Hearing held on proposed Mathews FY25 budget (4/24/2024) - The Mathews County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on the county’s proposed $39.77 million budget last Thursday, but no one from the public commented on the matter and… …
Mathews Community Foundation awards $173,000+ in grants (4/24/2024) - The Mathews Community Foundation has announced that 31 grants totaling $173,241 will be awarded to local nonprofit organizations serving Mathews County. Made possible by donor funds, Community Impact grants support… …Plans in the works for Mathews 250th celebration (4/24/2024) - America’s 250th anniversary is just around the corner, and Mathews County’s VA250 Committee is gearing up to make sure the county is one of Virginia’s go-to spots for the celebration… …
‘Flights to Freedom’ marker to be unveiled May 11 in Mathews (4/24/2024) - A new Virginia Historic Highway Marker will be unveiled in Mathews County on Saturday, May 11. The public is invited. Titled “Flights to Freedom,” the marker will commemorate the enslaved… …
Democratic Congressional hopefuls take part in candidate forum (4/24/2024) - Area Democrats gathered last Thursday night at St. Clare Walker Middle School in Middlesex to hear from the two candidates vying for the chance to unseat Rep. Robert J. Wittman… …
Mathews blood drive (4/24/2024) - Sixty-four units of blood were collected at the Mathews Community American Red Cross Blood Drive, held on Tuesday, April 16, at the Piankatank Ruritan Club building in Hudgins. A total… …
102nd birthday (4/24/2024) - Marguerite “Maggie” DeVita of Cardinal reached a milestone of 102 years on April 19. Westville Christian Church of Mathews helped her celebrate on Sunday. The Rev. Timothy Dice, pastor of Westville,… …
Lodge Foundation donation (4/24/2024) - The Botetourt Lodge #7, AF & AM Foundation, recently donated $2,500 to the Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic as the clinic’s newest Community Health Partner. This gift will benefit patient care… …
Spring Community Cleanup (4/17/2024) - The Mathews Rotary Club members participated in MCVIC’s annual road cleanup on Saturday. The crew of 11, as in years past, cleaned the entire length of Church Street from Route… …Hearing tonight on county budget (4/17/2024) - The Mathews County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposed $39.77 million FY2025 county budget at 6 o’clock tonight, Thursday, April 18, in the historic courthouse.… …
‘Then and Now’ aerial photo display part of May Faire (4/17/2024) - Local aerial photographers David and Linda Grow of Bena will be at the historic Mathews Courthouse at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, May 4, to present “Mathews from the Air—Then and Now,”… …
Opening Day (4/17/2024) - Mathews County Little League kicked off the 2024 season Saturday morning with an Opening Day ceremony at the ballfields in Hudgins. Above, Charlie Crittenden, who has been an integral part… …
Exchange Club to hold meet and greet Sunday (4/17/2024) - The Exchange Club of Gloucester-Mathews, which was chartered just over a year ago, already has 32 members. The community service club will hold a meet and greet Sunday afternoon at… …Keep Virginia Beautiful accepting grant proposals (4/17/2024) - Keep Virginia Beautiful, Inc., is accepting grant application proposals from groups all across the state who want to make a difference in their community. Applications for Green Grants are being… …
Welcome to Historic Garden Week 2024 (4/17/2024) - As the nation’s only statewide house and garden tour, approximately 30 tours are showcased each spring during Historic Garden Week, featuring over 200 private and public sites. Highlighted properties change… …
Fine Arts Museum (4/17/2024) - The Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester will also be on the tour docket for Saturday. The museum is currently showing the works of the late Kacey Carneal, a self-taught folk… …Volunteers help make Garden Week a success (4/17/2024) - Behind the scenes and greeting visitors to the Garden Tour are dozens of volunteers, giving their time to help make each year’s event successful. Margaret Singleton is chair of the… …
Historic Garden Week highlights horticulture (4/17/2024) - Much more than a fundraiser, Historic Garden Week is a cherished springtime tradition for both Garden Club of Virginia members, who come together to produce the fundraiser, and for the… …