Time Machine: 1991, 1913, 1912, 1931, 2010, 1969, 1961.

 

April, 1991

Daily Times (Salisbury)

December, 1913

The Daily Banner (Cambridge)

April, 1912

The Times Dispatch (Richmond, Va.)

August, 1931

The Morning Herald (Hagerstown)

May, 2010

(Business Network International)

Daily Times (Salisbury)

                               

1969  ..  Something new on the scene for you and your money. They're calling it an ATM machine. Looks intimidating!

 

1961  ..  Have you heard about this?  It's a disposable diaper!

Worcester County vaccinations update

 
(WBOC)

SNOW HILL, Md.– The Worcester County Health Department announced Friday that it is beginning Phase 1B of the Maryland COVID-19 vaccination plan. This first part of the phase includes the following individuals:

• Maryland residents who are 75 years and older
• Marylanders in assisted living, independent living, developmental disabilities or behavioral health group homes, and other congregate facilities
• Continuity of government
• Education, including K-12 teachers, support staff, and childcare providers

View full news article for more details:

Worcester Health Moves into First Stage of Phase 1B of COVID Vac - WBOC TV

Time Machine Preview

 This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye: 

1991  ..  A round-up of a number of Pocomoke items in the news.

1913  ..  Election challenge succeeds-

1912  ..  A school debate between Chincoteage and Stockton on whether the world is advancing in morals.

1931  ..  Raids on stills continue in Somerset County.

 

2010  ..  Pictures from a Pocomoke business people chapter event.

Covid-19 vaccine eligibility to expand in Maryland

 

            

View news story:

Maryland Announces Expanded COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility - WBOC TV

Search still on for suspect

 (WMDT)

View news story:

Search for Pocomoke homicide suspect continues - 47abc (wmdt.com)

Somerset County Public Schools Update

 (WBOC)

View news story:

Somerset County Public Schools Closure Extension Notice - WBOC TV

Governor Hogan proposes Covid-19 economic measures

 (WMDT)

Gov. Hogan proposes direct stimulus payments for Marylanders, tax cuts for small businesses - 47abc (wmdt.com)

Birthday surprise for Pocomoke's Bishop Jenkins

 

View news story:

Pocomoke community surprises well-known bishop for his birthday - 47abc (wmdt.com)

Time Machine: 1979, 1942, 1893, 2000, 1976, 1983.

Winter, 1979

The ocean turns to ice along the Ocean City beachfront near the Carousel Hotel.

 

August, 1942

Worcester Democrat

  

April, 1893

The Republican-Journal (Darlington, Wis.)

Footnote: The furniture was being sent to the World's Fair.

November, 2000

Daily Times (Salisbury)

1976  ..  On TV we're tuning in to watch..

1983  ..  

It's goodbye to M*A*S*H with a record TV audience of 125 million viewing the final episode.

Worcester County Public Schools Update

 
January 8, 2021 - Responsible Return Update

Posted on 01/08/2021

Good evening, families,

As promised, I wanted to share with you some important information regarding our Responsible Return. Since my last message to you, we have been working diligently to further safeguard our schools to ensure your child and our faculty and staff are able to safely begin the transition to in-person learning. 

As I shared with you last week, all faculty and staff at our schools received a customized training last month. This week, we have put into place additional supports and precautions to bolster our already comprehensive safety protocols and procedures.

We have also had lengthy discussions with our local health officials, and with their full support, I am able to announce that our faculty and staff will return to our schools this Monday, January 11, and we will welcome our first small group of students back to our classrooms the following Tuesday, January 19. Schools have already made contact with the families of those students in that first wave. I also want you to understand that this timeline relies heavily on no unforeseen circumstances occurring and no major changes in our local COVID-19 metrics.

As we begin the transition to Stage Two of our Responsible Return plan, it is more important than ever that you – our families – commit to doing your part to help our students return to in-person learning. Please complete our screening tool honestly each day. Make sure your child is properly masked; remind them of the importance of keeping a physical distance of 6 feet or more from others; and please keep your child home when sick. I cannot stress to you how important your help is to making sure your child, our teachers, and staff can remain healthy and safe. 

Thank you for your continued support and understanding during these difficult times, and as always, may God continue to bless you and your family.

Sincerely,
Lou Taylor
Superintendent of Schools 

Time Machine Preview

 This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

1979  ..  (Picture) It's an icy ocean front at Ocean City.

1942  ..  (Ad) Word War II concerns are close to home and a Pocomoke City insurance agency is offering war damage insurance.

1883  ..  It's a traditional item on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and a sample (not a food item) is headed to the World's Fair in Chicago. 

2000  ..  A treasure of old documents found in the attic of a building reveals much about Crisfield's history.

January 6, 2021

 

Remembering a melody of life

 

Charles Bragg brought the gift of music to Worcester County students.

View obituary:

Charles Bragg Obituary (1928 - 2020) - The Daily Times (legacy.com)

Governor addresses Maryland Covid-19 vaccinations

 

View news story:

Gov. Hogan provides COVID-19 vaccine update in Maryland - 47abc (wmdt.com)

Back to school petition

 
        

At the request of the Worcester County Health Department the return to in-school classes in Worcester County public schools was extended from January 4th to January 11th.  A petition to the Worcester County Board Of Education is circulating on line stating support for the January 11th date and advocating that schools remain open after that date.  Aside from the pros and cons expressed by the public in this matter shouldn't the ultimate consideration be the Health Department's view of what is in the best interests of our students health?

Pocomoke City Council Meeting

 

The Pocomoke City Council met on Monday evening, 1/4/21.  Council member Troast announced she will file for re-election for one more term on the council.  A discussion arose towards the end of the meeting prompted by Council member Nock raising an issue of concern as to why he and Council member Downing had  not been included in receiving an email concerning a code of ethics ordinance that other council members had received.

Citizens comments regarding the meeting and the Zoom meeting replay can be viewed on the City Of Pocomoke Facebook page at this link:

(15) City of Pocomoke | Facebook

Online classes in Somerset County Public Schools extended to Jan 19

 (WBOC)

View news story:

Somerset County Public Schools Extending Online Learning to Janu - WBOC TV