by James Ritch | Aug 5, 2021 | Obituaries
Ms. Sarah Goodwyn, of Machipongo, affectionately known by family and friends as “Freshie,” passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at her daughter’s home in Chesapeake, Va., surrounded by her family. A service will be conducted from the John O. Morris...
by James Ritch | Jul 13, 2021 | Obituaries
Ms. Gwendolyn Downing Riggin, 92, a native and resident of Myrtle Grove, Machipongo, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late James W. Downing and the late Dorothy Higbee Downing. Gwen was a most talented pianist, a retired...
by James Ritch | May 16, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: Thank you to all who have welcomed Katie and Lester Cook and The Little Farm Rescue & Sanctuary to Machipongo! Some of the animals have arrived and are decompressing and exploring their new spaces after their long journey. More animals will arrive...
by James Ritch | Apr 27, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: There is a wonderful animal rescue organization coming to Machipongo in May. Katie Cook, founder, will be moving her nonprofit operation from Ojai, Calif., to Machipongo. Katie and her husband, Les, recently purchased a 115-acre farm with the dream of...
by James Ritch | Apr 13, 2021 | Obituaries
Mr. Otto Kinbacher, 78, husband of Helen Kinbacher and a resident of Machipongo, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021, at his residence. A native of Babylon, N.Y., he was the son of the late Otto Kinbacher and the late Rose La Porte Kinbacher. He was a retired ISD...
