Gloucester Library to hold insect program Aug. 8 (7/29/2026) - Gloucester County Public Library, Main Street Center, will hold the insect program, “Butterflies, Beetles and Bugs,” on Saturday, Aug. 8, beginning at 10:30 a.m. This program is for children in… …
Support youth education during the State Fair of Virginia (7/29/2026) - Beyond the funnel cakes, fun and blue ribbons, this year’s “Virginia’s Best of Show” theme highlights one of the State Fair of Virginia’s best traditions—investing in youth education. Fairgoers attending… …
Master Gardener scholars (7/29/2026) - At a recent Gloucester Extension Master Gardener meeting, president Varetta Hamlin introduced the two recent recipients of this year’s $1,000 scholarships graduating from Gloucester High School—Paulo Ochoa, at left, who… …
Humane Heroes (7/22/2026) - Andreas Kokolis snuggles with a kitten during the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society’s Humane Heroes summer camp on June 22. Children ages six to nine were able to meet animals, learn about… …
Long service (7/22/2026) - Ware Academy, Gloucester, recently recognized alumnus and former board President Richard Hicks for over 30 years of service. “For decades Richard has quietly served countless local businesses, organizations and families,”… …
GREA receives talk on Medicare (7/22/2026) - Jean Duggan, outreach specialist with Bay Aging, spoke to the Gloucester Retired Educators Association during the group’s June 25, providing information regarding Medicare and handing out an extensive folder of… …Mathews getting ready for new school year (7/22/2026) - Although summer break is here, the Mathews County Public School system is hard at work, getting ready for the start of classes, which is coming up on Aug. 24. The… …
Ruritan scholarships (7/22/2026) - The Piankatank Ruritan Club in Mathews awarded three scholarships to Mathews High School Class of 2026 graduates at its July 15 meeting. In top photo, Isaac Johnson, who offered a… …
New development associate (7/15/2026) - Ware Academy has named Andrew White as its new development associate. An alumnus of Ware, White spoke during last year’s convocation and is one of the school’s golf coaches. He… …
Mathews FCCLA members earn gold, silver (7/15/2026) - Mathews County Public Schools’ Family, Career and Community Leaders of America students earned gold and silver medals at the 2026 FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. Led by Mathews… …
GHS Renaissance recognized as platinum school (7/15/2026) - For a second consecutive year, the Gloucester High School Renaissance Leadership class was recognized as a Platinum School of Distinction during this year’s Jostens Renaissance Global Conference (JRGC). This award… …Gloucester School Board approves additional FY27 appropriations (7/15/2026) - The Gloucester County School Board unanimously approved additional appropriations for fiscal year 2027, including a 4 percent compensation increase for all employees, during its regular monthly meeting held Tuesday evening… …
New mural (7/15/2026) - Before starting their summer vacation, the Achilles Elementary School fourth graders teamed up with art teacher Michele Abrahamson to create a mural to honor Virginia history and join the commonwealth’s… …School Briefs (7/8/2026) - Shamonte Lamont Knight graduated on May 13 from Georgia State University’s College of Arts and Sciences with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. He is the son of Jessica Knight… …
Mythic Mathews event at library July 18 (7/8/2026) - Mythic Mathews, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, at Mathews Memorial Library, is the library’s inaugural Comic-Con event for the whole family.… …
New member (7/8/2026) - P.E.O. Chapter BW of Gloucester recently welcomed a new sister, Judy Wright of Gloucester. Wright, third from left, is shown here being welcomed by chapter members. Those pictured are, from… …
MCVIC opens interactive exhibits (7/8/2026) - The Mathews Visitor and Information Center held an opening last Thursday for two new interactive exhibits installed in the center’s Chesapeake Room. An augmented reality sandbox combines real sand with… …
Higgins named GREA Retired Teacher of the Year (7/8/2026) - Preston Higgins of Harcum, who spent 41 of his 44 teaching years in his native Gloucester County, has been named the Gloucester Retired Educators’ Association’s Retired Educator of the Year.… …School Briefs (7/1/2026) - Shenandoah University graduated three students from Gloucester during its May 9 commencement exercises. They include Cole Schneider (Bachelor of Science in Psychology), Carson Brooks (Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate) and Farren Winter… …
Fresh Start (7/1/2026) - Jan Mohr, president of Hands Across Mathews, at right, receives a $250 check from Chris Moughon, representing the Central United Methodist Church Men, for the Fresh Start back-to-school shopping program. …Gloucester School Board approves personnel matters (7/1/2026) - The Gloucester County School Board approved several personnel matters during its last meeting, held on June 9 in the T.C. Walker Education Center auditorium. In personnel appointments, Kasey Watkins of… …
MCSO holds Youth Explorers Program (7/1/2026) - Fourteen Mathews youth got a crash course in law enforcement operations last week during a five-day Youth Explorers Program conducted by the Mathews County Sheriff’s Office and funded with an… …
Sail250 (7/1/2026) - A group of Mathews County students took a trip to Norfolk last month to get a once-in-a-lifetime chance to take part in the Sail250 events in Norfolk, which was one… …End-of-year honor rolls announced (7/1/2026) - In Gloucester Page Middle School Page Middle School has released its honor rolls for the fourth quarter of the 2025-2026 school year. Students receiving all As during the marking period… …
School Brief (6/24/2026) - Travis Cornbau of Gloucester, Amber Kolenc of Hayes, and Molly Morgan of Mathews, graduated from the College of William and Mary during commencement exercises held last month. …