by James Ritch | Oct 22, 2021 | Headlines
Staff Report — Police are investigating a series of burglaries in Onancock that happened between Oct. 17 and Oct. 20, according to Accomack County Sheriff Todd Wessells. The sheriff’s office received reports of burglaries at Mallard’s, the Corner Bakery, Bizzotto’s,...
by James Ritch | Oct 21, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — A study of the impacts of climate change on agriculture on the Eastern Shore was among 19 projects awarded grants through a new state program financed by the sale of carbon emission allowances.The Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission was...
by James Ritch | Oct 21, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Accomack County Board of Supervisors approved a one-time bonus for county employees who are first responders, with the money coming from state and federal funds. The board also directed the county administrator to come back to them at a future...
by James Ritch | Oct 21, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Wachapreague’s future as far as municipal sewer service ultimately will be up to the residents to decide, according to the mayor and town council. Mayor Fred Janci at the council meeting Thursday, Oct. 14, said a decision about whether to bring sewer...
by James Ritch | Oct 21, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission (A-NPDC) is overseeing the Eastern Shore Housing Needs Assessment, a process that includes engaging the community through public meetings and online surveys to identify barriers to obtaining...
by James Ritch | Oct 21, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Eastern Shore residents provided input for the composition of the Virginia Coastal Resilience Master Plan at an Oct. 13 meeting in the Cape Charles Civic Center, led by Gov. Ralph Northam’s senior advisor to the Secretary of Natural and Historic...
