Time Machine: 1893, 2006, 1936, 1940, 1906, and local history author's TV segment about when Delmarva almost became a state.

 

 July, 1893

The Cecil Whig (Elkton) 

April, 2006

Salisbury Daily Times

February, 1936

Baltimore Sun

February, 1940

The Daily News (New York)

August, 1906

Democratic Messenger

When Delmarva Statehood almost happened

Throwback Thursday - Delmarva Statehood | DelmarvaLife | wboc.com

Flu shot news for seniors

 

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans 65 and older should get newer, souped-up flu vaccines because regular shots don’t provide them enough protection, a federal advisory panel said Wednesday.

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Pocomoke City's 4th Friday Enchanted Luau!

 An eye view from Wulfhause Productions 

        

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Early Friday launch from Wallops

 

         NASA Wallops/Terry Zaperach photo

A NASA suborbital sounding rocket was launched early Friday morning from Wallops carrying dozens of experiments by university students. Many of the students were on hand to watch the liftoff. 

Time Machine Preview

This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

1893  ..  Pocomoke City plays a big role in the operation of the first ever gasoline powered boat to travel the Chesapeake Bay.

2006  ..  Stamp design wins Pocomoke City resident top honors in wildlife art competition.

1936  ..  Pocomoke City Post Office will continue to lease at its' Front Street location for another two years.

1940  ..  A New York City newspaper reports about the unexpected solution to a no-water situation in Snow Hill. 

1906  ..  Recollections from a still earlier time about the popular Worcester County resort that preceded Ocean City-  

Plus local history author Jim Duffy's TV segment on when statehood for Delmarva almost happened.

Heading home to Snow Hill

 (Salisbury Daily Times)

On June 21, 2022, the Black-Eyed Susan was towed back to Snow Hill from Norfolk, Virginia. The plan is to use it as a restaurant being permanently docked. Here it is going through Pocomoke City.

STEPHEN MATHEWS PHOTO

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Try your hand at the Pocomoke River Poker Run

 

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4th Annual Pocomoke River Poker Run Tickets, Sat, Jun 25, 2022 at 10:30 AM | Eventbrite

Contact Pocomoke Elks Lodge: (410) 957-3556

Original plans dashed- OC comes up with new July 4th holiday events schedule

 

(WMDT)

OCEAN CITY, Md.-Town officials have new plans for visitors and residents this 4th of July.

This comes after officials received news the firework company contracted to provide fireworks for two of their shows backed out. They were informed last week that this was due to lack of certified personnel and inventory. In response, the town scrambled to make a new plan.

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Ocean City creates new, unique plans for Independence Day celebrations - 47abc (wmdt.com)

 

4th Friday Street Festivals continue in Downtown Pocomoke this week with an Enchanted Luau! Come dressed the part for our Tacky Tourist Costume Contest while you shop sidewalk vendors & listen to reggae tunes by Paul Brion & the Raucous Brothers! 🎵

Fun for the kids too! Bounce house, games, crafts & a special appearance by some fin-tastic Disney characters!

Time Machine: 1829, 2007, 1921, 1972, and local history author's TV segment about a circus surprise.

 

~Summertime News~

July, 1829

The Torch Light And Public Advertiser (Hagerstown, Md.)

July, 2007

(Caption reads: Pocomoke Mayor Michael A. McDermott speaks during the opening ceremony of the new Pocomoke Volunteer Fire Headquarters on Monday, when a new sign was unveiled showing the fundraising efforts for the facility.)                            Salisbury Daily Times

June, 1921

Worcester Democrat

July, 1972

  

Baltimore Sun

Footnote:

Confrontations between conservationists and developers came to an end in March of 1974 when the Maryland Court Of Appeals issued a ruling blocking the development of Harbour Towne.

The Circus comes to Saxis

Throwback Thursday w/ Jim Duffy - The Circus | DelmarvaLife | wboc.com

Saturday's festivities in Pocomoke City!

       Photos courtesy of Wulfhause Productions 

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Princess Anne Police Chief injured in Thursday Rt. 90 crash

 

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Ocean City Man, Princess Anne Police Chief Injured in Worcester County Crash | Latest News | wboc.com

Time Machine Preview

This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

1829  ..  On the lower Eastern Shore-

2007  ..  Construction in progress on an important Pocomoke City structure-

1921  ..  

