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September 6, 2026

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Elizabeth M. Baril

Elizabeth M. Baril

Mrs. Elizabeth M. Baril, 80, wife of Michael Baril, of Quinby, passed away on May 18, 2019, at her residence. Born on September 28, 1938, in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Tom and Jean Susse. Other than her husband, Elizabeth is survived by a son,...
Case of Substitute Teacher With Guns Certified

Case of Substitute Teacher With Guns Certified

By Linda Cicoira –A judge found probable cause Monday to certify two felony charges of possessing firearms at Nandua High School to an Accomack grand jury. The accused was working at the school as a substitute teacher. A shotgun was found in the trunk of his...
Jailer Sentenced For Crimes with Prisoner

Jailer Sentenced For Crimes with Prisoner

By Linda Cicoira — Maria Danielle Owens, a former corporal at the Eastern Shore Regional Jail, who supervised 20 other officers and was convicted of having sex with a prisoner and providing him with a cell phone, was sentenced Monday in Northampton Circuit Court...
School Board Member Camesha Handy to Seek Election

School Board Member Camesha Handy to Seek Election

By Linda Cicoira — Accomack School Board Member Camesha Handy announced Tuesday that she will seek the District 5 seat on the Accomack County Public School Board in the November general election. The Gargatha Landing resident has served in the post since she was...
Seth W. Rux

Seth W. Rux

Mr. Seth W. Rux, 60, died peacefully at his home on Red Bank Creek in Marionville, on May 19, 2019, surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Norfolk, Va., and grew up in Virginia Beach before moving to his beloved Eastern Shore at age 13. He graduated from...