by James Ritch | Sep 26, 2020 | Opinion
Dear Editor: I support the 1% sales tax initiative proposed by the Northampton County Board of Supervisors. Our young citizens deserve the best education the county can deliver, and this creative financing makes it affordable. The prospect that Northampton County...
by James Ritch | Sep 26, 2020 | Opinion
Dear Editor: I was delighted to discover I’ll get a “two-fer” when I go to vote at the new location of the Office of Voter Registration and Elections at 24387 Joynes Neck Road in Accomac. Sawmill Park is a Wi-Fi hotspot for those of us who don’t get reliable internet...
by James Ritch | Sep 26, 2020 | Opinion
Dear Editor: September 11, 2001, 2,977 people died and 6,000 people were injured from a terrorist attack. As I write this, there have been 195,055 deaths from the 6,498,672 diagnosed cases of COVID-19. If left to run its course (called “herd immunity”), there will...
by James Ritch | Sep 26, 2020 | Opinion
Dear Editor: I attended the Lovefest 2020 in Cape Charles. I am appalled at the negligent disregard of mask-wearing and safe distancing for proactive containment and limit of dispersal of COVID-19. This reckless, inconsiderate irresponsibility to assist in the...
by James Ritch | Sep 26, 2020 | Opinion
Dear Editor: During this pandemic period when we have to stay home I would like to thank some of the places that stayed open and/or had food that we could pick up or have delivered, especially to us elderly who seldom cook big meals anymore. Many thanks to Bill’s...
