Mathews Circuit Court audit turns up troubling findings (10/7/2026) - A recent audit of internal records kept by Mathews Clerk of Circuit Court Elizabeth Brown turned up some findings that the auditor determined could “lead to noncompliance with laws and… …
Community’s help sought for Mathews Christmas Store (10/7/2026) - The holidays are right around the corner, and that means that the Mathews County Christmas Store will be returning as well.“For almost half a century, the Mathews County Christmas Store… …
Author to discuss his Lafayette book at Gloucester Library, Mathews Museum (10/7/2026) - Author Ryan Cole will discuss his book, “The Last Adieu,” about the Marquis de Lafayette’s return to America decades after the American Revolution in a pair of programs, at 6… …
Chowning to discuss ‘Chesapeake Bay Folklife’ on Oct. 22 in Mathews (10/7/2026) - Noted local author Larry Chowning will host a discussion featuring his soon-to-be released book “Chesapeake Bay Folklife” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Mathews Maritime Foundation museum,… …The Hatchery to host Empty Bowls event Oct. 24 (10/7/2026) - The Hatchery is hosting a paint-your-own pottery Empty Bowl event from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 425 Callis Wharf Road, Grimstead. It will benefit the Bay School Community… …
Transportation issues addressed at brief town hall (10/7/2026) - The Mathews County School Board held a brief town hall meeting on Tuesday night in the Brooks Auditorium at the Thomas Hunter Education Center, with only one member of the… …
Work begins on ‘Tandem’ mockumentary in Mathews (10/7/2026) - The cast and crew of the independent film “Tandem” flew in from Los Angeles last week and spent the weekend in Mathews, shooting a proof-of-concept short film to get the… …Registration being accepted for Mathews Christmas Parade (10/7/2026) - Registration is now being accepted for this year’s Mathews Christmas Parade, to be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12, in downtown Mathews. This year’s theme is “The Pearl… …
Mathews deputy charged with DUI (10/7/2026) - A Mathews County deputy was charged last week with one count each of driving under the influence and following too closely following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of John… …
Board expected to bring partial resolution to Hole in Wall issues (10/7/2026) - The Mathews County Board of Supervisors will hold its monthly meeting at 4 p.m. next Thursday, Oct. 15, in the historic courthouse on Court Street. At that time, the board… …
Station Milford Haven to return to full operational status in 2027 (10/7/2026) - U.S. Coast Guard Station Milford Haven in Mathews is scheduled to return to full operational status next year for the first time since 2024, when it transitioned to Scheduled Mission… …
Gazette-Journal hosts October shelter fundraiser (10/7/2026) - The Gloucester-Mathews Gazette-Journal is hosting a fundraiser throughout October in support of the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society. Anyone who brings in a pet food or other shelter donation to the Gazette-Journal… …
Closings Monday for Columbus Day holiday (10/7/2026) - All post offices, courts, county offices, libraries, and DMV customer service centers in Gloucester and Mathews will be closed Monday in observance of the Columbus Day holiday.Schools in Gloucester will… …
Mathews school town hall meeting Tuesday (10/2/2026) - Mathews County residents will have the chance to sound off on issues related to Mathews County Public Schools, as well as hear responses from school officials, on Tuesday night. The… …
The time Dolly came to town a half century ago today (9/30/2026) - Dolly Parton gave two shows in Mathews County exactly 50 years ago on this date, appearing at Donk’s Li’l Ole Opry on Friday, Oct. 1, 1976. Parton, the singer/songwriter, actress,… …Mathews Rotary continues Water for Everyone initiative (9/30/2026) - The Mathews Rotary Club’s Water for Everyone project continues to provide clean, clear water at nine stations across Mathews County, with three more slated to be online soon. The water… …
Two new exhibits open today at Mathews Library (9/30/2026) - Two new exhibits celebrating Archives Month and Family History Month will be unveiled by the Mathews Archives at Mathews Memorial Library tonight, Thursday, Oct. 1. Both exhibits will be open… …Events Oct. 1-8 (9/30/2026) - THURSDAY BEE CITY: The Gloucester County Bee City Committee will meet at 5 o’clock today, Thursday, Oct. 1, in the Stewart Building program room, 6382 Main Street. PLANNERS: The Gloucester… …
MWGC accepting grant requests (9/30/2026) - The Mathews Women’s Giving Circle is accepting grant requests for 2026 from nonprofit and public organizations that serve the well-being of women, children and families in Mathews County. The grant… …
Lacey Ann Horsley sentenced for her role in Mathews double homicide (9/30/2026) - Lacey Ann Horsley, 19, of Gloucester, was sentenced in Mathews Circuit Court last Wednesday for the role she played in the July 2025 murder of Mathews residents Chad Wayne Ashford… …
Mathews facing problems with emergency radio system (9/23/2026) - Mathews County’s public safety personnel are facing issues with the L3Harris emergency radio system that was implemented last year after years of inadequate radio coverage in the county. They are… …
County issues apology; HITW case one step closer to resolution (9/23/2026) - The Mathews Board of Supervisors, meeting on Thursday night, took a step toward resolution of one of the Hole in the Wall legal cases that’s been hanging over the county… …
Ruritan Memorial Board (9/23/2026) - The Piankatank Ruritan Club, Mathews, was chartered 56 years ago on Sept. 22, 1970 with 22 original members. Above, David Parker, a member since 2010, presented the club with a… …
Mathews blood drive collects 56 units (9/23/2026) - A Red Cross blood drive held Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the Piankatank Ruritan Club in Hudgins collected 56 units. Nan Cross, chair, said the drive attracted 57 people. There were… …
Repair work begins at Poplar Grove Tide Mill (9/23/2026) - Work began last week on the repair and stabilization of the tide mill at historic Poplar Grove in Mathews. Ben Hassett, considered by some to be the leading millwright in… …