Monday, August 1, 2022

Sunday, July 31, 2022

Portion of Assateague beach is closed

Beach Closure at Assateague Island National Seashore due to Unexploded military ordinance (Maryland)

View 7/31/22 news release:

News Releases - Assateague Island National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

View WMDT news story:

Beach Closure at Assateague Island National Seashore after decades-old bomb fragments washed ashore - 47abc (wmdt.com)

July 31 Time Machine: 1881, 2004, 1926, 1953, 1935, plus local history author's TV segment about the role of Delmarva in the lives of past presidents.

April, 1881

Democratic Messenger

August, 2004

Salisbury Daily Times

May, 1926

The Denton Journal

*August, 1953

Salisbury Times

August, 1935

The Gettysburg Times

Delmarva's role in the lives of past presidents

Jim Duffy - Delmarva's Political History | Archive | wboc.com

Saturday, July 30, 2022

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Ocean City's White Marlin Open

(Salisbury Daily Times)

Laura Benedict Sileo/Salisbury Daily Times

Michael Jordan's plane spotted in Salisbury ahead of White Marlin Open 2022

The 2022 White Marlin Open is a little more than a week away, and its most famous returning participant appears to have arrived on the Eastern Shore to compete in the world's largest billfishing tournament.

Michael Jordan's plane, which features his famous Air Jordan logo, was spotted at the Salisbury regional airport Friday afternoon.

Jordan's famous Catch 23 boat is also registered to compete in this year's White Marlin Open. This will be the fourth year in a row that His Airness and his crew have competed in the tournament.

Friday, July 29, 2022

Time Machine Preview

This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

1881 .. (two of the numerous items listed)

2004 .. Crisfield ferry panel needs more info-

1926 .. Lower truck speeds-

1953 .. (Ad)

1935 .. Eastern Shore farmers eyeing return to horses-

Plus local history author Jim Duffy's TV segment about the role of Delmarva in the lives of past presidents.

Thursday, July 28, 2022

Hit-and-run aftermath

In the more than two weeks since the hit-and-run death of a 14-year-old Ocean Pines boy there's been little news on results of the continuing investigation other than that a suspected vehicle involved in the incident has been recovered.

The Bayside Gazette reports on how the youngster's life has been celebrated.

{View news article:)

As community celebrates life of Gavin, investigation continues - Worcester County News Bayside Gazette (baysideoc.com)

Suspected military ordnance washes up on Assateague

(WMDT)

View news story:

Military ordnance recovered on Assateague Island - 47abc (wmdt.com)

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Somerset County Fair

11828 Crisfield Lane, Princess Anne

This is Pony Penning Week!

View activities schedule:

Pony Event Schedule - Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce

Note: A live broadcast of Wednesday's pony swim is planned to air on WBOC-TV and its' digital platforms.

View schedule of events:

Pocomoke-Fair-Book-2022.pdf (thegreatpocomokefair.org)

Monday, July 25, 2022

Maryland firearms update

Pursuant to the recent Supreme Court ruling, on July 5, 2022 Governor Larry Hogan directed the Maryland State Police to suspend the ‘good and substantial reason’ standard to wear, carry or transport a regulated firearm on your person. Before you may legally wear and carry a regulated firearm, you must possess, and maintain on your person at all times, the Maryland State Police issued Handgun Wear and Carry Permit. Submission of the application does not authorize you to wear, carry, or transport a handgun. Maryland law does not recognize handgun carry permits issued by any other state. Further, Maryland law does not authorize the State to enter into reciprocity agreements with any other states concerning the recognition of out-of-state handgun carry permits.

Many things have changed regarding documentation requirements to complete the application process. In Maryland ...

View the full news release:

Maryland State Police Licensing Division Portal Update

Pocomoke's Chief Hancock

Police Chief Arthur Hancock was a recent guest on WBOC-TV's DelmarvaLife program reminiscing about his former co-worker, the late Cpl. Glenn Hillard, plus commenting about the current Pocomoke City Police Department.

(View video:)

Pocomoke Police Chief Remembers Wicomico Cpl. Glenn Hilliard – DelmarvaLife