Time Machine Preview

 This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

1997  ..  

1906  ..

1910  ..  $200 a year pension sought for disabled Somerset teacher. 

2021  ..  A backyard discovery on the Eastern Shore of Virginia dates back to 1680. 

1924  ..  Pocomoke newspaper editorial-

Accomack County in running for Rocket Lab USA expansion location

 (Shore Daily News)

Accomack County is a finalist for a proposed expansion by Rocket Lab USA, Inc., a global leader in launch services and space systems, which expects to make a significant investment to expand its U.S. manufacturing and launch operations. 

View full news story:

Rocket Lab USA may expand U.S. manufacturing and launch operations in Accomack County - Shore Daily News

Important announcement from Worcester County Public Schools

 

View announcement details:

January 11, 2022 - Important Changes to Responsible Return 2.0 - Worcester County Public Schools (worcesterk12.org)

Atlantic General- "Our emergency room was basically full and didn't have the room or the capability to take on anymore urgently ill patients”

 (WBOC)

View news story:

Atlantic General Hospital Issued Yellow Alert Monday Night as Hospitals Deal With Surge | Latest News | wboc.com

TidalHealth moves to Crisis Status

 

As a result of significant increases in both emergency department volumes, COVID-19 related admissions, and the ongoing national staffing shortage, TidalHealth has chosen to implement and follow CDC recommendations for crisis standards at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Maryland.

(View details from TidalHealth)

TidalHealth moves to Crisis Status | TidalHealth

Time Machine: 1981, 1904, 1898, 2008, 1934.

 

January, 1981

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Crisfield Times

October, 1904

Democratic Messenger

(PPE reader comments)

 Anonymous said...

The vaccination mandate issued by Worcester County in 1904 was a local mandate. Later vaccination mandates for polio, MMR and other illnesses were issued by County or State of Maryland. State and local governments have police powers so their mandates are legal. The United States Constitution forbids the federal government from having police powers. If Maryland or Worcester County wish to mandate vaccinations or masks or even red hats every Monday then that is perfectly legal.

 Anonymous said...

Regarding the reader's comments, it's difficult for me to equate medical actions to combat disease threatening the health of our citizens with police powers. I welcome help whether it's on the federal, state, or local level.

 Anonymous said...

The term "police powers" has nothing to do with local or state police forces or personnel. It simply means what a government can or cannot force one to do without legislative action. A state governor or local authority can compel cooperation with vaccine mandates in their locality without action from a state legislature. That is an example of a "police power".

Our federal government CAN mandate compliance with public health initiatives, mandates and rules IF Congress passes a law stating so. The executive branch cannot make up policy out of whole cloth unless it relates to laws already passed by Congress.

 tk for PPE said...

Appreciate our informed reader's "police powers" explanation.

January, 1898

Lexington Herald Leader (Lexington, Ky.)

September, 2008

Eastern Shore Post

(UPDATE) First launch of 2022 scheduled at Wallops Saturday night

The rocket launched at midnight and was visible along sections of the Mid-Atlantic coast.

 (Shore Daily News)

(View news item:)

Wallops to launch Black Brant Sounding Rocket tonight - Shore Daily News    

Time Machine Preview

 This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

1981  ..  

1904  ..  It's about student vaccinations-

1898  ..  An author's interesting take about life on the Eastern Shore is reported by a Kentucky newspaper. 

2008  ..  A colorful statesman of the Eastern Shore of Virginia is remembered- 

1934  ..  Editorial-

Passing of longtime Stephen Decatur Middle School band director

 (The Dispatch)

 “The unexpected passing of Peter ‘Pete’ Mundrick has devastated us all."

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01/06/2022 | Community Mourns Long-Time Worcester Music Teacher | News Ocean City MD (mdcoastdispatch.com)

Somerset County Public Schools 1/6

 

Somerset County Public Schools will open on time, Thursday, January 6, 2022.

Help sought for Pocomoke fire victims

 (County Times, Crisfield)

Support for Pocomoke fire victims started through Go Fund Me page

Fire takes out the Dubois home on Brantley Road, Pocomoke City, two days before Christmas. Now donations are being accepted through Go Fund Me.

POCOMOKE CITY — A local family is struggling to recover following a tragic fire that burned down their house two days before Christmas.

Now the public is being asked to help them get back on their feet.

It was just before 6 a.m. on Dec. 23 when Pocomoke, Snow Hill and Girdletree volunteer firefighters were called for service to a working fire at the Dubois family home at 3624 Brantley Road.

To offer support family has setup  Go Fund Me pages and are now raising money through these links:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dubois-family?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=sms&utm_source=customer

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-a-family-that-lost-everything-at-c?qid=edb918c99879931d664b2a5f3b1b8f38

https://www.gofundme.com/f/saddest-christmas-story-fire?qid=12d929c4ce9b68a84af74612c1f71142

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-family-start-over-due-to-fire?qid=bccfe0cc20c43d411febe7eacb126372

Accomack County Public Schools 1/5

 

Weather Delay for Wednesday, January 5, 2022 

Due to icy road conditions, Accomack County Public Schools will be observing a 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 for all students, staff, and 12-month employees.

Worcester County Public Schools 1/5

 
Due to inclement weather conditions, Worcester County Public Schools will be opening two-hours late on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.  Due to the two-hour delay, there will be no AM half-day Pre-Kindergarten classes. Busses will operate accordingly.

Somerset County Public Schools 1/5

Due to icy back roads and more inclement weather expected, Somerset County Schools will be closed Wednesday, January 5, 2022. 12 month staff is to telework. Essential personnel should report for building checks.

Hogan Declares Maryland State Of Emergency in Response to COVID-19

 (WBOC)

HANOVER, Md. (CBS)— Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan declared a state of emergency Tuesday in response to surging COVID-19 hospitalizations, which have surpassed 3,000.

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Hogan Declares Maryland State Of Emergency in Response to COVID- - WBOC TV

Accomack County Public Schools-

 
Virtual Learning Day for Tuesday, January 4, 2022.

Due to road conditions, Accomack County Public Schools will be closed for in person instructions on January 4, 2022. This will be a Virtual Learning Day for students. Twelve month employees should work from home.

Worcester County Public Schools-

 

Due to continued inclement weather conditions, Worcester County Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 4, 2022.  All after school, evening and Adult Education classes are also cancelled.

Somerset County Public Schools-

Due to inclement weather, Somerset County Schools will be closed Tuesday, January, 4, 2022. 12 month staff will not report. Essential personnel should report when it is safe for building checks and to prepare for reopening on Wednesday.

Mayor & City Council Meeting cancelled

The Pocomoke Mayor & City Council Meeting originally scheduled for Monday evening, January 3rd, has been cancelled due to the inclement weather. Agenda items will be moved to the next Mayor & City Council Meeting which will take place on Tuesday, January 18, at 630pm.

Monday, 1/3, flooding on Chincoteague

 (Shore Daily News/WESR)

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Gallery: Chincoteague Floods from cold front - Shore Daily News