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June 29, 2026

The voice of Accomack and Northampton counties on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

Despite winds, red drum fishery stable

Despite winds, red drum fishery stable

BY BILL HALL, Eastern Shore Post — Gusty conditions continued to create unsafe seas during the majority of the week, which limited opportunities for most anglers to access unprotected portions of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. One popular fishery that refuses...
Willie Mears

Willie Mears

Mr. William “Willie” Edward Mears, 93, passed away at his home in Parksley on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. He was welcomed at heaven’s gate by his Lord and Savior and his beloved wife of 73 years, Jacqueline Douglas Bull “Jackie” Mears. Born Oct. 30, 1930, just outside of...
Duke Yankalunas

Duke Yankalunas

Mr. Edward “Duke” Yankalunas, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Edward and Ann (Bezek) Yankalunas and was born in July 1943 in New Jersey. In his earlier...