by James Ritch | Dec 30, 2019 | Obituaries
Mrs. Jenny Somers, was born on Chincoteague Jan. 29, 1952, to the late Jimmie and Mary Thornton. She passed peacefully Dec. 21, 2019, at her home on Chincoteague surrounded by family. Jenny lived the majority of her life on the island and was proud to be a Teaguer....
by James Ritch | Dec 30, 2019 | Obituaries
Mrs. Meme Mears Mason, wife of the late Albert Brooks Mason and a resident of Exmore, passed away Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, at her son’s residence. A native of Belle Haven, she was the daughter of the late Clarence L. Mears and the late Lucy Taylor Mears. She was a...
by James Ritch | Dec 30, 2019 | Features, Sports
By Bill Sterling Now an established major league baseball player, Tyler Webb spent five days on his native Eastern Shore over the holidays, enjoying time with family, but not any of his beloved outdoor pursuits. Webb is the son of Kirk and Kristin Webb of Machipongo...
by James Ritch | Dec 30, 2019 | Features
ESO School of Dance presented “The Nutcracker” Dec. 13-15 at Nandua High School in Onley. In its 29th annual performance under the direction of Dana Floyd, the “Nutcracker Ballet” is an Eastern Shore holiday tradition. The story of a young girl, Clara, who battles...
by James Ritch | Dec 30, 2019 | Features
By Stefanie Jackson Author Bernard L. Herman visited the Barrier Islands Center in Machipongo Dec. 14 to introduce his new book, “A South You Never Ate: Savoring Flavors and Stories from the Eastern Shore of Virginia.” The book of recipes and interviews aims to...
