by James Ritch | Jun 8, 2021 | Sports
By Matthew Yoder – The Arcadia Firebirds secured their first district championship in 14 years, defeating the Nandua Warriors for senior night last Thursday. Seniors Hailey Berry, Skylar Stapleton, and Haley McDaniel were all honored prior to the game, then proceeded...
by James Ritch | Jun 8, 2021 | Sports
By Brennan Waldorf – The Old Dominion Monarchs won their first Conference USA baseball title last weekend, May 30, against Louisiana Tech. Chincoteague’s Trey Fisher and Pocomoke’s Jared Hancock both play for the Big Blue team that’s currently 42-14 on the season and...
by James Ritch | Jun 8, 2021 | Sports
By Brennan Waldorf – The Broadwater Vikings track and field teams traveled to Richmond May 21 to compete in the 2021 VISAA State Championship Meet at the Sports Backer Stadium. Broadwater was a small fish in a big pond as a Division III team. They competed as Division...
by James Ritch | Jun 8, 2021 | Sports
Story and Photo by Matthew Yoder – Nathan Barnes picked up his third win of the season in dominating fashion, going six innings, while allowing only two hits and striking out 11 to help fuel Arcadia’s 7-3 defeat of Chincoteague Tuesday evening. Barnes helped his own...
by James Ritch | Jun 8, 2021 | Sports
Story and Photos by Matthew Yoder – Arcadia High School was again the host for a track and field meet May 28. Team results are reported below. GIRLS RESULTS Girls 100 Meter 1. Emma Jackson, Chincoteague, 12.94 2. Kayla Wharton, Arcadia, 13.42 3. Amizyah Harmon,...
by James Ritch | Jun 8, 2021 | Sports
Submitted Article and Photo – The Virginia High School League recently presented Richard Wilfong with its Regional Award of Merit for his administrative efforts during his career and as a member of Region 1A while working for Northampton High School. In addition to...
by James Ritch | Jun 7, 2021 | Obituaries
Mrs. Patricia “Patty” Chance Christian passed away May 31, 2021, in Annapolis, Md. She was born July 26, 1933, in Melfa. Her parents were Missouri Burton Chance and Roland Chance, of Chancetown and Wachapreague. She was widowed from Joe Y. Christian, and her first...
by James Ritch | Jun 7, 2021 | Obituaries
Former longtime resident, Mr. James Russell Chapman, passed away Dec. 15, 2020, in Pennsylvania. Jim’s life and times on the Eastern Shore of Virginia will be celebrated by his fellow American Legion members Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Post 56. Jim had many passions...
by James Ritch | Jun 7, 2021 | Obituaries
Mrs. Elaine B. Mears, 70, of Accomac, departed this life Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Shore Health & Rehabilitation Center in Parksley. Born in Accomac, Elaine was the beloved daughter of the late James Bibbins and the late Margaret Custis. She entered the workforce...
by James Ritch | Jun 7, 2021 | Obituaries
Mr. Harold Quillen, 94, of Chincoteague Island, passed away June 1, 2021, at his home with loved ones by his side. He was born in Philadelphia, on May 7, 1927, a son to the late Ethel Hubert and Harold Quillen Sr. Harold moved to Chincoteague Island at the age of 5...
