by James Ritch | Jul 25, 2019 | Headlines, Uncategorized
By Stefanie Jackson – The town of Cheriton received good news at its July 24 town council meeting when the final numbers for fiscal year 2019 showed the town had a surplus. “It was a tough year, but we still managed to stay in the black,” said Mayor Larry LeMond....
by James Ritch | Jul 11, 2019 | Features, Uncategorized
By Connie Morrison — When Monty Python’s “Spamalot” opens July 18 at the North Street Playhouse in Onancock, expectations are bound to be high. Based on the cult classic movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” the production will have to balance between...
by James Ritch | Jul 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Dear Editor: This letter is to express great appreciation to the five helpful souls who stopped to aid me on June 17 when my truck tire shredded on Rt. 13 near Eastville while hauling a loaded trailer. The roadside was narrow, the trailer complicated the matter, and I...
by James Ritch | Jul 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Dear Editor: The World Health Organization has determined that glyphosates, like those in the biggest seller, Roundup, are a probable carcinogen. That, and recent rulings in favor of cancer patients suing companies who produce it, is more than concerning. I applaud...
by James Ritch | Jul 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Dear Editor: Eastern Shore Rural Health System Inc. is sponsoring Walk With A Doc every Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. beginning July 21, 2019. Lace up your comfy shoes and join in the weekly walk that begins at Market Street United Methodist Church at 75 Market St.,...
by James Ritch | May 16, 2019 | Features, Uncategorized
May is Older Americans Month, and Accomack Parks and Recreation, along with the Eastern Shore Area Agency on Aging/Community Action Agency (ESAAA/CAA) hosted the 19th Annual Older Americans Extravaganza and Luncheon, May 15 at the Chincoteague Community Center. To...
