Reflections on Cape Charles and the Eastern Shore
The Mayor reported this week that the wastewater plant continues to struggle during rain events. During the heavy rains this week, the plant was flooded with large amounts of stormwater intrusion into the system. The plant staff manned the plant around the clock to be ready to take action if the plant failed. For over […]
As a citizen, you may see certain things that you feel the town needs to be aware of. For normal issues regarding Public Works and Public Utilities we are encouraging residents to use the report a concern on the town website or email or call the Town Manager. Report a Concern If you would like […]
I read your article about the wayfinder signs. Thanks for publishing it. What the hell is the town spending money for with Otto? A VA Beach ad agency that is off the shore when we have perfectly good sign designers and sign makers here on the Shore? Andy Bucholz of ES Signs is even on […]
The Mayor reported this week that the wastewater plant continues to struggle during rain events. During the heavy rains this week, the plant was flooded with large amounts of stormwater intrusion into the system. The plant staff manned the plant around the clock to be ready to take action if the plant failed. For over […]
Mayor Dize met with citizens this week after they used the report a concern web app to report an issue. The first was concerning the height of a new structure being built on Sunset Blvd. The Mayor met with the concerned citizens on 2/18/20. The second was concerning the wayfinding signs and why we need […]
A minor shakeup is occurring within the town’s staff. Patrick Christman will become the waste-water plant manager, while Scottie Neville will become the water plant manager. John Lockwood will become the Public Works Manager and Billy Powell will become the Utility Maintenance Manager. Jodi Outland will be appointed Cape Charles’ new Human Resource Manager. Outland […]
The Rosenwald School of Cape Charles presents The Showing of Harriet (Harriet Tubman) at the Historic Palace Theatre in Cape Charles. There is no charge for 6th, 7th, & 8th grade Northampton Students. (- no charge). Admission $8 Showings are February 28th at 11:00 and 7:00, February 29th at 7:00, and March 1st at 3:00. Harriet is a 2019 American biographical […]
Donations Needed‼️ The Eastern Shore SPCA is in desperate need of bleach BUT now we have 7 infant chi mixes that are starting to eat so Pure Balance SMALL Breed dry food is also greatly needed! Can you help us help them? They can accept donations 10am-3pm. Anything you can donate is greatly appreciated!!
Save The Date – May 30th – 9th Annual CRABBY BLUES FESTIVAL from 3 pm to 8 pm, presented by Cape Charles Christian School. Plan on spending the afternoon with us, enjoying the sounds of The Sonic Ukes and Jahfree Jones! Steamed crabs, food and beverage vendors, as well as a variety of art & craft vendors will be there […]
Cape Charles Christian is looking for a new Pre-K teacher. To apply and to get more information, go to: CCCSESVA.ORG.
Northampton Middle School will be hosting a Town Hall which will cover and discuss writing for the 8th Grade SOL. There will be a free dinner and a question and answer period with teachers.
Paint Party at the American Legion Post 56, Cheriton. Saturday, February 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Cost: $35 Pattie Shockley will be instructing the group how to paint a Koi fish. Light finger foods will be provided. Register on FaceBook at Pattie Shockley Art…. or just walk in. All proceeds will benefit Girls […]
Science and Philosophy Seminar of the Eastern Shore of Virginia has scheduled its next seminar, “Insectivory: The Eating of Insects.” The free 90-minute seminar will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, February 28 in the Room 113 of the new building of the Eastern Shore Community College, 29300 Lankford Hwy, Melfa, VA 23410. Jack […]
USER FRIENDLY ONLINE UTILITY PAYMENTS ON TAP FOR EXMORE Residents and businesses in the Town of Exmore will soon have a quick and paperless way to pay, manage and track utility bills, and pay their taxes. Beginning the first week in March, Exmore will activate a new, user-friendly online payment system in partnership with Paymentus, a […]
February 22, 1980 – The “Miracle on Ice” was a medal-round game during the men’s ice hockey tournament at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York, played between the hosting United States and the four-time defending gold medalists, the Soviet Union. It was more than just an Olympic upset; to many Americans, it […]
600AD: Pope Gregory the Great issues a decree that confirms, “God bless you” is the correct response to a sneeze. 1431: After finally defeating the French forces of Charles VII, the English army, now occupying north-central France, begins a heresy trial of 19 year old Joan of Arc, the young peasant girl whose visions from God induced her to […]
MIT Review Boston – On May 15 this year a pandemic exercise, CladeX was held at a hotel in Washington, DC. The players included former Senate leader Tom Daschle (reprising that role), onetime Centers for Disease Control and Prevention chief Julie Gerberding, and Tara O’Toole, the creator of the original pandemic Dark Winter exercise scenario. […]
AP Delhi by ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL and LAURAN NEERGAARD- In South Korea, Singapore and Iran, clusters of infections are leading to a jump in cases of the new viral illness outside China. But it’s not the numbers that are worrying experts: It’s that increasingly they can’t trace where the clusters started. World Health Organization officials said […]
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Elaine Luria issued the following statement on the Vice President’s tour of NASA Langley. This visit comes after the President announced his budget proposal, which would increase funding for NASA overall, but cut funding for critical programs impacting her district’s constituents, like the CLARREO Pathfinder. “I am glad the Vice President’s visit […]
