This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:
1911 ..
1967 ..
1923 .. (President Harding dies)
1972 .. In Pocomoke City-
Plus local history author Jim Duffy's TV segment about Ocean City's Daniel Trimper.
Friday, August 5, 2022
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Beach reopens
(Assateague Island National Seashore Facebook)
Beach Reopens at Assateague Island National Seashore after closure due to Unexploded military ordnance (Maryland)
Berlin MD-Effective 9 AM, Thursday August 4th, the regular Lifeguarded Swimming area at North Ocean Beach in the Maryland District of Assateague Island National Seashore is now open as normal.
This area had been closed due to the discovery of fragments of old military munitions on the beach. During the 1940s this area was used as a test range for US Navy missiles and bombs. Debris from this program was buried on the island in the 1950s and occasionally shows up on the beaches. Unfortunately, six different pieces washed ashore on Saturday and Sunday of last week, necessitating the closure.
Assateague Island staff has been working closely with the Worcester County Fire Marshal, Ocean City Bomb Squad and the Dover AFB ordnance disposal unit over the last few days. The assistance of all three of these organizations has been greatly appreciated by the National Park Service. All material found on the beach has now been safely disposed of. We have found no new material since Sunday afternoon.
Visitors are reminded to not pick up any unknown metal objects found on the beach or in the surf. If you find something, please notify the nearest employee of Assateague Island National Seashore or Assateague State Park. Do not pick up or carry any of these objects as they are potentially dangerous due to explosive or propellent residue.
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Emerge Maryland press release
(Note: The following was submitted to The Pocomoke Public Eye by Emerge Maryland. We do not solicit or endorse material of political nature. Comments on any published item are welcome.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Contact: Diane FInk 301-788-1661
diane@EmergeMaryland.org
Emerge Maryland Women Win Big in Democratic Primaries
FREDERICK, MD— The success of Emerge Maryland, the state’s premier candidate training program for women for the past ten years, has again been proven as their alumnae continue to shatter glass ceilings and break down barriers for women across Maryland.
With 63 women from the Emerge Maryland candidate training program running in 12 counties and Baltimore City and statewide, 45 candidates—over 70 percent—emerged victorious, from Garrett County to Worcester County.
According to Emerge Maryland Executive Director of 10 years Diane Fink, “The organization is pleased that we are seeing more representation from the New American Majority.” This group includes people of color, unmarried women, LGBTQAI, and young voters. “Seventy-one percent of our primary winners represent this new rising American electorate.”
If she wins in the upcoming General Election, Brooke Lierman will be the first woman elected to the office of Comptroller and the second woman independently elected to statewide office. Barbara Mikulski was the first.
“Making history and breaking a glass ceiling in Maryland is exciting; even more important is the prospect of being a champion for Maryland families. As the first woman to occupy the seat of Comptroller, I will bring a new perspective and reimagine how the Comptroller’s office can support Marylanders to build financial resilience, tackle economic inequality and the racial wealth divide, and prepare to meet the challenge of climate change.”
Young women continue to step up as the next generation to lead the way. Seventeen of our primary winners are under 40, and in Frederick County, Jessica Fitzwater will be the youngest woman ever to serve as the top county official.
“I am thrilled to be part of the next generation of leaders in the State of Maryland.” Said Fitzwater, “It’s time to meet this moment with bold action and transformational leadership- and Emerge Maryland women know how to get it done!”
Emerge Maryland primary wins breakdown as follows; 1 Comptroller, 16 General Assembly seats, 1 County Executive seat, 10 County Council seats, 2 County Commissioner seats, 1 State’s Attorney, 2 Board of Education seats, and 12 Democratic Central Committee seats. Sixteen of these women were top vote-getters in their multiple seat races.
Applications are now open for the 2023 program. For more information on the entire program and Taste of Emerge Maryland one-day training, please visit www.emergemaryland.org.
Please see the attached chart for a complete list of Emerge Maryland alumnae who were victorious in the primary election.
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Emerge Maryland is the premier candidate training program for Democratic women seeking elected or appointed office. The intensive, cohort-based training builds a team within each class that supports each other. Emerge provides 70 hours of in-depth candidate training and ensures women are ‘ready to run.
Discovery clues origin of Chincoteague ponies
(Shore Daily News)
View news story:
Old Caribbean horse tooth traced back to our wild ponies - Shore Daily News
Tuesday, August 2nd is NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Maryland State Police To Celebrate National Night Out With Communities Across The State
(PIKESVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police will join communities and law enforcement agencies across the state to celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.
Established in 1984, National Night Out is observed on the first Tuesday in August in local communities to promote positive police-community partnerships and neighborhood comradery to make all neighborhoods safer places to live.
In neighborhoods across the state, from westernmost Garrett County, to Baltimore, to Southern Maryland and over to the Eastern Shore, residents and law enforcement officers will connect with conversations at cook outs, festivals, and community events. Maryland State Police will participate in the following events:
Lower Eastern Shore events:
Princess Anne Barrack – 5 p.m. at Garland Hayward Center, 30660 Hampden Avenue, Princess Anne.
Berlin Barrack – 4 p.m. at William Henry Park, Berlin.
Salisbury Barrack – 5 p.m. at City of Fruitland Block Party, 208 South Division Street, Fruitland; City of Salisbury Park Party, 521 South Park Drive, Salisbury; Delmar Hyde Park, Delmar.
(Above was edited by The Pocomoke Public Eye from the Maryland State Police news release.)
City Police.
In Pocomoke City, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Cypress Park. Join Pocomoke City Police officers, local businesses and neighbors, in standing together to promote awareness, safety, and neighborhood unity. Enjoy food, games, prizes, and entertainment.
In Crisfield, you're invited to a family friendly event from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Somers Cove Marina grounds.
In Snow Hill the police department invites you to Sturgis Park from 5 p. m. to 730 p.m. for food, entertainment, and door prizes.
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:
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
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Democratic Messenger
August, 2004
Salisbury Daily Times
May, 1926
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The Denton Journal
*August, 1953
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Salisbury Times
August, 1935
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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
If you would like to join the meeting virtually please use the Zoom link below.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/96683171097...
Ocean City's White Marlin Open
(Salisbury Daily Times)
Laura Benedict Sileo/Salisbury Daily Times
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:)
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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.
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:
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
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