Point resident doubles his refund at Jackson Hewitt (4/5/2023) - Going to the Jackson Hewitt office in Gloucester to get his 2022 taxes done paid off in a big way for M.A. Tillage. The Gloucester Point resident was a grand-prize… …
Hoedown in GTown event a success (4/5/2023) - The Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce’s first-ever Hoedown in GTown was a complete success, according to Executive Director Makalia Records. The event, which was held to honor outstanding businesses in… …BayPort FCU kicks off Financial Literacy Month (4/5/2023) - April is U.S. National Financial Literacy Month, and BayPort Credit Union is marking its commitment by kicking off a $100,000 Financial Wellness Giveaway. BayPort is inviting its members and the… …
Champions of Caring (3/29/2023) - Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation, Mathews, recently presented its highest award to three of its employees—Champions of Caring. The Mathews facility recognized nurse supervisor Brooke Verner, lead CNA Jenna Perkins… …
Primis Bank supports March for Meals (3/29/2023) - In recognition of March for Meals, the anniversary of the 1972 amendment to the Older Americans Act that established a national nutrition program, Primis Bank donated $500 to Bay Aging… …
The ‘Gumbie’ (3/29/2023) - Jonathan Lewis, at left, chef and owner of Southwind Café in Mathews, poses with his old Mathews High School rowing coach, Tim Ulsaker, under a newly installed and now repurposed… …USDA providing $123M in assistance to farm loan program borrowers (3/29/2023) - Beginning next month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide approximately $123 million in additional, automatic financial assistance for qualifying farm loan program borrowers who are facing financial risk, as… …
Agriculture census forms still being accepted (3/29/2023) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced it will accept completed forms for the 2022 Census of Agriculture through the spring, although the deadline has passed. A release said census… …
Birdwatching party (3/22/2023) - Chief Lionel Custalow and his wife, Ginger, invited members of the Middle Peninsula Bird Club to birdwatch at their winery, Mattapony Reserve, on the banks of the Mattaponi River in… …
Italian restaurant opens at White Marsh (3/22/2023) - Fiorello Ristorante Italiano at the White Marsh Shopping Center is Gloucester’s newest authentic Italian restaurant. Owners Giacomo Bertuglia and Ricardo Bacelar opened the doors of the establishment on Tuesday and… …
Ace Hardware grand opening (3/22/2023) - Although Horn’s Gloucester Ace Hardware opened its doors to the public last fall, the store held off on its official grand opening until this past weekend, kicking off the celebration… …Hoedown in GTown to be held Saturday (3/22/2023) - Hoedown in GTown, the Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce’s annual business awards program and social event, will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at Historic Timberneck in Machicomoco State Park,… …
Hampton Roads health systems no longer require masking (3/22/2023) - As health systems across the country are seeing a steady decrease in COVID-19, RSV and flu patients, the major health care providers in the Hampton Roads area—Bon Secours, Chesapeake Regional… …
Virginia farms, farm acreage remains steady (3/22/2023) - A new report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows the number of Virginia farms remained the same from last year, bucking a national trend of farm declines. According to… …
Yorktown Beach Hotel, Pappas Orthodontics
win York County business awards (3/22/2023) - At York County’s annual Distinguished Business Affair on March 16, two local companies accepted awards for their community impact. This year’s winners are particularly noteworthy because both were just established… …
win York County business awards (3/22/2023) - At York County’s annual Distinguished Business Affair on March 16, two local companies accepted awards for their community impact. This year’s winners are particularly noteworthy because both were just established… …
Home and Garden Showcase (3/15/2023) - Spring is almost here, and Saturday’s Xtra Home and Garden Showcase at the Gloucester Moose Lodge was the perfect opportunity for people to get ready for the season, and for… …
Lewis steps down as Chesapeake’s Director of Human Resources (3/15/2023) - After a 50-year tenure with Chesapeake Bank where she began her career as a teller in the Lively branch office, Pat Lewis is retiring as Executive Vice President and Director… …
MPPDC has received $23M in grant funding since 2020 (3/15/2023) - The Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission has brought $23 million in funding to the Middle Peninsula since 2020 to develop programs for the region. That’s more than the agency had… …
Dodd RV named a 2023 Dealer of the Year (3/15/2023) - Dodd RV of the Peninsula, a top-selling RV dealer based in Yorktown, has been named a winner of DealerRater’s 2023 Dealer of the Year Awards. The DealerRater Dealer of the… …
Hard work, disciplined regimen pay big dividends for Joe Volpe of Auto Max of Gloucester (3/8/2023) - Joe Volpe of Auto Max of Gloucester was recently featured in Muscle and Fitness magazine for placing fourth in that publication’s 2022 Mr. Health and Fitness competition, following the physical… …
‘What These Hands Have Seen’ to tell story of ‘our wisest generation’ (3/8/2023) - Ginger Spencer, president of Heartfelt Community, is putting together a coffee table book, and she is inviting the community to be a part of it. The book, “What These Hands… …
Sessoms retiring from Gloucester Yoga (3/8/2023) - After owning and operating Gloucester Yoga for nearly seven years, Nancy Sessoms of Gloucester will be closing her business May 15.“I really believe in the benefits of yoga,” said Sessoms.… …Brent and Becky spring garden tours start next week (3/8/2023) - Brent and Becky’s Bulbs in Gloucester has announced its lineup of spring garden tours. These tours take visits through the trial fields and gardens at the farm and home of… …
Gloucester Chamber to recognize business leaders at ‘Hoedown’ (3/1/2023) - The Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Business Awards for the first time since 2020. This year, the theme of the awards is “Hoedown in GTown,” and… …
Port Call Tattoo opens in Gloucester (3/1/2023) - Gloucester newest tattoo shop, Port Call Tattoo held its grand opening Saturday. The family-owned business is run by husband-and-wife Nathan and Laura Walton of Gloucester County. Nathan Walton is the… …