Celtic Service (1/17/2024) - Kingston Episcopal Parish, Mathews, will hold a Celtic Service at 5:30 p.m. Sunday in the Parish Chapel. The service will mark the beginning of the 2024 series of Celtic Services,… …State’s general fund revenues remain in line with forecast (1/17/2024) - Halfway through the fiscal year, Virginia’s general fund revenues for December 2023 remain in line with updated versions of the state’s official revenue forecast, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Monday. Total… …
Farmers prepare to discuss agricultural priorities (1/17/2024) - With a 40 percent turnover of seats in the General Assembly, leaders within Virginia Farm Bureau Federation are embracing new opportunities to brief lawmakers on agricultural policy priorities at the… …
Plans underway for 2024 Rural Leadership Institute (1/17/2024) - Applications for the 2024 Virginia Rural Leadership Institute are now being accepted. Information on the program and applications are available on the website cfrv.org/vrli. Applications are due by March 1.… …
Winter tomatoes…and more! (1/10/2024) - We have a moderate climate, but it’s very unusual to find fresh vegetables outdoors ready to pick at this time of year. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Jeri Trudeau… …
6,085 birds spotted in rainy Middle Peninsula Audubon Christmas Bird Count (1/10/2024) - A total of 6,085 birds of 76 species were counted in the field and on the water during the Middle Peninsula Audubon Christmas Bird Count, which was held on Wednesday,… …Mistletoe and the warming planet (1/10/2024) - A question or comment from a reader or other curious person always excites my interest. I enjoy learning new information and writing about what I have learned. Most questions I… …
Presentation on use of native plants to stabilize shoreline (1/10/2024) - Shoreline stabilization is a major concern for those who live and own property on the water, including those who live in what is essentially a peninsula in Mathews County. The… …
New member (1/10/2024) - The York Circle of The King’s Daughters and Sons met on Tuesday, Jan. 2 at Bethany United Methodist Church in Gloucester Point, welcoming new member Shantana Stewart, second from left.… …Virginia Wildlife Grant Program open for applications (1/10/2024) - The Virginia Wildlife Grant Program is open for applications to connect people to the outdoors. Operated by the Department of Wildlife Resources, the grant program is designed for “Organizations that… …
York River Garden Club to hold talk Jan. 11 (1/3/2024) - The York River Garden Club will host a talk by Rick Stanley, arborist and safety and compliance manager with Xylem Tree Experts, at 10 a.m. next Thursday, Jan. 11, at… …
New Year’s medley (1/3/2024) - Two more images of Christmas, and its on to 2024. We are grateful that our readers continue to keep this corner of the Gazette-Journal well-stocked. Please send your photos to… …
Gloucester PRT holds ‘It’s My Day’ on Jan. 17 (1/3/2024) - Looking for the time and space to get that special craft project done? Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism has an idea for you. On Wednesday, Jan. 17, Gloucester PRT will… …
DAR Christmas party (1/3/2024) - The Augustine Warner chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual Christmas party at the York River Oyster Company Coastal Bar and Grill, Gloucester Point, on Dec.… …
Learn to identify deciduous trees in winter (1/3/2024) - Gloucester is a rural county with a lot of woodland. Many of us live on and care for several acres of combined woods, open fields, and water frontage. Some residents… …
Central Village Homemakers (1/3/2024) - Officers of the Central Village Homemakers were installed by Phyllis Hudgins, at left, during the annual Christmas luncheon, held on Dec. 6 at Central United Methodist Church, Mathews. Serving for… …
Decor and more (12/27/2023) - The leaves have left the trees, but look around: the season is providing many spots of beautiful color. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Paula Johnson of Port Haywood has… …Shop for bright flowers in winter (12/27/2023) - This is written at the Winter Solstice, and as much as I enjoy all of the winter holidays and celebrations, I can’t help but think ahead to January and February… …
NARFE Christmas party (12/27/2023) - Members of Chapter 1757 of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) recently held its Christmas party at Olivia’s on Main, Gloucester. Among those celebrating the holiday were, from… …
Seasonal sights (12/20/2023) - Everything, even the plants, seems to illustrate the holidays this week. Please send your photos to editor@gazettejournal.net. Four hollies, Ilex vomitoria Yaupon hollies, from Alexander Wilson of Moon, from left,… …Is the garden asleep? (12/20/2023) - Most of you will read this column on December 21, the day of the Winter Solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year. In 2014, I had written:… …
The welcomed surprise (12/20/2023) - (A work of fiction) As the crystalline snowflakes danced in the crisp winter air, a devoted young father and devoted military man, Sergeant Armando C. James, returned home for Christmas… …
Several hikes planned at Beaverdam (12/13/2023) - Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism is encouraging residents to come out and hike the nature trails at Beaverdam Park, with three organized hikes planned for the coming weeks, beginning with… …
Decor,and more (12/13/2023) - We are hoping to receive for our next two papers many photos of people’s home decorations (indoor and out). ‘Tis the season! Please enjoy these views and send your photos… …
York River Circle (12/13/2023) - The York River Circle of The King’s Daughters and Sons met at Olivia’s in the Village, Gloucester Court House, on Dec. 5 for the group’s annual Christmas Luncheon. Those attending… …