Regulatory burden lifted for 17 Middle Peninsula dredging projects (2/15/2023) - A major regulatory burden has been lifted for Virginia’s Middle Peninsula, clearing the way for long-awaited dredging projects that will make it easier for people to use area waterways commercially… …
Shields recognized by Gloucester Clean Community (2/15/2023) - Julie Shields has been showing love for Gloucester by volunteering her time to pick up litter in her Hayes neighborhood for the past few years.Recently, in appreciation of Shields’ efforts,… …
TOPS accomplishments (2/15/2023) - Phyllis Koos, Barbara Spencer, Penny Martin, Deborah Wiggins and Patricia Sprague, from left, members of the Gloucester chapter of TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) celebrated their recent accomplishments with the… …
’80 for Brady’ (2/15/2023) - It was a case of life imitating art. Several local ladies attended a viewing Feb. 9 of “80 for Brady” at York River Crossing Cinemas, Hayes, taking on the spirit… …
Dead calm (2/15/2023) - A lone skiff sits in the water at Browns Bay in Guinea on Tuesday, with the water’s reflection indicating the still condition. …
NARFE chapter to meet Tuesday (2/15/2023) - Chapter 1757 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Olivia’s in the Village, Gloucester. Donna Forbes, volunteer at the Gloucester… …
Offices close Monday for holiday (2/15/2023) - All post offices, courts, county offices, and DMV customer service centers in Gloucester and Mathews will be closed on Monday, Feb. 20, in observance of George Washington’s birthday. Gloucester schools… …
Fairfield Foundation to hold Tea at Timberneck (2/8/2023) - The Fairfield Foundation will celebrate its first-ever March is Membership Month with Tea at Timberneck in Machicomoco State Park, Hayes, from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, March 18. Those planning to… …
Gloucester Rotary Club (2/8/2023) - Arlene Armentor, Executive Director of the Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic, spoke to members of the Gloucester Rotary Club at the group’s Jan. 26 breakfast meeting at Olivia’s on Main. Armentor… …
Progress being made on broadband in Gloucester (2/8/2023) - Gloucester County is making headway on its broadband initiative to connect as many residents as possible. Currently, the county is in the process of connecting those who are completely unserved… …
Melvin to complete youth program at Werowocomoco (2/8/2023) - Samantha Melvin, a member of the Conservation Legacy Werowocomoco Youth Program, will be the seventh individual placement to have completed the program, according to an announcement from the Captain John… …
Ducks Unlimited to hold dinner/auction on Feb. 16 (2/8/2023) - The Middle Peninsula chapter of Ducks Unlimited will hold its annual Wetlands Conservation Dinner and Auction at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16, at the Abingdon Ruritan Club, Bena. Ducks… …
Gloucester man sentenced to 22.5 years (2/8/2023) - A Gloucester man was sentenced last week to 22.5 years in prison following his conviction in federal court on charges of methamphetamine trafficking and related firearms charges. Eric Lee Smith,… …
Four Chaplains ‘passed life’s ultimate test’ 80 years ago (2/8/2023) - A service commemorating the Four Chaplains of World War II fame was held on Saturday at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, Gloucester. Guest speaker the Rev. Dr. Doug Nagel spoke of… …
DAV can help with VA benefits (2/8/2023) - The local Disabled American Veterans’ chapter is available to help veterans and their dependents navigate their way through the Veterans Administration. DAV Chapter 58, located at 6265 Professional Drive in… …
Library to hold ’50s program (2/8/2023) - The Gloucester Library, Main Street Center, will have an evening of activities inspired by the pop culture of the 1950s on Thursday, Feb. 23, beginning at 6 p.m. A prize… …
Hearing held on Gloucester CIP plan (2/8/2023) - A public hearing to gather input from Gloucester residents regarding the county’s proposed Capital Improvement Plan was held during Tuesday’s meeting of the Gloucester Board of Supervisors in the colonial… …
Board tour (2/8/2023) - Gloucester supervisors Dr. Robert “JJ” Orth, Christopher Hutson, Ashley Chriscoe, Ken Gibson and Michael Hedrick, from left, spent Friday touring county facilities and parks. The visits correlated with Capital Improvement… …
Veterans’ treats (2/8/2023) - Members of Gloucester’s American Legion Post 75 Auxiliary prepared 61 Valentine’s Day treat bags to be delivered to veterans in care at Walter Reed Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center, Gloucester House,… …
Valentine’s Day treats (2/8/2023) - Danielle Johnson, executive chef at Kelsick Specialty Market, was the guest presenter on Feb. 1 at the Yum Yum Cookbook Club meeting at the Gloucester Library, Main Street Center. Johnson… …
Mathews population drops; Gloucester has slight increase (2/8/2023) - A population decline continues in Mathews County, while growth is underway in Gloucester and surrounding localities, according to population estimates released by the state on Jan. 30. The Weldon Cooper… …
Daffodil Show Committee gearing up for 2023 event (2/8/2023) - The Gloucester Daffodil Show Committee is gearing up for the 2023 annual Gloucester Daffodil Show, which coincides with the Gloucester Daffodil Festival. “This daffodil show first began in 1938 and… …
Guinea Then and Now (2/1/2023) - An exhibit of aerial photos of Guinea as it looked in the 1950s through 1970s (taken by the late Walter Becknell) and the same scenes taken recently by pilot David… …
Bethlehem UMC to host meal packing event (2/1/2023) - Next month, members and friends of Bethlehem United Methodist Church will gather at the Bena church to strike a blow against world hunger. The group will gather at 8 a.m.… …
Winter Field Day event (2/1/2023) - Last weekend, many members of the Middle Peninsula Amateur Radio Club under the leadership of Jerry Unverferth participated for the club’s first time in the Winter Field Day event from… …