by James Ritch | Oct 10, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: Reading an article in the Crisfield-Somerset County Times of July 14, taken from the Bay Journal News Service, written by Jeremy Cox, I was astonished to read that Deal Island, Md., has a problem with marshes sinking into open water. How many areas that...
by James Ritch | Oct 6, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: I would like to respond to Mr. Joechel’s op-ed piece published in the Oct. 1 issue of the Eastern Shore Post regarding the HRSD and the Town of Wachapreague. I am Fred Janci, Mayor, Town of Wachapreague, and this response has been reviewed and...
by James Ritch | Sep 28, 2021 | Opinion
By Claire Poole One evening recently, I was given an opportunity to eat supper with three migrant workers here on the Shore. These young men (thoughtful, fun, and well-spoken) come on what are called H-2A visas. These visas are granted only after those same jobs have...
by James Ritch | Sep 20, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: Regarding moving the turkey and rooster: I too make the daily drive from Bloxom to Onley and look at the turkey and rooster movements. This week the turkey was actually on a small John Deere tractor! I wasn’t sure if I was the only one who noticed the...
by James Ritch | Sep 20, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: I read with interest the letter written by Brian Bloedel regarding the removal of the Confederate Memorial in Eastville. I would like to offer a rebuttal. This memorial, which was erected in 1913, was not intended to honor the political or military...
by James Ritch | Sep 20, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: Removal of historic statues displays an ignorance of history and lack of art appreciation. History and art have been distorted by the self-righteous who wish to bring down the great to their level of mediocrity. Both Grant and Lee were great and honorable...
