Worcester County's Sheriff among featured First Responders in new book

 (WMDT)

Called to Serve: The Inspiring, Untold Stories of America’s First Responders gives readers a personal, inside look into police officers, firefighters, and EMS professionals, both on and off the job.

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Worcester County Sheriff Crisafulli shares his inspiring story in a new book - 47abc (wmdt.com)

Maryland's 36-cents per gallon gas tax may be suspended temporarily

 

As Maryander’s reel from skyrocketing gas prices, Governor Larry Hogan, House Speaker Adrienne Jones, and Senate President Bill Ferguson this week agreed to temporarily suspend Maryland’s gas tax.

In a joint statement, Speaker Jones and President Ferguson said they would work with the governor in the coming days to provide a month-long reprieve for drivers by suspending Maryland’s 36 cents per gallon tax on gasoline.

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Relief at the Pump: Hogan, Presiding Officers Agree to Halt Gas Tax for 30 Days – Conduit Street (mdcounties.org)

Time Machine Preview

 This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

1883  ..  Connecting to Pocomoke City-                                                                    

1973  ..  

2003  ..  

1911  ..  Large attendance at Ocean City lots sale- 

1950  ..  At the Pocomoke Fairgrounds- 

1937  ..  Pocomoke City newspaper editorial- Highway speeders:

Expected inclement weather cancels Saturday's Ocean City St. Patrick's Day Parade

                                    

(Town of Ocean City Facebook page)

Area Code use on Va. Shore

 

(Shore Daily News)

Beginning April 9, callers will have to dial the area code even when calling locally.  The new overlay will add another code to the 757 area of southeast Virginia in September.  From that point, all new phone numbers will have 948 as their area code.  As of Friday April 9, callers who do not use 757 along with the 7 digit regular number will not be connected.
  

More on Antares future at Wallops

 (Shore Daily News)

The Russian Space Agency’s decision not to sell rocket motors to the United States could have an impact on Northrup Grumman’s  Antares launches at Wallops, but  Supervisor Ron Wolf said the next two launches will take place as scheduled. 

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Russian Space Agency ends sale of rocket motors to the United States - Shore Daily News

Ukraine scams alert

 (WBOC)

ANNAPOLIS, Md.- The Maryland Secretary of State and Attorney General are warning that while appeals for charitable donations may surge as the crisis in Ukraine escalates, it is important to do research before giving. There are a number of ways to donate to Ukraine-related causes, while ensuring donations are given to a reputable organization.

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Md. Secretary of State, AG Warn of Charity Scams in Light of Crisis in Ukraine | Latest News | wboc.com

Stuckey's

 

Received an email from our contributor Mel ("Mel Says") linking to a Washington Post article about Stuckey's. The Mappsville Stuckey's is one of only 13 remaining of the chain that once numbered over 350 locations.

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Stuckey’s, a road trip favorite, is staging a comeback - The Washington Post

Could Ukraine situation affect future Antares launches from Wallops?

 (Richmond Times Dispatch)

Virginia’s space program is “on track” with its next launch from the Eastern Shore to resupply the International Space Station, but the Russian invasion of Ukraine has clouded the long-term horizon for rockets that depend on Russian engines and Ukrainian first-stage core assemblies.

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Virginia spaceport 'shares concerns' about Ukraine war's effect on rocket program; says next launch on schedule | Govt-and-politics | richmond.com

Time Machine: 1969, 2003, 1928, 1891, 1962, 2012.

 

  October, 1969

Worcester Democrat

February, 2003

Daily Times (Salisbury)

  November, 1928

Salisbury Times

January, 1891

Delaware.Gazette And State Journal (Wilmington)

This past week, commemorating the infamous 1962 coastal storm which Delmarva endured, WBOC-TV broadcast a half-hour news special "Ocean Beach- The Forgotten City." It can be viewed at this link:

https://www.wboc.com/news/wboc-news-special-ocean-beach---the-forgotten-city/video_16a250f8-9194-5d00-b089-bece5e92e776.html

Virginia's Eastern Shore News

November, 2012