Fire destroys ADKINS Hardware in Berlin; lumber yard not affected.

                         Berlin Fire Co. photo 1/29/25

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Adkins Company Destroyed in Early Morning Fire | Latest News | wboc.com

Crisfield loses a community icon.

 

Active in Crisfield's community life for over five decades John "Jay" Tawes has died at the age of 73.  

(Obituary excerpt)

He was a graduate of Crisfield High School class of 1969 and obtained his Bachelor Degree in marketing from the University of Richmond in 1973. He was owner of Tawes Insurance in Crisfield.

Jay loved Crisfield, the people of Crisfield, and devoted more than 50 years of his life in economic development to try and help his community. He served and volunteered for numerous organizations, and was a dedicated member of Immanuel United Methodist Church.

Jay and I double-dated to the PHS Prom in 1969. His date was Jeannie Boston and mine was Sherry Pusey. He will be missed.

Your friend,
Slim

Deal Island fire-

 (WMDT)

DEAL ISLAND, Md. – Four buildings were destroyed in a fire Monday afternoon on Deal Island.

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Four buildings destroyed in Deal Island fire - 47abc

Bay area loses another of its well-known watermen-

 (WBOC)

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The Smith Island and Crisfield Communities are Once Again Saying Goodbye to a Local Waterman Legend | Latest News | wboc.com

Early Sunday fire at Tyson in Oak Hall.

             (Pocomoke Fire Company photo)

On 12/8/24 @ 4:44 am, Tower 1 (Pocomoke) responded to assist Accomack County units with a working fire at the Tyson Foods Rendering Plant with a crew of 4 and was tasked with checking the roof for extension with a focus on the back side of the building. Crews found hot spots along the exterior wall and roof. Tower 1, New Church, and Parksley personnel overhauled the building and extinguished any remaining fire. Tower 1 crew operated for approximately two hours assisting units on scene.

(Shore Daily News)

At 4:27 a.m. (Sunday) units from Atlantic, Chincoteague, Wallops, New Church, Greenbackville, Pocomoke City, Saxis, Bloxom, Parksley, and Onancock responded to a working fire at the Tyson Foods rendering plant in Oak Hall. First responders reported smoke and flames in the plant. Everyone working at the time was successfully evacuated. Fire units remained on the scene for over two hours. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and the extent of the damage has not yet been determined.

14-vehicle fire at Apple-Scrapple Festival

 (WBOC)

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14-Vehicle Fire Breaks Out in Apple-Scrapple Festival Parking Lot | Latest News | wboc.com

Knupp embezzlement case-

 (WMDT)

SNOW HILL, Md. – Tiffany Knupp has entered an Alford Plea on embezzlement charges.

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Tiffany Knupp enters Alford Plea in embezzlement trial - 47abc (wmdt.com)

Shore author wins international competition-

 

An Eastern Shore of Virginia author was the Grand Prize winner in an international writing competition.

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Franktown author wins international award - Shore Daily News

(Franktown is about 20-minutes south of Onley.)

Nandua High School at Onley has bat infestation.

(Shore Daily News) 

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Accomack Schools addressing bat infestation in Nandua High School - Shore Daily News

Golf cart mishap turns deadly.

 

(From media reports)

A 54-year-old man died early Sunday afternoon in a mishap involving a golf cart he was driving.  Virginia State Police said Robert Jude Vandornick Jr. took a curve too short and drove over an embankment.  The golf cart overturned and landed on top of him.  Location of the accident was given as Robin Lane in Horntown, within the Trails End Campground.

Westover house fire- more heroes-

 (WBOC)

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More Heroes Come Forward After Westover House Fire | Latest News | wboc.com

(UPDATED) Westover housefire Tuesday-

 (WBOC)

 Three men pulled a man from a burning home in Westover on Tuesday afternoon.

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Heroes Emerge From the Flames in Somerset County | Latest News | wboc.com

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(WGMD)

A house fire that occurred yesterday afternoon on Crisfield Highway in Westover is under investigation.  One occupant had to be assisted from the burning home by a passer-by. Two dogs were able to escape the home unharmed. Two individuals were transported to Tidal Health in Salisbury for smoke inhalation, which in each case is non-life threatening. The fire at the two story, wood frame, single family home caused an estimated $150,000 in structural damage and $250,000 in loss of contents including antiques. The blaze broke out in the first-floor kitchen, but the cause is not known at this time.

Bye, bye Dali-

 

      (WTKR)

The cargo ship Dali passed under the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Monday on its way to Norfolk for repairs.  The bridge was closed to traffic during the ship's passage while many onlookers viewed from land.  The Dali's collision into the Francis Scott Key bridge in March destroyed that bridge.

 Anonymous said...

Did the State get her insurance information before letting her leave the scene of the accident?

Pocomoke Public Eye says...

As the NTSB continues its investigation the city of Baltimore and the ship owners reached an agreement for its departure.  It included agreement for crew members to be available for civil depositions.  We have not seen reference to information specifically concerning insurance.

Large development plans for our neighbors to the south.

 (Shore Daily News)

ACCOMACK BOARD APPROVES WAIVERS TO GREEN LIGHT MASSIVE DEVELOPMENT IN ONLEY/ONANCOCK

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Accomack Board approves waivers to green light massive development in Onley/Onancock - Shore Daily News

The Snow Hill silo fire-

 (WBOC)

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Silo Roof Collapses After Fire Burns for Two Weeks | Latest News | wboc.com

Snow Hill Police Department

May 29 at 3:52 PM 

Traffic Notice!

Holly Court will remain closed while crews continue to remove the contents of the silo. Unfortunately, we have to remind those who may be driving in that area that the placement of the cones and Fire Truck are there for a reason and you are not permitted to enter Holly Court. You are also reminded that driving over the fire hoses is against the Maryland Traffic Code unless you have expressed permission from the Fire Officer/Chief on the scene.  The transfer station is not open.  We also ask that pedestrian traffic remain behind the barricades and do not venture onto the property. Every effort by our First Responders is focused on making the scene as safe as possible for the contractors and personnel on scene.

Discovery: House built of bottles.

 

A house built of liquor and wine bottles was recently discovered 

at the old Shore Drive-in theater property on Route 50.  

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House made of bottles discovered on old Shore Drive-In property | News | oceancitytoday.com

Former Tyson Poultry Plant demolition

 

(The long-awaited demolition of a portion of the old chicken processing plant at Heron Park is pictured this week. Crews from JNT Enterprises will be demolishing dilapidated structures on the properties and cleaning up other buildings, thanks to a strategic demolition grant the Town of Berlin received from the Maryland Department  of Housing and Community Development.)

What Accomac's mayor told her council members-

   Pocomoke Public Eye 

 -Grimace Alert-

(Eastern Shore Post)

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20240426_post_up.pdf (easternshorepost.com)

Old Shore Memorial Hospital demolition-

 (Shore Daily News)

The demolition of the former Shore Memorial Hospital on Rogers Drive in Nassawadox is continuing, and Riverside reports the main building should be gone by the end of next week.

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Old Shore Memorial Hospital should be down to slab by end of next week - Shore Daily News

Latest regarding Oak Hall woman missing since 2022 North Carolina crash.

 

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20240419_post_up.pdf (easternshorepost.com)