Cancellation-

 

Somerset in clear on school billings issue-

 (WBOC)

Maryland’s education watchdog has declined to open an investigation into a law firm’s billing practices for Somerset County Public Schools after a review found no evidence of improper charges. 

(View news story)

State watchdog finds no evidence of improper Somerset school legal billing, continues budget review | Latest News | wboc.com

Time←←Machine: 100 years ago this week in Pocomoke City's newspaper, plus 1999- Pocomoke High advances to prestigious award competition.

 

FROM OUR ARCHIVES
November 1999

Salisbury Daily Times

The Pocomoke Public Eye says: 

We asked AI how Pocomoke ranked in the national competition and was given the following reply.

Pocomoke High School did not "place" in any ranking because the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program is an honor-based recognition rather than a ranked competition.

Instead of competing for numerical places (like first or second), schools are nominated and evaluated against strict criteria to either receive or not receive the designation. Pocomoke High School successfully earned the prestigious Blue Ribbon School designation during the 1999–2000 state cycle and was formally recognized as a national recipient in 2001.

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Calendar reminders!

                                     

Planning and Zoning did not meet-

 

Thursday night's meeting was cancelled due to a lack of a quorum.

Latest forecast and advisories-

(Link to forecast and advisories, lower E.S. Md:)

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.0722&lon=-75.5638

(Link to forecast and advisories, E.S. Va:) 

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.7108&lon=-75.742

'New normal' for Chesapeake's struggling rockfish?

 

For the eighth straight year, Maryland scientists found well below average numbers of young rockfish in the Chesapeake Bay.

This summer's survey, released Monday, showed the best results since 2018, the last time that surveyors counted an above-average quantity of juvenile striped bass, or rockfish. But with “young of the year” index of 5.5 this year — compared to a historical average of 10.8 — Maryland scientists aren’t really celebrating.

(View the full news story)

The Chesapeake Bay’s young rockfish are still struggling. It may be the ‘new normal.’ - Maryland Matters

Time←←Machine: 100 years ago this week in Pocomoke City's newspaper; plus 2007, saving the Marva.

 

FROM OUR ARCHIVES

November 1997

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Salisbury Daily Times

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Operation Green Light for our Veterans

 

Somerset County Health Department

Join SCHD in supporting veterans through Operation Green Light!

Tuesdays and Thursdays between 8am - 4pm, visit the health department in Westover to pick up your free light bulbs (please limit 2 per household/business, while supplies last).

Light up your home or business in 🟢green 🟢 between November 4 - 11 to raise awareness around the unique challenges faced by many veterans.

Learn more about Operation Green Light here: https://www.naco.org/program/operation-green-light-veterans

Just saying (the President says?)...

 

If you strike out first time at bat, you're off the team.

Then Abraham Lincoln should not have been President.

Your friend,

Slim

A deserving award-

 

Worcester County Sheriff's Office

👏 Congratulations to DFC Will Taylor, our Deputy of the Quarter!

Sheriff Matt Crisafulli recognizes DFC Will Taylor for going above and beyond to help a community member experiencing homelessness by providing food, assistance, and support during a difficult time.

His compassion, professionalism, and commitment to treating others with dignity and respect reflect the values of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office.

Thank you, DFC Taylor, for making a positive difference in our community! Your recognition is well deserved!