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Antarctica's "Doomsday Glacier" may surprise scientists - Axios
Saturday, January 22, 2022
Future of massive Antarctic glacier concerns scientists
Eastern Shore of Viriginia weather impact
Posted on Shore Daily News for Saturday, January 22. View shoredailynews.com for updates.
Eastern Shore Animal Hospital and Pet Spa will be closed Saturday January 22.
St. Peter The Apostle Catholic Church is cancelling all functions Saturday, January 22, due to weather. Regular Church Services and activities will be held on Sunday.
Eastern Shore Rural Community Health Center in Onley will be closed today.
Camp Occohannock Polar Duck Dip scheduled for Saturday has been postponed until January 29.
All four Eastern Shore of Virginia public libraries will be closed on Saturday, January 22, 2022 due to inclement weather. This includes the libraries in Accomac, Cape Charles, Chincoteague and Nassawadox. The libraries are always virtually open when you visit www.espl.org or use the LIBRISTA app on your device. Ebooks, Emagazines, and Eaudiobooks are downloadable for free using the Libby app on your device. Information about these free online resources is available at espl.org.
Accomack County Landfill, South Transfer Station and all Convenience Centers will be closed on Saturday, January 22,2022 due to inclement weather.
Saturday January 22 Eastern Shore Family YMCA opening at 10 a.m. with limited services. Northampton County YMCA Closed
H&R Block in Onley and Belle Haven closed
OBS in Onancock and Eastville closed
DMV offices closed today
Northampton Convenience Centers closed today. Should be open at 1 pm Sunday
Marker 29 design in Onancock Closed today
Friday, January 21, 2022
Time Machine Preview
This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:
1973 .. At Pocomoke City-
1910 .. Law and Order League formed in Crisfield-
1994 .. In Snow Hill-
1897 ..
1995 .. Letter To Editor from Pocomoke reader-
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Accomack public schools: Masks stay on
(Shore Daily News)
Superintendent Chris Holland of Accomack County Public Schools reviewed school happenings for the county board of supervisors Wednesday night including announcing the school board’s action to continue mandating the wearing of masks for all students, staff, and visitors, despite Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s new policy that lifted the state order.
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Accomack School Board ignores Governor Youngkin's mask Executive Order - Shore Daily News
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Two policies for consideration at Somerset Board of Ed Open Public Work Session
The Somerset County Board of Education will conduct an Open Public Work Session on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00a.m. to discuss and consider revisions to existing policies. The meeting will be held at the Somerset County Board of Education and streamed to https://townhallstreams.com/towns/Somerset_County_PS_MD .
Public comments can be emailed to boardmeeting@somerset.k12.md.us and will be shared with the board members and the Superintendent of Schools.
View full details of the January 26 Notice of Open Work Session:
Construction activity brings water use advisory in Crisfield
(WBOC)
CRISFIELD, Md.- The City of Crisfield on Wednesday afternoon issued a precautionary drinking water advisory to residents of all areas inside the limits of the Crisfield Housing Authority.
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Boil Water Advisory Issued for Crisfield Housing Authority | Latest News | wboc.com
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
(Updated) Deadly Industrial accident in Crisfield
(WBOC Thursday morning 1/19 update)
10 a.m. 1/19 UPDATE: Crisfield Mayor Barry Dize says that power has been restored to the Housing Authority, but multiple units are still without water this morning.
We’re told the Maintenance Department has to travel to get a part for the water system. The current plan is to turn off the power again at around noon so that the water system can be fixed. The anticipated length of the power outage is approximately two hours.
City staff and Crisfield Police will deliver bottled batter this morning, and ask that you please check on family and friends in this area that have remained in their homes.
Mayor Dize says he will post updates as the situation changes.
Tuesday evening, 1/18/22, Press Release:
On today's date at approximately 730PM, CPD Officers and EMS responded to a reported industrial accident. The preliminary investigation revealed that two subcontractors who had been working on a power failure within Somers Cove were accidently electrocuted.
One of the victims is injured and is being treated for burns to the lower part of his body, however the second one (48 year old male) was transported to McCready/TidalHealth where he was pronounced deceased.
No further information regarding the victim is being released pending notification of next of kin. OSHA has been notified and is initiating an investigation.
(At the time of the Press Release Crisfeld Chief of Police David Dalfonso said that power was off at Somers Cove affecting a large number of units there and steps were being taken to relocate vulnerable residents and to restore power.)
Wallops mission to Space Station set for Mid February
(Shore Daily News)
..to deliver science investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station
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NG17 to launch from Wallops on February 19 - Shore Daily News
Monday, January 17, 2022
Sunday, January 16, 2022
Time Machine: 1997, 1906, 1910, 2021, 1924.
May, 1997
Daily Times (Salisbury)
June, 1906
Democratic Messenger
January, 1910
Baltimore Sun
February, 2021- Historical discovery
The foundation of an Anglican Church built in 1680 on the Eastern Shore of Virginia was discovered last winter and triggered peak interest of volunteers and archeologists during 2021.
A recent article in the Eastern Shore Post has much more about this historical discovery.
View article:
https://www.easternshorepost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/12.31.2021.pdf
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