Storm damage (6/25/2025) - A huge maple tree on the lawn of Eastfields Farms in Mathews was a casualty of a sudden storm that hit the area last Thursday. Farm owners Diane and Peter… …
Puppy kisses (6/25/2025) - Eva Johnson of Williamsburg, a volunteer with Canine Companions, gets kisses from Sidney, the pup she’s co-raising, at the Puppy Kisses booth during the Arts and Barks Festival held at… …
Mathews Community Foundation hosts annual appreciation reception (6/25/2025) - With 125 guests in attendance, the Mathews Community Foundation celebrated significant advances in its mission of improving the quality of life for those living and working in Mathews. This year’s… …
100th birthday party held for The Peggy (6/25/2025) - The buyboat Peggy of New Point turned 100 years old this year. On Saturday, family, friends and old crewmen came together on Gwynn’s Island to celebrate the life of the… …Events June 26-July 3 (6/25/2025) - THURSDAY PLANNERS: The Gloucester Planning Commission will hold a work session at 6:30 tonight, Thursday, June 26, in the T.C. Walker Education Center auditorium, 6099 T.C. Walker Road, Gloucester. FRIDAY… …
Cooling stations available in Gloucester, Mathews (6/25/2025) - As the U.S. battles extreme heat, cooling stations have been set up in Gloucester and Mathews counties. In Gloucester Those needing a break from the heat in Gloucester can visit… …
Summer begins Friday (6/18/2025) - Summer begins at 10:42 p.m. Friday, the moment of the summer solstice. From now until the winter solstice in December, days will grow shorter. …
Events June 19-26 (6/18/2025) - THURSDAY KING’S DAUGHTERS AND SONS: The Chesapeake Bay Circle of The King’s Daughters and Sons will meet at noon today in the Fellowship Hall of New Point Friends Church. CARNIVAL:… …
Mission Blue names Chesapeake Bay a Hope Spot (6/18/2025) - Mission Blue, an organization established by legendary oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle, has named the Chesapeake Bay a Hope Spot, making it number 166 in a worldwide network of marine areas… …
Ceremony marks 20th anniversary of USCG Auxiliary Memorial (6/18/2025) - A large crowd of active-duty Coast Guard members, Auxiliarists, and family members gathered at U.S. Coast Guard Station Milford Haven in Mathews on May 30. The event was held in… …
Johnson named to MLC Board of Directors (6/18/2025) - Christine Johnson, founder of the Mathews Outdoor Club, has been named to the Mathews Land Conservancy Board of Directors. “Christine brings a wealth of leadership experience, community involvement, and a… …
‘The Lemonade Crime’ (6/18/2025) - The Friends of the Mathews Memorial Library presented all 58 Mathews Elementary School fourth graders with a copy of the book “The Lemonade Crime” by Jacqueline Davies as a graduation… …
Preschool entryway (6/18/2025) - As the August opening date for the Mathews Family YMCA preschool nears, the entryway of the facility, located at Westville Baptist Church on Main Street in Mathews, has been transformed,… …
Primary election (6/18/2025) - Janet Erickson of Port Haywood, at left, waits as her husband Gerald casts his vote at the Chesapeake Precinct polls at Mathews Elementary School during the sparsely-attended Democratic Party primary… …Closings today for Juneteenth (6/18/2025) - All post offices, courts, county offices, school facilities, and DMV customer service centers in Gloucester and Mathews will be closed today, Thursday, June 19, in celebration of the Juneteenth holiday.… …
Arts & Barks Festival Saturday at Bay School in Mathews (6/18/2025) - The Bay School Community Arts Center and Canine Companions are cohosting the first ever Family Arts & Barks Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in the Bay School… …MVFD East River Fest returns July 5 (6/18/2025) - The Mathews Volunteer Fire Department will host its second annual East River Fest on Saturday, July 5, at Williams Wharf Landing (off Williams Wharf Road) in Mathews. Gates will open… …
No Kings Day (6/18/2025) - About 150-200 people gathered in front of Mathews Parks and Recreation on Saturday morning to take part in No Kings Day, a series of more than 1,500 nationwide events held… …
Highland Games (6/18/2025) - Library volunteer Gordon Keith, wearing his Gordon Klan Scottish kilt, demonstrates the proper way to compete in the stone put competition, using a cabbage instead of a stone, during Mathews… …Closings next week for Juneteenth (6/11/2025) - All post offices, courts, county offices, school facilities, and DMV customer service centers in Gloucester and Mathews will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in celebration of the Juneteenth holiday.… …
Events June 12-19 (6/11/2025) - FRIDAY HATCHERY TOURS: Oyster Seed Holdings will hold Hatchery Tours and Tastings from 5–8 p.m. Friday at 425 Callis Wharf Road, Gwynn’s Island. CARNIVAL: Gloucester’s Summer Kick-Off Carnival will be… …
Walters challenges Hodges in HOD race (6/11/2025) - Elaine Walters, 25, of Essex County has announced her candidacy for the District 68 seat on the Virginia House of Delegates. She will be running as a Democrat against Republican… …Democratic Party primary Tuesday (6/11/2025) - A Democratic Party primary to select candidates for lieutenant governor and attorney general in the November general election will be held Tuesday at polling places in Gloucester, Mathews and throughout… …
Mathews LOVEworks sign dedicated (6/11/2025) - Mathews County’s new LOVEworks sign, located adjacent to the Liberty Square Complex, was dedicated with a ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday afternoon. About 20-30 people gathered, braving a few brief showers… …
Lighthouse sign (6/11/2025) - The latest in interpretive signage was recently installed on the New Point Comfort Lighthouse Overlook boardwalk. Mathews County Historical Society with the sponsorship of Athens Building Corporation, the construction company… …