by James Ritch | Aug 30, 2022 | Obituaries
Mr. Alvin Bailey, 60, of Machipongo, departed this life Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock. Born in Nassawadox, Alvin was the son of the late William Sr. and Bettie Bailey. He was affectionately known as “Grady” or “Boo” by his...
by James Ritch | Aug 25, 2022 | Obituaries
Mr. Edward Michael Wyatt, 63, a resident of Machipongo, passed away Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, at his residence. A native of Wilsonia Neck, he was the son of the late Hiawatha Wyatt Jr. and the late Joyce Holland Wyatt. He was a retired carpenter and a U.S. Marines...
by James Ritch | Jul 6, 2022 | Obituaries
Mrs. Anne Leatherbury Lowell, 99, wife of the late John B. Lowell and a resident of Westminster Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022, at her residence. A native of Machipongo, she was the daughter of the late A.T. Leatherbury and the late...
by James Ritch | May 15, 2022 | Opinion
Dear Editor: Some of your readers may have heard of the Little Farm Rescue and Sanctuary in Machipongo, but they may not know of the wonderful things that happen there. It was just a year ago that the founders of the rescue, Katie and Les Cook, moved their family...
by James Ritch | May 10, 2022 | Features
Photos by Connie Morrison unless otherwise noted – After a cancellation in 2020, and an outdoor-only tour in 2021, Historic Garden Week on the Eastern Shore returned to its full splendor April 29 with homes and gardens both open to visitors. This year’s tour featured...
