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.
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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.
(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.
(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
(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
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.
(WBOC)
View news story for Pocomoke Police Department:
Pocomoke Police Department Using New Device to Make Arrests | Latest News | wboc.com
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
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This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:
1921 .. Annual salaries for state jobs available in Maryland (more listed) -
Plus TV segment with local history author Jim Duffy commenting on The Land Of Holly.
Inaugural launch could come late this year.
View Shore Daily News article:
Rocket Lab announces first Wallops launch - Shore Daily News
(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)
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.
(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:
(Shore Daily News)
View video:
View part 1 video:
SHORE PERSPECTIVES: Tom Kellam reflects on the history beneath our feet - Shore Daily News
(Superintendent of Schools Lou Taylor:)
"As we continue to see positive progress through the pandemic, our schools will now be allowed to host events for families within our schools, like awards assemblies, concerts, and more. While we will still encourage our schools to hold these events outdoors when the weather allows, we know that this may not always be possible. Additionally, adult seating for events will no longer be restricted by COVID-19 physical distancing guidelines. In addition to events, parents will now be allowed to enter our schools for volunteering, meetings, and conferences.
I want to reassure our families that in our school settings, students will continue to observe physical distancing to the greatest extent possible.
Lastly, I am very excited to share that beginning on Tuesday, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Health, our health suites will now be able to provide free at-home COVID-19 tests to students or staff who are demonstrating COVID-19 symptoms, to students in a classroom or cohort in a qualified outbreak, and for household contacts of students or staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19."