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June 27, 2026

The voice of Accomack and Northampton counties on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

4 Ponies Euthanized After Sickness

4 Ponies Euthanized After Sickness

By Linda CicoiraFour ponies from the famous herd that lives on Virginia’s Assateague Island died last week after enduring a hard battle with swamp cancer. The figure brings the death toll to seven ponies.Denise Bowden, a spokesperson for the Chincoteague Volunteer...
Three Chincoteague Ponies Donated to Herd

Three Chincoteague Ponies Donated to Herd

By Linda Cicoira Three Chincoteague ponies were grazing at the carnival grounds on the island this week after being donated to the fire company to help replenish the famous herd, according to Denise Bowden, a company spokesperson.“We accepted a donation of three...