by James Ritch | May 15, 2022 | Opinion
Dear Editor: Some of your readers may have heard of the Little Farm Rescue and Sanctuary in Machipongo, but they may not know of the wonderful things that happen there. It was just a year ago that the founders of the rescue, Katie and Les Cook, moved their family...
by James Ritch | May 13, 2022 | Court Postings
A jury deliberated for 40 minutes before finding Benjamin Adam Hogan, 39, of Portsmouth, Va., not guilty on charges of breaking and entering and grand larceny. Hogan was accused of entering the home of Thomas Pruitt in June 2020 and taking a safe containing Pruitt’s...
by James Ritch | May 13, 2022 | Features
By Connie Morrison – On-and-off drizzle didn’t seem to hamper attendance or enthusiasm for this year’s annual festival. The theme for the fest reflected the two-year pause for COVID-19: “Long Time No Sea.” Jim Keating, of Herndon, Va., and...
by James Ritch | May 13, 2022 | Features, Fishing Report
By Bill Hall – The calendar may read May, but the recent winds have felt more like March and the showers have been more reminiscent of April, as the local fishing action was severely affected from the effects of last weekend’s slow moving nor’easter. Windy conditions...
by James Ritch | May 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
By David Martin – We got stressed when we opened our internet tubes this week because all kinds of things came out about life’s stressors. Compiling information from several sources, the following 10 seem to be the top stress-causing events or situations in many...
by James Ritch | May 13, 2022 | Sports
By Adolphus Ames — The Nandua Warriors varsity softball team traveled to Eastville Thursday, May 5, to face the Northampton Yellow Jackets. The Yellow Jackets were looking to avenge the 11-1 loss they had against the Warriors back in March. The Warriors won this...
by James Ritch | May 13, 2022 | Sports
By Whitney Metz — The Chincoteague Ponies varsity baseball team hosted the Nandua Warriors on Tuesday, May 10. The two teams played hard through harsh weather conditions and high winds, but Nandua took the victory, 20-6. Aiden McIntyre earned the win on the mound for...
by James Ritch | May 13, 2022 | Sports
By Whitney Metz — After a big win at home against Nandua on Tuesday, May 10, the Chincoteague Ponies varsity softball team clinched its first Eastern Shore District Title in 35 years. The rough weather conditions did not set the teams up for an easy game, but the...
by James Ritch | May 13, 2022 | Sports
By Adolphus Ames — The Northampton Yellow Jackets girls varsity soccer team hosted the Arcadia Firebirds Monday, May 9. The Yellow Jackets won 3-1, scoring two goals in the first half and one in the second. Jacqueline Santos scored two goals and Vanessa Mateo scored...
