Princess Anne property tax breaks

 

(WMDT)

PRINCESS ANNE, MD- Seniors in Princess Anne over 70 years old with property in the area can now qualify for a 500-dollar tax break thanks to a new resolution that passed the town council.

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$500 Dollar credit for seniors in Princess Anne - 47abc (wmdt.com)

Time Machine Preview

This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye: 

Year and event..?? 

2002  ..  

1913  ..  

1884  ..   

1996  ..  Princess Anne memories recalled-

Plus local history author Jim Duffy's TV segment: The Hero of Tangier Sound.

 (Shore Daily News)

The Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce is excited about plans for the 49th Annual Chincoteague Oyster Festival slated to be held on October 8, 2022 at Tom’s Cove Park located at 8128 Beebe Road. Less than 500 tickets remain to be sold. Order online today at ChincoteagueChamber.com , stop by the Chamber office, 6733 Maddox Boulevard, or call 757-336-6161 Monday – Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Read more about it:

Oyster Festival tickets almost sold out - Shore Daily News

 

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arts@crisfieldcityhall.com

Hit and Run update

 

View news release:

Police Locate Two Vehicles Of Interest As Investigation Continues Into Wicomico Co. Hit And Run Fatal (maryland.gov)

Footnote: The victim of the mid-August incident was manager of the Tokyo Steakhouse in Salisbury, and son of the owner. The restaurant is now reopening after having been closed since the hit and run.

                           

 

Marking a big day in Pocomoke Volunteer Fire Company history

 (Pocomoke Volunteer Fire Company Facebook)

On September 4, 1939 our former firehouse on 5th Street was dedicated. The 5th Street Firehouse was state of the art and featured several apparatus bays, a recreation room, office, meeting room, hose tower, kitchen, and second floor dining hall. The dining hall later became famous with the Ladies Auxiliary’s Chicken and Dumpling Dinners.

In 1937, Chief Fred Henderson had been appointed by the Mayor and Council to seek a location for a new firehouse. This was after Chief Henderson expressed concerns to the City that the company had out-grown the Willow Street location that served as home since 1908 (formerly located behind the First National Bank, now a vacant lot). A location was selected on 5th Street between Market Street and Walnut Street and the project was taken on under the Works Progress Administration. The 5th Street Firehouse was the proud home to our organization from September 4, 1939 until April 26, 2008. On April 27, 2008 the PCVFC dedicated the new 16,500 square foot station located on Market Street.

For over 130 years, the volunteers of the PCVFC have continuously served the citizens of Pocomoke City and the surrounding areas. PCVFC is actively seeking new members to join our ranks. We have positions available for Firefighters, Auxiliary Members as well as Cadets. If you’re interested in joining our company, please contact us directly.

You can learn more about our organization and history by visiting our website at Pocomoke Fire Company - Worcester County, Maryland

Time Machine: 2014, 1995, 1939, 1920, 1902, plus local history author's TV segment about the President's 1938 Labor Day visit to the Eastern Shore.

 

August, 2014

Salisbury Daily Times

*February, 1995

                                                                                                           

Sunday Star (Easton) 

September, 1939

Worcester Democrat

June, 1920

Baltimore Sin

August, 1902

Democratic Messenger

The President visits the Eastern Shore on Labor Day, 1938.

Throwback Thursday - Labor Day 1938 | DelmarvaLife | wboc.com

Snow Hill area brush fire

 (Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Company)

On September 2, 2022 Snow Hill Fire Company was dispatched to the area of the 4700 block of Nassawango Rd in reference to a small brush fire. Upon arrival Chief 451 G. Smith established command with a working brush fire.

Due to wind conditions, the brush fire took some time to contain control of. Brush 4, Engine 4, Command 4, Tanker 4, Ladder 4, Utility 480, and Paramedic 400A-2 all responded from Snow Hill. Other units from Girdletree, Stockton, Pocomoke, Berlin, Newark, Greenbackville, and Atlantic Fire Departments all responded to the scene for assistance or to Snow Hill Firehouse or Stocktons Fire House for standby. 

It took approximately 1.5 hours to get under control and no injuries were reported by civilian or fire members. Approximately 25 acres of brush fire were extinguished. Pictures courtesy of FF/EMT Chief Creech, FF/PM Denston, FF/PM Smith, and FF/EMT Lt Downes.