New steps to deal with Covid-19 and flu in Maryland

 (WMDT)

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – As Maryland surpassed 1,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations on Friday, Governor Larry Hogan announced a series of actions to ensure hospitals are prepared for current and future surges due to the convergence of the flu, as well as the Delta and Omicron variants.

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Gov. Hogan announces additional actions as COVID-19 hospitalizations rise in Maryland - 47abc (wmdt.com)

Time Machine Preview

 Every Sunday now through January 2nd The Pocomoke Public Eye's Holiday Edition of  our weekly Time Machine tracks back through  news and features from the holiday season in times gone by.  Hoping you'll check for these special editions. We think your friends will enjoy as well, so please pass the word on.

Have a recollection to share? Just send it in and we'll post it on-screen (use comment section or email to tkforppe@yahoo.com ). Names are welcomed but not required.

 

Thanks from ZEKE!

Earlier start for winter break in Accomack schools

 (Shore Daily News)

ACCOMACK COUNTY SCHOOLS TO EXTEND WINTER VACATION

Dec 9, 2021

The Accomack County School Board approved at the Tuesday, December 7, 2021 meeting to extend the Winter Vacation three (3) additional days (Monday, December 20, Tuesday, December 21, and Wednesday, December 22) for all students and 10-month employees. The Winter Vacation will begin on Monday, December 20, and end on Friday, December 31, 2021. A regular schedule will resume on Monday, January 3, 2022.

 

 

Three arrests in Pocomoke robbery and assault investigation; Accomack homicides arrest

 UPDATE

Arrest made in Accomack Co. homicides - 47abc (wmdt.com)

(Shore Daily News)

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Accomack Sheriff's Department Arrest 3 Suspects in Pocomoke City Robbery Assault Case - Shore Daily News

More details about the Pocomoke incident in this posting from Dec 6:

Worcester, Accomack Authorities Investigate Possible Connection - WBOC TV

Ties to Pocomoke and Virginia crimes being investigated

 (WBOC)

Worcester, Accomack Authorities Investigate Possible Connection Between Violent Crimes

POCOMOKE, Md. - Investigators in Worcester and Accomack Counties are asking the public for help as they investigate two crimes which might be connected.

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Worcester, Accomack Authorities Investigate Possible Connection - WBOC TV

Pocomoke teen sentenced in murder case

 (WMDT)

SNOW HILL, Md. – A Pocomoke teen has been sentenced to life in prison for a 2020 fatal shooting.

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Pocomoke teen sentenced to life for first degree murder - 47abc (wmdt.com)

Time Machine Holiday Edition

A visit from Ebenezer?

December, 1975

Crisfield Times

December, 1940

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle (Brooklyn, NY)

December, 1957

The Evening Sun (Baltimore)

December, 1969

Daily Times (Salisbury)

December, 1942

Worcester Democrat

Footnote: The White Gift was a gift item wrapped in white paper  to be distributed to a charitable cause.

December, 1939    

Salisbury Times

Daily Times, (Dec., 2008)

Daily Times, (Dec., 2008)

Daily Times (Dec., 1981)

Friday evening holiday joy in Pocomoke

                      Pocomoke City's Old Fashioned Christmas Eve

                                        

Pictures courtesy of Wulfhause Productions. See more pictures of this holiday event on the Wulfhause Productions Facebook page:  (3) Facebook

Time Machine Preview

 

Every Sunday now through January 2nd The Pocomoke Public Eye's Holiday Edition of  our weekly Time Machine tracks back through  news and features from the holiday season in times gone by.  Hoping you'll check for these special editions. We think your friends will enjoy as well, so please pass the word on.

Have a recollection to share? Just send it in and we'll post it on-screen (use comment section or email to tkforppe@yahoo.com ). Names are welcomed but not required.

Three of 'Pocomoke's Finest' make TV appearance

 (WBOC)

K-9 Zeke of the Pocomoke City Police Department along with his handler Sgt. Andrew Lewis, and Lt. Damien McGlotten, appeared on WBOC-TV's DelmarvaLife program Wednesday. 

