Flower basket fund (7/26/2023) - Mathews Rotary Club recently donated $500 for the flower baskets adorning the street signs in downtown Mathews, taking on the lovely look of the season every year. To date, individuals… …
Museum donation (7/26/2023) - The Mathews Rotary Club presented a $500 donation to the Mathews Historical Museum recently in recognition of the museum’s community involvement. Museum secretary Josie Thorpe, left, is shown receiving the… …
Equalization Board schedules dates to hear complaints (7/26/2023) - The Mathews County Board of Equalization has scheduled several meetings to hear complaints of inequalities regarding real estate tax assessments, including errors in acreage. The board will meet in the… …
All Together Now (7/26/2023) - Children attending Mathews Memorial Library’s summer program All Together Now, took a field trip to the Virginia Museum of History and Culture in Richmond on Thursday, July 13, to see… …
Vendors invited to take part in Christmas Bazaar (7/26/2023) - While December and holiday preparations are months away, the Mathews Historical Museum is already accepting registration of vendors for its fourth Christmas Bazaar. The indoor bazaar will be held Dec.… …
Dominion starts rate decrease (7/26/2023) - Dominion Energy Virginia lhas announced a rate decrease that began July 1. According to a press release, the typical residential customer who uses an average of 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity… …
Rotary donation (7/26/2023) - Mathews Rotary Club recently presented the Mathews Land Conservancy with a $1,000 donation. Taking part in the presentation were, from left, Rotarian Jessica Dehoux, MLC board members Bernadette La Casse… …
Seize the sweet corn season before summer’s end (7/26/2023) - July means sweet corn harvest has arrived, and some Virginia farmers are predicting a successful season. Grown throughout Virginia, sweet corn typically appears in farmers’ markets and grocery stores in… …
Prepare yourself for a safe time on the water (7/25/2023) - The waters around Gloucester and Mathews counties are more active this time of year, which means knowing proper water and boating safety is even more important. United States Coast Guard… …
Are you prepared … to get into the water? (7/26/2023) - Betty Ambrose of Gloucester, veteran swim instructor and owner of Ambrose Aquatics, has taught thousands of young people to swim over the past 40 years. She distills her experience into… …
Coloring book prepares families for safety around the dock (7/26/2023) - The Dock Safety Coloring Book made by David Thomas continues to be a fun, free source of lifesaving lessons for children. The book is filled with pictures that each depict… …
Beat the heat, and stay protected in sunny weather (7/26/2023) - Whether working on a farm or in a garden, everyone should be mindful of sun exposure, and take precautions. Be prepared against the rays. Skin cancer is the most common… …
Florace Arnold: A joyful life of family, teaching and adventures (7/20/2023) - “Florace” was carefully written on the blackboard, as her first grade teacher had instructed each child to write his or her name on the board. The teacher tried to correct… …
Mathews BZA rules in favor of Hole in the Wall restaurant (7/19/2023) - By a 4-1 margin last week, the Mathews Board of Zoning Appeals decided a case in favor of the Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill. The restaurant had appealed an… …
West Point Rotary adopts Flags for Heroes project (7/19/2023) - The Rotary Club of West Point put up a Flags for Heroes display earlier this summer, and plans to stage the display again leading up to Veterans Day on Nov.… …
More details on BOS candidate Hudgins (7/19/2023) - Information was inadvertently left out of incumbent Mathews Supervisor Paul Hudgins’ candidate profile, which ran in last week’s paper. He is running as an independent in the Nov. 7 election.… …
Lending a hand (7/19/2023) - Mathews Rotary Club members volunteered their time on Tuesday to help with moving large furniture and displays in Sibley’s General Store in preparation for the Mathews Visitor and Information Center’s… …
Coming in for a landing (7/19/2023) - A flight of pelicans approaches the dock at New Point Comfort Lighthouse on a clear day. Willie Brown of Charlotte, N.C., used his drone to take this photo and others… …
Randy Dobson seeks seat on Mathews BOS (7/26/2023) - Randall A. “Randy” Dobson, 66, of Cobbs Creek, has announced his candidacy for a seat on the Mathews County Board of Supervisors in the Nov. 7 election. He is running… …
Doss seeks seat on Mathews Board of Supervisors (7/5/2023) - Tim Doss, 58, of Port Haywood, has announced his candidacy for a seat on the Mathews County Board of Supervisors in the Nov. 7 election. He is running as an… …
Virginia’s ‘Move Over’ law changed July 1 (7/19/2023) - A newly amended Virginia law takes some guesswork out of roadway safety. As an expansion of the current “Move Over” law, drivers must now move over or slow down for… …
Snack bags (7/19/2023) - Mathews Masonic Lodge, Oriental #20 AF&AM, presented snack bags this week to the members of the Mathews County Sheriff’s Office in appreciation of their service to the county. Shown at… …
Virginians may now indicate blood type on license (7/19/2023) - Virginians may now choose to indicate their blood type to include on their driver’s license to assist first responders in the event of an emergency. Virginians have the option to… …
Reins loosened slightly on Chesapeake Bay crab harvest (7/19/2023) - The Chesapeake Bay’s watermen are getting green lights to catch a few more blue crabs, a year after dismal population numbers led to steep cutbacks in their allowance. The region’s… …
Overnight bridge delays next week as project continues (7/21/2023) - Travelers going to or leaving Gwynn’s Island during overnight hours next week can expect delays on Route 223 (Old Ferry Road) as repair work continues on the 85-year-old bridge, according… …