600+ cyclists attend Tour de Chesapeake (5/24/2023) - More than 600 cyclists attended the 24th annual Tour de Chesapeake held on Mathews County’s country roads this past weekend, with headquarters at Thomas Hunter Middle School. The weather—overcast and… …
Services Sunday in Gloucester, Mathews to mark Memorial Day (5/24/2023) - American Legion posts in Gloucester and Mathews will hold Memorial Day observances on Sunday afternoon in the two counties. In Mathews At 2 p.m., Mathews Post 83 will host its… …Mathews moves ahead with dredge project (5/24/2023) - Mathews supervisors voted Tuesday night to go into negotiations with Michels Construction Inc., a Brownsville, Wisconsin, company, for the first phase of the Hole in the Wall dredge project—dredging and… …
Offices close Monday for Memorial Day (5/24/2023) - All courts, county offices, post offices, and DMV customer service centers in Gloucester and Mathews will be closed on Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. Mathews schools will… …
Last summer (5/24/2023) - Locals, tourists and day trippers alike enjoyed a fun-filled summer last year. Pictured, clockwise from left, are attendees of “Party with a Purpose,” a fundraiser to benefit the restoration of… …
Summer fun! (5/24/2023) - You don’t have to travel far to have some fun this summer. There are lots of local festivals and events to attend, parks and beaches to explore and plenty of… …Community summer events and activities 2023 (5/24/2023) - Community summer events and activities 2023 Friday, May 26 SUNSET ON THE STEPS: Machicomoco State Park, Hayes, will hold its Sunset on the Steps from 8-8:30 p.m. tomorrow, May 26,… …
Summer crafts families can enjoy together (5/24/2023) - (METRO) Things seem to slow down in summer. Come summer, the hurried pace that dominates much of the year takes a backseat to vacations, lounging around the pool, diving through… …Wear a helmet, and put safety first when operating ATVs (5/24/2023) - Before hopping on an all-terrain vehicle this spring, take a moment to prioritize safety over fun. “People want to get out and explore nature and experience the outdoors,” said Scott… …
How to handle fireworks safely (5/24/2023) - (METRO) Warm weather generally translates to more time spent outdoors. That means more barbecues, days spent poolside, trips to the beach and even camping excursions. This time of year also… …
Market Days to be held Sept. 8 and 9 (5/24/2023) - Mathews Market Days will be held Sept. 8 and 9, the first Friday and Saturday after Labor Day. The two-day event features, arts and crafts, food and informational vendors, as… …Mathews BOS approves $31M budget (5/17/2023) - The Mathews County Board of Supervisors approved a $31 million budget last Thursday and adopted a real estate tax rate of $.56 per $100 of assessed value for the 2024… …
Walls faces charges after alleged confrontation (5/17/2023) - Mike Walls, a member of the Mathews County Board of Supervisors, is facing several misdemeanor charges following an alleged confrontation on Saturday, May 6, during the annual May Faire with… …
Board seeks other safety measures (5/17/2023) - The Gloucester Board of Supervisors voted to approve a request to VDOT to implement new safety measures at Woods Cross Roads during its meeting Tuesday at the colonial courthouse. This… …
Daniel named Mathews superintendent (5/17/2023) - Mathews County Public Schools has a new superintendent. Dr. David S. Daniel, a longtime educator in Gloucester County who has been with West Point Public Schools since 2011, was named… …
Tour de Chesapeake returns Saturday (5/17/2023) - The 24th annual Tour de Chesapeake cycling event will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday, May 20, on cycling trails across Mathews County. Sponsored by Mathews… …
Virginia Farm Bureau highlightsMathews on ‘County Close-up’ TV segment (5/17/2023) - Robert Respess of Twin Springs Farm at Foster was among several Mathews farmers interviewed last week for a “County Close-up” segment on Farm Bureau’s “Real Virginia” television program. “County Close-up”… …
Mathews gardening group donates to floral basket fund (5/17/2023) - At its April monthly meeting, Mathews Community Gardening Group, “Planters with a Purpose,” contributed the first of its member donations to Bette Dillehay, chair of the Mathews Main Street Committee… …‘Conversations with Teachers’ video available online (5/17/2023) - A video recording of “Conversations with Teachers,” a feature of Mathews May Faire 2023, is now available in two online locations. The conversations, part of May Faire which was sponsored… …
CA&J Farm to hold Wellness Day May 27 (5/17/2023) - Memorial Weekend Wellness Day will be held from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, May 27, at CA & J Farm, 5620 East River Road, Foster. The day will include an herb… …
Breezeline customers may be eligible for discount (5/17/2023) - Mathews residents who have access to broadband through the local cable company, Breezeline, may be eligible for a discount of $30 per month off their cable bills. According to a… …
Service award (5/10/2023) - Bob Tschirhart received a token of gratitude for his five years of service on the board of the Rural Housing Partnership (formerly Gloucester Housing Partnership) at the partnership’s May meeting.… …Hearing tonight on Mathews budget, tax rates (5/10/2023) - The Mathews County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing at 6 o’clock tonight on the proposed $31,009,157 budget and tax rates for fiscal year 2023-2024. The meeting will… …
Planners opt not to hear controversial speaker (5/10/2023) - The Mathews County Planning Commission voted 4-3 Tuesday night to deny a motion by member Tricia Stall to invite a controversial speaker to address the commission and board of supervisors… …
Perfect weather prevails at Mathews May Faire (5/10/2023) - Clear skies and balmy temperatures marked this year’s May Faire in Mathews County, bringing many people out to stroll the Mathews Court Green, visit art and craft booths, have lunch… …