Sunday, July 8, 2018

TIME MACHINE 1903, 1889, 1934, 2000.




May, 1903

 



The Denton Journal


November, 1889


The above ad from the Peninsula Enterprise in Accomac encouraged Eastern Shore Of Virginia residents to come by train to shop in Pocomoke.  The  "early dinner" mention was in reference to the the noon time meal.





January, 1934


The Morning News (Wilmington)


November, 2000
(excerpt)






Daily Times (Salisbury)


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Tuesday, July 3, 2018

See 6/27 posting of scheduled nearby fireworks and celebration schedules.

Sunday, July 1, 2018

TIME MACHINE: 1895, 1951, 2012, 1940.



June, 1895


 
 
Democratic Messenger

March, 1951



The Democratic Messenger


October, 2012



Worcester County Times



April, 1940


Worcester Democrat And Ledger Enterprise



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Friday, June 29, 2018

New Chincoteague Water Park

(From WBOC)


A new way to cool off this summer has arrived in Chincoteague. Maui Jack's is the brand new water park now open to the public on the island.

The park has been in the works for nearly two years.

View story:

http://www.wboc.com/story/38544659/new-water-park-opens-in-chincoteague


Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Nearby Fireworks Displays!


You won't have to travel far to enjoy FIREWORKS displays celebrating the Fourth Of July. Here's a listing of nearby scheduled events.

(Info courtesy of WBOC)



  • Snow Hill: Saturday, June 30. Food and activities at Sturgis Memorial Park on River Street. Fireworks begin at dusk, which will be at around 9:15 p.m.


  • Berlin: Tuesday, July 3, 9 p.m.; Berlin Falls Park on Old Ocean City Boulevard. Music, food, beer garden and vendors across the street at Burley Oak Brewing Company.

  • Chincoteague Island: Wednesday, July 4; Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company. Fireworks to begin at 10 p.m. Carnival open from 7-11 p.m. Click here for more information.

  • Crisfield: Saturday, July 7, 5-9 p.m.; Somers Cove Marina. Independence Day Celebration. Bring a chair/blanket. Live band, kid's activities, military appreciation, food & more. Fireworks at 9 p.m.

  • Ocean City: Wednesday, July 4; Concert and fireworks on the Beach. Free concert at 8 p.m. followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m. on the beach at North Division Street AND uptown at Northside Park on 125th Street. For more information, call 1-800-626-2326 or the Ocean City Department of Recreation & Parks at 410-250-0125.

  • Ocean Pines: Wednesday, July 4, 9 p.m.;  Veterans Memorial Park, 11144 Cathell Rd. For more information call 410-641-7052.

  • Salisbury: Wednesday, July 4, Gates open at 6:30 p.m. with fireworks at 9:15 p.m.; Red White and BOOM at Wicomico County Stadium across from the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. Food vendors will be on site. Free parking at civic center and Wicomico High School. 

  • Salisbury: Wednesday, July 4. Fireworks at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium following the 6:05 p.m. Delmarva Shorebirds game vs. the Hagerstown Suns.

Worcester County Election Results

http://www.wboc.com/story/38517068/worcester-county-positions-selected-in-primaries

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Conference On Virginia Shore's Genealogy and History

(From shoredailynews.com)


Over 70 people with local roots from 17 states, not including Virginia, convened on the Eastern Shore for the 8th Genealogy and History of the Eastern Shore (GHOTES) conferences Wednesday through Saturday last week.

(View full article)
http://shoredailynews.com/headlines/genealogy-and-history-of-the-eastern-shore-conference-draws-crowd/

Sunday, June 24, 2018

TIME MACHINE: 2008, 1936, 1899, 1957.



2008, August





Daily Times (Salisbury)


1936, June



   Salisbury Times




1899, February

Peninsula Enterprise

1957, September


Salisbury Times


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Monday, June 18, 2018

EVENTS THIS WEEKEND!



Saturday, June 23rd in Berlin

The 29th Annual Berlin Bath Tub races will be held 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit ill children and their families who stay at the Believe In Tomorrow House By The Sea. The Worcester County Recreation And Parks Department is also participating in this year's event.


Sunday, June 17, 2018

TIME MACHINE: 2005, 1894, 1911.




March, 2005








Baltimore Sun
              
           
1894, February


        
   The Evening Journal (Wilmington, De.)


July, 1911

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Evening Sun (Baltimore)


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Friday, June 15, 2018

New Home For TWIN CAPES

(From WBOC)



Former Cape May-Lewes Ferry Twin Capes Sunk


ATLANTIC OCEAN- The M/V Twin Capes, a ferry christened 43 years ago on the Delaware Bay and retired after thousands of runs between her namesakes Cape Henlopen, Delaware, and Cape May, New Jersey, was sunk Friday to become part of Delaware’s artificial reef system. 

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http://www.wboc.com/story/38435251/former-cape-may-lewes-ferry-twin-capes-sunk

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Chief Harden's Departure

Few details have come to light so far regarding this week's resignation of Pocomoke City Police Chief William Harden other than the former chief citing policy differences with city officials according to news media reports.


Pictured is Chief Harden being sworn into office in October, 2015.