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24/09/2023

YORK - POLICE SEEK TATTOOED BURGLARY SUSPECT

23/09/2023

HAYES - FIRE VOLUNTEERS RESCUE TRAPPED DRIVER IN RT17 ROLL-OVER

12/09/2023

NORTH - WEEKEND VISITOR AT LOCAL MARINA

23/08/2023

SCHOOL RESUMES AUG 28 IN MATHEWS, GLOUCESTER
*source credit: GAZETTE-JOURNAL

Grab your backpacks, pack a lunch and lace up your new shoes, because we are headed back to school. The 2023-2024 academic year begins Monday,…

23/08/2023

MATHEWS - THE AUGUST SUN CASTS LONG SHADOWS PAST THE MHS BAND ON FIELD

20/07/2023

28/06/2023

YORK - SPECTACULAR LATE DAY STORM CAPTURED BY DEPUTY’S CAMERA

The storm is over the York River. Everyone stay safe.

27/06/2023

MATHEWS - SIBLEY’S RENOVATION UNEARTHS HIDDEN TREASURES FROM FUN TIMES PAST

We're finding all kinds of fun things tucked away while we renovate Sibley's! We can't wait to show them all to you soon!

21/06/2023

YORK - POLICE SEARCH FOR WAWA LARCENIST

15/06/2023

NATURE - DAYTIME PRESENCE IS NOT CAUSE FOR ALARM

Imagine it’s 1:00 in the morning. You are usually asleep but you wake up. You are very thirsty and leave your bed to grab a glass of water. Your roommate sees you, freaks out and calls the cops because you are supposed to be sleeping right now. You are usually sleeping during this time so he thinks there is something very wrong with you.

Sounds ridiculous right? Exactly.

Nocturnal animals generally sleep during the day, but sometimes they wake up hungry or thirsty or maybe they just have to p*e. Sometimes mom and dad have to work odd hours to keep babies fed because they have a lot of mouths to feed.

The animal’s mental state and behavior tell us more about their health than what time they are awake.

An animal being awake when it usually isn’t is NOT cause for alarm or a diagnosis of rabies or any other disease.

Pictured below are four very healthy nocturnal animals awake during the day…

Adorable - not rabid.

10/06/2023

PRINCE GEORGE - OVERTURNED LADDER TRUCK SHUTS DOWN i64, ONE AIRLIFTED

09/06/2023

HAYES - TWO HURT IN LATE NIGHT RT17 CRASH

04/06/2023

The Virginia Hunting Dog Alliance (VAHDA) is none too pleased about Youngkin's betrayal on the right to retrieve -- and is in a mood to punish.

25/05/2023

YORK - SCHOONER ALLIANCE SOLD, MOVING TO MICHIGAN

The 105-foot boat is set to arrive in the Traverse City area this summer.

04/05/2023

HAYES - FIRE VOLUNTEERS BATTLE MOBILE HOME INFERNO

03/05/2023

WEST POINT - MESSY COLLISION CAUSES TRAFFIC TIE-UP IN UPPER KING WILLIAM

King William Co, VA:*Tractor Trailer vs: Passenger Vehicle* King William Rd & Ruckers Ln at Caroline Co Line. King William Co Sheriff's Office on scene with a Logging Truck and car that crashed into each other / Attack-2 accessing two occupants / expect delays in both directions due to the roadway being blocked in both directions

28/04/2023

MARYUS - FIRE VOLUNTEERS RETURN TO STUBBORN BRUSH FIRE RE-IGNITION

26/04/2023

HAMPTON - POSSUM BABIES RESCUED FROM DRYER VENT

Transport secured ❤️

Cutest baby ops need a ride from

1804 Rainbow Court, Virginia Beach, VA 23456

Going to Deborah peters
207 Harbor Dr
Hampton

*these babies have been stuck in a dryer vent for days and are so hungry. They are excited to be reunited with their siblings.*

20/04/2023

PORT HAYWOOD - FIND PEACE AT THE CREEK

14/04/2023

NATURE - RARE NEONATE ORPHAN RACCOON SAVED FROM DEATH

An early surprise, this neonate Raccoon was brought to us after mom moved the rest of her babies and left this one behind. After waiting a full day and night, the finder brought this baby to us, as it was obvious mom was not going to return.

On exam, this baby was very cold and lethargic, with a swollen hind paw. No broken bones were found, so we suspect this is a soft-tissue injury that we are treating. After warming up slowly in an incubator, this baby quickly became more alert and active, and will be raised here at the Center!

This baby is a good reminder to be careful and respectful of wildlife trying to raise their young. Many people may attempt to trap and relocate adults (which is illegal in Virginia), but don't think to check for babies until it's too late, orphaning them unnecessarily. If you suspect you have an animal denning inside or around your home and are concerned, give us a call for advice on how to exclude wildlife humanely in ways that will allow moms to take their babies with them. If you find any babies alone, reuniting is always the best chance for an uninjured baby - please call before removing a baby.

