Flu shot news for seniors

 

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans 65 and older should get newer, souped-up flu vaccines because regular shots don’t provide them enough protection, a federal advisory panel said Wednesday.

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Pocomoke City's 4th Friday Enchanted Luau!

 An eye view from Wulfhause Productions 

        

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Early Friday launch from Wallops

 

         NASA Wallops/Terry Zaperach photo

A NASA suborbital sounding rocket was launched early Friday morning from Wallops carrying dozens of experiments by university students. Many of the students were on hand to watch the liftoff. 

Time Machine Preview

This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

1893  ..  Pocomoke City plays a big role in the operation of the first ever gasoline powered boat to travel the Chesapeake Bay.

2006  ..  Stamp design wins Pocomoke City resident top honors in wildlife art competition.

1936  ..  Pocomoke City Post Office will continue to lease at its' Front Street location for another two years.

1940  ..  A New York City newspaper reports about the unexpected solution to a no-water situation in Snow Hill. 

1906  ..  Recollections from a still earlier time about the popular Worcester County resort that preceded Ocean City-  

Plus local history author Jim Duffy's TV segment on when statehood for Delmarva almost happened.

Heading home to Snow Hill

 (Salisbury Daily Times)

On June 21, 2022, the Black-Eyed Susan was towed back to Snow Hill from Norfolk, Virginia. The plan is to use it as a restaurant being permanently docked. Here it is going through Pocomoke City.

STEPHEN MATHEWS PHOTO

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Try your hand at the Pocomoke River Poker Run

 

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4th Annual Pocomoke River Poker Run Tickets, Sat, Jun 25, 2022 at 10:30 AM | Eventbrite

Contact Pocomoke Elks Lodge: (410) 957-3556

Original plans dashed- OC comes up with new July 4th holiday events schedule

 

(WMDT)

OCEAN CITY, Md.-Town officials have new plans for visitors and residents this 4th of July.

This comes after officials received news the firework company contracted to provide fireworks for two of their shows backed out. They were informed last week that this was due to lack of certified personnel and inventory. In response, the town scrambled to make a new plan.

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Ocean City creates new, unique plans for Independence Day celebrations - 47abc (wmdt.com)

 

4th Friday Street Festivals continue in Downtown Pocomoke this week with an Enchanted Luau! Come dressed the part for our Tacky Tourist Costume Contest while you shop sidewalk vendors & listen to reggae tunes by Paul Brion & the Raucous Brothers! 🎵

Fun for the kids too! Bounce house, games, crafts & a special appearance by some fin-tastic Disney characters!

Time Machine: 1829, 2007, 1921, 1972, and local history author's TV segment about a circus surprise.

 

~Summertime News~

July, 1829

The Torch Light And Public Advertiser (Hagerstown, Md.)

July, 2007

(Caption reads: Pocomoke Mayor Michael A. McDermott speaks during the opening ceremony of the new Pocomoke Volunteer Fire Headquarters on Monday, when a new sign was unveiled showing the fundraising efforts for the facility.)                            Salisbury Daily Times

June, 1921

Worcester Democrat

July, 1972

  

Baltimore Sun

Footnote:

Confrontations between conservationists and developers came to an end in March of 1974 when the Maryland Court Of Appeals issued a ruling blocking the development of Harbour Towne.

The Circus comes to Saxis

Throwback Thursday w/ Jim Duffy - The Circus | DelmarvaLife | wboc.com