by James Ritch | Oct 3, 2019 | Headlines
By Linda Cicoira — Sealed indictments alleging drug offenses were brought by a Northampton grand jury earlier this month and made public Monday. Frank Elliott Downing Jr., 56, of Racetrack Road in Keller, was indicted on a count of possession with intent to...
by James Ritch | Oct 3, 2019 | Headlines
By Linda Cicoira — Elizabeth Staunton Chadbourne, a woman some recognize as the founder of Parksley, described her town in the 1800s as paradise — a place that made her smile. The Second Annual Golden Spike Railway Festival aims to generate ear-to-ear...
by James Ritch | Oct 3, 2019 | Headlines
By Linda Cicoira — A convicted murderer, who is serving 98 years in prison, was denied requests in Northampton Circuit Court Wednesday that he hoped would help clear his name and free him from a life behind bars. A handcuffed Marcus Lashaun Dixon, 35, formerly...
by James Ritch | Oct 2, 2019 | Sports
Story and Photo by Brennan Waldorf The Yellow Jackets’ kickoff was delayed when their opponents were caught in traffic, pushing the kickoff time back to 7:30 p.m. Northampton football fell to the Pointers but had a spectacular halftime show that featured the Virginia...
by James Ritch | Oct 2, 2019 | Sports
Story and Photos by Brennan Waldorf Broadwater Academy Cross-Country hosted its first and only home meet of the year last Saturday, Sept. 28. Coach Hack and his assistant coach Andrew Cunningham put a lot of effort into the event and hope to expand the meet in the...
