Commissioners give thumbs down to a fifth Pocomoke solar farm-

 

The Worcester County Commissioners unanimously opposed a proposed solar project on a 54-acre property outside Pocomoke City, rejecting a developer’s request for local support before the applicant could make a presentation.

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Commissioners reject Pocomoke solar farm | News | octodaydispatch.com

On the way- temperatures ↑↑↑

(Link to forecast and advisories, lower E.S. Md:)

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.0722&lon=-75.5638

(Link to forecast and advisories, E.S. Va:) 

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.7108&lon=-75.742

Local media folks going and arriving-

 

After 3 years at WMDT, meteorologist Erich Ahlf has left for greener pastures (and whiter winters) in Albany, N.Y. where he'll be presenting the weather at the CBS TV affiliate there.  Meteorologist Jake Grant, formerly with WMDT, is now doing weather for Fox Carolina in the Greenville-Spartanburg area. Meteorologists Sam Leppo and Drew Wolf joined WMDT recently.

Other local media news:

Kristina DeRobertis, formerly with WBOC and WRDE is now working as an executive news producer with an Allentown, Pa. television station.

Ever notice?

WMDT's weekend newscasts (apparently recorded on Friday) are a repeat of news from the previous week.  Why? Probably to avoid the expense of a news and studio crew on the weekend when news ratings are mostly lower anyway and news is sometimes pre-empted by sports.  WBOC pinches pennies on the weekend by having the news reader present the weather most times rather than one of the station's meteorologists being there.

Even E.S. Va. can't dodge it...

   

(View news story)

Column: Big Brother is watching on Eastern Shore roads - Shore Daily News

Time←←Machine: 100 years ago this week in Pocomoke City's newspaper; plus 1972.

 

    (Editorial)

*February 1972

                         (Salisbury Daily Times)

(Info from AI)

Early 1970s Pocomoke High School star basketball player Wilbert "Wilbur" Mills passed away, leaving behind a legacy as one of the greatest athletes in the school's history.

High School Achievements

• Led the Pocomoke Warriors to their first-ever MPSSAA State Championship in 1971.
• Remembered by peers as an elite guard and the "greatest teammate ever". 

College Career

• Played NCAA collegiate basketball for the James Madison University Dukes from 1972 to 1976.
• Set the school's single-season assist record with 126 assists during the 1973–74 season.
• Ranks among the all-time single season assist leaders in James Madison University program history. 
• Later Life and Legacy
  • Resided in the Pocomoke City area with his wife, Myrtle Marie Tindley Mills.
  • Predeceased his family members, including his son, Wilbert "Buddy" Mills Jr.
  • Honored posthumously through The Wilbert J. Mills, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund, which supports local students. 

(Pocomoke Public Eye research)

(November 1988)

                 (Salisbury Daily Times)

Ah, Jeff Carter, number 44, was the other one. I should have known as I watched him for years. It's funny that when he made 1,000 points there was no big celebration like when Jack Tatem did it.

Your friend,
Slim

(See Slim's earlier comments on Friday's Time Machine Preview post.)

tkforppe@yahoo.com

Pocomoke City Police positions-

 

Be aware...phone scam back again-

 

Worcester County Sheriff's Office

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SCAM ALERT

The Worcester County Sheriff's Office has received reports that several residents are receiving scam phone calls that appear to come from the Sheriff's Office's official phone number.

The caller falsely claims the victim missed Federal Jury Duty and now has a citation or warrant requiring them to pay several thousand dollars immediately.

THIS IS A SCAM!!!

The Worcester County Sheriff's Office will never call you to tell you that you missed jury duty, threaten you with arrest, or demand payment over the phone. Scammers can "spoof" phone numbers, making it appear that the call is coming from a legitimate law enforcement agency—even when it is not.

If you receive a call like this:

• Hang up immediately.

• Do not provide any personal or financial information.

• Do not send money or purchase gift cards or cryptocurrency.

• If you are unsure whether a call is legitimate, contact the Worcester County Sheriff's Office directly using a trusted phone number.

Please help protect your family, friends, and neighbors by sharing this post. Staying informed is one of the best ways to prevent becoming the next victim of a scam.

Next Pocomoke Planning and Zoning meeting-

 

(AI says:)

Expected Agenda Focus Areas

• Downtown Redevelopment Projects: The commission recently granted site plan approval for major mixed-use renovations at 153 Market Street (the former Newberry building), which includes developing eight second-floor apartments and ground-floor retail spaces. Status updates on this downtown modernization project are highly expected. 

• Cannabis Business Zoning Requirements: Following the Board of Zoning Appeals' recent 3-1 vote approving a conditional-use waiver for a dispensary at the former Plaza Tapatia property on Route 13, the Planning & Zoning Commission is tasked with reviewing ongoing local ordinance amendments and setback compliance standards for cannabis businesses. 
• Public Comments & Routine Administrative Business: Standard review and approval of prior meeting minutes, alongside a scheduled window for public comments from the audience. 

The formal, finalized packet is typically posted on the Pocomoke City Planning & Zoning Portal or shared on the official City of Pocomoke City Facebook Page roughly one week prior to the meeting date.

Chief Hancock to retire from Pocomoke Police Department-

 (WBOC)

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Pocomoke City Chief of Police Arthur "Rudy" Hancock announces retirement | Latest News | wboc.com

Time Machine Preview-

This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye: 

PLUS

1972  ..

And Slim was there! If I remember correctly, Jack Tatem was the first to score 1,000+ points in 1969, can't remember the second, and Wilbert was the third one in 1972.

Your friend,

Slim

Was Fulton Teagle the other one? I'm a little foggy on that but I remember Fulton must have had rubber bands instead of tendons in his joints.

Your friend,
Slim

Potential partnership-

Pocomoke City is exploring a potential partnership with Wor-Wic Community to bring Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training closer to home.

a new career put you on the road to earning $50,000+ a year?

Could a new career put you on the road to earning $50,000+ a year?

City of Pocomoke City

Could a new career put you on the road to earning $50,000+ a year?

We're looking to gauge community interest before moving forward. If you've ever considered a career in commercial driving, we'd love to hear from you.

Reaching Out does not commit you to enrolling in a future program. It simply lets us know you're interested and helps us determine whether there's enough demand to bring CDL training to our region.

Contact Amanda Russell by phone: 410-957-1333 ext. 102 or by email at arussell@pocomokemd.gov

Help us build new career opportunities close to home by sharing this post with friends and family who may be interested.