by James Ritch | Jan 29, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Rail to Trail Update Spencer Murray, director and senior vice president of Canonie Atlantic Corporation, which manages the railroad on the Eastern Shore, summarized findings of a highway department study about a proposed rail to trail project at the...
by James Ritch | Jan 29, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Onancock town council approved a special use permit for a homestay business at 37 King Street. Applicants Will and Lynn Flynn have an option to purchase the property. No more than six guests will be allowed at one time and guests must use...
by James Ritch | Jan 28, 2021 | Features
By Stefanie Jackson – The Eastern Shore has made progress toward offering high-speed internet, aka broadband, to all its residents, but availability isn’t the only issue – quality and affordability are also essential, a recent online forum revealed. “I know all too...
by James Ritch | Jan 28, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Northampton County’s fiscal year 2022 budget, which will take effect July 1, is projected to top $32 million – nearly a $1.8 million increase from the current fiscal year – due in part to additional revenue from an unexpected source....
by James Ritch | Jan 28, 2021 | Features
By Jim Ritch — A wintry mix of snow and 35-mph winds blew over the Eastern Shore Jan. 28. Although the thermometer hovered around freezing, winds made the cold feel like a frosty 19 degrees. According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, Va., area...
