by James Ritch | Dec 2, 2021 | Features
By Carol Vaughn — The Gathering of the Island Gnomes has begun at the Museum of Chincoteague Island. It is the second year for the event, which museum volunteers started in 2020 as a way to celebrate the holidays safely, in an outdoor setting, during the COVID-19...
by James Ritch | Nov 24, 2021 | Obituaries
Mr. David Derrickson, known to many as “Nunz,” passed away Nov. 20, 2021. He was born April 17, 1970, in Salisbury, Md., a son to the late Evans and Kathie (Brawley) Derrickson. He was a member of Union Baptist Church, Accomack Lodge #243, and devoted his time...
by James Ritch | Nov 23, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Chincoteague Town Council at a meeting Thursday, Nov. 18, discussed paving roads in the Ocean Breeze development. The state highway department has not yet approved including 10 roads in the development, at the southern end of Chincoteague, in its...
by James Ritch | Nov 23, 2021 | Obituaries
Mrs. Helen Potts Merritt, 94, of Chincoteague Island, passed away Nov. 19, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Chincoteague Island, on July 24, 1927, a daughter to the late William and Viola (Melvin) Potts. She was a member of Union...
by James Ritch | Nov 18, 2021 | Obituaries
Mr. Michael T. Doyle, 92, proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp (USMC) passed peacefully Oct. 30, 2021, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. Michael was born Dec. 8, 1928, in Waukesha, Wis., to Larry and Ruth Doyle. Upon graduating high school,...
