by James Ritch | May 10, 2021 | Obituaries
Mr. Denver Harvey “Denny” Mears, 81, of Chincoteague Island, passed away May 5, 2021, at his residence. He was born on Chincoteague Island on March 13, 1940, a son to the late Harvey and Lillie (Bowden) Mears. He was a member of Union Baptist Church and Ready Bible...
by James Ritch | May 1, 2021 | Headlines
Staff Report — Chincoteague Police Department report a scam was attempted today on a resident of Accomack County using the department’s name, phone number, 757-336-3155, and Chief R. K. Fisher’s name. The scam advised of an outstanding Maryland warrant for the...
by James Ritch | Apr 29, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Chincoteague typically would be preparing for its popular annual spring seafood festival. This year, after more than a year of restrictions on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, an alternative celebration called “Around the Tump in 3 Days” is...
by James Ritch | Apr 22, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Chincoteague town council members at the April 15 meeting discussed implications for the town of the legalization of marijuana possession in Virginia, which takes effect July 1. Other parts of the legislation, including retail sales, do not take...
