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Letter: For Saulman (10/4/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: I spent 16 years on the Gloucester County School Board as the Ware District representative and had the privilege and pleasure of interacting with Cindy Saulman while on…
Letter: Andersen for Gloucester School Board (10/4/2023) - Editor, Gazette Journal: I’ve had the distinct pleasure observing Troy Andersen serve as a school board member, vice chair and board chair. Troy has spent most of his life in…
Letter: Mathews constitutional office endorsements (10/4/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: I have been a Mathews resident for 34 years, a Mathews business owner, and have provided employment for Mathews citizens. I would like to address some elective offices…
Editorial: Building the tax base (9/27/2023) - “The county’s population has dropped.” “Too many of our young people are moving out of the county in order to make a living.” “We need better schools and cannot afford…
Letter: This dark history must be remembered (9/27/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: I am writing on behalf of myself, a descendant of Gwynn’s Islanders back to the 17th century, and of a group of Black descendants of Gwynn’s Island who…
Letter: Voting—First things first (9/27/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: Education—much unfinished business: The National Assessment of Educational Progress documents significant learning setbacks in performance of Virginia students, especially in government schools during Covid. Our governor has asked…
Letter: See no evil, hear no evil (9/27/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: My heart breaks to think there are many Americans who cannot see or hear the evil which dominates our country since Biden took office. I also see, hear,…
Letter: Extreme times (9/27/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: Extreme times. Nothing is what it seems. We have lost our freedoms, faith, families (especially the children), finances and property. If Wittman, our Representative, votes “for” the Continuing…
Letter: Orth for Gloucester BOS (9/27/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: We recently received a “hit piece” in the mail against our good friend, J.J. Orth, written by John Meyer. Both are running for the Gloucester Board of Supervisors…
Letter: For Orth (9/27/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal:I am glad that Robert “JJ” Orth is still willing to serve on the Board of Supervisors. We are fortunate for his service on the board during the past…
Letter: Brewer for School Board (9/27/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: Citizens of Gloucester are privileged to have a seasoned and well-trained candidate running for the school board. Fred Brewer has lived in Gloucester with his wife Alicia since…
Letter: Post for School Board (9/27/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: I feel compelled to express my profound appreciation for Darren Post, who has been a resolute voice opposing the school board’s policies on transgender issues. As a citizen…
Letter: For Post (9/27/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: I write to express my support for Darren Post, a candidate whose successful business experience stands as a testament to his capability to bring about positive change in…
Letter: Saulman for School Board (9/27/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: The upcoming school board election presents an opportunity for us to choose individuals who will dedicate themselves to the GCPS School Board. The School Board Mission’s statement outlines…
Letter: Edwards for Sheriff (9/27/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: I am blessed to have been supported and trusted for three terms as the sheriff of Mathews County. Most of the goals I set to best provide for…
Letter: Walls for Commonwealth’s Attorney (9/27/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: The citizens of Mathews County, especially victims of crime, deserve an experienced, ethical, and effective prosecutor like Marie Walls. Everyone deserves a safe place to call home, to…
Letter: What makes it suitable? (9/27/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: By what criteria is a vaccine containing nonhuman DNA and SARS Covid spike protein suitable for inclusion into the human body? The mRNA structure of the Covid vaccine…
Letter: Is it true? (9/27/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: Have I heard correctly? Has Dr. Fauci resurfaced to inform the public that another vaccine is necessary to protect us all from the new pandemic? Another pandemic? What…
Letter: Refresher course (9/27/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: I believe there are some individuals in Mathews County who need a refresher course into exactly what the Citizens for the Common Good stands for. The organization, based…
Editorial: Isabel: 20 years later (9/20/2023) - What remains after a great disaster is cleaned up? Memories. Remembering the physical endurance required, the hardships encountered, the sheer muscular effort to move the debris, the hard mental work…
Letter: A sense of disbelief (9/20/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: I came away from the “emergency meeting” of the Gloucester County School Board on Friday night with a sense of disbelief. The board wants to hire a lawyer…
Letter: The politics of intimidation (9/20/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: As a voter in Gloucester County, I am concerned about people bringing weapons to public meetings. I don’t know what instigated this activity or why Gloucester was chosen…
Letter: An unlawful meeting? (9/20/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: Four members at the Gloucester County School Board emergency meeting on Friday: a.) deprived the people of representation by GCSB member Drew; b.) restrained public comment, violating Virginia…
Letter: Orth for supervisor (9/20/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: As a bit of background: I’ve known Bob “JJ” Orth for almost 50 years. At the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), JJ was a marine biologist and…
Letter: For Orth (9/20/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: I write this letter in support of Dr. Robert “JJ” Orth’s candidacy for Supervisor, Abingdon District, Gloucester County. Dr. Orth has been an important member of the Gloucester…

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