by James Ritch | May 29, 2022 | Opinion
Dear Editor: On May 12, Roku, a service provider for streaming entertainment, experienced an outage for ESVBA’s internet customers after Roku completed a software update. For eight days, Roku’s customer service representatives had no knowledge that they were...
by James Ritch | May 29, 2022 | Fishing Report, Sports
By Bill Hall – While the recent air temperatures may have felt more like August than May, the recent fishing action has been equally as hot. Black drum fishing has been very good, with anglers starting to recognize the importance of releasing some of these...
by James Ritch | May 29, 2022 | Court Postings, Headlines
By Nancy Drury Duncan — Christopher Northcraft, 35, of Brooklyn Park, Md., pleaded guilty to misdemeanor eluding, reckless driving, and driving without a license in a plea agreement with the commonwealth. All these charges stemmed from a high-speed chase through...
by James Ritch | May 29, 2022 | Court Postings, Headlines
By Nancy Drury Duncan — A general district judge certified the vehicular manslaughter case of Justin Lafierrier, 27, of Milford, N.H., to a grand jury. Lafierriere, also known as Justin Soeum, is charged with the February crash that killed a Bloxom woman. He was...
by James Ritch | May 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
By David L. Martin — When we opened our internet tubes this week, lots of things about salt came out. Although only a small amount of salt (500 mg or about a quarter of a teaspoon) is needed for life, that salt is critically necessary for muscles (including your...
by James Ritch | May 29, 2022 | Obituaries
Mr. Elwood B. Mapp Jr., 63, of Scranton, Pa., formerly of the Shore, departed this life on Monday, May 23, 2022, at Nassawadox Rehabilitation and Nursing in Nassawadox. Born in Hopeton, he was the beloved son of Juanita N. Mapp and the late Elwood B. Mapp Sr. He was...
by James Ritch | May 29, 2022 | Obituaries
Mr. Warren T. Fosque Jr., 62, of Horntown, departed this life on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at his residence. Born in Modest Town, he was the son of the late Warren T. Fosque Sr. and the late Josephine Fosque. He was affectionately known as “Pig” or “Kilowatt” by his...
by James Ritch | May 29, 2022 | Obituaries
Ms. Margaret F. Reid, 74, was called from labor to reward on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock. Born in Accomack County, she was the beloved daughter of the late John and Ruth Reid. She was affectionately known as “Mop,” Miss...
by James Ritch | May 29, 2022 | Obituaries
Mr. Charles L. Baines III, 50, of Painter, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at his residence. Born in Painter, he was the beloved son of Charles E. Baines Jr. and Gloria L. Mosley. He was affectionately known as “Little Charles,”...
by James Ritch | May 29, 2022 | Obituaries
Mr. Jesse Alan Lankford, of Mears, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, Onancock, at the age of 64. He was born on Dec. 1, 1957, in Mears, and his parents were Homer and Nita Lankford (now deceased). He is survived by his...
