Beehive supply grants offered; applications underway (8/30/2023) - The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will accept applications for the 2023 Beehive Distribution Program, from Aug. 28 through Sept. 12. The program provides free equipment for assembling… …
Lighthouse keepers to be honored in ceremonies in Mathews (8/30/2023) - Volunteers with the nonprofit organization U.S. Lighthouse Society and its Chesapeake Chapter will honor six Chesapeake Bay lighthouse keepers in special ceremonies beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7,… …
MCF impact grants at work (8/30/2023) - Each year, the Mathews Community Foundation grants funds to help Mathews nonprofits provide needed services and improve the quality of life in the county. Two of these grants, for $10,000… …
GMHS donation (8/30/2023) - Diane and Peter Perina of Eastfields Farms, Mathews, recently donated $3,154 to the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society from money raised during the Aug. 12 pick-your-own blueberry fundraiser. GMHS Executive Director Charles… …
Circuit Court Clerk Cathy Dale unopposed in her reelection bid (8/30/2023) - Gloucester Circuit Court Clerk Cathy L. Dale is running unopposed as a Republican for reelection this fall. She has been the Gloucester Circuit Court Clerk since Jan. 1, 2020, when… …Two public hearings Tuesday (8/30/2023) - The Gloucester Board of Supervisors will hold two public hearings on Tuesday at its regular monthly meeting, beginning at 6 p.m. in the colonial courthouse. The first hearing will be… …
Narron to take part in meet and greet (8/30/2023) - Gloucester Commissioner of the Revenue independent candidate Sarah Narron will take part in a meet and greet on Thursday, Sept. 21, at the Piankatank Community League, 11888 Harcum Road, Gloucester.… …
A peaceful stop (8/30/2023) - The children of Bill and Sandra Brewer of Glass recently sponsored a bench in their parents’ names at Machicomoco State Park, Hayes. It is the first bench of its kind… …
James steps down as Secretary of the Commonwealth (8/30/2023) - Kay Coles James, founder and chairman of the Gloucester Institute board, has stepped down from her role as Secretary of the Commonwealth, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday. Youngkin appointed Kelly… …Gloucester residents to see decrease in flood insurance rates (8/30/2023) - Gloucester County residents will soon see a 25 percent discount on their flood insurance premiums, thanks to its continued improvement in FEMA’s Community Rating System (CRS) program, according to a… …
Mathews supervisors give Verizon go-ahead to pursue grant funding (8/30/2023) - Mathews supervisors gave the go-ahead for the county’s broadband advisory board and Verizon to pursue grant funding for a $26 million-$28 million project that would bring high-speed internet to the… …
Offices close in observance of Labor Day (8/30/2023) - All post offices, courts, county offices, and DMV customer service centers in Gloucester and Mathews will be closed Monday, Sept. 4, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Schools in… …
A busy campaign season ahead (8/30/2023) - The Nov. 7 General Election will produce crowded ballots in both Gloucester and Mathews counties. Frequently civic groups sponsor forums where candidates can discuss their platforms. We are asking these… …
Gloucester Day to be celebrated Saturday (8/30/2023) - Gloucester County, Virginia, will join with other Gloucesters from across the globe to celebrate Gloucester Day on Saturday. This will be Gloucester County’s second year celebrating the international holiday. County… …
Girl Scout donation (8/23/2023) - American Legion Auxiliary Unit 75 attended the Girl Scout Troop 1018 meeting on Aug. 15, to present the Girl Scouts with a $100 check, as well as craft supplies. The… …Dominion responds to concerns about smart meter technology (8/23/2023) - During the Gloucester Board of Supervisors’ Aug. 15 meeting, York District representative Phillip Bazzani voiced concerns over smart utility meters that are currently being installed on homes throughout the area.… …
Cleanup planned for Point Beach (8/23/2023) - The Gloucester Clean Community will lead a cleanup at Gloucester Point Beach in tandem with other organizations around the globe for International Coastal Cleanup Day and World Cleanup Day on… …
Christian open mic (8/23/2023) - “Sing for the King,” a free open mic and karaoke gathering of Christian music, will be held from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, at the home of Joel Emerson, 4737… …
Gloucester Day to be celebrated Saturday, Sept. 2 (8/23/2023) - Gloucester County, Virginia, will join with other Gloucesters around the nation and globe to celebrate the second annual “Gloucester Day” on Saturday, Sept. 2. The September date is one traditionally… …
Sept. 21 meeting to decide Gwynn’s Island historic designation (8/23/2023) - The Virginia Board of Historic Resources and State Review Board will hold a joint meeting Sept. 21 to decide if Gwynn’s Island will be designated as a historic district. The… …
Poster contest winner (8/23/2023) - Artist Jenny McMurtrie was named winner of the 2023 Market Days Poster Contest. The Mathews Market Days Committee made the announcement during a reception Saturday at the Bay School Community… …
Williams named Chief Nursing Officer at RWRH (8/23/2023) - Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, Gloucester, announced last week the appointment of Lanell Williams, RN, MSN, as the new Chief Nursing Officer at the hospital. In this role, she will have… …
Pelfrey earns right to compete in national pageant (8/23/2023) - Gloucester High School junior Marissa Pelfrey competed in the National American Miss Virginia Pageant, placing in the top 10 of all competitors in the Junior Teenage age group. This was… …
Barbie Blast (8/23/2023) - Come on Barbie, let’s go party! Gloucester County Public Library held a Barbie Blast event Saturday at its Main Street Center location, welcoming 190 Barbies and Kens of all ages… …Sheriff Barrick, BZA members vent to board (8/23/2023) - Three Mathews supervisors came under fire during Tuesday night’s board meeting as Sheriff Mark Barrick and several board of zoning appeals members took them to task for recent comments they’ve… …