Letters to Santa (12/14/2022) - Children may send their Letters to Santa Claus to the Gazette-Journal for publication on Dec. 22. We ask that you send us your letters to Santa no later than today,… …
Gloucester officers presented Lifesaving Awards (12/7/2022) - Two members of the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office were recognized Tuesday night for their actions in saving the life of fellow law enforcement officer. Lt. Matthew Saunders and Master Deputy… …Letters to Santa (12/7/2022) - Children may send their Letters to Santa Claus to the Gazette-Journal for publication on Dec. 22. We ask that you send us your letters to Santa no later than the… …
Mathews parade, Santa and more this weekend (12/7/2022) - Gloucester and Mathews are heading into the weekend with another long list of holiday happenings, the most anticipated being the Mathews Christmas Parade, “Fishing You a Merry Christmas.” The parade… …
A visit from Saint Nick (12/7/2022) - Santa Claus came to town this weekend in Gloucester, taking part in Saturday’s parade and stopping off at the Tabb House on Sunday afternoon to visit with all the good… …
All dolled up (12/7/2022) - Riding on the Sanders Retirement and Assisted Living float is Barbara Weldon, who was all dolled up for Saturday’s Gloucester Christmas Parade. Despite the threat of inclement weather, the parade… …Gloucester gathering Monday to address opioid crisis (12/7/2022) - Gloucester County will host a series of small table discussions on enhancing existing opioid addiction services in the community on Monday evening. The discussions will be held from 6:30 to… …
Stuff the Bus this weekend (12/7/2022) - Newton’s Bus Service of Gloucester asks residents to Stuff the Bus on Saturday in the Walmart parking lot, and on Sunday in the Food Lion parking lot in Hayes. Hours… …
Christmas concert (12/7/2022) - The Courthouse Community Orchestra gave a free Christmas concert Saturday night at Newington Baptist Church. The concert featured holiday favorites performed by the orchestra and a sing-along portion that called… …
Who’s Who selection (12/7/2022) - L.T. Wells Jr. has been inducted last month into Marquis Who’s Who. Since 1899, when A.N. Marquis printed the first edition of Who’s Who in America, Marquis Who’s Who has… …
Guinea Holiday Open House Saturday (12/7/2022) - The annual Guinea Heritage Association Holiday Open House will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Buck’s Store Museum, Bena. The open house is free for… …
A different time (12/7/2022) - Henry Vaughn of Gloucester stumbled upon this English newspaper from Jan. 9, 1944 praising the success of Russian forces during World War II as they moved through what is now… …Gloucester parade this weekend, among other holiday events (11/30/2022) - Tis the season to enjoy local holiday events, such as visiting with Santa Claus, listening to the sounds of the season and attending Christmas-themed parades. The Gloucester Christmas and Holiday… …
Gloucester couple provides 228-acre conservation easement (11/30/2022) - Gloucester residents Charles and Beverly Rich have created a conservation easement for the 228-acre property they own in the northern part of the county, according to Land Trust of Virginia.… …
Conservation easement (11/30/2022) - An aerial view of the 228-acre property in northern Gloucester County owned by Charles and Beverly Rich that is now protected by a conservation easement. See related story. …
Giving back (11/30/2022) - For more than a decade, Courthouse Restaurant owners Doug and Kim Hibbs have opened their restaurant, and their hearts, to the Gloucester community, hosting a free Thanksgiving dinner, a way… …
Certificate of dedication (11/30/2022) - The Veterans Day ceremony in Gloucester this year was dedicated to John Northstein and Woodrow Keating Jr. (not pictured), both of whom are Korean War-era veterans. David Clements, Commandant of… …
‘Beautify Buck’s’ campaign is well underway (11/30/2022) - The “Beautify Buck’s” fundraising campaign is well underway, with a goal of raising $25,000 to preserve and beautify the Bena landmark. “Since we began renovating Buck’s General Store museum, we… …
Ham radio event (11/30/2022) - The Middle Peninsula Amateur Radio Club will be on the air this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Abingdon Park, sharing historical information about Capt. John Smith with… …Library to hold Santa visit and open house (11/30/2022) - The Gloucester Library, Main Street Center, will host a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus visits on Saturday, Dec. 10, followed by the library open house. For the Santa portion… …
Thanksgiving at Abingdon (11/30/2022) - Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, held its annual free community Thanksgiving meal last Thursday, welcoming guests and treating them to a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Boy Scouts… …Supervisors to consider change to business license requirement (11/30/2022) - The Gloucester Board of Supervisors will consider an ordinance to change the county code in regards to business license issuance during its upcoming meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the… …
Stuff the Bus drives to be held in Gloucester, Hayes (11/30/2022) - Newton’s Bus Service in Gloucester will collect unwrapped and unused toys and children’s winter clothing of any size in a pair of Stuff the Bus later next month. Buses will… …
Moose Lodge to hold Christmas concert Dec. 10 (11/30/2022) - The Gloucester Moose Lodge will hold its Bluegrass Christmas Concert from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the lodge, which is located off Route 17, south of Gloucester Court House.… …
NAACP to hold webinar on school choice issue (11/30/2022) - The Gloucester Branch of the NAACP will be presenting an educational webinar at its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday. The topic is “Deconstructing Brown vs Board of Education and… …