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Monday, September 4, 2023
(UPDATED) Source: Jackson Holliday to triple A Norfolk.
(Updated) Jackson made his debut with the Triple-A Norfolk Tides Tuesday night, going 1-for-4 with a double, a walk and a run scored..
(Updated) The Associated Press reported Tuesday (9/5) that Jackson Holliday has been promoted to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides.
PHOENIX - Baseball's No. 1 prospect is moving on up. Again. Shortstop Jackson Holliday will play for his fourth team of the minor league season when he joins Triple-A Norfolk from Double-A Bowie this week, according to a source.
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Source: Jackson Holliday is being promoted to Triple-A Norfolk - Blog (masnsports.com)
Sunday, September 3, 2023
Time Machine: Labor day 1936, 1939, 1925, 1985 plus feature- Long ago but not far away.
An archived edition of Pocomoke City's Worcester Democrat newspaper wasn't available for this week in 1923. Our 'one-hundred years ago this week' feature will resume next week.
September, 1936
September, 1939 (Labor Day)
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Worcester Democrat
Grimace alert:
August, 1925
Worcester Democrat
September, 1985
Salisbury Daily Times
LONG AGO BUT NOT FAR AWAY- THE ORIGINAL INHABITANTS OF OUR SOUTHERN PENINSULA
From a 1951 feature article in the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot. The author, Leonora W. Wood, (1892-1989) wrote articles of regional historic interest for Virginia newspapers and authored "Guide To Virginia's Eastern Shore" in 1952. She was an inspiration for the novel "Christy" written by her daughter Catherine Marshall, a well-known author. Mrs. Wood's husband was a minister who had served Holmes Presbyterian Church in Cheriton.
(This week: Article excerpt #5 of nine:)
Saturday, September 2, 2023
The Life Experiences and Wisdom of Pocomoke City's Eben Hearne- Article 5
Friday, September 1, 2023
Time Machine Preview
This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:
A look at local Labor Day news from 1936, 1939, 1925, 1985 plus another segment from the feature "Long Ago But Not Far Away."
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Boost for restoring Worcester County Afterschool Programs
A grant is making possible the restoration of some After School Programs in Pocomoke and other Worcester County schools.
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Grant funding restores several afterschool programs in Worcester County - 47abc (wmdt.com)
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
New system for holding Worcester students accountable
(WBOC)
WORCESTER COUNTY, Md. -- The Worcester County Sheriff's Office has a new operating procedure. It will involve handcuffing a student in extreme cases.
Students under the age of 10 will not be handcuffed. Students ages 10-12 could be arrested for violent crimes or possessing a firearm. Students ages 13-17 could be arrested for the previously mentioned violent crimes, or for serious misdemeanors like threats of mass violence, sexual offenses, threats of arson and violations of a protective order.
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A new System for Holding Students Accountable | Latest News | wboc.com
Monday, August 28, 2023
Snow Hill's scorned child still at home
(WBOC)
SNOW HILL, Md. -- Town leaders have been told they will need to restart the selling process for the Black Eyed Susan riverboat. It means the boat will remain in Snow Hill for at least the next two or three months.
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Snow Hill Can't Seem to get rid of its Black Eye | Latest News | wboc.com
Anonymous said...
"We found that so many of the things we've been doing over the last several years have been pretty 'lax' as far as adhering to proper processes and proper procedures," said Pollitt."
That about sums it up for the way Snow Hill has been governed for the last twenty years.
REMINDER: STUDENT'S FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 2023-2024
Somerset County Public Schools
Do you know when your student's first day of school is?
Students of Somerset County Public Schools will begin 2023-2024 year in a "staggered" fashion again this year, welcoming back all comprehensive special education students and students who are new to their school on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
Reporting on Tuesday, September 5:
Deal Island Elementary: PreK-3, PreK-4
Crisfield Academy & High: 8th Grade
Greenwood Elementary: 2nd Grade
Princess Anne Elementary: PreK-3, PreK-4
Somerset Intermediate: 6th Grade
Washington Academy & High: 8th Grade
Woodson Elementary: PreK-3, PreK-4
*Comprehensive special education students, all schools/grades*
This allows students who are new to their school an opportunity to familiarize themselves with a new environment and routine, with fewer distractions and more one-on-one help from staff. Parents and guardians can be assured that this schedule change will have no effect on a student’s attendance record, and it will not require the addition of a day to the end of the school year.
All other students will report for their first day of school on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.
Parents and guardians with additional questions should contact their student's school for more information.
WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS-
Tuesday, September 5 is the first day of school for all Worcester County students.
ACCOMACK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS-
Tuesday, September 5 is the first day of school for all Accomack County students.