Rosewell holds a ‘Blessing of the Ground’ (3/6/2025) - Much has been written about the history of Rosewell Plantation, the 18th century Georgian mansion whose majestic ruins stand today overlooking the York River in Gloucester. But little if anything… …
First responders take part in weeklong Search and Rescue Forum (3/6/2025) - Local fire, rescue and law enforcement personnel attended last week’s Search and Rescue Forum sponsored by U.S. Coast Guard Sector Virginia and the Port of Virginia Maritime Incident Response Team… …Board approves waterfront marina CUP request (3/6/2025) - A plan to convert a vacant seafood processing plant into a working waterfront marina in Gloucester won approval Tuesday night. Following a public hearing on the matter in the colonial… …
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday (3/6/2025) - Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday and will remain in effect until Nov. 2. Timepieces should be set ahead one hour (“spring forward”) upon retiring Saturday night. Residents… …
Trikeball fundraiser at Peasley on March 7 (2/26/2025) - Trikeball will hold a school fundraiser at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 7 at Peasley Middle School. Trikeball is a baseball game played on a gym floor where all players… …
VIMS study highlights successes of Virginia oyster restoration (2/26/2025) - Virginia has made significant investments in the restoration of oyster reefs in the Chesapeake Bay, and now a study led by the College of William & Mary’s Batten School and… …
Wheelchair ramp (2/26/2025) - Members of the Abingdon Ruritan Club recently installed a wheelchair ramp at the home of Bill Jordan, a former member of the club. Among those involved in the project were,… …Blessing of the Ground Sunday at Rosewell (2/26/2025) - A ceremony of sorrow and rejoicing will be offered at Rosewell Plantation at 3 p.m. Sunday to consecrate the site where a Remembrance Structure will be built to recognize those… …
Campgrounds at Machicomoco reopen March 7 (2/26/2025) - The first day of spring is March 20, but you don’t have to wait until then to spring out of the house and march over to Machicomoco State Park. The… …
Supervisors considering 14 percent increase in utility costs (2/26/2025) - During the Gloucester Board of Supervisors’ meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, board members received an update on public utilities. Director of Public Utilities Katey Legg went over the status of… …
Clean Gloucester Day to be held March 28-29 (2/26/2025) - Gloucester Clean Community will hold the 15th annual Spring Clean Gloucester Day March 28 and 29. Last year, the event had nearly 400 participants. According to a release from Clean… …
Gloucester Public Library to hold programs on ‘Farming Healthy’; suffragette movement (2/26/2025) - Gloucester County Public Library, Main Street Center, will hold programs on “Farming Healthy” and “Valiant Women of the Vote” next month. On Wednesday, March 12, Jean Howard from CA &… …
NARFE officers (2/26/2025) - Officers for the Middle Peninsula Chapter 1757 of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) were recently installed. Leading the organization in 2025 are, from left, Marilyn Riddle, NARFE… …
First phase of T.C. Walker House renovations completed (2/26/2025) - The first phase of renovations to the T.C. Walker House on Main Street in Gloucester has been completed, according to Bob Baer, a project manager for Mark Turner Construction. “The… …Dual party primary to be held June 17 (2/26/2025) - Preparations are underway for a June 17 dual party primary in Virginia, featuring candidates for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general, as well as Virginia House of Delegates’ seats and… …
Gloucester Restaurant Week begins Monday (2/26/2025) - Gloucester Restaurant Week, a celebration of the county’s dining scene, will be held next week at a number of participating restaurants. Presented by Visit Gloucester, VA and Gloucester County Economic… …
Gloucester Institute receives Spirit of Virginia Award (2/19/2025) - The Gloucester Institute, located at Holly Knoll in Cappahosic, was presented the first Spirit of Virginia Award of 2025 by First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin and Governor of Virginia Glenn… …McDonough steps down from Gloucester School Board (2/19/2025) - The resignation of Gloucester County School Board member Deborah McDonough was announced at the end of the board’s February meeting held last Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the T.C. Walker Education… …
Emergency management seeks to expand faith-based partnerships (2/19/2025) - Through hurricanes, snowstorms, tornadoes and more, the Gloucester County Department of Emergency Management is there to lead the community through various types of natural disasters. One proactive way it achieves… …
Abingdon Ruritans (2/19/2025) - Abingdon Ruritan Club Director Doug Johnson, photo above, stands vigil over the Ruritan National flag that he marched in to the tune of “He’s a Ruritan” to kick off the… …
GHA to hold program on First Morning Star Baptist (2/19/2025) - The Guinea Heritage Association’s Fourth Friday program for February honors Black History Month. The Friday, Feb. 28 program will feature the Rev. Larry Arrington, pastor of First Morning Star Baptist… …
Rescue training (2/19/2025) - On Monday, Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue crews conducted operator training on the Severn River, simulating a scenario involving a distressed kayaker. Boat 5 responded to the location and set… …Acts for 2025 Music in the Park series announced (2/19/2025) - The Friends of Machicomoco State Park will hold its 2025 Music in the Park series with concerts in the spring and fall at the Hayes park. In partnership with Virginia… …
Valentine’s Day treats (2/19/2025) - Members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 75, Gloucester, made deliveries on Feb. 10 for Valentine’s Day for the veterans in care. In addition to the goodie bags for the… …
Happy Valentine’s Day (2/19/2025) - The Public Services Committee of the Abingdon Ruritan Club, headed by Raven Cash, made a donation of treats to the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office for Valentine’s Day (for both the… …