by James Ritch | Dec 24, 2019 | Features
By Carol Vaughn The State Water Control Board in December approved groundwater withdrawal permits for 45 poultry operations in Accomack County. Each application was evaluated “individually and collectively” by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality “to...
by James Ritch | Dec 22, 2019 | Opinion
Dear Editor: The following letter was sent to the Accomack County Board of Supervisors. I spent 30 years as a licensed wastewater professional with the Commonwealth of Virginia ultimately holding Class I licensure. This enabled me to operate any wastewater treatment...
by James Ritch | Dec 5, 2019 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The biannual Eggs and Issues breakfast and political forum, sponsored by the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Dec. 4 at the Onley Town Center, gave local and state representatives the opportunity to address current issues. Virginia General...
by James Ritch | Nov 26, 2019 | Fishing Report
Fishing rebounded (a little) following the severe cold snap, which occurred two weeks ago. Unfortunately, with the more seasonable temperatures came winds that made getting out on the water a risky task. A lot of outdoor enthusiasts turned their attention to deer...
by James Ritch | Nov 21, 2019 | Fishing Report
After a week that has seen coastal flooding, high waves, below average air temperatures for this time of year, and even a brief encounter with snowfall in some areas, firsthand fishing information has been mighty hard to come by, if not impossible. One tackle shop...
