by James Ritch | Jun 14, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: In March, you ran a letter by Norma Hurst about harassing phone calls. We get them all the time. I have a business answering machine and I will get one hang up after another or strange messages to call back immediately to straighten out an account...
by James Ritch | Jun 6, 2021 | Opinion
The Eastern Shore Boys & Girls Club is grateful to good Samaritan, Jim LeCato, the president and chief of the Nassawadox Fire and Rescue Station. Because of Chief LeCato’s generosity, Kathy Custis and staff were able to offer academic support to club members in...
by James Ritch | Jun 6, 2021 | Opinion
As the Shore struggles to solve the difficult problem of getting affordable high-speed broadband to 100% of its homes and businesses, we ask, “What is the Accomack-Northampton Electric Cooperative doing to help?” In some Virginia counties, the electric co-ops are...
by James Ritch | Jun 6, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: Did you know Accomack County School year-round employees (not teachers) have more paid time off than state and county workers? I listened to a recent school board meeting where they talked about and voted on just working four days a week this summer. They...
by James Ritch | Jun 6, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: The Salvation Army is motivated by a love for God and a concern for the needs of all humanity. This motivation is expressed in the Salvation Army’s work. Its purposes are to preach, teach, provide, and work. The Salvation Army gladly helps all people in...