2024) - Out with the old and in with the new. This new year, Machicomoco State Park welcomes you, starting with a free First Day Hike on January 1, starting at 11:30… …
Hayes resident appointed museum trustee (12/26/2024) - Cathy Hincker of Hayes, a retired educator from Danville Public Schools, was appointed Friday by Gov. Glenn Youngkin to the Board of Trustees of the Virginia Museum of Natural History. …
Exchange Club Christmas (12/26/2024) - The Exchange Club of Gloucester-Mathews held its first family Christmas event on Sunday afternoon at the Boys and Girls Club in Gloucester, with over 100 families turning out for the… …
Ruritan officers (12/26/2024) - Ruritan Zone 4 Governor Don Sandridge, above right, installed the 2025 Gloucester Ruritan Club officers at its November meeting held at Anna’s Pizza. Leading the club in the coming year… …
Bay Aging brings holiday joy to older residents (12/26/2024) - Bay Aging’s annual Santa for Seniors gift program brought holiday joy to over 70 low-income older adults across the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. This year’s initiative was made possible… …