Machipongo News

The Eastern Shore Chapter of Ducks Unlimited is pleased to announce its event of the season - a DU Membership Event, to be held on Saturday, Dec.

MELFA -- Local specialty food company Blue Crab Bay has published a 14-month recipe calendar, just in time for the holidays.

United Poultry Concerns in Machipongo will host a Vegetarian Thanksgiving. All are welcome to attend.

MACHIPONGO -- The Barrier Islands Center has announced that additional scenes have been filmed for 'Our Island Home' and will be put in a soon-to-be-released expanded special edition DVD.

MACHIPONGO -- The Northampton County Education Foundation is pleased to announce the election of Bill Payne of Cape Charles to its Board of Directors.

Hickory House, Books of the Shore is sponsoring a history and genealogical book signing at the Barrier Island Center on Saturday, Nov.

Accomack County Supervisor Ron Wolff's 7 p.m. constituency meeting on Monday will focus on a possible boundary adjustment attempt by the Chincoteague Town Council.

The Eastern Shore Chapter of the Hunters for the Hungry has begun collection of deer and financial support for processing.

The Barrier Islands Center has announced an upcoming art show of oil paintings by Eastern Shore artist Marty Burgess titled, "Eastern Shore Living: A Native's Perspective of the Shore." The opening reception will be held at the Barrier Islands Center in Machipongo on Friday, Nov.

MACHIPONGO -- The Northampton Planning Commission inched the draft zoning ordinance closer to adoption Tuesday night when it agreed unanimously to forward changes to the Board of Supervisors with its endorsement.

From Elliot Masters to Winston Custis Jr., two parcels near Nassawodox, for $25,000; From James Schnieder to Dong Kim, Lot 26 at Bay Creek, Cape Charles, for $250,000; From Cynthia Bernart to Croxton Gordon, two parcels near Franktown, for $707,500; From Jean Hall to Peggy Ricks, 7.08 near Machipongo, Shadyside Estates, for $10,000; From Mary ...

When traveling on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, bound for a location either north of the state border or south through the tunnels to the Virginia mainland, it's tempting to make any meal stop a quick stop at one of the many fast food choices.

MACHIPONGO -- The Northampton Planning Commission will hold a 7 p.m. public hearing Tuesday on recent changes to proposed zoning amendments, the formulation of which has continued for more than three years.

From Kwatiz Church to Larry Gunter, lot in Treherneville, for $25,000; From Linda Hyslop to Wayne Hodgson II, 12320 Houston Ave.

Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnus and U.S. Army Maj. Mark Sherkey, a 1991 graduate of Northampton High School, was selected as the as the Hokie Hero for the Virginia Tech versus Miami football game.

ACCOMAC -- Accomack County Parks and Recreation is currently accepting registrations for its Youth Soccer League and Youth Cheerleaders.

EASTVILLE -- The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries will offer a Hunter Education Course Oct.

ACCOMAC -- The Accomack County Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registration for its Youth Cheerleaders program.

MACHIPONGO -- All three of the county's public schools and the school district as a whole missed federal targets for learning standards last year, according to results released in August.

First Wednesday will be held at the Great Machipongo Clam Shack in Nassawadox on Sept.