Events. Dec. 18-25 (12/17/2025) - THURSDAY SOCIAL SERVICES: The Gloucester Social Services Board will meet at 7:30 a.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 18, in the Social Services conference room, 6641 Short Lane, Gloucester. HOMEMADE: Mathews Memorial… …
Mathews man dies in Rt. 14 accident (12/17/2025) - The Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred Monday evening on Route 14 (John Clayton Memorial Highway) in Gloucester that resulted in the death of a… …
Carols at Christmas (12/17/2025) - Charlene Moore at the pump organ led musicians and audience in a half hour of Christmas carols Friday night at the Mathews Museum. This was but one attraction of a… …
Chilly tree lighting (12/17/2025) - A good crowd gathered around the Christmas tree on Mathews Court Green Friday night, singing carols and enjoying hot chocolate while waiting for the moment of illumination. …
VA250 Committee (12/17/2025) - Craig DeRemer of the Mathews VA250 Committee raised funds for the VA250 celebration slated for next year by setting up a table at the Mathews Visitor Center before and after… …
Lion of the Year (12/17/2025) - Doug Grandon, president of the Mathews Lions Club, at right, presented Dave Parker with the club’s 2025 Lion of the Year award on Tuesday, Dec. 9. …
Giving to GUEST (12/17/2025) - Sheila Crowley, center, chair of the Mathews County Democratic Committee, presented a $1,000 check to the Gloucester United Emergency Shelter Team, the area’s shelter program, to Linda Hodges, left, chair… …Mathews supervisors to meet tonight (12/17/2025) - The Mathews Board of Supervisors will have its regular monthly meeting at 6 o’clock tonight, Thursday, Dec. 18, in the historic courthouse on Court Street. Among the items on the… …
For Doorways (12/17/2025) - Mathews P.E.O. Chapter BT and Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church, supporting friend and neighbor Judy Smith, recently donated copies of the church’s Advent book, purse-size prayer quilts, personal hygiene items and… …North End Bridge project nearing halfway point (12/17/2025) - A major road project on Route 14 in Mathews, reconstruction of the North End Bridge, is nearing the halfway point. A release from Darragh Frye of the Virginia Department of… …
Kayaks on the creek Saturday night (12/17/2025) - And then there was one … Large boat parades have illuminated local waters earlier this month. Now it’s the turn of small boats. Caroling by kayaks on Put-In Creek will… …
56 entries in Mathews Christmas Parade (12/17/2025) - The Mathews Christmas Parade on Saturday was a happy affair, from crowds lining the streets to the costumed characters on the floats to the animals joining the walking units. There… …
Santa’s still here (12/17/2025) - Where can you find Santa Claus in this last week before Christmas? Here are a couple of opportunities we have found: Santa Run Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue will make… …Winter begins Sunday (12/17/2025) - Winter begins at 10:03 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, the moment of the winter solstice. This is the 24-hour period with the shortest amount of daylight. From now until the summer… …
2 local recipients among most recent Dominion grants (12/17/2025) - The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation recently awarded $3.5 million in grants to nonprofit organizations in multiple states. Two of the recipients were local—the Virginia Institute of Marine Science Foundation and… …
Events Dec. 11-18 (12/10/2025) - THURSDAY KING’S DAUGHTERS: Chesapeake Bay Circle of The King’s Daughters and Sons will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, in the fellowship hall of Westville Baptist Church, Mathews. PLANNERS:… …
Planners recommend changes to short-term rental rules (12/10/2025) - The Mathews County Planning Commission, at its meeting on Tuesday in the historic courthouse, voted unanimously to recommend that the board of supervisors approve changes to the regulations governing short-term… …
Community Conservation Day held at Williams Wharf (12/10/2025) - In spite of the cold, damp weather, Community Conservation Day, held on Saturday at Williams Wharf in Mathews, was a success, with dozens of people stopping by to learn about… …
Empty Bowls fundraiser on Sunday (12/10/2025) - The 12th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser to benefit Hands Across Mathews will be held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Bay School Community Arts Center, 279 Main… …
Deck the Halls (12/10/2025) - Mathews Memorial Library held its annual Deck the Halls on Sunday, with community members and staff members working together to decorate the library for the holidays while listening to live… …Mathews supervisors to consider budget increase (12/10/2025) - The Mathews County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a proposed $1.134 million increase in the FY2026 budget at 6 p.m. next Thursday, Dec. 18, in the… …
NAACP donation (12/10/2025) - On behalf of the Mathews Branch NAACP, president Edith Turner, center, presented a $1,000 check for Hands Across Mathews, to volunteers Andy Jackson, left, and Raymond Willis Sr. The gift… …Mathews Rotary accepting grant requests (12/10/2025) - Mathews Rotary Club is accepting grant requests and community service proposals. Each year, the club selects one new community service project for the fiscal year with a project budget up… …
Lighted boats on local waters (12/10/2025) - The next two weeks will provide two opportunities, weather permitting, to watch and possibly pilot boats, large and small, and decorated in the Christmas spirit. Horn Harbor The Hudgins Horn… …Supervisors approve telecommunications tower CUP (12/10/2025) - The Mathews County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a conditional use permit for a telecommunications tower at Cobbs Creek after a public hearing held during a special called meeting on… …