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Two cases involving county, JB Property nonsuited (1/17/2024) - A consent order was handed down by Circuit Court Judge Jeffrey Shaw on Monday, Jan. 8, nonsuiting two cases involving Mathews County and the construction company of supervisor Dave Jones.…
Bill seeks to preserve working waterfronts (1/17/2024) - A bipartisan bill to help preserve working waterfronts across the U.S. was introduced in Congress last month, with Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Montross) signing on as one of the bill’s co-sponsors.…
mathews ruritans recognition Mathews Ruritans (1/17/2024) - The Mathews Ruritan Club was recently recognized by Ruritan National for outstanding and meritorious community service in the areas of membership growth, for which it received a bronze certificate, and…
1a racist grafitti Racist graffiti found in Mathews High bathroom; response criticized (1/17/2024) - Racist graffiti was found etched into a stall in one of the boys’ bathrooms at Mathews High School last week, with the Mathews NAACP taking school administration to task for…
mathews democrats Mathews Democrats (1/10/2024) - The Mathews County Democratic Committee recently held its election of officers for 2024-2025. Those elected were, from left: secretary Paul Hyer, chair Sheila Crowley, vice chair Diane Grice and treasurer…
AARP TaxAide offers help in preparing returns (1/10/2024) - The Middle Peninsula AARP TaxAide group will be starting its tax services for 2023 federal and Virginia tax preparation the first week of February at the Gloucester Library (Main Street…
mathews supes new board Mathews board strikes cooperative tone (1/10/2024) - The Mathews County Board of Supervisors held its 2024 organizational meeting last Wednesday, Jan. 3, unanimously electing Janice Phillips as chairman and Tim Doss as vice chair. The revamped board,…
King Day services to be held in Gloucester, Mathews (1/10/2024) - A pair of services remembering the life and legacy of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be held this Monday in Gloucester and next Sunday, Jan.…
mathews roads update rt 198 roundabout Several highway improvement projects planned in Mathews (1/10/2024) - Several highway projects are being planned in Mathews County to improve safety for drivers and pedestrians. The second phase of the Mathews Main Street Enhancement Project is already in the…
Closings Monday for MLK Day (1/10/2024) - All post offices, courts, county offices, schools, libraries, and DMV customer centers in Gloucester and Mathews will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.…
year in review mathews 3 Year in review: A look back at 2023 in Mathews (1/10/2024) - A look back at 2023 in Mathews JANUARY: The Mathews High School boys’ JV basketball team beats Middlesex Chargers, 55-50; varsity falls, 77-45 … MHS girls’ varsity basketball team beats…
general storm gloucester ch lines down Winter storm causes power outages throughout region (1/10/2024) - A winter storm that wreaked havoc across the East Coast Tuesday night caused 96,000 Virginia customers to lose power, with 9,642 of those in the five counties comprising the Middle…
DMV announces 2024 closure schedule (1/10/2024) - The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles has announced the dates its customer service centers will be closed in 2024. DMV customers are encouraged to take advantage of online services, especially…
mathews king day Mathews NAACP to hold annual MLK Day program (1/3/2024) - The Mathews NAACP will hold its annual event in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 21, beginning at 3 p.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 3601 Buckley…
No action taken following closed session meeting (1/3/2024) - The Mathews County Board of Supervisors took no action, made no comments, and immediately adjourned after a nearly two-and-a-half-hour special closed session last Wednesday, Dec. 27. It was the final…
Mathews residents reminded of important tax dates (1/3/2024) - Mathews County Commissioner of the Revenue Les Hall is reminding residents about important due dates for businesses and property owners in the upcoming year. Feb. 1 is the deadline for…
edit mathews elected officials swearing in Swearing-in ceremony (1/3/2024) - Newly-elected Mathews officials took their oaths of office before a packed house during a ceremony held last Wednesday in Mathews Circuit Court at Liberty Square. Judge Jeffrey Shaw (not pictured)…
mathews north end bridge VDOT plans to widen North End Branch Bridge (1/3/2024) - The Virginia Department of Transportation announced recently a proposal to rehabilitate the North End Branch Bridge in Mathews County. Construction is expected to begin in late 2024. Kelly Hannon, public…
bird count alternate Bird count (1/3/2024) - Birders in Mathews County spent Saturday turning their gaze to the skies as they took part in the annual Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count. Here, Bill Corbin, Cindy Schultz, Bill…
Christmas Blessing Fund surpasses halfway mark (1/3/2024) - After two weeks, the 2023 Mathews Ruritan Club Christmas Blessing Fund has surpassed the halfway mark toward its goal of $20,000, honorary chairperson Amy Ashberry announced. Donations of $11,321 have…
mathews deputy accident Mathews deputy’s vehicle rear ended in accident (12/27/2023) - An accident involving a Mathews sheriff’s deputy occurred at 8 a.m. Saturday at Twiggs Ferry Road and Green Point Lane in Cobbs Creek. According to Sgt. Michelle Anaya of the…
record mathews sheriff appts new major Graham named chief deputy at MCSO (12/27/2023) - Mathews County Sheriff-elect April Edwards has announced the appointment of Patric Graham as major/chief deputy of the Mathews County Sheriff’s Office when Edwards steps into her position as sheriff on…
mathews legion Christmas feasting (12/27/2023) - Members and friends of American Legion Post 83 of Mathews carried out their Christmas morning tradition, which stretches back 30 years or more, of delivering home-cooked dinners of turkey, gravy,…
mathews supes recognition outgoing supes Thanks for your service (12/27/2023) - During the Mathews County Board of Supervisors’ last regular meeting of 2023, held on Dec. 19, chairman Dave Jones (not pictured) recognized the three outgoing members, from left, Melissa Mason,…
mathews supes recognition faulkner 10 years (12/27/2023) - Mathews County Director of Elections and Voter Registrar Carla Faulkner, at left, was recognized for 10 years of service during the Mathews County Board of Supervisors meeting on Dec. 19.…

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