by James Ritch | Dec 13, 2021 | Features
The town of Onancock held its traditional annual Christmas parade Sunday, Dec. 12. The crowd greets Santa Claus, who is riding atop an Onancock Volunteer Fire Department truck, at the end of the Onancock Christmas Parade on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021. Photo by Carol...
by James Ritch | Dec 9, 2021 | Features
By Carol Vaughn — The 41st annual Chincoteague Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 4, had the theme, “A Season of Thankfulness.” Mistress of ceremonies Rebecca Hudson, of NASA Wallops Flight Facility, kept the crowd’s holiday spirit going as the 66-entry...
by James Ritch | Jan 2, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: Bright and joyful is the Christmas celebration on Hall Street in Onancock. There is no doubt in anyone’s mind how the residents on that street feel about the holiday. Their display of wonderland decorations draw you into a moment of peace and happiness....
by James Ritch | Dec 24, 2020 | Features
By Carol Vaughn — Accomack County Sheriff’s Office personnel did some last-minute Christmas shopping at Walmart in Onley Friday, Dec. 18, for the Donnie Wayne Tyndall Memorial Toy Drive. The items were purchased to fill out the wish lists of youngsters and were in...
by James Ritch | Dec 15, 2020 | Features
Staff Report — Chincoteague Island Arts Organization and Lower Shore Performing Arts Company are partnering to offer an online Christmas show called “Seaside Christmas.” The show features a gathering of local talent, with classic and original stories and music. It...