June, 1917
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Sunday, May 23, 2021
Friday, May 21, 2021
Time Machine Preview
This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:
1917 .. Pocomoke City will be the entertainment capital of the Eastern Shore during the first week of July featuring free diving performances, concerts and motion pictures, plus carnival attractions and a free car giveaway during a six-day event. (article and ad)
1984 .. Who are these two Pocomoke High seniors sharing Old Home Prize essay honors?
1890 .. The month is May and there's a lot to report about spring crops in Worcester, Somerset, and Wicomico counties.
1924 .. An editorial in Pocomoke City's Worcester Democrat is appealing for public support for an effort to provide better high school buildings in the county.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
U.S. Space Force planning for Wallops launch in mid-June
Sunday, May 16, 2021
SUNDAY UPDATE: A final try Sunday for launch from Wallops
EIGHTH TIME WAS A CHARM. THE SUNDAY NIGHT LAUNCH WENT OFF AT 8:36PM.
NASA image
(nj.com)
UPDATE (Saturday, May 15): NASA has scrubbed Saturday night’s rocket launch because of cloud cover in Bermuda. The agency said it will make one final launch attempt Sunday night, May 16. Saturday was the seventh delay of the rocket launch, with most of the delays related to unfavorable weather conditions.
LAUNCH SCRUBBED ❗ Tonight's (Saturday) launch of the Black Brant XII rocket for the KiNET-X mission has been scrubbed due to cloudy skies in Bermuda. The next launch opportunity will be no earlier than May 16, at 8:04 p.m. EDT. This will be the last launch opportunity for our mission.
Time Machine: 1938, 1979, 1908, 1938, 2006.
May, 1938
Let's see.....I had Sarah Dallas for first grade, Julia Robertson for second, Violet Chesser for fourth and Annie Ross for principal. Miss Ross, by the way, was a very strong Orioles fan.
Friday, May 14, 2021
Mask mandate ending
Governor Larry Hogan announced Friday afternoon that the mask mandate is ending in Maryland with the exception of healthcare settings, schools, and public transportation. It is highly recommended that those who have not been fully vaccinated continue to wear masks.
Virginia is also ending mask requirements now and Delaware is following suit on May 21st.
Human launches in Wallops future?
An Electron rocket is pictured at Wallops. It's reported that a larger version of the rocket could be used to launch humans.
(Shore Daily News)
At Thursday’s Eggs and Issues Breakfast, sponsored by the Eastern Shore of Va. Chamber of Commerce, Accomack Board of Supervisors Chairman Ron Wolf commented that as he understands it, human launches could be coming to the Wallops Flight Facility in the future. Rocket Lab is currently launching Electron Rockets from Wallops but is working to get into the human transport business as well.
View news article:
Rocket Lab could launch humans from the Wallops Flight Facility - Shore Daily News
UPDATED: Next Wallops launch try rescheduled to Saturday.
(shoredailynews.com)
NASA Wallops has again postponed the launch of the Black Brant sounding rocket until Saturday . NASA tweeted that the launch was called off in order to give technicians the opportunity to examine the rocket after it had contact with a launcher support during preparation for the launch. The next launch opportunity is 8:02 p.m. Saturday , May 15.
Time Machine Preview
This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:
1938 .. A new building on Market Street in Pocomoke was constructed on this site and is still in use today. What is it?
1979 .. Know any of the names behind these faces? They're Pocomoke High School seniors who were selected to attend The Presidential Classroom in Washington.
1938 .. If you attended school in Pocomoke City in the 1940's or 1950's a list of teacher appointments may include some teachers you'll remember.
2006 .. Editorial in The Daily Times (intro)-
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Pocomoke City Police Department
Press Release: On May 10th, 2021 at 6:30pm, the Pocomoke City Mayor and Council, along with the City Manager and City Attorney convened at City Hall chambers in Closed-Session to discuss the future of the Pocomoke City Police Department. At the request of the City Manager, a motion by Council was made to rebuild the Pocomoke City Police Department internally in lieu of the option to be defunded and absorbed by the Worcester County Sheriff's Office. The motion was seconded and voted unanimously in favor by the Council. The Mayor and Council also appointed Lieutenant Arthur R. Hancock to serve as Interim Chief of Police until further notice.
No Launch Tuesday
Tuesday's sounding rocket launch from Wallops was scrubbed due to environmental conditions and was rescheduled for 806p.m. Wednesday.
Notice to Pocomoke City area pet owners
Snow Hill, MD– If your pet received a rabies vaccination from Dr. Hafez at Worcester Animal Clinic located at 1402 Market Street, Pocomoke City, MD within the last 12 months (on or after April 1, 2020), please contact Worcester County Environmental Health at 410-352-3234.
Monday, May 10, 2021
Watch Monday's coverage of Corporal Heacook's funeral
(WBOC)
SALISBURY, Md.- Funeral services were held Monday for Cpl. Keith Heacook, the Delmar police officer who died after he was attacked while responding to a fight late last month.
More than 1,000 officers from Delaware, Maryland and other states, along with members of the community that Heacook served, were in attendance for the funeral, which was held at Emmanuel Wesleyan Church in Salisbury.
View Monday's WBOC/WRDE full coverage:
UPDATED: No Go for Monday's Wallops launch
Due to upper level wind conditions the scheduled Monday evening launch from Wallops was scrubbed and is rescheduled for 805p.m. Tuesday.