Time Machine Preview

This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

1987  ..  

1927  ..  First time in Worcester County history-

1880  ..  

1911  ..  (Ad)

1906  ..  New regulations for Virginia drivers-

Plus Jim Duffy's TV segment about Oyster Pirates.

UPDATE: Fatality in Thursday afternoon crash at T's Corner

(Updated 4/29)  The fatality, Sheryl Lewis, was from Temperanceville.

         (Photo from Shore Daily News)

 (WMDT 4/28)

5 p.m. UPDATE: Virginia State Police say one person was killed and a second was injured in Thursday’s crash.

Preliminary investigation has revealed that a 2007 Dodge Nitro, driven by 61-year-old Veronica Milboune, was traveling north on Route 13 when she failed to yield to the traffic signal at the intersection with Route 175, hitting a 2020 Chevrolet Impala. Police say the Impala, driven by 66-year-old Sheryl Lewis, had the right of way.

At the time of the incident, Lewis suffered serious injuries, as well as her 15-year-old passenger. Lewis later died from her injuries at the scene, and her passenger was taken to a nearby hospital. Notification has been made to next of kin and family members.

Milboune suffered minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Police say charges are forthcoming.

UPDATE: Westover shooting

 (Somerset County Sheriff's Office FACEBOOK page)

                

Somerset shares interest in fast passenger ferry across Chesapeake

 

(Crisfield-Somerset County Times)

PRINCESS ANNE — Somerset County Recreation, Parks & Tourism is joining similar agencies in four other bayside counties to seek federal funding to study the feasibility of establishing a fast passenger ferry service connecting both sides of the Chesapeake Bay.

View news story:

Somerset County joins group to study Chesapeake Bay fast passenger ferry | Bay to Bay News

Chincoteague Easter Decoy & Art Festival winners

 

(Shore Daily News)

The Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce Easter Decoy & Art Festival is celebrated as a rite of spring on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Fine art, carvings, jewelry, sculpture and other artisan crafts were showcased by exhibitors from Pennsylvania to Florida at the two day festival over Easter weekend. 

View news story:

41st Annual Easter Decoy & Art Festival Winners - Shore Daily News

Westover fatality investigation continues

 

View news story:

Police Involved Shooting in Somerset County | Latest News | wboc.com

                                        (Salisbury Daily Times photo)

Maryland State Police helicopter transported shooting incident subject to Tidal Health, Salisbury.

New for Pocomoke City Police..Bola Wrap Guns.

 (WBOC)

POCOMOKE CITY, Md. - It has a trigger but it's not your usual gun. It fires a rope so the suspect can't run. The device is called a Bola Wrap Gun. It's a new tool the Pocomoke Police Department will start utilizing, if necessary, during an arrest.

See demo video:

BolaWrap: Wrap Compilation 2 - Running & Walking Away - YouTube

View news story for Pocomoke Police Department:

Pocomoke Police Department Using New Device to Make Arrests | Latest News | wboc.com

Time Machine: 1921, 2007, 1999, 1938, 1834, and local history author's TV segment on The Land Of Holly

 

February, 1921

Democratic Messenger

June, 2007

News Journal (Wilmington)

May, 1999

Daily Times (Salisbury)

May, 1938

Worcester Democrat

December, 1834 

Niles National Register (St.Louis, Mo.)

The Land Of Holly

https://www.wboc.com/features/delmarvalife/community/throwback-thursday-w-jim-duffy---the-land-of-holly/video_730dede7-9334-5ce4-8765-13ff694ff707.html

It's always a good time at Pocomoke City's 4TH FRIDAY!

 

Photos courtesy Wulfhause Productions.

View more 4th Friday photos at (4) Wulfhause Productions | Facebook

 Weather will be great. Come on down!

Time Machine Preview

This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

1921  ..  Annual salaries for state jobs available in Maryland (more listed) - 

2007 ..  

1999  ..  Local history recalled-

1938  ..  

1834  ..  Philadelphia sending aid to Snow Hill-

Plus TV segment with local history author Jim Duffy commenting on The Land Of Holly.

UPDATE: Fatal vehicle accident near Pocomoke.

The fatality in Wednesday's accident has been identified as 44-year-old Melissa Dean of Salisbury.

(Original news item)

There was no word on the identification of the victim in a Wednesday morning accident on Route 13 just north of Pocomoke City.  The accident involved a vehicle ramming the back of a dump truck in the southbound lane.

UPDATE- Bomb threat at Washington High

Thursday, 4/21

(Somerset County Schools Facebook page)

View news item:

 DEVELOPING: Officials investigating bomb threat at Washington Academy & High School - 47abc (wmdt.com)

Wallops Rocket Lab launches

 

Inaugural launch could come late this year.

View Shore Daily News article:

Rocket Lab announces first Wallops launch - Shore Daily News

Riverboat woes

 

(WBOC)

SNOW HILL, Md. - The Town of Snow Hill held a special work session Tuesday evening to discuss the future of the "Black Eyed Susan" river boat that the town purchased in 2020.

Mayor Dr. Jennifer Jewell said to keep the boat and conduct all necessary repairs, the town would have to pay over $600,000.

View news story:

River Boat Repairs Would Cost Snow Hill Over $600K | Latest News | wboc.com

(PPE viewer comment)

 Anonymous said...

Even if the town of Snow Hill were to pay $600,000+ for repairs there are still operating costs of salaries, fuel, regular maintenance, etc. I don't think the Snow Hill officials are corrupt, but they are extraordinarily ignorant.

Proposed Worcester Sports Complex approved by close vote Tuesday

 (WBOC)

BERLIN, Md. - After a lengthy public hearing, Worcester County Commissioners voted 4-3 in favor of the purchase of roughly 95 acres of land to build a new multi-use sports complex.

View news story:

Worcester County Commissioners Vote in Favor of Land Purchase for a Proposed Sports Complex | Latest News | wboc.com

 

Charlie visits the 1922 Pocomoke fire anniversary commemoration

 (WBOC)

View video:

Travels With Charlie: Pocomoke City Fire of 1922 | Travels With Charlie | wboc.com

History beneath our feet- Part 2

 (Shore Daily News)

The Eastern Shore of Virginia is rich in history. Often times, when we think about history, we think of books, landmarks, old documents or buildings. In actuality, history is all around us including just a few inches beneath the surface of the ground we walk on. This week, in the second of a two part series, Kelley visited with Tom Kellam as he shared the impact metal detecting has had for him, how anyone can get started as well as etiquette for metal detectorists.

View video:

SHORE PERSPECTIVES In part 2, Tom Kellam shares the impact of metal detecting and how to get started - Shore Daily News

View part 1 video:

SHORE PERSPECTIVES: Tom Kellam reflects on the history beneath our feet - Shore Daily News