by Ryan Webb | Nov 18, 2024 | Sports
BY MARK MORING, Eastern Shore Post — The best distance runners have at least these two things in common: discipline and competitiveness. Aaron O’Shea, a senior at Arcadia High School who will run in the Class 2A State Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 16,...
by Sarah Barban | Nov 15, 2024 | Headlines
Nykeem Ijour Bailey, 18, of Birdsnest, was indicted Nov. 8 on 10 felony charges from events occurring between June 14 and June 15. He was charged with malicious shooting, malicious shooting from a motor vehicle, malicious shooting at an occupied vehicle, intentional...
by Sarah Barban | Nov 15, 2024 | Headlines
BY STEFANIE BOWMANN, Eastern Shore Post The Cape Charles Town Council voted unanimously on Thursday, Nov. 7, to petition the Northampton County Circuit Court to fill a town council seat that was vacated this summer. Councilman Andrew Follmer resigned effective Aug....
by Sarah Barban | Nov 15, 2024 | Headlines
BY STEFANIE BOWMANN, Eastern Shore Post The Chincoteague Town Council on Monday, Nov. 4, approved an ordinance on murals with amendments recommended by a town resident. Patricia Farley, who served on the art commission of her former city of residence, requested the...
by Ryan Webb | Nov 15, 2024 | Obituaries
Mrs. Joan M. Hoover, 82, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of the Lord on Nov. 6, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Chesapeake. Joan, affectionately known as Joani, was a beacon of kindness and faith, deeply involved in her community and her church. She was a...
by Ryan Webb | Nov 15, 2024 | Obituaries
Ms. Wendy Beverly Gomez-Morales, 24, of Greenbush, passed away on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock. Born on Feb. 8, 2000, she was the beloved daughter of Oliverio Gomez Escalante and Eustaquia Morales-Mejia. Wendy was a joy to...
by Ryan Webb | Nov 15, 2024 | Obituaries
Mrs. Frances Ann Hill, 90, of Chincoteague, died on Nov. 9, 2024, at Tidal Health in Salisbury, Md. She was born in Selma, Ala., on Aug. 24, 1934, to the late Richard and Ada Mae Hooks. Ann was a devoted and loving member of her family and community. She enjoyed...
by Ryan Webb | Nov 15, 2024 | Obituaries
Mr. Miles Bruce Waldron II, 67, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in Wheeling, Ill. Born at Fort Dix, N.J., Miles, or “Champ” as he was known on the Shore, was the son of the late Miles Bruce and Mary Jane Waldron. Following the death of his father in...
by Ryan Webb | Nov 15, 2024 | Obituaries
Mrs. Lorna June Kellam Baker was called home to be with God on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born Sept. 3, 1938, in Willis Wharf, to Chandler Kellam and Stella Bloxom Kellam. Lorna loved to live life and gave her all in everything that she...
by Ryan Webb | Nov 15, 2024 | Obituaries
It is with a heavy heart and fond memories that we announce the passing of our beloved Mr. Reade Belote on Sept. 25, 2024. Reade left this world following a brief battle with bone cancer at the Foothills Medical Center in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Reade was born on...
