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Letter: Foster for Mathews sheriff (9/13/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: “Leadership is a two-way street; Loyalty up and loyalty down.” That’s a quote credited to Admiral Grace Hopper, but every effective leader I had the privilege of meeting…
Editorial: Let’s hear it for the women (9/7/2023) - 92,003. That was the number of fans who packed the University of Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium last week to root for the hometown Cornhuskers as they took on the Omaha Mavericks…
Editorial: Endorsements (9/6/2023) - That was the number of fans who packed the University of Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium last week to root for the hometown Cornhuskers as they took on the Omaha Mavericks in…
Letter: In support of G.I. historic designation (9/6/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: I am writing in support of the nomination of Gwynn’s Island as another Historic District in Mathews County. My husband and I have been preservationists throughout our lengthy…
editorial letter hodges Letter: Thank you, Grandpa Mike (9/6/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: Mathews has recently lost a faithful and caring friend, a “come here” who loved this county and contributed to the fabric of this community by volunteering in as…
Letter: Arsenovic for school board (9/6/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: This letter comes to support the candidacy of Leonne Arsenovic in her bid to represent our Ware District on the Gloucester County School Board. Leonne is quite knowledgeable…
Letter: For Arsenovic (9/6/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: Being on the school board is one of the most important jobs a person can have. We all know that our youth is our future. For that reason,…
Letter: Brewer for school board (9/6/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: As a long-term resident of Gloucester County, I would like to offer my full, personal endorsement of Fred Brewer for Gloucester School Board. Having served previously in the…
Letter: Saulman for school board (9/6/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: Over the past 15 years, I watched then Sheriff’s Deputy Cindy Saulman teach the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program in our elementary schools. She has witnessed first-hand…
Letter: Walls for Commonwealth’s Attorney (9/6/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: We write in support of Marie Walls for Mathews County Commonwealth’s Attorney. Marie has a long history of effective prosecution to bring those charged with crimes to justice.…
Letter: Elect conservatives (9/6/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: This letter is going out to all my friends of color. The election to determine who will run our county government is coming up soon. Our responsibility is…
Editorial: Make your voices heard (8/30/2023) - Three weeks and a day. Hard to believe it, but early voting in this year’s general election begins in a mere 22 days. With a slew of local contested races…
Editorial: School’s open, drive carefully (8/30/2023) - Motorists in Gloucester and Mathews counties have probably noticed something new this week in their morning commutes … the return of the school bus. Classes began in the two counties…
Letter: Address speeding problem on Rt. 17 (8/30/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: This letter is in response to the many unnecessary situations on Route 17 in the Gloucester and Hayes area. Our hearts go out to those left behind from…
Letter: Arsenovic for school board (8/30/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: Leonne Arsenovic is my choice for the Ware District School Board Member. She has a thorough knowledge of the needs of students and teachers, because she worked in…
Letter: For Arsenovic (8/30/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: I am voting for Leonne Arsenovic for the Gloucester County School Board in this year’s Nov. 7 election. She is the ideal candidate. Others have vouched for her…
Letter: Saulman for Gloucester School Board (8/30/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: As a fellow Gloucester County Public Schools’ teacher of 22 years, I would like to express how important it is that Cindy Saulman be elected for the Gloucester…
Letter: Post for school board (8/30/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: I am supporting Darren Post for the At-Large candidacy on the Gloucester County School Board and his election on Nov. 7. My children attended Gloucester schools from kindergarten…
Letter: Are you following me? (8/30/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: As one who attended the last Mathews Supervisors meeting who “claim to be on the conservative right and who say they ‘Back the Blue’ … who adhere to…
Letter: Foster for Sheriff (8/30/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: There are two candidates for Mathews County Sheriff. Sid Foster is by far the better candidate. Sid was born and reared in Mathews County. My dad went to…
Letter: Edwards for sheriff (8/30/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: I am writing you in support of April Edwards for Mathews County Sheriff. My parents have lived in Mathews County for 35 years. My mother still lives here.…
Letter: Solid (8/30/2023) - Editor, Gazette-Journal: My brother Ray is a very special person. I admire him for the stuff that he does, making him my super hero. One Sunday at church he helped…
Editorial: On the record (8/23/2023) - Two things happened on Friday, August 11, that stirred us from our summer doze and made us consider the role we play in the community. Dana Milbank, columnist for the…
Editorial: They’re back (8/23/2023) - Schools reopen Monday. Please drive carefully in school zones and when approaching or stopping behind school buses.
Letter: Back-to-school anxiety (8/23/2023) - For many young children, the beginning of the school year can bring such excitement and anticipation. However, not all of them have the same experiences. Some children need extra time…

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