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  • Kelly honored by Franco-American memorial organization

    The American Society of Le Souvenir Francais, Inc., has honored Gloucester County’s Historic Resources Supervisor Robert Kelly with a 2024 “Medaille d’Honneur,” or Medal of…

    Melany Slaughter January 15, 2025
  • The Peggy marks 100 years; raffle for Barber painting

    The Mathews-built deck boat, the Peggy, celebrates its 100th birthday in 2025. As part of the commemoration, the Mathews Maritime Foundation has commissioned renowned artist…

    Melany Slaughter January 15, 2025
  • Rt. 14 bridge project on track for fall completion

    Demolition of existing elements is underway on the Route 3/14 westbound bridge over Burke Mill Stream near the Mathews/Gloucester line. The bridge deck has been…

    Melany Slaughter January 15, 2025

Top Stories

School division’s emergency closure addressed (1/17/2025) - Mathews County Superintendent of Schools Dr. David S. Daniel addressed this week’s emergency school closure during a special meeting held Friday morning in the school board office. All three county schools were closed both Thursday, Jan. 16 and Friday, Jan. 17 over concerns about the domestic water supply at Mathews Elementary School. With no classes held Monday because of the King Day holiday, school in Mathews is set to resume on Tuesday. Friday’s special meeting… …
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School News

School division’s emergency closure addressed
Local students receive honors at RCC
Boards to hold work session on Mathews school budget Tuesday
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Business News

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Sports News

Lady Dukes
Dukes’ basketball
MHS boys beat Tigers, fall to Red Devils
MHS girls fall to Lancaster, K&Q

Food

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