by James Ritch | Aug 12, 2022 | Opinion
Dear Editor: We can’t help but wonder after the congressional passage of President Biden’s Build Back Better Bill on Sunday, by a vote of 51-50, what would have happened if just one Democrat had walked in and said, “I don’t vote on Sundays. It’s the Lord’s day and we...
by James Ritch | Aug 12, 2022 | Opinion
Dear Editor: While many of us seek relief from soaring temperatures in air conditioning, shade, or cool dips in pools, our agricultural workers do not have this luxury. Temperatures in the 90s with high humidity mean a heat index of well over 100 degrees for those...
by James Ritch | Aug 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
By David Martin — After the Mega Millions lottery topped $1 billion, the usual stories were trotted out about past lottery winners who had their lives ruined by hitting the jackpot. Should you be glad you didn’t win a billion bucks and end up like the following...
by James Ritch | Aug 12, 2022 | Sports
By Bill Hall — Recent reports indicate that cobia and spadefish are beginning the early stages of their late summer and early autumn migration from the Chesapeake Bay into the Atlantic Ocean. Cobia schools have been seen traveling south in the waters of the lower bay,...
by James Ritch | Aug 11, 2022 | Sports
Submitted Story – Chincoteague’s Emma Jackson and Nandua’s Reghan Hintz recently went to Westfield, Ind., to play in the Alliance Fastpitch Championships. Jackson played with the 18u Williamsburg Starz Gold squad and Hintz played with 16u Delaware Tribe team. The two...
