by James Ritch | Dec 28, 2021 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Build Back Better Act, which the U.S. Senate will revisit in January, contains a provision that could help Virginia address increasingly frequent coastal flooding, stated Jack Alber, an associate of the Washington, D.C., public relations and...
by James Ritch | Dec 27, 2021 | Legal Ads
by James Ritch | Dec 27, 2021 | Obituaries
Mr. James Alfred Rew Jr., 76, of Onley, passed away Dec. 21, 2021, in Cedar Park, Texas. Born Jan. 24, 1945, in Nassawadox, Jim was the son of the late James A. Rew Sr. and the late Ethel Finney (Ames) Rew. He was a graduate of Onancock High School. He attended the...
by James Ritch | Dec 23, 2021 | Obituaries
Mrs. Frances Dorothy Cantrelle (Suklje), residing on Chincoteague Island for the past 32 years, left her battle with Alzheimer’s Disease behind to be with the Lord on Dec. 20, 2021. She was born in Reading, Pa., on May 15, 1927, a daughter to the late Mary and John...
by James Ritch | Dec 23, 2021 | Obituaries
Mrs. Cleo Hodges Linvill, 82, of Hallwood, wife of George Barnes Linvill, passed away Dec. 21, 2021, in Salisbury, Md. Born Oct. 19, 1939, in Peterstown, W.V., she was the daughter of the late James E. Hodges Sr. and the late Ruth Elizabeth Morgan. Cleo owned and...
by James Ritch | Dec 23, 2021 | Obituaries
Mrs. Olive T. Custis, 94 of Onancock, passed away Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, at Catered Living Assisted Care in Ocean Pines, Md., with her twin daughters at her side. She joins her predeceased husband, John Q. Custis, and close relatives of the Custis and Michell...
by James Ritch | Dec 23, 2021 | Features
Story and Photos by Connie Morrison — The town, businesses, and homeowners all contribute to the festive atmosphere on Chincoteague. The island’s light tour begins downtown, with the lighted Christmas by the Sea sign and the town Christmas tree in Robert Reed...
by James Ritch | Dec 22, 2021 | Features
Story and Photos by Connie Morrison — Nominations were spread out in northern Accomack County, so rather than providing a route, the ocations are given for light tourists to pick and choose. They are few but mighty and well worth your time. A photo cannot do justice...
