by James Ritch | Mar 7, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: After a difficult year, vaccinations offer the hope of returning to “normal.” It is understandable that the limited supply of available vaccines is frustrating to many. Riverside has been the Shore’s unwavering resource for COVID-19 prevention and...
by James Ritch | Feb 28, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: On Thursday, Feb. 18, the Cape Charles Town Council considered a request to advance the two conceptual proposals (AQUA and Virginia American Water) to the detailed stage of the town’s PPEA (Public-Private Education and Infrastructure Act) guidelines. In...
by James Ritch | Feb 21, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: I listened recently to the “Wi-Fi Update” provided by Accomack County Administrator Mike Mason at the January Board of Supervisors meeting. The responsiveness of local entities has been significant in addressing expansion of internet services into areas...
by James Ritch | Feb 21, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: The cartoon in the Feb. 5 edition implied something that’s just not true — that we can act differently once we’ve been vaccinated. Unfortunately, we can’t let our guard down yet. According to Jon Richardson, chief operating officer for the Eastern Shore...
by James Ritch | Feb 21, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: Toward the end of the Feb. 12 article on Page 7 (“CVS Begins Vaccination Rollout, Shore Locations Not Yet Included”), it says to contact your physician’s office for the vaccination. What if the emergency room is your primary care physician? Is it “Too...
by James Ritch | Feb 15, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: The Salvation Army of Northampton County greatly appreciates the many, many gifts that our community has provided to families in Northampton County. This year Salvation Army volunteers rang bells at the Food Lions in Exmore and Cape Charles, CBBT Welcome...