(Video of the broadcast segment wasn't available)

Pocomoke's second big Holiday Event this week

 

Much of Eastern Shore of Virginia lost power Wednesday morning

(Shore Daily News)

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Major Eastern Shore outage caused by transmission issue - Shore Daily News

Pocomoke gets grants to improve drinking water

 (WBOC)

More than $1.4 million in grants will allow Pocomoke City to replace its aging drinking water distribution system.

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Pocomoke City Gets $1.4M in Grant Funding for Drinking Water Sys - WBOC TV

Worcester sheriff comments on online scams during holiday season

 (WMDT)

With many of us doing our holiday shopping online, local law enforcement is warning you to be aware of scams.

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Local law enforcement warning more online scams are being seen this holiday season - 47abc (wmdt.com)

Pocomoke Christmas Parade Awards

 

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Pocomoke Christmas Parade

Parade night in Pocomoke City!

 

Dress warm. Temperatures could be in the 30's before the parade is over. Here's the official lineup. Enjoy!

1. POCOMOKE POLICE COLOR GUARD 2. POCOMOKE POLICE 3. MISS POCOMOKE 4. POCOMOKE MAYOR & COUNCIL 5. WORCESTER SHERIFF 6. MARY BETH CAROZZA 7. MARYLAND STATE POLICE 8. JOSH NORDSTROM 9. ACCOMACK SHERIFF 10. CHARLES OTTO 11. POCOMOKE EMS 12. PHS BAND 13. POCOMOKE FIRE CO 14. DELMARVA DISCOVERY CENTER 15. POCOMOKE FAIR QUEENS 16. DECATUR REALITY 17. LAUREL FIRE CO 18. HOLLY GROVE 19. SOMERSET TECH SCHOOL 20. 4-H HOOFS BEATS 21. DELMARVA SHOREBIRDS 22. GIRDLETREE FIRE CO 23. SNOW HILL BAND 24. SNOW HILL FIRE CO 25. WORCESTER 4-H 26. DELMARVA PAGEANTS 27. PMS PEP SQUAD 28. WMDT 29. LANDMARK INS 30. ROYAL ELITE DIAMONDS 31. GSB MEDIA WCTG 32. LARRY DODD 33. GIRL SCOUT TROOP 943 34. OAK HALL RESCUE 35. NEW CHURCH 36. MARDELA BAND 37. BLOXOM FIRE CO 38. ACE OF EASTERN SHORE 39. FEET OF FIRE 40. JENNIFER PINGLEY 41. FRUITLAND FIRE CO 42. TABERNACLE CHURCH 43. HEARN FAMILY 44. THE BRIDGE 45. DELMAR FIRE CO 46. WIHI BAND 47. GREENBACKVILLE FIRE CO 48. PITTS CREEK 49. B-106 RADIO 50. CHINCOTEAGUE FIRE CO 51. NEVAEH SMITH INTERNATIONAL 52. ALL ABOUT DANCE 53. LOWES 54. POWELVILLE FIRE CO 55. SDHS BAND 56. NEWARK FIRE CO 57. PURE PAGEANTS 58. POP WARNER FOOTBALL 59. WORLD PLAY DJ’S 60. SOMERSET FAIR QUEEN 61. 2021 MISS CRUSTATION 62. 2020 MISS CRUSTATION 63. LOWER SOMESET AMBO 64. MARION FIRE CO 65. CHS BAND 66. CRISFIELD FIRE CO 67. GHOSTBUSTERS 68. PRINCE ST SCHOOL 69. WOR WIC SCHOOL 70. ANGRY AXE 71. PARKSLEY FIRE CO 72. SNOW HILL ROTC 73. B & T USED ITEMS 74. MISS SKIPJACK 75. MT VERON FIRE CO 76. WASHINGTON BAND 77. PRINCESS ANNE FIRE CO 78. PHS ROTC 79. PHS FIELD HOCKEY 80. SANTA

Time Machine Holiday Edition

 

December, 1927 

(See enlargements below)

Marylander And Herald

December, 2010

                                                             (Daily Times picture)

A flashback to holiday family entertainment at the Marva eleven years ago with an interactive dinner theater presentation of "Christmas At Uncle Phil's Diner."

December, 1925 Letters To Santa

Worcester Democrat

Footnote: Matthews was Accomack County sheriff in the 1960's.

December, 1902

Peninsula Enterprise

  

Daily Times (Dec., 1981)

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Daily Times (Dec., 1981)