$50,000 Pocomoke City lottery winner-

 (delmarvanow.com)

A Pocomoke City woman scanned her instant scratch-off ticket Monday at a store to make sure her $50,000 winnings weren't an April Fool's joke.

Fast-food worker Jukira Cordell, 21, won the money playing the Maryland Lottery's fairly new Power Cash scratch-off game, according to a Lottery announcement.

Cordell bought several Power Cash tickets and told Lottery officials her "hand started to itch" as she got a good feeling before scratching the last ticket.

She found an "autowin" symbol and won the $50,000, which is the top prize for the game.

Cordell credits her lucky 2011 penny, which she uses to play scratch-off tickets, according to the Lottery news release.

She plans to put her winnings in the bank.

The winning ticket was purchased at the Sunoco Duck In at 607 Lynnhaven Drive in Pocomoke City.

Because it was a top-prize ticket, the store will get a $500 bonus.

Somerset Teacher of the Year named.

                                      

Congratulations to Somerset County Public Schools 2024-2025 Somerset Teacher of The Year, from Somerset County Technical High School, Mr. Zachary Bartemy!!!!

Lower shore escapes earthquake rumblings.

 (WBOC)

DOVER, DE - An earthquake centered in New Jersey sent rumblings across the northeast Friday morning, with the effects felt as far south as northern Delmarva.

(View news story:)

Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Rattles the Northeast, with Rumblings Felt as Far as Delmarva | Latest News | wboc.com

Time Machine Preview:

This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye: 

PLUS

2010  ..

1929  ..

1898  ..

(Punishment severe)

1914  ..

(Liquor prohibition on the Eastern Shore)

Worcester's Teacher Of The Year named.

 

Kudos on editorial, but--

 

If you're over 40 you might hardily agree with this week's editorial piece in The Eastern Shore Post titled: "Language of locker rooms, language of leadership."  But some under 40 might be thinking 'I don't get it, what's the concern?'  

In any event today's reality, in general, is that the toothpaste is out of the tube and it can't go back. 

Three launches from Wallops in conjunction with solar eclipse-

Launches from Wallops before, during, and after Monday's solar eclipse will study how the upper atmosphere is affected.

(Read more about it:) 

Wallops to launch three sounding rockets during eclipse event - Shore Daily News

Shipping collision safety defenses of Chesapeake Bay Bridge questioned.

 

(CNN)

Several of the four-mile-long Bay Bridge’s concrete piers, which sit in the middle of the shipping channel, appear vulnerable to the type of ship collision that destroyed the Key Bridge, experts said.

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Major US bridges could be vulnerable to ship collisions – including one just downstream from Baltimore’s Key bridge | CNN

Keeping an eye on former Shorebird Jackson Holliday-

 

(mlb.com)

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Jackson Holliday hits leadoff home run for second time in four games at Triple-A (mlb.com)

Clarke Avenue area detours-

 

The City of Pocomoke advises residents that work by Chesapeake Utilities requires continuation of temporary road closures at intersections on Clarke Avenue from Maple to Anne Street and along Clarke Avenue. Detours will be in place until completion of work that's anticipated to be approximately April 21st.

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Public Notice of Road Closure Due to Construction, Updated 4/2/2024 | Pocomoke City, Maryland (cityofpocomoke.com)

4/2 Pocomoke City election results-

 (City of Pocomoke announcements:)

Election Results Announcement

District 4: Brooke Cottman

District 5: CL Marshall 

Thank you to all the candidates for their spirited campaigns and commitment to our community. 

A Reorganizational Meeting and Swearing-in Ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9th at 6:30 PM.

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Election Results Announcement

District 4: Brooke Cottman Triumphs! 

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Brooke Cottman, who has emerged victorious in the hard-fought race for District 4. Her tireless dedication, unwavering commitment, and vision for our community have resonated with voters. Brooke’s leadership promises positive change and progress for our district. Let us rally behind her as she steps into this crucial role.

District 5: CL Marshall Secures the Win! 

