Gazette Journal – News and Information for Gloucester and Mathews, Virginia

East Riverfest returns Saturday

Community members can look forward to a day of entertainment, competition, food and fundraising when the East Riverfest returns Saturday to Williams Wharf Landing. The…

Melany Slaughter June 17, 2026
Donnelly named new GMHS Executive Director

After nearly 15 years with the organization, Caitlin Donnelly has been named the new Executive Director of the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society. “I’m most excited to…

Melany Slaughter June 17, 2026
Sen. Mark Warner takes part in Gloucester meet-and-greet

About 100 Democrats and supporters of Sen. Mark Warner braved the heat on Friday afternoon to get a chance to take part in a meet-and-greet…

Melany Slaughter June 17, 2026

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Many local events to commemorate nation’s 250th (6/17/2026) - As the Gloucester Arts Festival continues to celebrate all aspects of the arts during June, and as volunteers prepare for huge East Riverfest and Gwynn’s Island Festival celebrations in Mathews the last two weekends of this month, events for the local celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary are getting underway. Readings of the Declaration of Independence, religious observances, and fireworks are all part of the plans.Upcoming activities organized by the Gloucester VA250 Committee and the Mathews… …

Juneteenth celebration to be held Friday in Cobbs Creek

Early voting begins today for dual party primary

Forensic audit, utilities and more spark discussion at town hall