by James Ritch | Aug 27, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: This is not a complaint or a political or religious letter. I hope it may make someone smile. A few months ago as I drove from Parksley to Onley through Greenbush, I saw a rooster standing by a driveway; it made me smile. I observed this for a few weeks...
by James Ritch | Aug 16, 2021 | Headlines
Staff Report — A 43-year-old Parksley man who was attempting to cross Route 13 on foot south of Evans Road near Parksley died Sunday when he was struck by a vehicle. Abel Antonio Morales-Perez died upon impact, according to Virginia State Police spokesperson Sgt....
by James Ritch | Aug 12, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Parksley’s town office and DMV services will move into temporary quarters while repairs are made to the building. The Eastern Shore Railway Museum, which is housed in the same building, will temporarily move some items into the rail station. The...
by James Ritch | Aug 4, 2021 | Obituaries
Mr. Claude Dickerson, Sr., 72, of Parksley, departed this life on Friday, July 23, 2021 at his residence. Born in Accomack County, Claude was son of the late John and Bessie Dickerson. He was affectionately known as “Clybill” by his family and friends. He was...
by James Ritch | Aug 4, 2021 | Obituaries
Mrs. Athane Jean Salomon, 38, of Parksley departed this life on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, VA. Born in Haiti, Athane was the beloved daughter of Ilhomme Salomon and Gracieuse Louis. When she came to the United States, she...