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 This Sunday here at the Pocomoke Public Eye:

PLUS

1997 ..

($$ for new Pocomoke YMCA)

More Somerset firemen needed-

 
(WMDT)

SOMERSET COUNTY, Md. — Recruiting and retaining volunteer firefighters is a challenge departments are facing nationwide, and in Somerset County, fire companies say they’re feeling that strain firsthand. With just eight departments serving all of the county, including two on Smith Island, officials say crews are spread thin.

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Somerset County Addresses Volunteer Firefighter Shortage - 47abc

Cambridge halts Warriors advance-

 

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Cambridge outlasts Pocomoke to advance to State Quarterfinals - 47abc

A name change for Atlantic General Hospital-

 

(WMDT)
BERLIN, Md. – After Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) joined the TidalHealth system last year, the health organization has decided to rename the hospital TidalHealth Atlantic.

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Atlantic General Hospital Renamed to TidalHealth Atlantic - 47abc

Races set for June Primary-

 

(Worcester County Commissioners)

Read the full article:

03.05.26-Bayside-Gazette.pdf

Congratulations Worcester County Teacher of the Year!

 Named at Tuesday night gathering-

Worcester Public Schools audit: what concerns were raised?-

 (WBOC)

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Auditors flag procurement concerns, hiring practices at Worcester County Public Schools | Latest News | wboc.com

Pocomoke and Worcester response requested in Va. disturbance and shooting--

 (WMDT)

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Accomack Co. Sheriffs Investigating Shooting at Royal Farms in New Church - 47abc

At last.. a forecast we've been waiting for!

                                                     Arriving early this year?

We can't say, but the Eastern Shore

 is at least getting a preview later this

week into next week with temperatures

into the 60's and 70's predicted some days, but 

keep your umbrella close by.

Crash involving tractor-trailer and train near Princess Anne-

 (WBOC)

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. - Maryland State Police were on the scene of a crash involving a train and a tractor-trailer on Monday in Somerset County. 

According to investigators, the crash occurred around 2:15 p.m. on March 2 on Peggy Neck Road near Princess Anne. Authorities say the tractor-trailer was hauling dirt and crossing the tracks when the train struck the trailer.

Luckily, no injuries were reported. 

←← Time Machine←← 100 years ago this week in Pocomoke's newspaper; plus 1997.

                                                                                  

(excerpt)

(Editorial)

                                                                       

*August 1997 ..

A Pocomoke landmark building, originally the U.S. 13 Restaurant, was heavily damaged by fire in August 1997. At that time it was known as The Eastern Shoreman Restaurant Crab House Lounge. The newspaper picture below shows the interior of the restaurant in the early 1950's. Photo courtesy Frances Twyford.

Salisbury Daily Times

tkforppe@yahoo.com

NASA Wallops represented in Annapolis-

(From State Senator Mary Beth Carozza's weekly press release) 

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Md oyster disaster declaration requested-

 

Maryland requests disaster declaration for Chesapeake oyster fishery

Demand declines have endangered the market, state officials say

By:Christine Condon-February 27, 20266:08 pm

Maryland requested a federal disaster declaration for the Chesapeake Bay oyster fishery Friday, after a perfect storm of bad weather and headline-grabbing environmental incidents depressed the market.

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Maryland requests disaster declaration for Chesapeake oyster fishery - Maryland Matters