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Monday, July 4, 2022
Sunday, July 3, 2022
Time Machine: 1906, 1960, 1975, 1963, 1898, 1919, plus local history author's TV segment about an 1820's summer travel tax proposal.
January, 1963
January, 1898
Baltimore SunJune, 1919
Wilmington Morning News
The summer travel tax proposal of the 1820's
Throwback Thursday – The Summer Travel Tax Proposal of the 1820s – DelmarvaLife
Saturday, July 2, 2022
AND CELEBRATIONS!
View the listings:
Fourth of July Fireworks on Delmarva 2022 | Latest News | wboc.com
(View additional E.S. Va. activities)
Cool things happening on the Shore this weekend - Shore Daily News
Manager is "Out"
(Baltimore Sun photo)
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde was ejected in the third inning of Friday's game with the Minnesota Twins while claiming there was a disrespectful exchange between the home plate umpire and the Baltimore dugout. The Orioles lost 3-2 on Byron Buxton's walk-off homerun in the ninth.
Friday, July 1, 2022
Time Machine preview
This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:
1906 ..
1960 .. Ranking the 30 top records of the week-
1975 ..
1963 ..
1898 .. A cotton factory for Pocomoke City?
1919 ..
Plus local history author Jim Duffy's TV segment on the summer travel tax proposal of the 1820's.
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Roadblock
(Shore Daily News)
A tractor trailer overturned on Route 13 in Northampton County near Capeville early Thursday. The driver wasn't injured. No word on the cause.
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
(Updated) Serious Route 12 crash
(6/29 Update)
The driver from Temperanceville passed away Wednesday.
(Edited from WBOC info, 6/28)
Maryland State Police are investigating the cause of a car crash Tuesday that left one man dead and a woman in serious condition.
Troopers arrived to the area of MD 12 south of the Wicomico/Worcester County line around 5:15pm for a reported two vehicle crash. Investigations revealed the victim, Joshua Xavier Capra, 23, of Salisbury was traveling northbound on RT 12 when he crossed the center line into the southbound lane striking another car driven by Emani Press, 21, of Temperanceville.
Capra was pronounced dead at the scene. Press was transported to Tidal Health in Salisbury with life threatening injuries.
Any witnesses to the crash are asked to contact the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack.
Monday, June 27, 2022
10K Lottery ticket sold in Pocomoke
$10,000 Mega Millions: Goose Creek #01, 2322 Stockton Road, Pocomoke City (Sold June 24th – unclaimed as of June 27th).
Marion Station contestant is the 2022 Miss Maryland!
To compete for Miss America title-
View video:
Kayla Willing Miss Maryland 2022 - Crowning - June 25, 2022 - YouTube
View more about Kayla:
Somerset County Kayla Willing Was Crowned Miss Maryland 2022 | Features | wboc.com
Sunday, June 26, 2022
OC Police statement on rabid raccoon attacks
On June 22, 2022, Ocean City Officers were flagged down by a female in the area of 139th Street to report that she had been attacked by a rabid raccoon. The female was treated by Ocean City EMS on the scene for injuries to her hand. The raccoon was not immediately located.
Approximately five hours later, a second female called 911 to report that she was attacked by a rabid raccoon in the area of 141st Street. Officers responded and met with the victim. She was transported to Atlantic General Hospital by Ocean City EMS for several injuries from the attack. Officers established a perimeter in an attempt to corral the raccoon.
Animal Control responded to the scene and was able to capture the raccoon. Below is the latest update from the Worcester County Health Department.
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
August, 1906
Saturday, June 25, 2022
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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CDC panel recommends US seniors get souped-up flu vaccines | AP News
Friday, June 24, 2022
Pocomoke City's 4th Friday Enchanted Luau!
An eye view from Wulfhause Productions
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