1972  .. 

Plus local history author Jim Duffy's TV segment about the circus coming to Saxis.

                    

From the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office-

Deputy First Class Glenn Hilliard

Funeral services will be held Tuesday June 21, at 12 Noon at Emmanuel Wesleyan Church on Beaglin Park Drive in Salisbury. There will be a public viewing for two hours prior to the service. 

The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 111 has established a fund for the family of Glenn Hilliard. Checks may be made payable to the "Memorial Fund for Glenn Hilliard" and either mailed or dropped off at the Bank of Delmarva located at 921 Eastern Shore Drive Salisbury, MD 21804.

 Operation We Care has a PayPal account set up to also accept donations - click on the button that says "Donate" and you will find the link for the "DFC Glenn Hilliard Family".

Snow Hill Paddle Fest!

                                                            

Dear Friends — We're baaaack! 

Walk on Water and the Town of Snow Hill Present the 5th Annual Return to Goat Island Paddle Fest Saturday, July 23rd, in Snow Hill, Maryland. 

Walk on Water will be celebrating a milestone 10-year Anniversary this July making a memorable race weekend even BETTER!

So, Join us on Saturday, July 23rd, for a FUN day of racing and hanging out with family and friends as we gather to celebrate the paddling lifestyle and all that it means to us. 

Races are open to paddlers of All levels: 

2-mile Open Race - SUP All & Kayaks (under 12 ft. ONLY)

6-mile Race - SUP 14' (category incl 12'6"), SUP surf style (under 12') and Kayaks & Surfski

Dash for Cash Sprint (right after the main races) -SUP 14' (ONLY) 

Kids Races on giant inflatables. 

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ReturntoGoatIslandPaddleFest | PaddleGuru

The O's

 

(Sports Illustrated)

Baltimore Orioles Chairman Responds to Relocation Speculation

Orioles chairman John Angelos pushed back Monday against speculation that the team could be relocating in the near future.

“As I have said before, as long as Fort McHenry is standing watch over the Inner Harbor, the Orioles will remain in Baltimore,” Angelos said in a statement.

John’s brother, Louis Angelos, filed a lawsuit against his older brother and his mother in Baltimore County Circuit Court last week, alleging that his brother took over total control of the team in defiance of his father’s wishes for the sons to share the franchise.

According to The Baltimore Banner‘s report regarding Louis Angelos’s lawsuit against his family, the Angelos brothers have been at odds since their father and longtime owner of the Orioles, Peter, became ill in 2017. When Peter Angelos got sick, he reportedly appointed his wife and sons as co-trustees of a trust governing the family fortune, which included the Orioles franchise.

In the suit, Louis hinted that John could sell the team or move it to Nashville.

“John intends to maintain absolute control over the Orioles—to manage, to sell, or if he chooses, to move to Tennessee (where he has a home and where his wife’s career is headquartered)—without having to answer to anyone,” the suit says.

John dismissed the accusations of his brother on Monday, saying in a statement: “For [my mother and father] as for me, the Orioles will forever play at Oriole Park, and at no time ever have we contemplated anything different.”

 

Wicomico Sheriff's Deputy is killed

The Pocomoke Public Eye posted this story Monday morning but it didn't appear until later when we discovered a technical glitch in the posting process. Check wmdt.com or wboc.com for continuing updates on this story. -tk for PPE

(WBOC)

Wicomico Sheriff's Deputy Killed Trying to Arrest Fugitive in Pittsville

PITTSVILLE, Md. (WBOC/AP)- A Wicomico County sheriff's deputy was shot and killed late Sunday night while trying to arrest a fugitive in Pittsville, authorities said.

Wicomico County Deputy First Class Glenn Hilliard spotted the suspect, who was wanted on multiple felony warrants, coming out of Talbot Apartments on Gumboro Road in Pittsville, the sheriff's office said. A foot chase ensued and Hilliard was shot trying to arrest the suspect, later identified as Austin J. Davidson, 20, of Delmar, Md.

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