by James Ritch | Nov 29, 2020 | Opinion
Dear Editor: Among the many questionable claims in this op-ed (“President in an Orange Jumpsuit,” Nov. 20), this one stands out. Nixon “impeded Vietnam peace talks” to get re-elected. How would that help him get elected? Leftist protesters encouraged our enemies to...
by James Ritch | Nov 29, 2020 | Opinion
Dear Editor: The closing paragraph in the letter from Bill Payne in the Nov. 20 Post conveys the message that the Confederate monument should be removed. There is a far superior alternative, but it will take time to plan and money to execute. That plan is to erect a...
by James Ritch | Nov 29, 2020 | Opinion
Dear Editor: Regarding the election, it is winding down, but we will see how it goes and any changes. Also, a very warm welcome to Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. I sure hope Gov. Northam complies with the mask mandates preached about on television with small...
by James Ritch | Nov 27, 2020 | Headlines
Staff Report — Occohannock Elementary School will be closed to students until Jan. 4, 2021, according to a notice posted to the school’s website. Principal Frank Palmieri announced in a letter sent home to parents Tuesday, Nov. 24, that an Occohannock Elementary...
by James Ritch | Nov 25, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — COVID-19 cases on the Eastern Shore are increasing. “Over the past two weeks we have definitely seen an increase in our number of cases,” said Jon Richardson, chief operating officer at the Eastern Shore Health District, in a Nov. 23 email....