by James Ritch | Jul 1, 2022 | Headlines
The National Weather Service in Wakefield, Va., has issued a weather briefing for the July Fourth weekend. Key Points: Dry weather and sunny skies today with high temperatures in the upper 80s to lower 90s. A cold front slowly approaches and crosses the region...
by James Ritch | Jul 1, 2022 | Opinion
Following a letter from a reader, we invited commentary on the House Select Committee’s Jan. 6 hearings. This is a response to the hearings. Dear Editor: The Jan. 6 Select Committee is indeed a select one — selected by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to ensure a...
by James Ritch | Jul 1, 2022 | Opinion
Following a letter from a reader, we invited commentary on the House Select Committee’s Jan. 6 hearings. This is a response to the hearings. Dear Editor: I thank the Post for publishing the letter from Sam Norton. Of all the noise about what happened on Jan. 6, I have...
by James Ritch | Jul 1, 2022 | Opinion
Following a letter from a reader, we invited commentary on the House Select Committee’s Jan. 6 hearings. This is a response to the hearings. Dear Editor: I have no doubt that the Jan. 6 Select Committee will detail the actual truth about what happened that fateful...
by James Ritch | Jul 1, 2022 | Opinion
Dear Editor: It’s time for a change. The town of Onley needs a good makeover. Elections are coming up this November and we need an entirely new council. It is very sad that only a few people come to the meetings. I can understand why. The meetings are long and drawn...
by James Ritch | Jul 1, 2022 | Opinion
Dear Editor: As a public body, the Northampton County Planning Commission believes that listening to the citizens of the county is important to addressing issues related to zoning, the comprehensive plan, short-term rentals, workforce housing, etc. If receiving...
by James Ritch | Jul 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
By David Martin — We were excited when our internet tubes revealed that the name of our hometown was used prominently in a major motion picture. In “The Man From Toronto,” starring Kevin Hart and Woody Harrelson, Hart’s character decides to take his wife on a weekend...
by James Ritch | Jul 1, 2022 | Headlines
Staff Report — The Accomack County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man wanted on charges of assault and battery, strangulation, malicious wounding, and abduction. The sheriff’s office this week posted a wanted bulletin for Christopher R. Collison. Collison is...
by James Ritch | Jul 1, 2022 | Court Postings, Headlines
By Nancy Drury-Duncan — Frederick Marvin “Ricky” Barnes Jr., 35, of Exmore, pleaded guilty last week to the murders of his mother, 75-year-old Brenda Barnes, and of Dean Reid, 53, and the attempted murder of Barnes’ sister, Christina Green. On July 3, 2021, Green was...
by James Ritch | Jul 1, 2022 | Court Postings
Bail was denied for 18-year-old Jordan Eric Ames, of Onancock, charged with the October 2021 murder of 23-year-old Nicholas Kyle Joseph, of Painter. Ames was indicted on attempted robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and...
