This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:
PLUS
1960..
(Prior to construction of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel)
1901 ..
1990 ..
1847 ..
(Salisbury described by a visitor)
Friday, August 9, 2024
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Weather impacts Worcester County Fair
(WMDT)
SNOW HILL, Md. – Due to forecasted inclement weather, Friday’s Worcester County Fair festivities will move indoors to the recreation center in Snow Hill.
Beginning at 4:30 p.m., county officials will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to kick off the fair. The cake auction kicks off at 5 p.m.
The event will be food trucks, live music, vendors, exhibits, and children’s activities including a bounce house, carnival games, and face painting. The 4H livestock tent will be open Friday evening, with the showing scheduled to take place contingent on weather conditions.
Due to the forecast, the Jimmy Charles Band concert will not take place on Friday. Officials say they are working to reschedule the concert to take place at an upcoming county event.
More on the Worcester County Fair can be found here:
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Appeals Court upholds Maryland assault weapons ban.
Local and national Second Amendment rights advocates say an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court is likely, following an appeals court decision Tuesday that upholds a 2013 Maryland law banning assault weapons.
(View news story:)
Federal appeals court upholds 2013 Maryland assault weapons ban - Maryland Matters
School days ahead-
(Note: all schedules subject to change.)
(delmarvanow.com & bd of ed offices)
WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Teacher preparation & in-service activities: Aug. 26-29, 2024
Students' first day of school: Sept. 3, 2024
Thanksgiving break: Nov. 27-29, 2024
Winter break: Dec. 23, 2024 - Jan. 1, 2025
Spring break: April 18-23, 2025
Tentative last day of school: June 12, 2025
(View full calendar:)
SOMERSET COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Teachers report for professional development: Aug. 26-29, 2024
First Day of School for DIS– PK3, PK4; PAE– PK3, PK4; GES– 2nd, WAHS– 8th; SIS– 6th, CAHS– 8th, WES– PK3, PK4 & All Comp. Special Education students: Sept. 3, 2024
First day of school for all other students: Sept. 4, 2024
Thanksgiving break: Nov. 27-29, 2024
Winter break: Dec. 23, 2024 - Jan. 3, 2025
Spring break: April 18-21, 2025
Tentative last day for high school seniors: May 30, 2025
Crisfield High School graduation: June 5, 2025
Washington High School graduation: June 6, 2025
Tentative last day of school for all other students: June 11, 2025
(View full calendar:)
ACCOMACK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
WICOMICO COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
All teachers report to school: Aug. 21, 2024
Schools open for grades 1-6, 9; all at Pittsville; Grade 6 only at Mardela; PK/K as assigned: Sept. 3, 2024
All students (grades 1-12) report; PK/K as assigned: Sept. 4, 2024
Thanksgiving break: Nov. 27-29, 2024
Winter break: Dec. 23, 2024 - Jan. 3, 2025
Spring break: April 17-21, 2025
Commencement: Mardela High School (3:30 p.m.); Parkside High School (7:30 p.m.): May 28, 2025
Commencement: Wicomico High School (3:30 p.m.); James M. Bennett High School (7:30 p.m.): May 29, 2025
Commencement: Evening High School (7 p.m.): May 30, 2025
Tentative last day of school: June 11, 2025
Meteorologist Mike Seidel-
Salisbury native Mike Seidel, 30-year meteorologist with The Weather Channel, has joined Fox Weather.. a free streaming service owned by Fox Media.
(View news story:)
Mike Seidel Moves to Fox Weather From The Weather Channel (adweek.com)
Monday, August 5, 2024
Fraudulent Jewelry Sales Alert-
Worcester County Sheriff's Office
SCAM Alert - Fraudulent Jewelry Sales in Pocomoke
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public about a recent incident in Pocomoke, where an individual (pictured) has been approaching citizens in the Walmart parking lot, attempting to sell gold jewelry. The individual claims that the jewelry, which is priced at just a few hundred dollars, is worth significantly more. However, it has been confirmed that the jewelry is counterfeit.
The individual is reportedly driving a 2024 silver Jeep UT24, with Florida license plate JKQY39. He claims that he needs the cash for his family, who can be seen in the back seat of the vehicle.
This subject could be traveling to other parts of our county to attempt the same scam. We urge all residents to exercise caution if approached with such an offer. When someone is selling jewelry and claiming it is worth much more than the asking price, it is a major red flag. We strongly advise you to decline the offer and immediately contact local law enforcement.
Tuesday is NATIONAL NIGHT OUT!
(View news release:)
State Police Ready For National Night Out Across Maryland
(If your area isn't listed contact your local law enforcement agencies for their times and locations.)
New beginning for Worcester County Fair (see article link)
John Walter Smith Park, located on Public Landing Road in Snow Hill, is where Worcester County Department of Recreation & Parks programming and maintenance operations are administered.
(View news article:)
ON THE WAY- fun attractions, rides, games, competitions, food, exhibits, concerts...
For event schedules view this link:
(Then click on 'The Great Fair' and 'Other Events' tabs:)
View 45-page Fair book that includes rules and more details at this link:
Sunday, August 4, 2024
Time Machine: 100 years ago this week in Pocomoke's newspaper; 1935, 2006, 1970, 1822, 1955.
November, 1935
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Peninsula Enterprise
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*November, 2006
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Baltimore Sun
*January, 1970
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Sunday Times (Salisbury)
February, 1822
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Delaware Patriot & American Watchman (Wilmington)
April, 1955
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