Explosion damaged Onley bank-

 

Shore Daily News

An explosion damaged the PNC Bank in Monday morning Onley, blowing out portions of the building’s walls and a window facing the parking lot, according to Accomack County Sheriff Todd Wessells.

“It looked like a bomb went off,” Wessells said. “There was a little explosion. It blew out the walls and blew out the window to the parking lot.”

The Virginia State Police Bomb Squad was called to investigate and confirmed that an explosion occurred. Investigators are working to determine whether it was caused by an electrical surge or something else inside the building.

Wessells said investigators have found no indication of criminal activity.

OC native crowned Miss South Carolina-

 

Ocean City native Lindsay Jones, 26, was just crowned Miss South Carolina, adding another title in a career that’s already defined by more serious pursuits:  leadership, entrepreneurship and community service.

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Decatur graduate wins title of Miss South Carolina | News | octodaydispatch.com

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Foal dies on Chincoteague - Shore Daily News

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Second suspect arrested in Par 4 shooting - Shore Daily News

Rock Sat launch scheduled for Wednesday at Wallops - Shore Daily News

Tragedy at pond-

                                                                     WBOC visual

Local media sources reported Tuesday an excavator operator was rescued from a retention pond near Fruitland where he was trapped under water by the excavator.

(WBOC Update)

On Wednesday, Dec. 10, the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office confirmed the man tragically did not survive the incident. The Sheriff's Office identified him as Paul Jones, 81.

Police say it is currently unclear how the excavator entered the pond or the circumstances leading up to the incident. The investigation is ongoing. 

Firemen's parade leaving OC? - Forward Party eyes Worcester - Big plans for old warehouse-

 

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Time claims historic tree-

 (Shore Daily News)

The nation’s largest willow oak tree began its removal process Friday in Eastville.

If only this tree could talk. It likely witnessed the Shore’s men of military age mobilize for the American War for Independence.

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National Champion Willow Oak removed - Shore Daily News

Outten in Salisbury closing-

 
Outten Brothers Furniture in Salisbury is closing.

View WMDT news story:

Outten Brothers to Close After 78 Years - 47abc

PPE Note: Outten Brothers in Salisbury and Pocomoke City originally were under the same ownership but later had separate owners. The Pocomoke City store opened in 1953 and closed in 2020.

P. A. official found guilty of charge-

 (WBOC)

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. - Princess Anne Town Commissioner and former Commission President Lionel Frederick was convicted Wednesday of illegally possessing a gun due to having a previous felony conviction.

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Princess Anne commissioner found guilty of felony illegal gun possession | Latest News | wboc.com

In the news..

 

UMES to cancel classes Friday after two students killed in Snow Hill car crash | Latest News | wboc.com

Maryland State Police charge inmate in Eastern Correctional Institution death | Latest News | wboc.com

Kudos to church youth group!

 (Shore Daily News)

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Atlantic Baptist Church Youth Group builds handicapped ramps in hot conditions - Shore Daily News

Fire destroys ADKINS Hardware in Berlin; lumber yard not affected.

                         Berlin Fire Co. photo 1/29/25

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Adkins Company Destroyed in Early Morning Fire | Latest News | wboc.com

Crisfield loses a community icon.

 

Active in Crisfield's community life for over five decades John "Jay" Tawes has died at the age of 73.  

(Obituary excerpt)

He was a graduate of Crisfield High School class of 1969 and obtained his Bachelor Degree in marketing from the University of Richmond in 1973. He was owner of Tawes Insurance in Crisfield.

Jay loved Crisfield, the people of Crisfield, and devoted more than 50 years of his life in economic development to try and help his community. He served and volunteered for numerous organizations, and was a dedicated member of Immanuel United Methodist Church.

Jay and I double-dated to the PHS Prom in 1969. His date was Jeannie Boston and mine was Sherry Pusey. He will be missed.

Your friend,
Slim

Deal Island fire-

 (WMDT)

DEAL ISLAND, Md. – Four buildings were destroyed in a fire Monday afternoon on Deal Island.

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Four buildings destroyed in Deal Island fire - 47abc

Bay area loses another of its well-known watermen-

 (WBOC)

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The Smith Island and Crisfield Communities are Once Again Saying Goodbye to a Local Waterman Legend | Latest News | wboc.com

Early Sunday fire at Tyson in Oak Hall.

             (Pocomoke Fire Company photo)

On 12/8/24 @ 4:44 am, Tower 1 (Pocomoke) responded to assist Accomack County units with a working fire at the Tyson Foods Rendering Plant with a crew of 4 and was tasked with checking the roof for extension with a focus on the back side of the building. Crews found hot spots along the exterior wall and roof. Tower 1, New Church, and Parksley personnel overhauled the building and extinguished any remaining fire. Tower 1 crew operated for approximately two hours assisting units on scene.

(Shore Daily News)

At 4:27 a.m. (Sunday) units from Atlantic, Chincoteague, Wallops, New Church, Greenbackville, Pocomoke City, Saxis, Bloxom, Parksley, and Onancock responded to a working fire at the Tyson Foods rendering plant in Oak Hall. First responders reported smoke and flames in the plant. Everyone working at the time was successfully evacuated. Fire units remained on the scene for over two hours. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and the extent of the damage has not yet been determined.

14-vehicle fire at Apple-Scrapple Festival

 (WBOC)

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14-Vehicle Fire Breaks Out in Apple-Scrapple Festival Parking Lot | Latest News | wboc.com

Knupp embezzlement case-

 (WMDT)

SNOW HILL, Md. – Tiffany Knupp has entered an Alford Plea on embezzlement charges.

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Tiffany Knupp enters Alford Plea in embezzlement trial - 47abc (wmdt.com)

Shore author wins international competition-

 

An Eastern Shore of Virginia author was the Grand Prize winner in an international writing competition.

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Franktown author wins international award - Shore Daily News

(Franktown is about 20-minutes south of Onley.)

Nandua High School at Onley has bat infestation.

(Shore Daily News) 

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Accomack Schools addressing bat infestation in Nandua High School - Shore Daily News

Golf cart mishap turns deadly.

 

(From media reports)

A 54-year-old man died early Sunday afternoon in a mishap involving a golf cart he was driving.  Virginia State Police said Robert Jude Vandornick Jr. took a curve too short and drove over an embankment.  The golf cart overturned and landed on top of him.  Location of the accident was given as Robin Lane in Horntown, within the Trails End Campground.