by James Ritch | Dec 21, 2021 | Features
Bronze sculptors hundreds of miles apart practice the art of an ancient craft. By Martha Wessells Steger Special to the Eastern Shore Post Whenever I arrive at an out-of-state destination and discover an Eastern Shore connection, I conclude that all roads must lead to...
by James Ritch | Dec 12, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: In the past, shoreline stabilization strategies generally deployed stone revetments or wood bulkheads. While these strategies appear effective at shore stabilization, they often create an undesirable disconnect between the upland and the water. In the...
by James Ritch | Dec 10, 2021 | Headlines
Staff Report — The National Weather Service, in Wakefield, Va., has issued a briefing for strong, gusty winds expected Saturday and Saturday evening ahead and behind a strong front. For the latest tide forecasts visit Wakefield NWS Key Points: Southwest winds will...
by James Ritch | Dec 10, 2021 | Headlines
Staff Report — Virginia State Police and the Accomack County Sheriff’s Office announced via press releases the arrest of Gary Joseph Fleig Sr., of the 29000 block of Green Hill Road, New Church, in connection with the homicides of Edward Bruce Mears Jr., of New...
by James Ritch | Dec 5, 2021 | Headlines
Staff Report — State Police were requested by the New Church Fire Department to respond to a residential structure fire at the 6000 block of Lankford Highway Saturday evening, Dec. 4, at approximately 9:27 p.m. The New Church Fire Department responded to the structure...