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TIME MACHINE: The Resiliant Pocomoke City Of 1922!

Our Little Corner In Space And Time   

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Truly amazing was Pocomoke City's immediate refusal to yield to the adversity it was dealt.  Within hours of the historic devastating fire of 1922, town leaders were planning recovery.

April 17, 1922 Headline

April 18, 1922 Headline

April 19, 1922

 The Evening Journal (Wilmington)

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Big Drug Sting In Crisfield

As Reported By WBOC.com

CRISFIELD, Md.- A wall of faces and names lined the wall near Crisfield's mayor and police chief Thursday as they announced the results of a year-long undercover investigation.  Chief Michael Tabor said 41 people have been arrested or summoned on suspicion of distributing heroin, fetanyl and other opioids in the small city, located in western Somerset County.

Mayor Kim Lawson said that's a staggering number given Crisfield's size.

"Those pictures on that wall in a community of 2,700 tell you how prevalent this problem is out there," Lawson said.

Tabor outlined how authorities were able to catch the suspects.  He said an undercover officer was hired last year to infiltrate the local drug "industry."  Tabor said the officer was able to "mesh into the environment" and placed in a local motel to pose as a drug buyer. 

According to Tabor, the "deep cover officer" was able to buy heroin and opioids from various dealers throughout Crisfield.  Tabor said many of the drug deals were recorded by video surveillance equipment.

Tabor said approximately three weeks ago more than 100 officers from Crisfield and allied agencies executed 18 search and seizure warrants at various locations.  He said the warrants were served to help corroborate evidence.  Guns and drugs were also seized.

But Tabor said what surprised him most in the investigation is what was learned about the drug dealers themselves.  He said the vast majority turned out to be on some form of public assistance.

"In my 38 years of law enforcement, this is the first time I've ever come across that," said Tabor.  "It's usually the addicts who are on welfare.  They're the ones buying the drugs.  This time we had 70 percent of our dealers were actually on welfare." 

Tabor said several accused dealers are suspected of welfare fraud after allegedly accepting payments for the drugs via EBT cards, which would be compensated at the beginning for the month for drugs bought in the previous month. 

Tabor said each of the accused dealers was reported to Social Services and their benefits were cut off as a result of the investigation.

WINGS & WHEELS!

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TIME MACHINE: 1881, 1884, 1935, 1986.

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February, 1881

. The Recorder-Tribune (Holton, Kansas)

July, 1884

The Eau Claire News (Eau Claire, Wis.) 

May, 1935

The Bee (Danville, Va.) 

November, 1986

The Daily Times (Salisbury)

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Family Game Night Coming!

Family Game Night is the theme of Downtown Pocomoke's 4Th Friday Street Festival this month.

It's May 26th, 5-8PM with Life Size Chess & Checkers, Tic Tac Toe and more, plus live entertainment, food, and other festival activities!

TIME MACHINE: 25 Years Ago Pocomoke City Takes Stock And Contemplates The Future.

A note to The Pocomoke Public Eye readers.

Six years ago I was invited to be a contributor to the Pocomoke Public Eye and I've thoroughly enjoyed sharing items stemming from my interest in searching archives of old newspapers.

Unfortunately, circumstances of the past few years have left The Pocomoke Public Eye without the services of PPE founder Tom Ayers, and the late Brenda Wise (JMMB) who worked so diligently and enthusiastically every day to keep things informative and interesting.

I hope to continue with my weekly "Time Machine" postings and other occasional fill-ins but The Pocomoke Public Eye could be immensely enhanced with the help of more contributors.

Can you or someone you know contribute on an occasional or regular basis?  Items can be brief, lengthy, or in-between. All subjects in good taste are welcomed.. Community News and Happenings, Sports, Fishing, Politics, Music, Gardening, Entertainment, Health, Technology, Science, Food & Cooking, Hobbies, Recollections, Opinions,  etc.,etc.

Thank you for considering and for spreading the word to others.

tk for PPE
tkforppe@yahoo.com

   Our Little Corner In Space And Time

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February, 1992

"DOWNTOWN. Pocomoke City officials look to continue the revitalization of the downtown area in 1992."

The Daily Times (Salisbury)

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Pocomoke’s Byrd ‘A Model We All Look Up To’

From The Dispatch

Retiring Pocomoke High School Athletic Director, coach and teacher David Byrd, second from right, was honored at the Worcester County Board of Education this month. Pictured with him are Superintendent Lou Taylor, Assistant Principal Jenifer Rayne and Board of Education President Bill Gordy.

Read article:

https://mdcoastdispatch.com/2017/04/27/pocomokes-byrd-a-model-we-all-look-up-to/

April's 4th Friday Event!

TIME MACHINE: 2002 Snow Hill Explosion; 1923 Predictions.

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September, 2002

The News Journal (Wilmington)

October, 1923 -  Predicting 50 Years Ahead 

The Baltimore Sun

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Rec & Parks Summer Youth Programs

Youth Summer Programs

Spend your summer with us!  We offer 9 weeks of action packed fun and activities including our weekly summer camps and swim lessons. 

The programs include: Swim Lessons, Day Camps, Baseball Camp, High School Volley Ball Camp, Pocomoke River Camp, Follow Me Robot Camp.

More info here:
http://www.worcesterrecandparks.org/programs/summer-programs

TIME MACHINE: A Vanished Lower Eastern Shore Landmark

   Our Little Corner In Space And Time

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Hotel Wachapreague circa 1930

Kirk C. Mariner collection

 July, 1905

The Times Dispatch (Richmond)

July, 1978

Daily Press (Newport News, Va.)

June, 1921

The Baltimore Sun.

July, 1970

Asbury Park Press  (Abury Park NJ).

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