GMHS to participate in ‘Clear The Shelters’ next month (7/26/2023) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society has joined NBCUniversal Local’s 2023 “Clear The Shelters” pet adoption and donation campaign from Aug. 1-31. This is the ninth consecutive year NBC- and Telemundo-owned stations… …
NARFE talk (7/26/2023) - National Active and Retired Federal Employers (NARFE) Chapter 1757 vice president Jim Bradbury, at left, welcomed guest speaker Edith Bradbury, who gave a brief overview of her activities in the… …Friends of Dragon Run hosts international conservation professionals (7/26/2023) - The Friends of the Dragon Run hosted conservation professionals from seven countries on June 30 during the College of William and Mary’s Institute for Integrative Conservation “Conservation Catalyst” program. The… …
Dominion starts rate decrease (7/26/2023) - Dominion Energy Virginia lhas announced a rate decrease that began July 1. According to a press release, the typical residential customer who uses an average of 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity… …
Oysters placed on sanctuary reef in York River (7/26/2023) - Chesapeake Oyster Alliance members from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Minorities in Aquaculture took to the water Friday to drop around 12,000 young oysters… …Rotary donation (7/26/2023) - Mathews Rotary Club recently presented the Mathews Land Conservancy with a $1,000 donation. Taking part in the presentation were, from left, Rotarian Jessica Dehoux, MLC board members Bernadette La Casse… …
Supporting first responders (7/26/2023) - Abingdon Ruritan Club made a number of donations earlier this month to the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office and the Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue in support of the first responders… …Deadline approaches for Monticello trip (7/26/2023) - Wednesday, Aug. 2, is the deadline to sign up for a Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism Best Years Trip to visit Mr. Jefferson’s Monticello. The Charlottesville trip will take place… …
Seize the sweet corn season before summer’s end (7/26/2023) - July means sweet corn harvest has arrived, and some Virginia farmers are predicting a successful season. Grown throughout Virginia, sweet corn typically appears in farmers’ markets and grocery stores in… …
Prepare yourself for a safe time on the water (7/25/2023) - The waters around Gloucester and Mathews counties are more active this time of year, which means knowing proper water and boating safety is even more important. United States Coast Guard… …
Are you prepared … to get into the water? (7/26/2023) - Betty Ambrose of Gloucester, veteran swim instructor and owner of Ambrose Aquatics, has taught thousands of young people to swim over the past 40 years. She distills her experience into… …
Coloring book prepares families for safety around the dock (7/26/2023) - The Dock Safety Coloring Book made by David Thomas continues to be a fun, free source of lifesaving lessons for children. The book is filled with pictures that each depict… …
Beat the heat, and stay protected in sunny weather (7/26/2023) - Whether working on a farm or in a garden, everyone should be mindful of sun exposure, and take precautions. Be prepared against the rays. Skin cancer is the most common… …Steps to take before putting your home on the market (7/26/2023) - Homeowners who are considering selling their homes have a few steps to take before putting their house on the market, and the sooner they begin, the better. Helen Van Orden,… …
Be prepared for the unexpected when away from home (7/26/2023) - A medical emergency can create a full-blown crisis in a person’s life or it can be a blip on the radar, depending on how well-prepared an individual is. For Jerry… …
Florace Arnold: A joyful life of family, teaching and adventures (7/20/2023) - “Florace” was carefully written on the blackboard, as her first grade teacher had instructed each child to write his or her name on the board. The teacher tried to correct… …Number of VDOT projects underway in Gloucester (7/19/2023) - The Virginia Department of Transportation announced a number of projects already underway, and also coming up, in Gloucester County. On primary highways, alternating nighttime lane closures are planned on Route… …
Cooling assistance application period underway (7/19/2023) - Applications are being accepted and can be submitted until Tuesday, Aug. 14, for cooling assistance from the Virginia Department of Social Services to qualifying households this year through the Virginia… …
Mathews BZA rules in favor of Hole in the Wall restaurant (7/19/2023) - By a 4-1 margin last week, the Mathews Board of Zoning Appeals decided a case in favor of the Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill. The restaurant had appealed an… …West Point Rotary adopts Flags for Heroes project (7/19/2023) - The Rotary Club of West Point put up a Flags for Heroes display earlier this summer, and plans to stage the display again leading up to Veterans Day on Nov.… …
More details on BOS candidate Hudgins (7/19/2023) - Information was inadvertently left out of incumbent Mathews Supervisor Paul Hudgins’ candidate profile, which ran in last week’s paper. He is running as an independent in the Nov. 7 election.… …
Lending a hand (7/19/2023) - Mathews Rotary Club members volunteered their time on Tuesday to help with moving large furniture and displays in Sibley’s General Store in preparation for the Mathews Visitor and Information Center’s… …
Lt. Gov. visits Gloucester (7/19/2023) - Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle Sears, front, visited Gloucester this week to tour Mobjack Bay Seafood and learn about the oyster fishery, described as the most productive fishery in the commonwealth.… …
Gloucester makes improvements to court circle (7/19/2023) - Gloucester County recently made more improvements to one of its most important historic assets, the colonial court circle. Recently, landscape lighting was added to help highlight the historic buildings on… …
Coming in for a landing (7/19/2023) - A flight of pelicans approaches the dock at New Point Comfort Lighthouse on a clear day. Willie Brown of Charlotte, N.C., used his drone to take this photo and others… …