JANUARY: The Virginia Department of Transportation plans to widen North End Branch Bridge in Mathews … Winter storm causes power outages throughout region, winds ranging 50-60 mph and rain falling 1.5-2 inches in Mathews … Highway projects being planned in Mathews, including a roundabout at the intersection of Buckley Hall and Twiggs Ferry roads at Cobbs Creek … Janice Phillips and Tim Doss voted as chair and vice chair, respectively, at Mathews Board of Supervisors annual organization meeting … Gwynn’s Island Civic League Foundation donates a complete on-field sound system to the Mathews High School Marching Band … Mathews High School wrestling team finished fifth overall out of 15 teams at home invitational … Racist graffiti found in a Mathews High School bathroom; division response criticized.
FEBRUARY: Women’s Giving Circle quietly working behind the scenes to support the well-being of Mathews women and families … Mathews Historical Museum to reopen Feb. 16 … Several MHS Indoor Tra...