Remember - do not feed or give water to animals in need, and be ESPECIALLY careful when handling wildlife - wear gloves, use towels or sheets, and once contained, do not handle further unless explicitly advised to do so by a licensed rehabilitator. Handling high-risk Rabies Vector Species (raccoons, foxes, groundhogs, skunks, and bats) inappropriately can often result in their euthanasia for rabies testing. When in doubt - give a shout, to your local wildlife rehabilitator, and help keep wildlife safe this baby season!

07/04/2023

HAYES - PARTIAL LANE BLOCKAGE SB17 AT CREWE

10/03/2023

GLOUCESTER - MAR 18 FOR ALLADIN AT MOOSE CENTER, TO FEATURE RAFFLE PRIZES

We would like to thank the following Local businesses who have donated to the baskets that will be raffled off at each performance of "Disney's Aladdin, Jr." next month. This is just the start! Thank you Sal's Pizzeria and Restaurant, YRC Cinemas, Juan's Mexican Cafe and Cantina, Little Italy Restaurant, Bubba's Shrimp Shack, Applebee's, Ruby Tuesday, Papa John's Pizza, Nick's Spaghetti and Steak House, Eggheads Diner, Slammin' Sammy's, Tony and Milena's Pizzeria and Restaurant, Ace Hardware, The Courthouse Restaurant, Patriots Grille, Kelsick Market, Northern Neck Popcorn Company, Roane's Antiques, The Bay School Community Arts Center, and The Seafood Shack. And that's just a start!!! Each basket will contain a gift certificate/card from each of these generous vendors. A basket will be raffled off at each performance of ""Aladdin" and proceeds to benefit the G U.E.S.T. Program. If you have a business and would like to donate to these baskets, please call 804-815-0826.

21/02/2023

GLOUCESTER - BASS, CRAPPIE HITTING AT BEAVERDAM

Beaverdam Reservoir Fishing Report
February 20, 2023
Submitted by: Park Ranger, Elizabeth Keefer

Anglers are catching fish from shore and from boats in recent days at Beaverdam Park Reservoir!

One angler, fishing from a boat, caught a 3-pound Largemouth Bass along with a weight and length citation Black Crappie weighing 2.94 pounds at 16 and 1/8 inches in length, using jerk bait.
One of our regular fly fishermen caught a Bass from shore near the Ranger Station at the Main Entrance.

An angler fishing from a kayak caught several Crappie between 13 and 14 inches in length, using jigs. (Photo below)

Another one of our regulars caught Chain Pickerel, Bass and Crappie, from his boat, using jigs.

Beaverdam Park is open daily from 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. through February 28, 2023. We are renting watercraft, selling bait and concessions. For more information, please call the Ranger Station at (804)693-2107.

17/02/2023

HAYES - ABINGDON FIRE VOLUNTEERS OVERTAKE BEDROOM FIRE

15/02/2023

GLOUCESTER - ABINGDON FIRE VOLUNTEERS RESPOND TO WOODS CROSS STUMP GRINDER FIRE

10/02/2023

MATHEWS - EMILY ALLEN’S LAST DAY AT MCVIC

Today is Emily Allen's last day at MCVIC. We are so grateful to her for all of her hard work and dedication over the years- we will miss you, Emily!

Emily will still be in the area, and looks forward to her new endeavor as an Independent Business Assistant and local Airbnb host!

She thanks this community for their kindness and support!

30/01/2023

YORK - POLICE SEEK WALMART SERIAL LARCENY SUSPECT

01/01/2023

YORK - DEPUTIES TAKE MATTERS INTO THEIR OWN HANDS TO FILL A VOID

01/01/2023

GLOUCESTER - POLICE SEEK TEEN MURDER SUSPECT

01/01/2023

WEST POINT RINGS IN 2023

31/12/2022

PORT HAYWOOD - NEW YEAR ARRIVES AT THE SHORE

Cheers! The Inn at Tabbs Creek wishes you the Happiest of New Years, and we hope to see you in 2023! Stay safe, healthy and happy in the coming new year!

28/12/2022

MATHEWS - SHERIFFS OFFICE RAISES $1K FOR CANCER RESEARCH DURING ‘NO-SHAVE NOVEMBER’

Mathews County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank all who contributed to November’s No Shave November campaign. In total, we raised $1,000 this year to go to various nonprofit cancer research organizations. Many thanks to those that contributed to include: Sheriff Barrick, John and Linda Caperton, Henry and Melissa Crawford, Jimbo Croxton, Joe Betz, Josh Faison, Sid Foster, Frank Crotty, John Williams, Brian Hill, Catherine Fritzius, Travis and Holly Smith, Carmen Chatterton, Michael Primack, Sidney Stewart Harris, April Edwards and Virginia Marine Contracting, Inc.

And the winner of this year’s BEST BEARD contest is…..DEPUTY HILL!!!!! Deputy Hill received a prize for his no shave efforts this year.

Thank you again to the citizens of Mathews County who always show support for our office, you all are amazing!

21/12/2022

GLOUCESTER - TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO M**H BUST

21/12/2022

GLOUCESTER ELF SPOTTED ON BEACH!

Duke O Gloucester decided to spend the 1st day of winter making sand angels at the beach!