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Read MoreMathews Roundabout Plans Head to Public Hearing
The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing Wednesday on plans for a roundabout at Routes Three and 198 in Mathews County. The open-house session runs from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Mathews Family YMCA in Hudgins. The eight-million-dollar project has been approved, with construction expected to begin in 2029. Plans will […]
Read MoreBay Aging Program Receives National Honor
Bay Aging has received a 2026 Aging Achievement Award from USAging for a program combining health care and social support. The program helps eligible Medicare beneficiaries with dementia and their caregivers through care coordination, education, respite and connections to community services. Bay Aging was among just 33 programs nationwide to receive the honor. Officials say […]
Read MoreGloucester Schools Outperform State Academic Averages
Gloucester County Public Schools surpassed Virginia’s average pass rates in mathematics, reading and science during the 2025-26 school year. The division’s math pass rate reached 82.4 percent, more than nine points above the state average. Reading topped the statewide rate by nearly five points, while science finished nearly eight points higher. A separate survey found […]
Read MoreVirginia Health Insurers Seek Sharp ACA Premium Increases
Virginians with so-called “Affordable Care Act” health plans, probably better known as “Obamacare Plans”, could face sharply higher premiums next year. Rate filings submitted to the State Corporation Commission show insurers are seeking substantial increases for coverage sold through the marketplace. The requested rates remain subject to review by the commission’s Bureau of Insurance and […]
Read MoreIrvington Crab Festival Tickets Selling Quickly
Tickets are selling quickly for the Steamboat Era Museum’s 15th annual Crab Festival, set for September 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. in Irvington. The $75 ticket includes unlimited steamed Chesapeake Bay blue crabs, barbecue, hot dogs, coleslaw and soft drinks. Live music, raffles and a silent auction are also planned. Last year’s festival sold […]
Read MoreGloucester Man Begins Work as State Police Trooper
Victor Montes of Gloucester is among 45 new Virginia State Police troopers who graduated Friday from the State Police Training Academy. Montes has been assigned to Gloucester, Mathews and Middlesex counties. He will spend another six weeks working with a field training officer. The class completed 29 weeks and more than 13-hundred hours of instruction […]
Read MoreTraffic Signal Changing at Kilmarnock Shopping Center
Drivers will see a change to the traffic signal on Route 3 at the Food Lion shopping center in Kilmarnock. The permissive left-turn signal will display a flashing yellow arrow instead of a solid green light. Drivers may turn left but must first yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Police say signal timing and permitted […]
Read MoreVirginia to Receive 353 Million Dollars in Meta Settlement
Virginia is set to receive at least 353 million dollars under a proposed multistate settlement with Facebook and Instagram parent Meta. The agreement resolves claims that the platforms harmed children through addictive features and unsafe content. It would limit young users to two hours daily, strengthen age checks and block overnight access. Meta denies wrongdoing. […]
Read MoreConstruction Begins on New Gloucester Fire Station
Construction is underway on Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad’s new Station 1 at 6677 Main Street. The 28-thousand-square-foot facility will include six equipment bays and modern space for emergency crews. An official groundbreaking ceremony is planned for September. Drivers should use caution near the construction site.
Read MorePublic Input Sought on Chesapeake Bay Menhaden Cuts
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission is considering cutting the Chesapeake Bay’s commercial menhaden harvest by up to 50 percent. Supporters say more fish are needed for ospreys and striped bass. Opponents warn cuts could threaten about 260 jobs in Reedville. A final decision is expected in November.
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