Thursday, October 31, 2024

Halloween Costume Contest voting-

Congratulations to Downtown Pocomoke's Virtual Halloween Costume Contest Winners! Pictures were taken at the Annual Downtown Pocomoke Fall Festival & voted online by YOU, the public. Congratulations to the adorable children & creative parents. Happy Halloween!

1st Place - Cousin Eddie

2nd Place - Bingo

3rd Place - Beauty & the Beast





 

The Pocomoke City Police Department 

will be hosting a trunk-or-treat event this 

Thursday, October 31st, from 

5:30PM to 8:00PM! 

Come see us!

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

(Updated daily) And the DRY continues.

WHAT WE NEED:



FORECAST: 11/01 to11/07-
 

 REMINDER:


AN OUTDOOR BURNING BAN IS IN EFFECT FOR SECTIONS OF MARYLAND INCLUDING THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE OF MD COUNTIES AND STATE-WIDE IN DELAWARE.
 (At last report no word issued on a Virginia burning ban.)

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Fly to Orlando from Salisbury?

 (WBOC)



SALISBURY, MD - The Wicomico County Office of the Executive has announced new grant funding aimed at making flights from Salisbury to Orlando, Florida a reality.

(View news story:)

Salisbury to Orlando: New Flight Route Prepares for Takeoff in Wicomico County | Latest News | wboc.com


It was not that long ago that we had service from SBY to SFB (Sanford/Orlando) on Allegiant, about the lowest cost carrier around. Sanford in only 20 miles from Orlando and a lot closer to Daytona Beach.

This is a feel-good proposal, a waste of tax dollars and will last less than 12 months (if it ever gets started).

Your friend,

Slim

Monday, October 28, 2024

Worcester School Superintendent's statement-

 

As Superintendent of Worcester County Public Schools, I feel it is necessary to address the rhetoric and misinformation about our schools that is circulating throughout this election cycle. While candidates are entitled to their own opinions, I will not stand idly by while our students, teachers, and staff are attacked with hateful and inaccurate discourse.

(View Superintendent's letter:)

An Open Letter from Our Superintendent of Schools | WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS


Save the date.. December 6tth!

 


Pocomoke City Mayor Todd Nock & the Pocomoke City Council will light the town’s Christmas tree while guests roast s’mores by the bonfire & enjoy FREE refreshments.

Live entertainment & music onstage all night!

Children can decorate Christmas cookies, make a holiday ornament, and visit with Mr. & Mrs. Claus!

There will be a Holiday Wreath Silent Auction to raise money for the Boys & Girls Club! If interested in donating a wreath, please email karah@pocomokemd.gov - prizes awarded!

For more info, contact City Hall at 410-957-1333 x111.

Sunday, October 27, 2024

Time Machine: 100 years ago this week in Pocomoke's newspaper; 2004-2014: fate of big project plans for lower E.S.

 

                                    
                                              
(Editorial)




(Worcester schools construction)






2004 - 2014

When the lower Eastern Shore was dreaming of a..

               Wal-Mart Distribution Center

It was a long and winding road that became a foggy and dusty, narrowing trail with no light at the end.  To explore the trail start here:

November, 2004

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January, 2005


February, 2005


February, 2005


March, 2005


April, 2005



May, 2005
                                        
                                                   


June, 2005    
                    


July, 2005




December, 2006



January, 2007


February, 2007


May, 2007


August, 2007


May, 2008


October, 2008

March, 2009


March, 2014



(All above news items from The Salisbury Daily Times)

The Pocomoke Public Eye says: "Whew!  Let's proclaim this trail icy cold and acknowledge that as enticing as the proposed project was, it wasn't meant to be."


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