by James Ritch | Oct 10, 2021 | Headlines
Submitted Article — The National Weather Service in Wakefield, Va., has issued a briefing highlighting prolonged tidal flooding today, Oct. 10, into Monday. Coastal Flood and High Surf advisories are in effect until 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. tonight, respectively. Overview...
by James Ritch | Oct 6, 2021 | Headlines
Staff Report — Notification has been made to the family members of Kevin Turner, 49, of Hortense Lane, Cape Charles, who died in a single-vehicle crash this morning in Northampton County, according to a press release issued this afternoon by Virginia State Police....
by James Ritch | Oct 6, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: I would like to respond to Mr. Joechel’s op-ed piece published in the Oct. 1 issue of the Eastern Shore Post regarding the HRSD and the Town of Wachapreague. I am Fred Janci, Mayor, Town of Wachapreague, and this response has been reviewed and...
by James Ritch | Oct 6, 2021 | Headlines
Staff Report — The Virginia State Police are investigating a motor vehicle crash that has resulted in a fatality and temporarily closed U.S. Route 13. According to a press release and Virginia 511, the crash occurred at approximately 5:15 a.m. today, Oct. 6, at the...
by James Ritch | Sep 28, 2021 | Opinion
By Claire Poole One evening recently, I was given an opportunity to eat supper with three migrant workers here on the Shore. These young men (thoughtful, fun, and well-spoken) come on what are called H-2A visas. These visas are granted only after those same jobs have...