In District 5, CL Marshall has clinched the victory! His passion for public service, deep understanding of local issues, and ability to bridge divides have earned him the trust of our constituents. We eagerly anticipate the positive impact he will make as our representative. Let’s stand united in supporting CL Marshall’s journey.

Thank you to all candidates for their spirited campaigns and commitment to our community. The democratic process thrives when citizens engage actively, and your efforts have not gone unnoticed.

Stay tuned for the official swearing-in ceremony and upcoming initiatives from our newly elected representatives! 

(Earlier)

Thank you to our online neighbor Pocomoke City Arrowhead for sharing this information:

https://www.facebook.com/pcityarrow/

UNOFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS

District 4

Brooke Cottman – 55 votes (winner)

Nola Tullar – 26 votes

District 5

CL Marshall – 81 votes (winner)

Esther Troast – 44 votes

8 total absentees cast.

A big thank you to the Board of Elections Supervisors for their work. They are the unsung heroes of the day.

Official results will come through City of Pocomoke channels.

A breath of fresh (local public radio) air!

     (Coastal Point)

“These exciting additions show our commitment to developing strong and interesting local programming and to working with students and helping to train the journalists, producers and media personalities of the future..”

(View news story:)

New locally produced programs introduced at Delmarva Public Media | Arts & Entertainment | coastalpoint.com

Congratulations Lt. Edgar!

 

Congratulations to Lieutenant Katie Edgar of the Worcester County Sheriff's Office on her recent graduation from the School of Police Staff and Command at Northwestern University Center for Public Safety.  Lieutenant Edgar joined the Sheriff's Office in 2003 and is Commander of the Field Services Division and one of the Office's Trained Hostage Negotiators. 

(View the full Press Release:)

https://www.facebook.com/WorcesterSheriff/

Arrest made following incident.

 
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PRESS RELEASE 04/02/2024

On 3/30/2024 officers responded to the 600 block of Bank Street, in reference to a disturbance and assault. During the course of this investigation officers learned that a male subject, later identified as Andre Jerome Hickman, had pointed a gun at several residents in the area and threatening to shoot.  Hickman was located within minutes and found to be in possession of a loaded handgun. As a result of this incident, Hickman was placed under arrest for assault 1st degree, assault 2nd degree, handgun on person, and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Hickman was transported to the Pocomoke City Police Department for processing. Hickman later had an initial appearance hearing with a District Court Commissioner. At the conclusion of the hearing, Hickman was held on no bond and later transported to the Worcester County Jail.

PPE Footnote:

Shore Daily News says Hickman is from Bloxom, Va.

Pocomoke Council seats to be decided today, 4/2.

 
Pocomoke City's municipal election today (Tuesday, April 2) will determine the representatives for City Council Districts 4 and 5.  The candidates are Brooke Cottman and Nola Tullar for the District 4 seat, and C. Esther Troast and CL Marshall for the District 5 seat.  Polls at the Pocomoke City Library will be open from 7:00a.m. to 7:00p.m.

Transcripts and video links for the Meet The Candidates event that was held last Tuesday are posted on the Pocomoke City Arrowhead Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/pcityarrow/

Luck Of The Draw

Winning numbers in the Pocomoke Volunteer Fire Company's Boat and Cash Bash Saturday.

In Princess Anne last week-

(from info on delmarvanow.com)

Six winning $25,000 tickets in the Maryland State Lottery's PICK 5 game were sold last week at the Goose Creek store on Mount Vernon Road, Princess Anne.  All the winning tickets have been claimed. 

Senator Carozza's Weekly Update

 

For safety- Accomack public schools will dismiss early on partial-eclipse date, April 8.

 

(Shore Daily News)

At Tuesday’s (3/26) meeting of the Accomack County School Board, April 17, originally scheduled as a half day, was switched to April 8 due to the total eclipse which will be visible in the Eastern United States.

Superintendent Rhonda Hall said she proposed the change out of concern that students would be getting out of school at the time of the eclipse which could be a safety issue.  She is concerned that the kids would look up at the sun.  Middle Schools and High Schools will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. on April 8 with elementary schools getting out at 12:30.

The eclipse on the East Coast will be partial with a swath of total eclipse across the mid-west.

Alert! Alert! Alert!