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June 25, 2026

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Frances Hurley Hooker

Frances Hurley Hooker

Mrs. Frances Hurley Hooker, longtime resident of Waynesboro, Va., passed away Dec. 12, 2021. “Fran” was 92. She was born on the Eastern Shore of Virginia Feb. 7, 1929, a daughter to the late Vyrd and Maude White Hurley, of Leemont. Frances had a secretarial degree and...
Shirley Long Dougherty

Shirley Long Dougherty

Ms. Shirley Long Dougherty, 87, of Salisbury, Md., was called to heaven on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones. Shirley was born in Delaware County, Pa., on Jan. 20, 1935, a daughter to the late Harry and Caroline (Fraim) Long. She is...
Ponies Softball Team  Shuts Out Yellow Jackets

Ponies Softball Team Shuts Out Yellow Jackets

By Whitney Metz — The Chincoteague Ponies were hosted by Northampton softball on Tuesday, May 3. Chincoteague came ready to play as the Ponies started the first inning with four runs. Chincoteague continued to score in all five innings of the game, while shutting out...
Ponies Baseball Team Picks Up A Win

Ponies Baseball Team Picks Up A Win

By Adolphus Ames — The Northampton Yellow Jackets varsity baseball team hosted the Chincoteague Ponies Tuesday, May 3. The Ponies won 21-4.  The Yellow Jackets built a 3-1 lead in the first inning and the Ponies evened up the score at three runs apiece by the top of...
Ponies and Firebirds Baseball Game Ends in a Tie

Ponies and Firebirds Baseball Game Ends in a Tie

By Whitney Metz — The Arcadia and Chincoteague baseball teams met up on the diamond for the second time this season on Tuesday, April 26. The last game between these two teams came down to the final innings when Chincoteague pulled away with a one-run win. The...