Getting ready

 (Shore Daily News)

ROCKET LAB COMPLETES FINAL LAUNCH REHEARSAL FOR NEUTRON LAUNCH FROM WALLOPS

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Rocket Lab completes final launch rehearsal for Neutron launch from Wallops - Shore Daily News

Raccoon was Rabid

 

 A raccoon located near Arden Station Road and Dublin Road in Princess Anne has tested positive for Rabies. 

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RABID RACCOON FOUND IN PRINCESS ANNE > Somerset County Health DepartmentSomerset County Health Department (somersethealth.org)

Crisfield fire

 (WBOC)

House Fire Near Crisfield Sparks Concerns After Several Recent Arsons

SOMERSET COUNTY, Md. - A new house fire investigation near Crisfield is stoking concerns among the community.

It is the fifth case in the area in just over two months for the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office.

So far, four intentional fires have been set in Somerset County in just over two months.

The first happened at a home on September 11. The Fire Marshal says it was a one story home on Rehobeth Road.

Then on September 13, someone set a truck on fire at a home on Old State Road in Crisfield. 

Another truck at the same house was set on fire on October 2.

Then on October 9, an empty three story home on West Main Street in Crisfield was set on fire.

Investigators have not confirmed if these four fires are related.

Now, a fifth fire is on the radar of state fire officials.

A home on Calvary Road near Crisfield was set on fire on Sunday night.

Neighbor Allen Elder watched the fire from his home across the street. He didn't realize how bad it was until the sun rose.

"I came out to walk my dog and there was about 7 fire engines along the road. I didn't notice that that house had burned down until this morning," he said.

Jenny Beachy says she was the one who called the fire in to 9-1-1. 

"Like I said at first I heard a loud pop. To me I thought it was maybe just a kid playing with a gun," she said.

"I saw that the wind was going that way, blowing the smoke that way so it wasn't hitting us, but I was concerned about the houses over there," Beachy continued.

It remains unclear if this latest fire was intentionally set. Elder says he is living on edge.

"I'm really concerned, it could happen to anybody huh. I just hope it, you know doesn't happen to me. But I'm home most of the time plus I got a great watch dog," Elder said.

While Beachy takes some comfort in the hard work of firefighters.

"I'm like, firefighters are here, it's under control and I feel safe," she said.

It took 20 firefighters about 90 minutes to get the fire under control.

Neighbors say the home was vacant and under renovation.

Time Machine: This Week in Pocomoke 100 years ago, 2013, 1999, 1939, 1881, local history author's TV segment: Dreadful Day in Chincoteague.

 

(Pocomoke Public Eye reader comment:)

 Anonymous said...

The residence of Mr. and Mrs. Bull was approximately 901 Second Street in an impressive home in an upscale neighborhood. The neighborhood has changed over the years.

 tk for PPE said... 

Growing up in Pocomoke in the 1940's and 1950's I remember the home where the Bulls resided on the corner of Second Street and Dudley Avenue. My family lived on Dudley.  At that time the neighborhood in general was more "average" than upscale.

March, 2013

                                             (Eastern Shore News picture)

The Eastern Shore of Virginia's Whispering Pines Motel fell victim to an arson fire in March, 2013.  The following article captures its' life in earlier times.

April, 1999

Salisbury Daily Times

July, 1939

Worcester Democrat

April, 1881

Democratic Messenger

Dreadful Day in Chincoteague

Throwback Thursday w/ Jim Duffy - Dreadful Day In Chincoteague | Delmarvalife | wboc.com

License plate cameras for Chincoteague

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"..town leaders approved the purchase of two license plate readers. The cameras would keep track of cars going on or off the island."

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Chincoteague Leaders Adding New Layer of Security to the Island | Latest News | wboc.com

Time Machine Preview

This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

2013  ..  Landmark burns.

                                

1999  ..  

                               

1939  ..   

1881  ..

Plus local history author Jim Duffy's TV segment: 

Dreadful Day in Chincoteague.

R.I.P. Bambi's Mom

 

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Maryland’s Deer Firearms Hunting Season Opens Nov. 26 | Latest News | wboc.com

 

Read about our 50th Annual Christmas Parade:

Pocomoke Christmas Parade

Pocomoke High's Awesome Lady Warriors!

 

(Salisbury Daily Times)

The MPSSAA's Class 1A Field Hockey State Championship is headed back home to Pocomoke City, as the Pocomoke Warriors won the state championship Saturday afternoon, their second in a row.

The Warriors clinched the back-to-back state championship with a 5-1 win over South Carroll at Stevenson University, dominating the second half en route to their win.

The game was tied 1-1 at half, with the Warriors' lone goal coming from Marli McDorman. But the second half was all Pocomoke, as they scored four goals unanswered, with two of them coming from McDorman to complete the hat trick. And Dakota Trader would put the finishing touches on their championship victory, adding two more goals of her own.

Along with the Warriors winning back-to-back state titles in 2021 and 2022, this is also the 21st state title in program history, continuing the Pocomoke field hockey dynasty. They rank second all-time in Maryland in total state titles, behind only Severna Park.