Time Machine Preview

This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

1921  ..  In Pocomoke City-

1973  ..  Recalling the opening of Windsor's Seafood Kitchen-

1893  ..   Complaints about pig pens and bicycles-

                                               

1998  ..  Whoops! Those teens, but no serious injuries-

1936  ..  How'd they do it?

Plus local history author's TV segment about his Rules Of Days Gone Bye.

Press release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 5, 2022

CONTACT: Diane Fink

Executive Director

301-788-1661

63 Emerge Maryland Alums on the Ballot for 2022

 

MARYLAND—Emerge Maryland, the state’s premier organization that recruits and trains Democratic women to run for office, saw 63 alums officially file to run following Maryland’s filing deadline on April 15. The primary election will be held on July 19 with early voting beginning on July 7 and the general election being held on November 8. These candidates represent the unique diversity of Maryland, coming from the different communities, backgrounds, and identities that make up the state. In fact, 76% of alums on the ballot are members of the New American Majority–Black, Brown and Indigenous women and women of color, as well as LGBTQ+, young, and unmarried women. 

 

“Our alums have a long history of success on the ballot and we are excited for the 63 Emerge Maryland women who are looking to continue that trend this year,” said Diane Fink, Executive Director of Emerge Maryland. “These women are political activists, organizers, and community leaders with backgrounds, experiences, and identities from communities across the state. Their presence on the campaign trail will provide new representation and show the power women have in elections. We look forward to seeing their success on the ballot this July and their continued impact all across Maryland.”

 

Emerge Maryland has a proven track record for getting Democratic women elected. Since the organization launched in 2012, the program has equipped 175 women with the skills needed to bring change to their communities. More than 100 of our alums have gone on to run for political office or been appointed to local boards or commissions. 

 

For more information, please visit  

www.EmergeMaryland.org .

 

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For more information please contact Christy:
(410) 957-9933
christy@delmarvadiscoverycenter.org

Snow Hill election

 (WMDT)

SNOW HILL, Md. – The Town of Snow Hill has announced the unofficial results of its General Election, held on May 3rd.

View news story:

Town of Snow Hill announces unofficial results of May 3rd election - 47abc (wmdt.com)

 

Standard driving testing to be resumed in Maryland

 (WBOC)

GLEN BURNIE, Md.– Beginning in June, the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration will end temporary modifications to its driving test that were put in place at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. As of Monday, June 6, the road test portion of non-commercial driver’s skills tests will resume with a driver’s licensing agent inside the vehicle.

Read more about it:

Maryland MVA to Resume Standard Testing Operations on June 6 | Latest News | wboc.com

Chincoteague Seafood Festival sold out

 

The 52nd annual Chincoteague Seafood Festival is this Saturday, May 7th, but all tickets for this event have been sold according to the Chincoteague Chamber Of Commerce. 

Time Machine: 1987, 1927, 1880, 1911, 1906, and local history author's TV segment on Oyster Pirates.

May, 1987

Salisbury Daily Times 

May, 1927

The Evening Journal (Wilmington)

April, 1880

Baltimore Sun

August, 1911

Democratic Messenger

*May, 1906

Peninsula Enterprise

Oyster Pirates

https://www.wboc.com/features/delmarvalife/throwback-thursday-w-jim-duffy---oyster-pirates/video_7fe5d114-d20e-53a8-a4ee-d7ca546954ae.html

 

Saturday, May 7, 9 'til noon at 7 Bridge Street, Pocomoke City

A one Day event designed to provide safe and ethical fishing instruction to children all over Worcester County. The first 50 participants to pre-register will receive their own fishing gear on the day of the event.

Register online: https://tinyurl.com/WCRP-Register
For more information contact Trudy Gebhardt at 410-632-2144 x2514 or tgebhardt@marylandscoast.org

Will be Salisbury's tallest building

 

Construction is underway on a 12-story apartment complex to be named "The Ross" on East Main Street in Salisbury.

Read more about it:

Construction Has Started on the Tallest Building in Salisbury | Latest News | wboc.com

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