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Saturday, August 5, 2023
The Life Experiences and Wisdom of Pocomoke City's Eben Hearne- Article 1
Friday, August 4, 2023
Fire at Hooper's in OC
(WMDT)
OCEAN CITY, Md. – A fire that broke out at an Ocean City restaurant Thursday evening has been ruled accidental.
Firefighters with the Ocean City Fire Department responded to Hooper’s Crab House just after 7:30 p.m. for a reported appliance fire in the kitchen. Crews worked for approximately three hours to control the blaze that extended into the walls.
We’re told the restaurant was at full capacity at the time, and an orderly evacuation was conducted by restaurant staff. No injuries were reported.
The Worcester County Fire Marshals Office says the fire was accidental in nature and began in an area near the cooking appliance that was involved.
The restaurant is expected to remain closed for several days as repairs are made.
Pocomoke Public Eye Footnote:
Hooper's Crab House was destroyed in a January, 2002 fire and rebuilt at the same location.
Time Machine Preview:
This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:
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Thursday, August 3, 2023
Tuesday's launch from Wallops was the last for the Antares+ Rocket
(Shore Daily News)
" Earlier this year, Northrop Grumman announced a partnership with Firefly Aerospace to design and build the next iteration of the Antares launch vehicle with exclusively U.S.-manufactured parts."
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Virginia Spaceport launched final Antares 230+ Rocket Tuesday - Shore Daily News
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
UPDATED-Wallops resupply mission
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NASA Wallops successfully launches Antares rocket to International Space Station | WAVY.com
Held on the first Tuesday in August, this year the event is on Aug. 1 with Crisfield residents gathering at Somers Cove Marina from 5 to 7 p.m. and in Princess Anne from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Garland Hayward Youth Center.
This is a family and neighborhood event with food, giveaways and agency information available. Police, fire and EMS will be participating and school supplies will be given away.
If you would like to volunteer in Crisfield or need more information contact Bernice Evans at 410-968-1323. In Princess Anne call the PAPD for more information, 410-651-1822.
Snow Hill-
(PIKESVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police will visit communities throughout Maryland in support of National Night Out, an event that aims to bridge law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve.National Night Out since 1984 has been observed annually on the first Tuesday of August. This year’s event is on Tuesday, Aug. 1. Police officers throughout the country will visit neighborhoods connecting with citizens during this community-building campaign.
Festivities at each National Night Out site include family-friendly activities for all ages. Maryland State Police will participate in events at these lower Eastern Shore locations:
- Berlin Barrack – White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines
- Princess Anne Barrack – Garland Hayward Youth Center, 30660 Hampden Ave., Princess Anne
- Salisbury Barrack – Salisbury City Park, 521 South Park Dr., Salisbury
Monday, July 31, 2023
Sheriff's K-9 missing
UPDATE: The sheriff's department says K-9 Argo has now been located.
(WMDT)
WORCESTER CO., Md. – The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is currently searching for a missing police K-9.
At around 6 a.m. Monday, a Worcester County Sheriff’s K-9 handler was allowing his K-9, Argo, to take a break in the area of the State Highway Administration in Berlin, located at the northeast corner of Route 50 and Route 113. During the break, Argo’s attention was reportedly drawn to a deer and he began chasing the deer.
There will be an increased presence of law enforcement and personnel in the area.
Argo is described as a 4-year-old black and tan German Sheppard, wearing a leather and prong collar. If you see Argo, you are asked to not approach him and contact the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office immediately at 410-632-1111. If you live in this area, you are asked to secure your outdoor pets inside until Argo is found.