Caroling kayakers likely scuttled for Friday night (12/21/2022) - The forecast isn’t good for Friday night, with high winds and plunging temperatures. And the outlook for caroling boaters is poor as well. So, Jan Towne, who planned to lead… …
Historical marker tells of enslaved peoples’ ‘Flights to Freedom’ (12/21/2022) - The Virginia Department of Historical Resources, meeting earlier this month, approved seven new historical markers for various localities across the state, covering a period from 1776 to the present day.… …
Mathews broadband projects nearing completion (12/21/2022) - The Mathews Broadband Advisory Board held its regular monthly meeting in person at Mathews Memorial Library and online via Zoom on Dec. 12. Chair Judy Rowe gave an update on… …
Decorated for Christmas (12/21/2022) - This incredibly festive home on Aberdeen Creek Road is sharing Christmas cheer with neighbors who pass by each day. The display features a nativity, reindeer, an angel and Santa climbing… …
Celebrating the holidays (12/21/2022) - Gloucester Rotary Club members celebrated the holidays with family and friends with a dinner at Farmasea Restaurant on Main Street in Gloucester on Dec. 14. Everyone brought a toy donation… …Gloucester County launches digital community engagement site (12/21/2022) - Gloucester County has launched a new digital community engagement site to inform and engage residents about current and upcoming plans and initiatives, according to a release from the county’s office… …
93 children take part in Gloucester Shop with a Cop (12/21/2022) - This year’s Shop with a Cop, sponsored by volunteers from the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office, was “an overwhelming success,” said Sgt. Steve Perry, director of the program. Ninety-three children and… …Best Years Trip to Virginia Beach for whale watching (12/21/2022) - Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism is sponsoring a Best Years Trip to Virginia Beach for whale watching on Jan. 11. The bus leaves Gloucester at 10:30 a.m. and returns at… …
Letters to Santa Claus (12/21/2022) - Dear Santa, I would like a pregnant barbie doll, Lego sets, a squishmello, Meirmad Tales 19-21 but I already have 20. Thank you,LoveRaeganAge 11 P.S. I want Christmas to go… …
Santa Claus (and the Grinch) are coming to town (12/21/2022) - Petsworth Elementary School celebrated “Don’t be a Grinch” day on Dec. 13 for holiday spirit week. The school also had a very special guest, the Grinch himself. Here is the… …
Ruritan officers (12/14/2022) - The Abingdon Ruritan Club installed its new officers for 2023 at its annual Christmas Party on Dec. 12. Mike Morrison, at right, president-elect for Ruritan National, installed the club’s officers,… …
Children’s Christmas Party (12/14/2022) - The Abingdon Ruritan Club held its annual Children’s Christmas Party on Sunday, Dec. 4, in the club’s main ballroom. Children of Gloucester were invited to the event, enjoying games, treats,… …White isn’t crossing Mathews off her list (12/14/2022) - Mathews native Roz White of Washington, D.C., and Gwynn spent most of her adult life in Atlanta, Georgia, moving there when her late husband, Jeff White, also a Mathews native,… …
Mathews planners endorse Dollar General proposal; CUP request heads to supervisors (12/14/2022) - The Mathews County Planning Commission wasted no time Tuesday night giving its unanimous stamp of approval to a request by Rhetson Companies LLC for a conditional use permit to place… …
Mathews blood drive (12/14/2022) - Sixty units were collected at the American Red Cross community blood drive on Dec. 6 at the Piankatank Ruritan Club in Hudgins. A total of 62 potential donors showed up;… …
Empty Bowls raises $7,000+ for Hands Across Mathews (12/14/2022) - The Bay School Community Arts Center’s ninth annual Empty Bowls fundraiser for Hands Across Mathews was held in person at the gallery on Sunday. Community enthusiasm for the event was… …Covid cases increase 56 percent in last two weeks (12/14/2022) - What a difference a couple of weeks can make. Two weeks ago, the Three Rivers Health District reported low levels of COVID-19 throughout the district and decreasing levels of the… …
Shop with a Cop (12/14/2022) - The Middle Peninsula Classic Cruisers donated $2,000 to the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office Shop with a Cop program. Shop with a Cop is a nonprofit program that helps disadvantaged children… …Ronald Owens named to Potomac River Fisheries Commission (12/14/2022) - Ronald W. Owens, Gloucester County’s Chesapeake Bay Programs Administrator, was appointed last week by Gov. Glenn Youngkin to serve as one of four Virginia representatives to the Potomac River Fisheries… …
Ballet teacher Jeanne Biggs and her year-round Christmas tree (12/14/2022) - Many in the community know Jeanne Biggs. She has taught ballet to countless children, grandchildren, and perhaps great-grands through many decades. However, many may not know the story of her… …
Riverside RN recognized for coming to injured woman’s aid (12/14/2022) - To express her gratitude to the nurse that came to her rescue, Joyce Webb stopped by Riverside Walter Reed Hospital this week to surprise Registered Nurse Heather Thacker with some… …Winter begins Dec. 21 (12/14/2022) - Winter arrives at 4:48 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, the moment and day of the winter solstice. From this day until the summer solstice in June, the daylight in any 24-hour… …
Letters to Santa (12/14/2022) - Children may send their Letters to Santa Claus to the Gazette-Journal for publication on Dec. 22. We ask that you send us your letters to Santa no later than today,… …
Guilty plea in Mathews murders (12/14/2022) - Jonathan Thomas Moore, a Bavon resident arrested in June and charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of his parents, Adam Thomas Moore and Melissa Dawn Moore, was found guilty… …
50 entries take part in Mathews Christmas Parade (12/14/2022) - The Mathews Christmas Parade, “Fishing You a Merry Christmas,” was a resounding success this year, with 50 colorful, creative entries and wonderful turnout. “Overall the atmosphere was positive and joyful,… …