May Faire celebration returns May 6 (3/29/2023) - The Mathews Historical Museum will hold May Faire, its annual Spring Heritage Festival, on Saturday, May 6. May Faire celebrates the county’s heritage, with each year exploring a different theme.… …
GMHS welcomes Brown as its new executive director (3/29/2023) - After nearly six months of the position being vacant, the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society welcomed Charles Brown to the role of executive director March 13. Brown most recently served in the… …No resolution on HITW issue (3/29/2023) - Mathews supervisors spent much of Tuesday night’s meeting discussing the county’s ongoing dilemma with the Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill, but came to no resolution on the matter. Advertised… …
Gwynn’s Island bridge openings to begin in April (3/29/2023) - There was good news from VDOT for Gwynn’s Island residents this week. The bridge over Milford Haven, which had been slated to remain closed to boat traffic through December while… …
Edwards announces intention to run for sheriff (3/8/2023) - April Edwards, 44, of Dutton, has announced her candidacy as an independent running for the position of Mathews County Sheriff in the Nov. 7 election. If elected, Edwards said she… …
Painting donated (3/29/2023) - Post 83 Legionnaire and Air Force veteran Dennis Rundlett and his wife Karen presented an oil painting of a WWII aerial bombing run that Dennis had painted from a black-and-white… …Community Services Board makes personnel appointments (3/29/2023) - The Middle Peninsula-Northern Neck Community Services Board recently appointed a pair of individuals to serve as directors of human services and quality assurance, and has elected its first ex officio… …
ROMCA (3/22/2023) - Members of the Retired Officers of Mathews County Association—better known as ROMCA—gathered on Wednesday, March 15, at Olivia’s in the Village, Gloucester, for the group’s monthly meeting. ROMCA is a… …
MCHS to launch fifth book in historic homes series;museums open April 1 (3/22/2023) - The Tompkins Cottage and the Thomas James Store museums will open for the season on Saturday, April 1, and the day will also include the launch of the latest book… …
Market Days to have new chairperson (3/22/2023) - Mathews Market Days will be held again this year, with new chairperson Megan Evjen heading up the event. The first meeting of the Market Days Committee will be held next… …
Exchange Club chartered (3/22/2023) - The Exchange Club of Gloucester-Mathews was officially chartered last Wednesday, March 15, with 30 members in a program at Gloucester Library, Main Street Center. Leading the Exchange Club members as… …Property values up 37% in Mathews (3/22/2023) - Mathews County Commissioner of the Revenue Les Hall has clarified some issues regarding the recent real estate reassessment, which shows that overall property values have increased by 37 percent since… …
Moore sentenced to 45 years (3/22/2023) - Jonathan Thomas Moore, a New Point resident arrested last June and charged with murder in the deaths of his parents, Adam Thomas Moore and Melissa Dawn Moore, was sentenced by… …
Mathews BZA approves one variance, denies another, tables third (3/22/2023) - The Mathews County Board of Zoning Appeals approved one request for a variance, denied another and tabled a third during the board’s monthly meeting last Wednesday. Morris Ward of Cardinal… …
Foster announces candidacy for sheriff (3/22/2023) - Albert S. “Sid” Foster, 53, of Dutton, has announced his candidacy for Mathews County Sheriff in the Nov. 7 election. Running as an independent, Foster said he envisions furthering his… …
Independence Day fireworks (3/15/2023) - The Mathews Fireworks Committee met on Tuesday to begin planning this year’s Independence Day celebration. The 2023 fireworks show will be held on Saturday, July 1, at Mathews High School.… …
Exercise classes (3/15/2023) - Two members of the Mathews Family YMCA spoke to the Mathews County Woman’s Club on Tuesday, showing the club members some exercises designed to increase their flexibility and lifespan. Fitness… …
Arts Center open house (3/15/2023) - Among those attending Sunday’s open house at the Cobbs Creek Arts Center Open House in Mathews were, from left, Ken McWilliams, Mary Jane Zander of Cobbs Creek and Ula Ilnytzky… …Mathews Plog-a-Thon to be held March 19 (3/15/2023) - The third annual Mathews Plog-a-Thon will be held along Mathews County roadways and shorelines from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Sunday, March 19.Plogging is the act of walking or… …
Mathews supervisors hold work session (3/15/2023) - The Mathews County Board of Supervisors held its second FY24 budget work session on Tuesday. The stated purpose of the meeting was to discuss budget options, and County Administrator Ramona… …
In bloom (3/15/2023) - The Gloucester Daffodil Festival may still be more than three weeks away, but daffodils are already in full bloom throughout the area. Here, Avery Shinault picks daffodils in Onemo under… …Dummy shell causes stir in Mathews (3/15/2023) - A dummy artillery shell caused a stir when found Sunday in the home of a recently-deceased resident of Bethel Beach Road in Port Haywood. According to the Mathews County Sheriff’s… …
Stakeholders discuss use of opioid abatement funds (3/15/2023) - A small group of Mathews County officials and stakeholders met last month to discuss the potential use of funds the county has received for opioid abatement. The Feb. 22 meeting… …
Care Clinic offers appointments at MVRS building (3/8/2023) - The Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic has partnered with the Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad to offer appointments for GMCC patients at the squad building in Hudgins, and is also booking evening… …
AEDs for local parks (3/8/2023) - Gloucester and Mathews Rotary Clubs partnered to fund AEDs for placement in local parks. The Automated External Defibrillators are portable and aid those experiencing a cardiac arrest. Taking part in… …