by James Ritch | Aug 5, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — A 10-page feature about Onancock in Chesapeake Bay Magazine’s 2021 Weekends on the Water publication calls the town “a Shangri-La, if Shangri-La were flat, watery, and featured crabs on the menu.” The special edition is available in print and online....
by James Ritch | Aug 5, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — In the second year of holding the Chincoteague Pony Auction virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new sales record of $420,150 was set. The figure includes proceeds from donated items as well as from the auction of 76 foals. The highest winning...
by James Ritch | Aug 5, 2021 | Sports
By Adolphus Ames — The annual week-long Shore Soccer Camp was held last week at the Historic Onancock School from July 26 to July 30. The camp was for ages pre-K through eighth grade and was divided into multiple skill stations that focused on specific tactics of the...
by James Ritch | Aug 5, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Chincoteague Police Department was recognized for being fully accredited. “These are agencies that are professional. These are agencies that want to do the best that they can do. … It takes a lot to be an accredited agency,” said Derrick Mays,...
by James Ritch | Aug 5, 2021 | Features
By Adolphus Ames — Maryland resident Hearly Mayr and his son, Andreas, finished a kayaking expedition they named the Bay 200 Challenge this past Saturday at Wise Point Boat Ramp near the local wildlife refuge. The challenge was a 14-day journey down the eastern...
