Local candidate forums begin next week (9/6/2023) - Election season is finally here, as the first of several candidate forums in Gloucester and Mathews counties will be held next week. On Wednesday, Sept. 13, the Gloucester Branch of… …
Couple shares about life in two Gloucesters (9/6/2023) - Gloucester Day was celebrated Saturday to honor Gloucesters across the globe. One local couple has the privilege of calling two Gloucesters home. Chris and David Evans of Gloucester Point moved… …
Gloucester Day (9/6/2023) - The second annual Gloucester Day was celebrated Saturday, where people from Gloucesters all over the world were encouraged to celebrate and learn more about their own Gloucester. Above, County Administrator… …VDOT work underway on county roads (9/6/2023) - The Virginia Department of Transportation is working on secondary roads in Gloucester and Mathews counties this week. One-way traffic is planned through Friday on Timberneck Road (Route 1320) in Gloucester,… …
108 adoptions (9/6/2023) - Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society team members recently celebrated 108 adoptions for the month of August during its “Clear the Shelters” event. Shown here are, front row from left. members Larry Suarez,… …Pig Roast to be held Sept. 28 (9/6/2023) - The 39th annual Gloucester Rotary Club Pig Roast will be held from 5-9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28. The all-you-can-eat event will be held at the Ware River Yacht Club.… …
Revolutionary War event in Gloucester this weekend (9/6/2023) - History will come alive this weekend on Gloucester Court Green in “Fire, Smoke & Muskets: Gloucester 1781.” Hours on Saturday at 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; on Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Hourly… …
Best Years Trips planned (9/6/2023) - Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism is sponsoring a Best Years Trip to the State Fair of Virginia from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28. The fee is… …
Chad Green running unopposed for 69th District HOD seat (8/30/2023) - Chad Green of Seaford, is the sole candidate running in the Nov. 7 election for the Virginia House of Delegates’ newly-drawn 69th District seat, which covers the Gloucester Point area… …
Gloucester’s Pamela Garner opposes McDougle in Senate race (8/30/2023) - Pamela Garner, 54, of Gloucester, is the Democratic candidate in the Nov. 7 election for the newly-drawn Virginia Senate District 26, which covers Gloucester and Mathews counties. Garner said that,… …
Meyer seeks Abingdon District seat on BOS (5/17/2023) - John C. Meyer Jr. has announced his candidacy for the Abingdon District seat on the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors. A former member of the county board, he currently serves… …
Ryan McDougle seeks newly redrawn 26th Senate District seat (8/30/2023) - State Sen. Ryan McDougle, 51, of Hanover, is the Republican candidate for the newly-drawn Virginia Senate District 26, which covers Gloucester and Mathews. He has been the senator for Virginia’s… …Be safe on the water this Labor Day weekend, DWR cautions (8/30/2023) - The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is reminding all boaters to stay safe and sober this last weekend of summer, and always wear a life jacket while on the water.… …
Circuit Court Clerk Cathy Dale unopposed in her reelection bid (8/30/2023) - Gloucester Circuit Court Clerk Cathy L. Dale is running unopposed as a Republican for reelection this fall. She has been the Gloucester Circuit Court Clerk since Jan. 1, 2020, when… …Two public hearings Tuesday (8/30/2023) - The Gloucester Board of Supervisors will hold two public hearings on Tuesday at its regular monthly meeting, beginning at 6 p.m. in the colonial courthouse. The first hearing will be… …
Narron to take part in meet and greet (8/30/2023) - Gloucester Commissioner of the Revenue independent candidate Sarah Narron will take part in a meet and greet on Thursday, Sept. 21, at the Piankatank Community League, 11888 Harcum Road, Gloucester.… …
A peaceful stop (8/30/2023) - The children of Bill and Sandra Brewer of Glass recently sponsored a bench in their parents’ names at Machicomoco State Park, Hayes. It is the first bench of its kind… …
James steps down as Secretary of the Commonwealth (8/30/2023) - Kay Coles James, founder and chairman of the Gloucester Institute board, has stepped down from her role as Secretary of the Commonwealth, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday. Youngkin appointed Kelly… …Gloucester residents to see decrease in flood insurance rates (8/30/2023) - Gloucester County residents will soon see a 25 percent discount on their flood insurance premiums, thanks to its continued improvement in FEMA’s Community Rating System (CRS) program, according to a… …
Offices close in observance of Labor Day (8/30/2023) - All post offices, courts, county offices, and DMV customer service centers in Gloucester and Mathews will be closed Monday, Sept. 4, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Schools in… …
A busy campaign season ahead (8/30/2023) - The Nov. 7 General Election will produce crowded ballots in both Gloucester and Mathews counties. Frequently civic groups sponsor forums where candidates can discuss their platforms. We are asking these… …
Gloucester Day to be celebrated Saturday (8/30/2023) - Gloucester County, Virginia, will join with other Gloucesters from across the globe to celebrate Gloucester Day on Saturday. This will be Gloucester County’s second year celebrating the international holiday. County… …
Girl Scout donation (8/23/2023) - American Legion Auxiliary Unit 75 attended the Girl Scout Troop 1018 meeting on Aug. 15, to present the Girl Scouts with a $100 check, as well as craft supplies. The… …Dominion responds to concerns about smart meter technology (8/23/2023) - During the Gloucester Board of Supervisors’ Aug. 15 meeting, York District representative Phillip Bazzani voiced concerns over smart utility meters that are currently being installed on homes throughout the area.… …
Cleanup planned for Point Beach (8/23/2023) - The Gloucester Clean Community will lead a cleanup at Gloucester Point Beach in tandem with other organizations around the globe for International Coastal Cleanup Day and World Cleanup Day on… …