by James Ritch | Sep 11, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: This is a response to Mr. Landis regarding the removal of the Confederate memorial in Eastville. I think that people today have a very good idea of the history represented by that memorial. What is to be lamented — what is downright tragic — is the wasted...
by James Ritch | Sep 11, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: This letter is in regard to recent articles about the school divisions’ use of Recovery Act funding and also the Aug. 27 Accomack-Northampton Electric Cooperative article. Regarding schools, I have worked for the government in the past. I understand that...
by James Ritch | Sep 11, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: Living on the Eastern Shore, we often feel isolated and insulated from the politics of Washington, D.C., but the fact is that it affects us, our families, our friends, and our neighbors all day every day. Our families and future generations will be...
by James Ritch | Sep 11, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: As I write, they are removing the memorial statue to Confederate soldiers at Eastville. It was said this memorial celebrated slavery and Jim Crow. NO. The memorial celebrates the cause for which they fought and sacrificed so much … independence. It is a...
by James Ritch | Sep 11, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: I’m writing you again today regarding cats. I read your article in your paper about the Accomack County nonprofit group improving the lives of community cats. Communities must take care of the issue. Quit ignoring and complaining about it. It should not...
by James Ritch | Aug 27, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: This is not a complaint or a political or religious letter. I hope it may make someone smile. A few months ago as I drove from Parksley to Onley through Greenbush, I saw a rooster standing by a driveway; it made me smile. I observed this for a few weeks...
