by James Ritch | May 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
Dear Editor: As pediatric providers on the Eastern Shore, we are very concerned about the current measles outbreak in our neighboring states. While currently there are no documented cases in Virginia, we feel our proximity to New York, New Jersey, and Maryland as a...
by James Ritch | May 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
Dear Editor: Thanks to the Eastern Shore Post and Linda Cicoira for reporting on the issues surrounding the future of the Eastern Shore of Virginia’s groundwater reserves and the ongoing debate regarding the expansion of the poultry industry in Accomack County. I...
by James Ritch | May 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
Submitted by Cara Burton, Director Eastern Shore Public Library System The “Profiles of Honor” traveling exhibit staff left the Eastern Shore of Virginia in awe of our patriotism and the wealth of World War I and II history here. The exhibit, hosted by the Eastern...
by James Ritch | Apr 23, 2019 | Headlines, Uncategorized
By Linda Cicoira — A man was electrocuted Monday while making repairs to Accomack County’s Communication Tower, which is near the county jail off Courthouse Avenue. “The person who was shocked was a subcontractor for the company the county engaged to perform...
by James Ritch | Apr 18, 2019 | Headlines, Uncategorized
By Linda Cicoira — An environmentalist who was speaking during the public participation portion of the Eastern Shore Groundwater Committee meeting Tuesday asked Tyson Foods to be satisfied with the number of poultry houses it now has in Accomack County. “We need...
by James Ritch | Apr 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
By Sen. Lynwood Lewis While the General Assembly adjourned sine die (without a definite day to resume) in February, we returned to Richmond last week as we do every April for veto session. During this session, the Senate and the House vote on any legislative...
