by James Ritch | Feb 17, 2022 | Features
By Stefanie Jackson – Accawmacke Elementary School teachers are working with the community to raise money for former AES art teacher John Rudiger, known by many as simply “Mr. John,” who retired in June 2021 and has been diagnosed with stage 3 esophageal cancer. “Mr....
by James Ritch | May 13, 2021 | Features
By Stefanie Jackson – Nandua Middle School’s Comics for Cancer raised a record-breaking $1,300 for the American Cancer Society this year, all from hand-drawn, photocopied comics made by students and sold for $3 apiece. “It was done out of love,” said English teacher...
by James Ritch | Feb 11, 2020 | Features
By Carol Vaughn A new group to support children who are dealing with grief will start soon on Chincoteague. Many of the town’s residents, including children, were affected deeply by the death of Brianna Merritt last fall. . Brianna died at home in October at age 11,...