by James Ritch | Apr 4, 2022 | Opinion
Dear Editor: A comment during a Chincoteague city council meeting by owners of the Whiteraven’s Nest indicated that during heavy rain events sewage smells occur on or in the area of their property. This is not uncommon throughout Chincoteague in some areas. This...
by James Ritch | Apr 22, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — A study showed no significant difference in water quality between freshwater waterways where there are poultry operations and waterways with no poultry operations in Accomack County. Richard Snyder of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science...
by James Ritch | Mar 28, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: In response to the “ditch garbage” letter to the editor (“Trash Pollutes Our Treasure,” March 12), the previous sheriff offered a trash cleanup work detail for inmates. I was fortunate to be part of that program in which we averaged 600-1,000 pounds of...
by James Ritch | Mar 15, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: It occurs to me that, assuming we have access to a vehicle, we can get out for a drive in the beautiful country. I find, however, all the “ditch garbage” depresses me more. What is it? Accidents happen when something flies out the window, but with the...
by James Ritch | Feb 18, 2019 | Headlines
By Linda Cicoira Replacement, repairs, and pump outs for about 30 septic systems in Northampton County watersheds between Eastville and Birdsnest will be done with an $82,500 grant awarded this week to the Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission (A-NPDC)....
