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 | Sep 2, 2021 | Headlines
Staff Report — The Coast Guard rescued three people in Chincoteague Inlet after their sailboat ran aground during severe weather Wednesday afternoon. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Virginia Command Center received notification of the distress around 2:22 p.m....
by James Ritch | Aug 3, 2021 | Headlines
Staff Report — The Coast Guard coordinated the rescue of six people Monday, 60 miles east of Chincoteague, with the help of a good Samaritan. No injuries were reported, but the 34-foot pleasure craft was determined to be unrecoverable. Watchstanders at Coast Guard...
by James Ritch | Jul 17, 2021 | Headlines
Submitted Article — The Coast Guard rescued a 67-year-old woman after she was swept out to sea from Metompkin Inlet on Friday. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Virginia received notification from Accomack County dispatch. The woman’s husband called 911 after...
by James Ritch | Jun 17, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Marine Patrol Officer Trevor Wessells and Conservation Police Officer Anthony Pennino were awarded the meritorious service award, the second highest award given by the Virginia Wildlife Resources Conservation Police. The awards were given in a...