In a new report, SeniorLiving.org examines a decade of migration data from American Community Surveys (ACS) to explore this trend among people 50+ Here’s where Virginia stands: VA is the No. 8 destination for people 50+ with 44K residents 50+ migrating from out of state Most of those 50+ that relocate to VA originate from FL, MD, […]
NOAA – There are only about 400 North Atlantic right whales left and it is estimated that only 85 are reproductively active females. The survival and reproductive success of these remaining females and their offspring is critical to right whale recovery. Female North Atlantic right whales are not living as long as they once did […]
Some leftists on Twitter reacted to Ryan Newman’s horrific crash at the Daytona 500 in Florida by celebrating the accident because Newman is a Trump supporter. The NASCAR driver is hospitalized in a serious condition after his car flipped and burst into flames in a 190mph crash. Newman was leading the race when the accident […]
The state of Pennsylvania has been receiving criticism from states such as Maryland for its lackluster approach to preventing pollution from entering the Chesapeake Bay. Things may be changing. Water improvement projects in Lancaster County will receive the bulk of $2.4 million in federal grant funding announced this week to reduce pollution flowing to the […]
The Wayfinding Committee has been tasked to identify the best design, location, and content for wayfinding signs in the town. The design of the signs was produced by OTTO and show the following sizes: Level 1 120” x 84” (10 x 7) Level 2 72” x 60” (6 x 5) Level 3 48” x 54” […]
UPCOMING MEETINGS & NOTICES • Monday, February 17, 2020: Town Offices closed for the Presidents’ Day • Tuesday, February 18, 2020: Historic District Review Board Work Session & Regular Meeting, 5:00 PM at the Civic Center. AGENDA • Wednesday, February 19, 2020: The Cape Charles Memorial Library will be closed for staff training. • Thursday, […]
Mr. John F. Hozey, III of Wallops Island, Virginia, has been appointed as Town Manager for the Town of Cape Charles, effective March 9, 2020. Mr. Hozey has over twenty-one years of experience working in local, state and federal government, having previously served as the deputy chief of staff for Alaska Governor Bill Walker, city […]
The Cape Charles Police Department had one misdemeanor arrest for assault and battery of a family member. There were no felony arrests. The CCPD answered 55 calls for service in town, and 5 in the county. One traffic summons was issued, as well as seven warnings. No parking tickets were issued. The police assisted Northampton […]
On August 16, 2018, the Cape Charles Town Council adopted a resolution designating the first Saturday in March as Cape Charles Day to be celebrated annually with civic activities to commemorate the Town’s incorporation on March 1, 1886. The 2nd Annual Cape Charles Day will be celebrated on Saturday, March 7, 2020, from 9:00 AM […]
The Town of Cape Charles Utility Department will be conducting a system flush of the water system in all districts of the Town on Monday, February 17, through Wednesday, February 19, beginning each night at 10:00 PM and continuing until midnight. You are cautioned not to use water during that time as sediment could be […]
Puppies!!! Introducing the first of many pups who are in need of loving homes. Can you open your heart to giving this sweet girl your love? Visit today 10am-3pm. About Randi Hi, I’m Randi and I’m only 10 weeks old. I’m a Walker hound and although small now, I’ll be a nice medium size (35-45 lbs) […]
Hello. I’m Lumpy. I’ve been accused of drinking way too many Red Bulls after pumping some iron down at the gym. Guilty. I’m hoping to find someone who can handle that weightlifting energy drink intensity. YEAH! On the weekends, I like to work on my 1987 two-toned Ford F150 (Ford enthusiast, you know it’s because […]
Whether you have read all of the book, some of the book, or none of the book, please join us on Feb. 23, 2:30 PM at the Historic Palace Theatre for a showing of the movie Advise and Consent. This 1962 movie directed by Otto Preminger stars Henry Fonda, Charles Laughton, Don Murray, Walter Pidgeon […]
Northampton County solid-waste report shows that the county creates 30.6 million pounds of solid waste last year. Trash is carted across the bay due to the county not having a dedicated landfill. The cost to haul the trash is $757,000. TFC Recycling in Chesapeake collects recycling for both Northampton and Accomack. 291.32 tons of recyclables […]
Readers will soon have an improved search tool for finding books to read at the Eastern Shore Public Libraries (ESPL). The Shore’s library system is migrating its online catalog to another automation software system that is more user-friendly and with more features. It will also be more efficient for library staff to catalog new books […]
Hunter-seeker snatch and grab teams have been activated inside the Unites States as military moves to detain and quarantine anyone suspected of carrying COVID19 or anyone who has had contact with the deadly biological strain (INTELLIHUB) — The U.S. Defense Department ordered Northern Command (NORTHCOM) on Wednesday to prepare to respond to and mitigate biological […]
The deadly animal-borne coronavirus spreading globally may have originated in a laboratory in the city of Wuhan linked to China’s covert biological weapons program, said an Israeli biological warfare analyst. Radio Free Asia last week rebroadcast a Wuhan television report from 2015 showing China’s most advanced virus research laboratory, known the Wuhan Institute of Virology. The laboratory […]
Special Opinion by C. Augustus Landis Esq. The following commentary is based upon the comments of three of the country’s most prominent Constitutional scholars at the Impeachment hearings/Trial in opposition to conviction. While Democrats quoted Hamilton and Madison in Federalist Papers on need for an impeachment provision in the Constitution, it is regrettable they would […]
