Reedville News

I read the recent article about rockfish receiving the blame for the decline of the blue crab industry. via Gazette Journal

“Somewhere here there's an opportunity for somebody to make some money”

The passenger ferry that links Tangier to Virginia's Eastern Shore may not operate for at least part of the summer, and perhaps longer - the news of which caused a ripple of concern across the local tourist ... via Eastern Shore News

“I'm so glad to be here. I'm so glad to be anywhere”

The campaign for this week's special election for the 99th District seat in the House of Delegates sometimes seems more about food and family than about issues and money. via The Free Lance-Star

“The water temperature was 48 degrees”

The crab dredge season has been off-again, on-again this season, but last Thursday, at least, was a good day down at Mike Rowe's dock on Davis Creek. via Gazette Journal

REGIONAL The Mary Ball Washington Republican Women's Club will hold its annual Christmas luncheon and installation of officers at noon, Dec. via Fredericksburg.com

“That made it sort of unique. There aren't many Christmas tours where you get to visit one or more of the houses by boat”

The main event is the "Christmas on Cockrell's Creek House Tour." Visitors can tour a handful of festively decorated homes, some dating back to the menhaden captains who made the town at the tip of the Northern ... via The Free Lance-Star

William "Bill" and Jo Ann Bailey celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 12, 2007, with a trip to Scotland given to them by friends and their three children: Brian Bailey and Sheila Smith of Spotsylvania ... via Fredericksburg.com

Menhaden, unlike oysters or crabs, do not generally evoke passion among the public; after all, it's not exactly a delicacy you'd expect to see on the menu at your local seafood restaurant. via The Daily Times

“We're not at historic lows, but there has been some profound impact in some areas.”

This year's drought is having an effect on a delectable denizen of the Chesapeake Bay. via Fredericksburg.com

“Yes, and he's an honest man who loves his family and works hard, and is not in anyone's pocket.”

I was recently asked my opinion regarding the two men running for state Senate. The gentleman to whom I was talking is a retired teacher and resident of Reedville. via The Free Lance-Star