Time Machine: 100 years ago in Pocomoke City's newspaper; 1941, 1973, 1899, 1997.

 

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PPE footnote:

According to newspaper accounts Public Landing continued as a popular bayside location during the 1920's.  That continued in a much lesser capacity after the infamous coastal storm of August, 1933 which destroyed the amusement pier there. 

September,1941

Worcester Democrat

December,1973

Crisfield Times

December,1899

Baltimore American

*June,1997

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Salisbury Daily Times

Flu at moderate level but on the rise in Maryland

 

(WTOP)

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. flu season is underway, with at least seven states reporting high levels of illnesses and cases rising in other parts of the country, health officials say.

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The flu is soaring in seven US states and rising in others, health officials say - WTOP News

The Life Experiences and Wisdom of Pocomoke City's Eben Hearne- Concluding Postscript

 

(Part 2 of postscript. Originally published October 31, 1941)

  

(Worcester Democrat)

(This is the concluding column of this series but a new feature that we're calling "When Pocomoke Was Young" will begin next Saturday.  Each week we'll publish writings from the 1883 book "History of Pocomoke City, Formerly New Town" authored by Rev. James Murray.)

Sixtieth Anniversary approaching- Nov 22, 1963.

                         

    

Before the day was over the eyes of the world would focus back to Washington.  A Pocomoke Public Eye contributor who was then a recent graduate of Pocomoke High and enrolled as a freshman at George Washington University posts his recollections.  We'll post archived newspaper material as well- Wednesday, Nov. 22, here at The Pocomoke Public Eye.

New Worcester County landfill fees coming

 

(OC Today)

The Worcester County Commissioners voted to amend tipping fees for refuse at county landfills and add a new fee for illegally dumped paint and petroleum-product cans.

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Worcester County Commissioners approve new landfill fees starting Jan. 1 | News | oceancitytoday.com

Tangier Island

 (WAVY-TV)

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Special Report: The fight to save Tangier Island, a cultural gem in the Chesapeake Bay (wavy.com)

Time Machine Preview

 This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

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Pocomoke City drug arrests

 

                           

At 5mph Snow Hill's riverboat moved on to its new home.

(Update) 

The Black-Eyed Susan completed its journey to its new home Thursday afternoon.

(WBOC)

"In a symbolic departure, (11/15) the Black-Eyed Susan riverboat said goodbye to Snow Hill, concluding a year-long contemplation of its fate."

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The Black-Eyed Susan Navigates its Farewell Journey from Snow Hill to Taylor's Island | Latest News | wboc.com

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https://www.wboc.com/news/the-black-eyed-susan-navigates-its-farewell-journey-from-snow-hill-to-taylors-island/video_cdbc5697-bb5f-51fb-91b2-7be6f8d663e9.html

 Anonymous said...

Snow Hill finally rids itself of this monstrosity now it needs to rid itself of the cause, Rick Pollitt.

Accomack fire companies react to "Memorandum of Understanding" from county.

 

(Shore Daily News)

The Accomack County Board of Supervisors had an item on Wednesday night’s agenda concerning a Memorandum of Understanding between the County and 6 fire and rescue companies.

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Accomack Supervisors vote to impose MOU on one fire company, postponing action on four others - Shore Daily News

Somerset school superintendent to retire.

 

WESTOVER, MD, November 15, 2023 – At the November 14, 2023 meeting of the Somerset Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. John B. Gaddis announced his plans to retire, effective June 30, 2024 after 35 years in public education and 11 years of service with Somerset County Public Schools (SCPS).

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Superintendent Dr. John Gaddis Announces Retirement in June 2024 | Somerset County Public Schools