by James Ritch | May 2, 2022 | Obituaries
Mrs. Lizzie M. Corbin, 88, of Washington, D.C., formerly of the Shore, was called home on Friday, April 22, 2022, at the Layhill Nursing and Rehab Center, in Silver Spring, Md. Born in Accomack County, Lizzie was the beloved daughter of the late William “Pete” Allen...
by James Ritch | May 2, 2022 | Obituaries
Mrs. Irene Annis Timmons, of Chincoteague Island, passed away suddenly on April 26, 2022, at her residence. Born April 17, 1937, a daughter to the late Herman and Della (Young) Annis, Irene had just celebrated a milestone birthday turning 85 years old, spending it...
by James Ritch | May 2, 2022 | Obituaries
Ms. Virginia “Ginny” Wade, 74, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Commonwealth Senior Living on the Eastern Shore, in Onancock. Born April 13, 1947, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Hoyt E. Wade and the late Frances Pocket Wade. For decades,...
by James Ritch | May 2, 2022 | Opinion
Dear Editor: The April 19 school board meeting failed to address several questions that those of us who support preservation and restoration came to ask. The only “conversation” was between school board member Paul Bull, demolition proponent, and Donald Booth, of DJG...
by James Ritch | May 2, 2022 | Opinion
Dear Editor: First of all, it was reported that the cost to renovate Accomac School would be only slightly more than destroying it and building a metal and brick structure. Thus, the beginning of our effort to save this building. Second, who was responsible for...
by James Ritch | May 2, 2022 | Opinion
Dear Editor: Last edition of the Post had a letter to the editor from a Rich Puchalski concerning the basketball hoops at the tennis courts in Wachapreague. This is a response to that letter. It took three years of discussions for the Town Council to vote to take the...
by James Ritch | May 2, 2022 | Opinion
Dear Editor: Spring has sprung, skies are blue, and the sun is bright. A few favorites of mine are always serving up some good vittles. In Cape Charles, The Bakery on Mason is open on Saturday and Sunday currently. Folks, I will tell, you will not get a better loaf of...
by James Ritch | May 2, 2022 | Opinion
Dear Editor: I have been a resident of Wachapreague for almost 30 years and have seen changes like many other small towns on the Shore. Old-timers are passing away, and others are leaving for better jobs and opportunities. My wife and I have been involved in the local...
by James Ritch | May 2, 2022 | Opinion
Dear Editor: In response to the coming cigarette tax, I would like to say, that in my 84 years I have never smoked a cigarette, but if I did, I would be smart enough to go to Accomack County to buy them. Northampton will not gain on taxes but will lose county merchant...
by James Ritch | May 2, 2022 | Opinion
Dear Editor: I do not have a bone in the cigarette tax fight. Not knowing how the law reads, does it mean other forms of nicotine delivery are exempt from the tax? As one said, some will spend $5 in fuel and time to save $0.50 on the product. This is my concern as the...
