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… …
A promising signLocal waterways much cleaner, according to VDH standards (7/12/2023) - Local waterways are much cleaner than they were at this time last year, according to the standards applied by the Virginia Department of Health for the harvesting of oysters and… …
Battle of Cricket Hill commemorated on 247th anniversary (7/12/2023) - The Richard Henry Lee Chapter of the Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution hosted a celebration of the 247th anniversary of the Battle of Cricket Hill at… … Hudgins seeks second term on Mathews BOS (7/12/2023) - Paul Hudgins, 53, of Cardinal, has announced his candidacy for reelection to the Mathews County Board of Supervisors in the Nov. 7 election. One of three supervisors whose term ends… …
Charter Night (7/12/2023) - The Mathews Kiwanis Club hosted its Charter Night program on Sunday at the Hyco House in Mathews. The event was open to the public and attended by Mathews residents as… …Mathews supervisors adopt $31M budget; proposed amendments tabled (7/12/2023) - The Mathews County Board of Supervisors adopted the county’s $31 million FY2023-2024 budget during its June 27 board meeting, but failed to adopt several budget amendments proposed by County Administrator… …
Food Lion donates to Hands Across Mathews (7/12/2023) - Hands Across Mathews has received a $2,600 donation from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help feed neighbors in their time of need. Hands Across Mathews will use money… …
Beware of the predator (7/12/2023) - Someone with some artistic ability turned this fallen tree into a creature resembling a dinosaur. So, if you find yourself driving on Hallieford Road in Mathews, beware of the predator. …Mathews VA250 Committee holds organizational meeting (7/12/2023) - Mathews County’s VA250 Committee held its organizational meeting recently, electing officers and adopting bylaws and policies. Serving as chairman is Fred Lyon, with Sandy Warhol as vice chair, Reed Lawson… …