Worcester County parks open for limited recreation, playgrounds remain closed.

(WMDT)

Worcester County Recreation and Parks officials say that they have reopened county parks for limited recreation.

We’re told the parks are open for passive recreation such as walking or jogging, but no groups more than 10 people may gather. All residents and visitors must continue to practice social distancing when engaging in activities at county parks and tennis courts.

At this time, playgrounds, fields, and basketball courts will remain closed until the stay-at-home order is lifted.

Time Machine Preview

This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye..

2002  ..  Severe storm hits southern Worcester County.

1960  ..  Curt White is the new general manager of WDMV in Pocomoke.

1957  ..  Pocomoke City's mayor is a 40-year railroad veteran.

1915  ..  Dr. Taylor tells how they made Tansy Pudding when he was a boy.

Pocomoke City police officer tests positive for COVID-19.

View article:
https://www.wmdt.com/2020/05/pocomoke-city-police-officer-tests-positive-for-covid-19/

Video message from Worcester County Schools Superintendent

In a Wednesday evening message Worcester County Superintendent Of Schools Lou Taylor addressed the announcement that Maryland public schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year, and he had a special word to high school seniors regarding plans for virtual graduation activities.

View video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwJ1HHijHPU

Maryland Public Schools Will Remain Closed

Maryland public schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 academic school year. 

School districts will determine how to proceed with educational activities in their areas.

Pocomoke Plant Gets Face Shields Contract

View article from The Dispatch:
https://mdcoastdispatch.com/2020/04/30/hardwire-earns-50m-fed-contract-to-produce-millions-of-face-shields/

Daily Covid-19 Trends As Of May 5

(WBOC)

DOWNTOWN BUILDING FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Under this program, the City, pursuant to a Community Legacy Program Grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), will provide secured grant funds for property owners to improve building facades and interiors in the Downtown Business District or within the Pocomoke City Sustainable Communities Boundaries.  The City will also assist property owners in making needed improvements to their buildings so that they will be more attractive for new business start-ups.  This project represents a comprehensive approach to increasing the number of businesses in the downtown area as well as improving its appearance. Please email Downtown Coordinator, Karah Lacey, karah@pocomokemd.gov, for more information and application criteria. 

To view before and after pictures of the Downtown Building Facade Improvement Program at the named location, please click on the following links:

https://www.cityofpocomoke.com/downtown-building-fa%C3%A7ade-improvement-program

https://www.cityofpocomoke.com/downtown-building-fa%C3%A7ade-improvement-program-0

https://www.cityofpocomoke.com/downtown-building-fa%C3%A7ade-improvement-program-1

https://www.cityofpocomoke.com/downtown-building-fa%C3%A7ade-improvement-program-2

https://www.cityofpocomoke.com/downtown-building-fa%C3%A7ade-improvement-program-3

Time Machine: 2007, 1938, 1916, circa 1940's.

September, 2007

The Star Democrat (Easton)

May, 1938

Salisbury Times

October, 1916

Baltimore Sun

Circa 1940's

cinematreasures.org

1973  ..

1966  ..   Fashion fad..mini skirts.

The Time Machine is a weekly feature I've enjoyed researching and compiling on The Pocomoke Public Eye since 2011.  I have fond memories of growing up in Pocomoke City and welcome reader contributions we can share about things you've read, remember, or were told relating to our Pocomoke/Eastern shore area...a sentence, a paragraph, or more all fine. Just email it.