by James Ritch | Apr 29, 2022 | Features, Fishing Report
By Bill Hall – The recent stretch of nice weather, combined with two large flounder tournaments, produced a surge of activity on the water. Last weekend brought about a noticeable increase in boat traffic, with many local anglers putting their boats in the water for...
by James Ritch | Apr 29, 2022 | Features
Staff Report – The Eastern Shore Post was recognized for excellence this week by the Virginia Press Association. Joni Hamilton, of Shore Marketing Services, won a total of 10 awards for ads she created for the Eastern Shore Post. Hamilton is the Post’s graphic...
by James Ritch | Apr 25, 2022 | Features
By David Martin – When we opened our internet tubes this week, green growing gardens were revealed. In some parts of the world, a “garden” is assumed to mean areas for flowers and frillies while a plot for growing food is referred to as a kitchen garden, vegetable...
by James Ritch | Apr 25, 2022 | Features
By Martha Wessells Steger Special to the Eastern Shore Post The railroad is gone from Accomack and Northampton counties. It can’t even make another comeback – the tracks have been ripped up – after several reincarnations in its hundred-plus-years’ use in Virginia’s...
by James Ritch | Apr 21, 2022 | Features
By Carol Vaughn — Eight enthusiastic adults gathered in Wachapreague’s Seaside Park last Thursday morning to learn to play bocce. The class is one of a number of classes offered by the Academy for Lifetime Learning (A.L.L.). Most of the students had never played the...
by James Ritch | Apr 18, 2022 | Features
Story and Photos by Jim Ritch – B.W. James and Scott Chandler enjoy the rare distinction of having served the Onancock Fire Department for more than 50 years. But each firefighter has lived with the department almost from the day he was born. Chandler, now vice...
