Saturday's Boat & Cash Bash

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Worcester public schools will now require masks

 

"So, now I am asking for your partnership. Please make sure that your child comes to school properly wearing a well-fitted face covering. I also ask for your patience and understanding." 

View full August 27th message from Superintendent Lou Taylor:

August 27, 2021 - WCPS Announces Change to Face Covering Protocol - Worcester County Public Schools (worcesterk12.org)

Time Machine Preview

 This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

1934  ..  

2008  ..  Can the Warriors from Pocomoke claim their fourth straight Class 1A state soccer title?

1941  ..  The Soldiers' Service Committee of Pocomoke needs knitting volunteers.  

1907  ..  What's the leading topic of conversation in Marion?-

1921  ..  This appears to be an innocent enough headline but the local newspaper editor is taking the Pocomoke mayor to task on the issue and it's a 'he says, he says' battle .   

 

                  

 

 

Northampton monument on its' way out

 (Shore Daily News)

Confederate monument at Eastville being removed.

View news story:

Northampton County to remove Confederate Monument today - Shore Daily News

Former Pocomoke chief to run for Somerset sheriff

 

View WMDT news story:

Former Police Chief announces candidacy for Somerset Co. Sheriff, says focus will be on public safety - 47abc (wmdt.com)

No Wallops moon shot this year

 (Shore Daily News)

Rocket Lab has moved the launch of the CAPSTONE mission  from Wallops to their alternate launch site in New Zealand.   The mission was scheduled to launch in the fourth quarter this year.

Read more:

Rocket Lab moves moon shot to New Zealand - Shore Daily News

Alert regarding mosquito borne illnesses

 (WBOC)

(View news story)

Mosquito Pool Tests Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis in - WBOC TV

Time Machine: 1987, 1999, 1881, 2010.

 

November, 1987

Somerset Herald

January, 1999

Daily Times (Salisbury)

July, 1881

Democratic Messenger

                

     June, 2010

Time Machine Preview

 This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

1987  ..  Memories from Princess Anne's iconic hotel-

1999  ..  (Picture) Pocomoke Elementary poster contest winners.

1881  ..  Tragedy avoided but it was likely an unplanned adventure of a lifetime:     

2010 ..  Editorial- Praise for lower Eastern Shore representative who was forced to leave office due to health reasons.

New Town Manager for Snow Hill

 (WMDT)

SNOW HILL, Md. – The Snow Hill Manager and Town Council have announced the hiring of their next Town Manager, Rick Pollitt, Jr., of Allen, MD.

View news story:

Town of Snow Hill announces hiring of new Town Manager - 47abc (wmdt.com)

Thursday, 8/19, Pocomoke City's Concert In The Park

 

It starts at 7PM at Cypress Park featuring DELMARV BIG BAND.

UPDATED: Worcester County's return to school plan-

 

View Superintendent Taylor's most recent message:

August 17, 2021 - Responsible Return 2.0 Plan Released - Worcester County Public Schools (worcesterk12.org)

View the plan details:Responsible Return 2.0 - Worcester County Public Schools (worcesterk12.org)

Virus numbers continue rising in Maryland

 (WBOC)

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (CBS/WBOC)- Maryland reported 851 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths, according to state health department data released Tuesday morning.

View news story:

Over 600 Hospitalized for COVID-19 in Md. as Key Metrics Continu - WBOC TV

Virginia shore sees increasing Covid-19 numbers

 (shoredailynews.com)

View news story:

New COVID-19 wave continues to affect Shore - Shore Daily News

Time Machine: 1942, 1908, 1964, 1997, 1893.

 

February, 1942 (draft registration)

(PICTURE CAPTION READS: The above shows a section of the enrolling force employed in the third registration, which took place in the auditorium of the Pocomoke City high school on February 15, 16, and 17, when 310 names were secured at this point, and about 1200 in the entire county.

Those shown in the above cut are, from left to right: E. W. Ham and Jake Mason, W. L. Bennett and William Miller, Verlin  C. Krabill and Raymond C. Dryden; and R. E. Matthews is shown registering Willis Hall.)

February, 1908

The Camden Post-Telegram (Camden, N.J.)

April, 1964

Hartford Courant (Hartford, Cn.)

Footnote:  This book is still available (i.e. Amazon) but, of course, it won't be at the 1964 price.

June, 1997

(Newly crowned Little Miss Pocomoke Julie Pearce, 5. and her sister Erin, 3, enjoy a funnel cake at the Cypress Festival Saturday.)

Daily Times (Salisbury)

March, 1893