by James Ritch | Jun 16, 2021 | Obituaries
Ms. Mary D. Handy, 65, of New Church, departed this life Thursday, June 3, 2021, at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Virginia Beach. Born in Nassawadox, Mary was the daughter of the late Lynwood Washington and the late Marie Goodwine Davis. She worked in various industries...
by James Ritch | Jun 16, 2021 | Obituaries
Mrs. Yranie Saint Surin, 51, of Plainsboro, N.J., formerly of the Shore, departed this life Saturday, May 15, 2021, at her daughter’s home in Trenton, N.J. Born in Haiti, Yranie was the daughter of Choicely Charles and Gabriel Saint Surin. On Dec. 23, 1989, Yranie...
by James Ritch | Jun 16, 2021 | Obituaries
Mr. Michael T. Reidel, 56, entered into rest Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, in his home. He was the husband of Robin L. (Royer) Reidel for 24 years. Michael was born Jan. 23, 1964, in York, Pa., the son of Ruth D. (Kissinger) Reidel and the late J. Frederic Reidel. Michael...
by James Ritch | Jun 14, 2021 | Opinion
Some people feel the need to shame themselves by posting heedless accounts about our public school system for the entire county to read. Therefore, I deem it necessary to make something crystal clear: trading five eight-hour days, for four 10-hour days is NOT working...
by James Ritch | Jun 14, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: I am a retired deputy sheriff and served in Northampton County in the ’70s’ and ’80s. I was chief of police in Exmore, and I also worked for the Cape Charles Police Department. I served as vice president of the Virginia State Arson Investigators...