Onancock News

At the ribbon-cutting for the new Onancock Market are, from left, Mariellen Harris of the Onancock Market Advisory Council, Onancock Mayor Russell Jones, Councilman Fletcher Fosque, Janet Fosque and Becky Gebel of the advisory council, Councilwoman Kathyanne Runninger and Councilman T. Lee Byrd.

From April to December on the second Friday of each month, between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., Onancock, Virginia, located on the Eastern Shore, opens its' collective business arms beyond normal hours to embrace all comers.

John Morrison, known to his friends and fans as "Johnny Mo the Musical Chef," starting cooking at a young age -- about the time he started playing guitar.

The Eastern Shore of VA Chamber of Commerce's first annual "le Tour de Shore" Bike Ride will be held on Sat., May 12 starting from the Onancock School at 6 College Avenue in Onancock.

Onancock High School Class of 1951 members Dot Brock, left, of Georgetown, Del., and Joan Simmons of Harborton talk at the 61st class reunion Tuesday aboard Jerry Ainsworth's boat at the Onancock Wharf.

Business Before Hours, sponsored by the Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce, will by hosted at the Chamber building in Melfa on Wednesday May 9 from 7:30 - 9:00am by Traditional Design Services.

This painting was done by Allyson Mason of Arcadia High School in Oak Hall, Virginia.