Flu at moderate level but on the rise in Maryland

 

(WTOP)

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. flu season is underway, with at least seven states reporting high levels of illnesses and cases rising in other parts of the country, health officials say.

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The flu is soaring in seven US states and rising in others, health officials say - WTOP News

The Life Experiences and Wisdom of Pocomoke City's Eben Hearne- Concluding Postscript

 

(Part 2 of postscript. Originally published October 31, 1941)

  

(Worcester Democrat)

(This is the concluding column of this series but a new feature that we're calling "When Pocomoke Was Young" will begin next Saturday.  Each week we'll publish writings from the 1883 book "History of Pocomoke City, Formerly New Town" authored by Rev. James Murray.)

Sixtieth Anniversary approaching- Nov 22, 1963.

                         

    

Before the day was over the eyes of the world would focus back to Washington.  A Pocomoke Public Eye contributor who was then a recent graduate of Pocomoke High and enrolled as a freshman at George Washington University posts his recollections.  We'll post archived newspaper material as well- Wednesday, Nov. 22, here at The Pocomoke Public Eye.

New Worcester County landfill fees coming

 

(OC Today)

The Worcester County Commissioners voted to amend tipping fees for refuse at county landfills and add a new fee for illegally dumped paint and petroleum-product cans.

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Worcester County Commissioners approve new landfill fees starting Jan. 1 | News | oceancitytoday.com

Tangier Island

 (WAVY-TV)

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Special Report: The fight to save Tangier Island, a cultural gem in the Chesapeake Bay (wavy.com)

Time Machine Preview

 This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

PLUS

1941  ..

1973  ..

1899  ..

1997  ..

Pocomoke City drug arrests

 

                           

At 5mph Snow Hill's riverboat moved on to its new home.

(Update) 

The Black-Eyed Susan completed its journey to its new home Thursday afternoon.

(WBOC)

"In a symbolic departure, (11/15) the Black-Eyed Susan riverboat said goodbye to Snow Hill, concluding a year-long contemplation of its fate."

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The Black-Eyed Susan Navigates its Farewell Journey from Snow Hill to Taylor's Island | Latest News | wboc.com

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https://www.wboc.com/news/the-black-eyed-susan-navigates-its-farewell-journey-from-snow-hill-to-taylors-island/video_cdbc5697-bb5f-51fb-91b2-7be6f8d663e9.html

 Anonymous said...

Snow Hill finally rids itself of this monstrosity now it needs to rid itself of the cause, Rick Pollitt.

Accomack fire companies react to "Memorandum of Understanding" from county.

 

(Shore Daily News)

The Accomack County Board of Supervisors had an item on Wednesday night’s agenda concerning a Memorandum of Understanding between the County and 6 fire and rescue companies.

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Accomack Supervisors vote to impose MOU on one fire company, postponing action on four others - Shore Daily News

Somerset school superintendent to retire.

 

WESTOVER, MD, November 15, 2023 – At the November 14, 2023 meeting of the Somerset Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. John B. Gaddis announced his plans to retire, effective June 30, 2024 after 35 years in public education and 11 years of service with Somerset County Public Schools (SCPS).

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Superintendent Dr. John Gaddis Announces Retirement in June 2024 | Somerset County Public Schools

Congratulations Deputy Shayne

   

    (11/15/23 Worcester County Sheriff's Office Facebook)

 

 

Made in Salisbury

     (Salisbury Independent)

American Glory will sail its inaugural cruise on Nov. 28 from Maryland to Florida, where it will begin operating American’s new Florida Gulf Coast & Keys cruises from late December into the new year.

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Salisbury-manufactured American Glory passes sea trials, ready for passenger service | Bay to Bay News

 Anonymous said...

We have taken three cruises with American Cruise Lines. The first was up the Mississippi River, then from Boston to Maine and the New England coast and the last was a 12 day trip around Puget Sound. We highly recommend them.

 Anonymous said...

And it's kind of neat to go to the main lobby, locate the big brass builder's plaque and see "SALISBURY MARYLAND".

Fight incident at Pocomoke High School

Be alert for "Funny Money"

     (Pocomoke City Police Facebook)

 

NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITE TEACHERS FOR TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Worcester County Public Schools

NOV 13, 2023

The nomination period for the 2023-2024 Worcester County Teacher of the Year Program is now open! 

Nominate your favorite teacher(s) for this prestigious honor before nominations close on December 1, 2023, to make sure they are eligible to win!

Schools will name school-level Teachers of the Year in early 2024, and those 14 school-level semi-finalists will compete to be named the 2024 Worcester County Teacher of the Year, who will be named in the spring! 

The Worcester County Teacher of the Year will take home great prizes including the use of a brand new vehicle for the length of their term courtesy of our automotive sponsor, the Hertrich Family of Automobile Dealerships!

(Submit your nomination at this link:)

Recognition Programs | WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (worcesterk12.org)