GMHS to participate in ‘Clear The Shelters’ next month (7/26/2023) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society has joined NBCUniversal Local’s 2023 “Clear The Shelters” pet adoption and donation campaign from Aug. 1-31. This is the ninth consecutive year NBC- and Telemundo-owned stations… …
NARFE talk (7/26/2023) - National Active and Retired Federal Employers (NARFE) Chapter 1757 vice president Jim Bradbury, at left, welcomed guest speaker Edith Bradbury, who gave a brief overview of her activities in the… …Friends of Dragon Run hosts international conservation professionals (7/26/2023) - The Friends of the Dragon Run hosted conservation professionals from seven countries on June 30 during the College of William and Mary’s Institute for Integrative Conservation “Conservation Catalyst” program. The… …
Dominion starts rate decrease (7/26/2023) - Dominion Energy Virginia lhas announced a rate decrease that began July 1. According to a press release, the typical residential customer who uses an average of 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity… …
Oysters placed on sanctuary reef in York River (7/26/2023) - Chesapeake Oyster Alliance members from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Minorities in Aquaculture took to the water Friday to drop around 12,000 young oysters… …
Supporting first responders (7/26/2023) - Abingdon Ruritan Club made a number of donations earlier this month to the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office and the Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue in support of the first responders… …Deadline approaches for Monticello trip (7/26/2023) - Wednesday, Aug. 2, is the deadline to sign up for a Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism Best Years Trip to visit Mr. Jefferson’s Monticello. The Charlottesville trip will take place… …
Seize the sweet corn season before summer’s end (7/26/2023) - July means sweet corn harvest has arrived, and some Virginia farmers are predicting a successful season. Grown throughout Virginia, sweet corn typically appears in farmers’ markets and grocery stores in… …
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… …