by James Ritch | Mar 21, 2022 | Opinion
Dear Editor: From cavemen to Vikings to pirates or cowboys: Men and their egos and testosterone have led our country into wars. It’s time to put women in charge! We do not want wars. We have the children who would be fighting in these wars. We cannot imagine looking...
by James Ritch | Mar 21, 2022 | Opinion
Dear Editor: We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the Exmore and Nassawadox Fire departments, Northampton EMS, and the many other fire companies for their recent help with the fire at our home. The firefighters and other first responders were efficient,...
by James Ritch | Mar 7, 2022 | Opinion
Dear Editor: On behalf of the Eastern Shore Habitat for Humanity Board, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the community. Freezin’ For A Reason was a huge success! We were able to raise $61,614. It is very humbling to see our Eastern Shore partnering...
by James Ritch | Mar 7, 2022 | Opinion
Dear Editor: How do neighbors get to know each other? A new neighbor is a wonderful thing; it’s exciting! I could see the American flag flying in the yard. There was another thing too: a Trump sign in every window. What do they want us passersby to know? What do they...
by James Ritch | Mar 7, 2022 | Opinion
Dear Editor: In reference to Del. Bloxom’s Feb. 18 column about his bill “so that the authority [of the citizen boards] will be limited,” he’s showing us where his priorities are. He is more concerned about “time and cost for businesses to obtain permits,” than about...
by James Ritch | Mar 7, 2022 | Opinion
Dear Editor: In a strong and robust democracy, all citizens can cast their vote without impediment. Our country is at its best when it expands the right to vote, not making it harder. Once a nation in which only white landowning men could vote, through the tireless...
