by James Ritch | Jul 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
By Stefanie Jackson — Local efforts by an international organization for ocean conservation, Oceana, are helping drive the movement against offshore drilling in Virginia by creating public awareness of the risks it poses not only to Eastern Shore citizens but...
by Ted Shockley | Aug 3, 2026 | News
Former Chincoteague Combined School Principal John Killmon, who retired from Accomack County Public Schools effective July 31, has been named principal at Northampton Middle School, the Northampton County School Board has announced. Killmon has “over three decades of...
by Ted Shockley | Aug 3, 2026 | News
BY SARAH BARBAN, Eastern Shore Post — Why weren’t Onancock residents warned after a July 8 shooting that left a woman injured and masked suspects on the loose? That is the question a town resident asked of the Onancock Town Council during its Monday, July 27, meeting....
by Ted Shockley | Aug 3, 2026 | News
On Aug. 4, 1961, Douglas D. Dickerson was installed as acting postmaster at Parksley by Postal Inspector C.A. McCracken. He succeeded Robert Watts, who was postmaster and was awaiting confirmation by the U.S. Senate for a position in Texas. On Aug. 4, 1961, the first...
by Ryan Webb | Jul 31, 2026 | Obituaries
Dr. Howard Moses was born on Oct. 5, 1930, in Chicago. He was the son of Adam and Ann Moses. He enjoyed growing up in Chicago, where his early interests included building model airplanes. His artistic talents were further developed through courses at the Art Institute...
by Ryan Webb | Jul 31, 2026 | Obituaries
Mr. Richard E. Conrad, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2026, at the Commonwealth Senior Living Community in Onancock. He was a retired aerospace engineer. Born in Altoona, Pa., he was the son of the late Russell and Florence Conrad. Richard and...
by Ryan Webb | Jul 31, 2026 | Obituaries
Mrs. Michelle Renay Donahoe, 59, of Sanford, passed away at her home on Friday, July 24, 2026. Born Nov. 29, 1966, in Nassawadox, she was the daughter of the late Bobby Wayne Lewis and Peggy Ann Crockett Lewis. Michelle lived her life with a fierce spirit, an...
by Ryan Webb | Jul 31, 2026 | Obituaries
With great sadness, his family announces that Mr. David R. Bambino, 87, of Bloxom, passed away on July 22, 2026. Born on Aug. 20, 1938, David was the son of Albert Bambino and Caroline Bambino (née Pazak). He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the...
by Ryan Webb | Jul 31, 2026 | Obituaries
Mrs. Rita Rae Ullmann, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away at Walworth County Care Center in Timber Lake, S.D., surrounded by the love of her family on June 16, 2026. Services will be held at Family Worship Center in Mobridge, S.D.,...
by Ryan Webb | Jul 31, 2026 | Obituaries
Mr. Keith Rondell Townsend was born on Jan. 21, 1973, to Alice and Mitchell Townsend in Bloxom and transitioned on July 22, 2026, in Salisbury, Md. He received his education from Accomack County Public Schools, where he excelled in sports, school spirit, and...
by Ryan Webb | Jul 31, 2026 | Obituaries
Mr. David Christie Rogers, 85, passed away peacefully at his home, in Machipongo, on Friday, July 17, 2026. Born on Jan. 11, 1941, in Rhode Island and raised in Milford, Conn., David lived a life defined by perseverance, purpose, and deep commitment. From an early...
