Mathews Library to hold Halloween celebration Saturday (10/25/2023) - A special Halloween celebration will be held beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday on Main Street in Mathews. Hosted by Mathews Memorial Library, with the support of Mathews Main Street Committee,… …
Halloween movie, trick-or-treat this weekend at Mathews Historical Museum (10/25/2023) - The Mathews Historical Museum celebrates Halloween this weekend with two events. “Nosferatu,” also known as “the original scary movie” will be shown at Movie Night on Friday. Doors at the… …
Their own dictionaries (10/25/2023) - Mathews Elementary School third grade students Levi Hidalgo, at left, and Conner Bristow examine the dictionaries they received from Mathews Memorial Library director Bette Dillehay and youth services head Carol… …
Case against Walls postponed until December (10/25/2023) - A case involving charges of disorderly conduct, assault and battery, and abusive language filed against a current member of the Mathews County Board of Supervisors by a candidate running for… …
MCRC members take part in road cleanup (10/25/2023) - Members of the Mathews County Republican Committee participated in a highway liter pickup on Saturday, beginning at Ward’s Corner (the intersection of Routes 14 and 198). “MCRC members enjoyed the… …
Change of venue approved for suit against former Mathews officials (10/25/2023) - A suit filed by Mark and Candy Eubank against former Mathews County officials has been continued beyond the previously scheduled November dates, and the venue has been moved to Middlesex… …
Oyster Roast and BBQ Riot (10/25/2023) - The Mathews Rotary Club held its annual fundraising Oyster Roast and BBQ Riot on Saturday, Oct. 14. Despite all the rain, there was a large turnout. More than 250 tickets… …
NAACP holds final candidate forum in Mathews (10/25/2023) - The final forum for Mathews candidates for the 2023 election year was held last Wednesday night at the Cobbs Creek Arts Center. Sponsored by the Mathews Branch NAACP, the forum… …
A beautiful sunrise (10/25/2023) - Jeanne Williams of Hallieford captured this image of a beautiful sunrise coming over Gwynn’s Island on Sunday morning. …
Virginians encouraged to file taxes to receive tax rebate (10/25/2023) - Virginia’s budget includes a tax rebate for eligible Virginians that file their taxes by Nov. 1 and have had a 2022 state tax liability. Taxpayers can go to tax.virginia.gov/rebate for… …
Speed Enforcement Trailer (10/25/2023) - The Mathews County Sheriff’s Office has purchased a Kustom Signals Speed Enforcement Trailer, a solar-powered device that will be placed in areas of the county where speeding is believed to… …
Mathews supervisors to consider parks ordinance (10/18/2023) - The Mathews County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing Tuesday night to discuss a proposed new ordinance for the regulation of county parks. The hearing will be held… …
Pope puts forward his name for Tidewater SWCD seat (10/18/2023) - Steve Pope, 67, of Mathews, has announced that he is running as a write-in candidate for a seat on the board of the Tidewater Soil and Water Conservation District. There… …
Breast cancer awareness (10/18/2023) - Fifteen-year-old Kacey Walker of Mathews designed this year’s breast cancer awareness T-shirt for Tidewater Federal Firefighters Local F-25. Each year’s T-shirts are sold to union members to raise money for… …
VCDL endorses Tricia Stall (10/18/2023) - Tricia Stall, a candidate for the Mathews County Board of Supervisors who is running as a Republican, recently received an endorsement from the Virginia Citizens Defense League Political Action Committee.… …
MHS Homecoming King and Queen (10/18/2023) - Mathews High School seniors Fabian Cardenas Flores and Chloe Schaible were crowned MHS Homecoming King and Queen during a ceremony held on Friday evening on the school’s football field. …
Mathews school board adopts policy addressing transgender students (10/18/2023) - Following a lengthy discussion Tuesday night, Mathews County School Board approved a policy addressing transgender students, a policy based on recommendations from Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration. The board approved the… …
Former Mathews County officials seek change of venue (10/18/2023) - Three former Mathews County officials who are defendants in a case brought by Mark and Candy Eubank involving their waterfront cottage at Tin Can Alley on Gwynn’s Island have requested… …
Mathews NAACP holds Freedom Fund banquet (10/18/2023) - Eighty-five people attended the Mathews Branch NAACP Freedom Fund banquet held on Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Church of Francis de Sales in Mathews. This event serves as a fundraiser… …
Two students injured in Saturday night Mathews bus crash (10/18/2023) - A Mathews County School bus, returning to Mathews on Saturday night from a band competition in Gloucester, was involved in a single-vehicle bus crash at the intersection of Route 14… …
Hole in the Wall responds to BOS petition (10/18/2023) - Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill has filed a response to the Mathews County Board of Supervisors’ petition requesting the circuit court reverse the Board of Zoning Appeal’s July 12… …
Virginia’s fall fire season begins (10/18/2023) - The Virginia Department of Forestry reminds everyone that the fall fire season has arrived. From now through November, the VDOF cautions, be extra careful when burning yard debris, or enjoying… …
Homecoming court (10/11/2023) - The Mathews High School Homecoming Court was announced last week. Members are, front row from left, seniors Fabian Cardenas Flores, Chloe Schaible, Noah Wright, Lainey Wilson, Emersyn Duff, Ethan Deptola;… …
Mathews planners oppose event venue application (10/11/2023) - After a nearly three-hour public hearing, the Mathews County Planning Commission voted unanimously Tuesday night to recommend denial of an application for an event venue, Winding Waters Estate, on Ebenezer… …
Voter registration deadline Monday for Nov. 7 election (10/11/2023) - The Nov. 7 general election is less than a month away, and the deadline to register to vote in that election is 5 p.m. this Monday, Oct. 16. Registration can… …