Marker unveiled recounts story behind G.I. exodus (5/27/2026) - A commemoration was held at the First Baptist Church in Mathews on Saturday to mark the unveiling of a state highway marker recounting the story behind the early 20th century… …
MLC holds program on coastal resilience, citizen science (5/27/2026) - Community members gathered at Williams Wharf Landing Community Building in Mathews on May 13 for a presentation exploring coastal resilience, sea level rise, and the growing role of citizen science… …Events May 28-June 4 (5/27/2026) - THURSDAY KING’S DAUGHTERS AND SONS: The Chesapeake Bay Circle of The King’s Daughters and Sons will meet at noon today, Thursday, May 28 in the fellowship hall of New Point… …
VA250 Committee (5/27/2026) - The Mathews VA250 Committee met last Thursday to go over plans for the upcoming celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Among the items… …
Harris receives ‘thank you’ letter from President Trump (5/20/2026) - Larry D. Harris of Newport News, a native of Mathews County, recently received a letter from President Donald Trump thanking him for a gift and prayers. Harris, a poet and… …Mathews BOS to meet tonight (5/20/2026) - The Mathews County Board of Supervisors has two meetings coming up, the regular monthly meeting at 6 o’clock this evening, Thursday, May 21, in the historic courthouse on Court Street,… …
Offices close Monday for Memorial Day (5/20/2026) - All post offices, courts, county offices, schools, and DMV customer service centers in Gloucester and Mathews will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.… …
350+ cyclists take part in Tour de Chesapeake (5/20/2026) - Under beautiful sunny skies in Mathews County on Saturday, just over 350 cyclists from up and down the East Coast and beyond came to ride for the 27th annual Tour… …VACo to meet next week (5/20/2026) - The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) will hold its Region 2 meeting on Wednesday, May 27, beginning at 2 p.m. in the Freight Shed, 331 Water Street, Yorktown. At this… …
Rotary grant will fund seven water stations in Mathews (5/20/2026) - The Mathews Rotary Club was recently awarded a $47,735 Global Grant, the first such grant ever given by Rotary International’s Strategic Water Alliance to a Rotary Club in the United… …Mathews BOS holds closed meeting on litigation issues (5/20/2026) - The Mathews Board of Supervisors had a special closed session meeting on Monday, May 11 on matters pertaining to the ongoing Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill litigation. No action… …
VA250 concert (5/20/2026) - The Courthouse Community Orchestra, led by Staff Sergeant Jarret Kocan, gave a concert of the music of America on Friday night at Mathews High School. The free concert was sponsored… …
Wood dinghy available for purchase at MMF (5/20/2026) - An eight-foot all-wood dinghy with exceptional provenance has been given to the Mathews Maritime Foundation, which supports the Mathews Maritime Museum and the Gwynn’s Island Boat Shop through the sale… …MCF grant funds projects at Mathews Museum (5/20/2026) - The Mathews Museum will be using its $10,000 grant from the Mathews Community Foundation for a number of historical and educational programs and exhibits, including “One Hundred Hours Beneath the… …
Events May 21-28 (5/20/2026) - THURSDAY SOCIAL SERVICES: The Gloucester Social Services Board will meet at 7:30 this morning, Thursday, May 21, in the Social Services conference room, 6641 Short Lane, Gloucester. SUPERVISORS: The Mathews… …
Central Village Homemakers (5/13/2026) - Dee Bane, vice chair of the Mathews County Resources Council, was speaker at the May meeting of Central Village Homemakers. She said council’s goal is to promote and connect resources… …
Civic groups at May Faire (5/13/2026) - Among the civic groups participating in 2026 Mathews May Faire event held May 2 and 3, were the Cricket Hill Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, and the… …
Animal Care and Control (5/13/2026) - Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week was April 12-18, and the Mathews Board of Supervisors recognized deputy animal control officer Calvin Johnson, at left, and animal control officer Misty Scwartz… …Court voids redistricting vote; districts to remain the same (5/13/2026) - By a 4-3 margin Friday, members of the Supreme Court of Virginia issued a ruling voiding the results of the state’s April 21 redistricting special election—keeping in place the current… …
Tour de Chesapeake returns this weekend (5/13/2026) - Cyclists will return to the flat roads and scenic views of Mathews County this weekend to take part in Saturday’s 27th annual Tour de Chesapeake. The Mathews Outdoor Club event… …
EV charging stations installed in Mathews (5/13/2026) - Two electric vehicle charging units have been installed in Mathews by the Mathews Volunteer Fire Department—one each at Gwynn’s Island Station 3 and Cobbs Creek Station 4—with plans for additional… …
GOP road cleanup (5/13/2026) - As part of its community outreach, members of the Mathews County Republican Committee spent Saturday cleaning up its adopted stretch of Buckley Hall Road. Taking part in the cleanup were,… …
Rotary’s Flags for Heroes to return (5/13/2026) - The Mathews Rotary Club is gearing up for its annual Flags for Heroes display, which this year will be located prominently on Buckley Hall Road in the field adjacent to… …Historic marker to be unveiled May 23 at First Baptist (5/13/2026) - A historic marker installation ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 23, at First Baptist Church, 9654 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews, marking the unveiling by the NAACP Mathews Branch and… …
Colonial Dames (5/13/2026) - The Susan Constant Committee of the National Society, Colonial Dames of America in Virginia, met on May 5 at the Gwynn’s Island Community League Civic Center. Following the business meeting,… …