by James Ritch | Sep 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
By Stefanie Jackson — At the Oyster research center, scientists study the entire coastal system, from coastal forests and salt marsh to mud flats and seagrass meadows, all the way to the barrier islands. They learn a lot by paying close attention to the physical...
by James Ritch | Sep 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
By Stefanie Jackson –Cheriton Police Chief Marc Marshall’s contract was terminated Wednesday night in a 5 to 1 vote by the town council at a special meeting called by Mayor Larry LeMond. Council members discussed the personnel matter in closed session before returning...
by James Ritch | Sep 3, 2018 | Obituaries, Uncategorized
Mrs. Hilda Alma Bratby Shertenlieb, 80, who went by “Alma,” was born near Bournemouth England, and was a resident of Mears for many years, passed away Aug. 13, 2018. She was much beloved and will be remembered for her Christian qualities. Surviving are her children,...
by James Ritch | Sep 3, 2018 | Obituaries, Uncategorized
Mr. Harry Lee Shelton, 92, husband of the late Louise Tyndall Shelton and a resident of Onancock, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, with his children by his side. Born Aug. 8, 1926, in Wachapreague, he was a son of the late Elmer Shelton and Mollie Kellam...
by James Ritch | Sep 3, 2018 | Obituaries, Uncategorized
Mrs. Nova Darlene Lafferty Clyatt, 54, of Lake Butler, Fla., passed away peacefully on Aug. 20, 2018. Mrs. Clyatt was born on July 6, 1964, in Nassawadox, Va., to Grover Lafferty and the late Francis Lafferty. She moved to the Union County, Fla., area 26 years ago....
by James Ritch | Sep 3, 2018 | Obituaries, Uncategorized
Mr. William Madison McClenny Jr., 79, formerly of Cape Charles, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at his home in Mechanicsville, Va. He is survived by his wife, Victoria Morgan; five children, Robin Ayers and husband, Thomas “Kemo,” of Lynchburg, Va., William...