by Ted Shockley | May 30, 2023 | Opinion
To the editor: The first time in my life that I was touched by gun violence was in 1977. A young couple in Mansfield, Pa., just starting out in life, were my friends and neighbors. The husband, who was 26 years old, was a state police officer. He was called to a home...
by Ted Shockley | May 30, 2023 | Opinion
BY VERONICA RAUSSIN, Guest columnist This Memorial Day, millions of American families will take time to honor the memories of the men and women who lost their lives fighting in one of the nation’s wars. It can be a challenging day for veterans at home. Outside of...
by Ted Shockley | May 22, 2023 | Opinion
To the editor: I want to sincerely thank the Eastern Shore Post for the spot-on editorial (“More action, less talk needed with former Accomac Primary,” May 12) about the long, drawn-out, secretive handling of a very simple thing — saving Accomac school. I would love...
by Ted Shockley | May 15, 2023 | Opinion
In the Sept. 16, 2022, edition of the Eastern Shore Post, this page advocated saving the former Accomac Primary School and restoring it into county and school board offices. That still is the best outcome. We are eager to see it. But anything involving the stately...
by Ted Shockley | May 15, 2023 | Opinion
His favorite clam fritter To the editor: In response to Ted Shockley’s April 14 column on the perfect clam fritter recipe, my go-to place for a clam fritter sandwich is the Wachapreague Volunteer Fire Co. Carnival. My wife’s top choice was the soft crab sandwich and...
by Ted Shockley | May 9, 2023 | Opinion
To the editor: I am a resident of Onancock who lives a block away from the Historic Onancock School. I am a participant in the efforts of the Onancock Residents Group (ORG). We are a self-funded grassroots group with no leadership or other formal positions. ...