Time Machine Preview

This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

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1897  ..

1934  ..

1892  ..

1980  ..

Miss and Little Miss Pocomoke

This weekend's NFL schedule

 

(ESPN)

Divisional round: Jan. 20 and 21

NFC

(7) Green Bay Packers at (1) San Francisco 49ers
Saturday, 8:15 p.m. ET on FOX

(4) Tampa Bay Buccaneers at (3) Detroit Lions
Sunday, 3 p.m. ET on NBC

AFC

(4) Houston Texans at (1) Baltimore Ravens
Saturday, 4:30 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC/ESPN+

(3) Kansas City Chiefs at (2) Buffalo Bills
Sunday, 6:30 p.m. ET on CBS

Law enforcement responds to Thursday night disturbance at Snow Hill High School

 

(WMDT)

SNOW HILL, Md. – The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a brawl that took place Thursday night following a basketball game at Snow Hill High School.

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BREAKING: Police investigating brawl at Snow Hill High School basketball game - 47abc (wmdt.com)

Crisfield High School student arrested for threat of mass violence

 (WMDT)

The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office requested that the Department of Juvenile Justice hold the suspect, however, that request was denied. The suspect was subsequently released back into the custody of a parent.

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Crisfield High School student arrested for threat of mass violence - 47abc (wmdt.com)

THANK YOU K-9 Simon!

 

The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the well-deserved retirement of K-9 Simon. Today, the Worcester County Commissioners presented K-9 Simon with a commendation, recognizing him for his 9 years of dedicated service. 

 K-9 Simon came to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office in 2014. K-9 Simon was assigned to Lieutenant Larmore, and the two quickly became inseparable partners. During their service, K-9 Simon and Lieutenant Larmore were responsible for the detection and apprehension of many dangerous criminals. K-9 Simon and Lieutenant Larmore assisted allied agencies in the Tri-County area, always representing the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office with the highest level of professionalism. During the 2019 H2Oi event, they assisted in the restoration of order to the Town of Ocean City, and Worcester County, while ensuring the safety of fellow officers and offenders. Collectively throughout their career, they helped ensure the safety and security of the citizens of Worcester County and all persons they contacted. K-9 Simon was more than a dog, a partner, and Deputy; he was an ambassador for service above self and the safety of everyone.

Grandpa would never believe this.. A turn to the right for the Baltimore Sun.

 

(Associated Press)

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Baltimore Sun sold to local buyer who has made his politics clear | AP News

(View commentary on the old and new owners:)

https://www.niemanlab.org/2024/01/the-baltimore-sun-explores-the-question-of-whether-there-can-be-a-worse-newspaper-owner-than-alden-global-capital/

Changes coming to Worcester County Fair with Rec & Parks participation.

 

(Maryland Coast Dispatch)

Worcester County Fair Changes Announced; New Date, Location For 2024 Event

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01/16/2024 | Worcester County Fair Changes Announced; New Date, Location For 2024 Event | News Ocean City MD (mdcoastdispatch.com)

SCAM: "Panic Buttons"

 

 A local resident just advised us of a SCAM call that they received. The automated call said local police and fire departments are offering panic buttons to be installed in your home. The automated call said the installation is free and to hold on the line to talk to an operator so you can give them your name and address to set up an appointment.  This information is FALSE!  Local law enforcement and fire departments are NOT giving out panic buttons for your home.

     Be careful with unsolicited calls. Scammers often use urgency to pressure victims. Don’t answer calls from unknown or suspicious numbers. If the call is important, they will leave a voicemail. If you do answer the phone and something does not see right, hang up immediately. Don’t engage in conversations with suspicious callers.

     For more information on Phone Scams, click here:  https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/phone-scams

 

Grant to TidalHealth will aid Smith Island

 (TidaLHealth)

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$26,000 Smith Island grant | TidalHealth

Lower shore representative Otto charged with DUI.

 (WMDT)

FRUITLAND, Md. – Maryland Delegate Charles Otto was charged with DUI following a traffic stop in Fruitland Friday afternoon.

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Md. Delegate charged with DUI following traffic stop in Fruitland - 47abc (wmdt.com)

MLK Day

1/15/24

Time Machine: 100 years ago this week in Pocomoke's newspaper; 1942, 1990, 1869, 1892.

 

(excerpt)

                           

May,1942

Worcester Democrat

*January,1990  

(BERETTA ANNOUNCEMENT. Maryland Gov. William Donald Schaefer, center, announces during a press conference in Annapolis Friday that the Italian gun manufacturer, Beretta USA Corp., will open a plant in Pocomoke City this spring. With Schaefer are Pcomoke City Mayor Curt Lippoldt, left, and gun company president Ugo. C. Beretta.) 

Salisbury Daily Times

September, 1869

American And Commercial Advertiser (Baltimore)

July,1892

Baltimore American

(Updated) This weekend's NFL Football

      (CBS)

Saturday, Jan. 13

• (5) Browns at (4) Texans, 4:30 p.m. ET (NBC, fubo). For just the second time in 20 years, the Browns are in the playoffs. These two teams met back in Week 16, but you probably shouldn't take too much away from that 36-22 win by Cleveland because C.J. Stroud didn't play. The Texans superstar rookie will be on the field this week and he'll be facing one of his biggest tests of the season in the Browns defense. 
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• Dolphins at Chiefs on Peacock (pay channel) only except in Miami and Kansas City television markets.
• (6) Dolphins at (3) Chiefs, 8 p.m. ET (Peacock). Tyreek Hill is going to get a second chance at beating his former team, and this time, he gets to do it in Kansas City. These two teams did meet back in Week 9 in a game that Kansas City won 21-14, but that game was played in Germany. The temperature in Kansas City is expected to be below 12 degrees on Saturday night. 

Sunday, Jan. 14

Due to weather conditions Steelers at Bills game is postponed until Monday 430PM.

• (7) Steelers at (2) Bills, 1 p.m. ET (CBS/stream on Paramount+ (click here). This game will be played in Buffalo, where the Bills have been nearly unbeatable this year, going 7-1. Josh Allen has faced the Steelers four times in his career and he's gone 3-1 in those games. The Sunday forecast in Buffalo is calling for sub-freezing temperatures with possible snow. 
• (7) Packers at (2) Cowboys, 4:30 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo). This will be a revenge game for Mike McCarthy. This will mark just the second time that the Cowboys coach has faced the Packers since being fired by them in December 2018. McCarthy lost the first meeting in 2022 and will be looking to get his first win over Green Bay. 
• (6) Rams at (3) Lions, 8 p.m. ET (NBC, fubo). For their first home playoff game in 30 years, the Lions will be welcoming an old friend back to Detroit: Matthew Stafford. The Rams QB led the Lions to the playoffs three times, but never got to play a home game. This will also be a huge game for Jared Goff, who will be facing a team and a head coach that traded him away because they didn't want him anymore. 

Monday, Jan. 15

• (5) Eagles at (4) Buccaneers, 8:15 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN, fubo). The Eagles are stumbling into the playoffs, but they will head to Tampa Bay knowing that they beat the Buccaneers 25-11 at Raymond James Stadium back in Week 3.