Prepare yourself for a safe time on the water (7/25/2023) - The waters around Gloucester and Mathews counties are more active this time of year, which means knowing proper water and boating safety is even more important. United States Coast Guard… …
Are you prepared … to get into the water? (7/26/2023) - Betty Ambrose of Gloucester, veteran swim instructor and owner of Ambrose Aquatics, has taught thousands of young people to swim over the past 40 years. She distills her experience into… …
Coloring book prepares families for safety around the dock (7/26/2023) - The Dock Safety Coloring Book made by David Thomas continues to be a fun, free source of lifesaving lessons for children. The book is filled with pictures that each depict… …
Beat the heat, and stay protected in sunny weather (7/26/2023) - Whether working on a farm or in a garden, everyone should be mindful of sun exposure, and take precautions. Be prepared against the rays. Skin cancer is the most common… …Steps to take before putting your home on the market (7/26/2023) - Homeowners who are considering selling their homes have a few steps to take before putting their house on the market, and the sooner they begin, the better. Helen Van Orden,… …
Be prepared for the unexpected when away from home (7/26/2023) - A medical emergency can create a full-blown crisis in a person’s life or it can be a blip on the radar, depending on how well-prepared an individual is. For Jerry… …
Florace Arnold: A joyful life of family, teaching and adventures (7/20/2023) - “Florace” was carefully written on the blackboard, as her first grade teacher had instructed each child to write his or her name on the board. The teacher tried to correct… …Number of VDOT projects underway in Gloucester (7/19/2023) - The Virginia Department of Transportation announced a number of projects already underway, and also coming up, in Gloucester County. On primary highways, alternating nighttime lane closures are planned on Route… …
Lt. Gov. visits Gloucester (7/19/2023) - Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle Sears, front, visited Gloucester this week to tour Mobjack Bay Seafood and learn about the oyster fishery, described as the most productive fishery in the commonwealth.… …
Gloucester makes improvements to court circle (7/19/2023) - Gloucester County recently made more improvements to one of its most important historic assets, the colonial court circle. Recently, landscape lighting was added to help highlight the historic buildings on… …Body found behind Main Street Center (7/19/2023) - The body of a deceased person was discovered by citizens Tuesday in the wooded area behind Main Street Center in Gloucester, according to Capt. Jamie Sharp of the Gloucester County… …
Plans underway for Guinea celebration (7/19/2023) - Anyone with more than a passing familiarity with Gloucester knows of Guinea. This unique community in the lower part of the county is renowned for its men and women who… …
Supervisors weigh capital project funding options (7/19/2023) - Gloucester supervisors continued talks on possible long-range planning for future capital needs which would see the county using future debt servicing to fund a number of projects. The plan was… …
Four charged with carrying firearms on school property (7/19/2023) - Four men who attended the July 11 Gloucester County School Board meeting while armed, resulting in a roughly two-hour lockdown, were arrested Friday and charged with possession of firearms on… …
GHA to hold ‘Wonders of the Water’ program July 29 (7/19/2023) - The Guinea Heritage Association will hold its second annual “Wonders of the Water” program for boys and girls ages 5-10 at Buck’s Store Museum, Bena, from 9 a.m. to noon… …
Signpine history explored (7/19/2023) - Virginia Beach photographer Michael Wade recently posted a story and photos of a trip he made to Signpine in northern Gloucester County in 2020, when he explored the R.P. Gray… …Virginia’s ‘Move Over’ law changed July 1 (7/19/2023) - A newly amended Virginia law takes some guesswork out of roadway safety. As an expansion of the current “Move Over” law, drivers must now move over or slow down for… …
Virginians may now indicate blood type on license (7/19/2023) - Virginians may now choose to indicate their blood type to include on their driver’s license to assist first responders in the event of an emergency. Virginians have the option to… …
Reins loosened slightly on Chesapeake Bay crab harvest (7/19/2023) - The Chesapeake Bay’s watermen are getting green lights to catch a few more blue crabs, a year after dismal population numbers led to steep cutbacks in their allowance. The region’s… …
Best Years Trips, Bingo planned (7/19/2023) - Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism has several programs specifically designed for those ages 55 and older, including a pair of Best Years Trips next month. The trips are planned for… …
Guinea Road work (7/12/2023) - Construction on Guinea Road has been underway since June and according to the Virginia Department of Transportation, is expected to be complete in early September. Drivers are currently experiencing a… …
Scholarship awards (7/12/2023) - Abingdon Ruritan Club presented two scholarship awards at the July monthly membership meeting on July 10. Ruritan member Don Sandridge, center, presented the awards. Kamila Miles, left, received the club’s… …
Constitution speaker (7/12/2023) - Gary Porter, founder and executive director of the Constitution Leadership Initiative, Inc., above, spoke on “Five Words or Phrases in Our Founding Documents You Should Understand” at the Abingdon Ruritan… …Library to hold program on wild edible plants (7/12/2023) - Master Naturalist Bill Blair will present a program about local wild edible plants at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 27, at Gloucester Library, Main Street Center. Registration opens today. The… …
Seats still available for Dragon Run paddle season (7/12/2023) - The Friends of Dragon Run summer paddle season begins on July 19, less than a week away. Seats are still available, but are filling up fast, a release noted. Paddle… …