Mathews Library celebrates Women’s History Month (3/8/2023) - Mathews Memorial Library is celebrating National Women’s History Month throughout March with an exhibit honoring women of Mathews whose leadership and accomplishments have made a difference in the community. Women… …
Concert Sunday to benefit Judy Ward Scholarship Fund (3/8/2023) - A concert to benefit the Judy Ward Scholarship Fund will be held at 7 p.m. this Sunday, March 12, at Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church. Award-winning Americana musician Kim Person will… …Nuttall’s chef focus of next Movie Night at Mathews Museum (3/8/2023) - “Journey on the Chesapeake, the Way Back Home” will be shown Friday for Movie Night at the Mathews Historical Museum, 200 Main Street. Doors open at 6:30 and the movie… …
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday (3/8/2023) - Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday and will remain in effect until Nov. 5. Timepieces should be set ahead one hour (“spring forward”) upon retiring Saturday night. Residents… …
Stewart seeks fifth term as Mathews Treasurer (8/9/2023) - Mathews Treasurer Wendy Stewart, 52, of North, has announced her intent to once again run for the office in the Nov. 7 election. She is running unopposed, as an independent.… …
Oyster reef project (3/8/2023) - Work is underway in a project to create a reef of about 53 acres, approximately 12”-18” in height, on public Baylor Grounds near the mouth of the Piankatank River in… …2nd overnight bridge closure not needed (3/8/2023) - The Gwynn’s Island bridge closure that was scheduled to take place overnight from 10 p.m. this past Tuesday, March 7, until 6 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, was canceled. According to… …
Benefits from several assistance programs to end soon (3/8/2023) - Several medical, food and financial assistance flexibilities and programs administered by the Virginia Department of Social Services and the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services are set to expire due… …
Chili When It’s Chilly (3/1/2023) - The West Mathews Community League hosted its annual Chili When It’s Chilly fundraiser on Saturday at the Peninsula School in Bohannon. Those attending got a chance to enjoy some hot… …
Black History Month (3/1/2023) - Mathews Memorial Library had a lively celebration of Black History Month on Saturday, Feb. 25, in spite of the rainy conditions. Children participated in arts and crafts while adults explored… …
ACS focuses on donations to local groups (3/1/2023) - The Animal Care Society, located on Mathews Main Street across from Mathews Memorial Library, made great strides last year, both in terms of receiving and giving donations. “We’ve made great… …
Horticulture expert addresses Mathews Community Gardeners (3/1/2023) - Planters with a Purpose, the Mathews Community Gardeners group, hosted Dr. Chris Catanzaro as guest speaker at its Feb. 22 meeting at the Virginia Cooperative Extension office. “We were so… …Free CPR/AED training offered in Mathews (3/1/2023) - The Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad, in cooperation with the county board of supervisors, is offering free American Heart Association Heartsaver (CPR) and AED training classes to residents and employees of… …
Hearing to consider paying for HITW repairs (3/1/2023) - Following a closed session at the conclusion of Tuesday’s regular monthly meeting, the Mathews County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on whether the county should… …
Souped-up muscle cars race their way through counties (3/1/2023) - A car meet-up that looked like it may have been a scene from “The Fast and the Furious” movie franchise rampaged its way across the Coleman Bridge and into Gloucester… …
The Men’s Chorus of Ebenezer Baptist Church: Raising their voices in praise (2/22/2023) - The Men’s Chorus of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Cobbs Creek is a vibrant group of 11 men ranging in age from 25 to 90. They are active and enthusiastic, and… …
Bowen to retire as Commonwealth’s Attorney at end of year (2/22/2023) - Mathews County Commonwealth’s Attorney Tom Bowen has announced this week that he will be retiring as of Dec. 31 and is not seeking reelection. “My wife’s retired and it’s time… …
HITW protest (2/22/2023) - Employees and supporters of the Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill on Gwynn’s Island gathered at the corner of Main Street and Buckley Hall Road at Hyco Corner last Wednesday… …
Mathews Historical Society (2/22/2023) - The Mathews County Historical Society recently held its annual meeting and dinner at Kingston Parish House. The membership approved the 2023 proposed budget and minor bylaws changes as well as… …
ADA-accessible ramp (2/22/2023) - Installation of a ramp began this week that will provide ADA access to the main entrance of the Mathews County Administration building on Brickbat Road in Mathews. Shown discussing details… …
Museum reception (2/22/2023) - John Caramia, chairman of the board of directors at the Mathews Historical Museum, outlined progress and plans at a reception held Friday for members and friends. The museum, located at… …
Middlesex fire (2/22/2023) - Firefighters from Gloucester and Mathews joined crews from Middlesex last week to put out a commercial building fire in Middlesex County. Shortly before 8 a.m. last Wednesday, Feb. 15, crews… …Chili fundraiser Saturday in Bohannon (2/22/2023) - The West Mathews Community League will serve Chili When It’s Chilly from 4-6 p.m. Saturday at the league building in Bohannon. Dinners of chili and sides are $8 each, available… …
Budget concerns to dominate months ahead in Mathews (2/15/2023) - Mathews County Administrator Ramona Wilson recently provided a glimpse into some of the projects, events and issues the county will be dealing with in the coming months. Some department heads… …
General Assembly reaches midpoint of session (2/15/2023) - Lawmakers crossed the midpoint of the General Assembly session last week. Almost 600 bills in the House and more than 500 in the Senate advanced, and only one bill passed… …