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Thursday, November 4, 2021
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Monday, November 1, 2021
(Pocomoke City Facebook)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2021, AT 530PM TO 830PM
Pocomoke City's Old Fashioned Christmas Evening
Downtown Pocomoke City
Join us for Pocomoke City's Old-Fashioned Christmas Evening where we will light the town's Christmas Tree & enjoy live holiday music & entertainment.
Guests can enjoy free food, beverages & treats! Including roasted s'mores by the bonfire.
Children can meet Mr. & Mrs. Claus & make holiday crafts. Enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride downtown. *Some activities may include a small fee*
A Holiday Wreath Silent Auction will benefit the Downtown Pocomoke Association. To enter a wreath please email karah@pocomokemd.gov ~Prizes awarded!
Tis the season for giving! Please bring a canned good or paper product to support the Samaritan Shelter. The Lions Club will be hosting a Toys for Tots campaign as well.
For more info please visit DowntownPocomoke.com or call City Hall at 410-957-1333x111.
Sunday, October 31, 2021
Time Machine: 1919, 2007, 1953, 1940, 1971, 2003.
January, 1919
The News Journal (Wilmington)
August, 2007
Daily Times (Salisbury)
PPE Footnote: As of October, 2021, no development has occurred at the former Mall property. Some portions of the Mall parking lot and outdoor lighting remain and are in deteriorating condition. The county acquired a portion of the parking lot across from The Wicomico Youth And Civic Center and constructed additional parking space to accommodate Civic Center needs. Anyone recall a food court as mentioned in the article? Eating establishments at the old mall over the years included English's Cafeteria (at the west main entrance), a restaurant in the Reeds Drug Store, Friendly's, and Leon's Deli. Orange Julius and a pretzel stand were located in the front north-south corridor.
December, 1953
May, 1940 (excerpt)
The above article was written by Mr. Hearne when he was in his mid-eighties.
October, 1971
In 1971, ten years after the opening of the new Crisfield Fire Department, Ladies Auxiliary members gathered outside to be photographed by the late Scorchy Tawes. From left are Eleanor Sterling, Pat Mills, Janet Ward, Agnes Mae Harris, Angeline Townsend, Adele Cavanaugh, Mildred Tyler, Charlene Kelley, Elizabeth Mills, Emily Coulbourne, Georgia Sterling, Betty Roebuck, Lillian Hinman, Mary Betts and Frances Lowe. October starts with Fire Prevention Week but it's a lesson that carries throughout the month and all year long.
Saturday, October 30, 2021
Mark Belanger
The late Baltimore Orioles infielder Mark "The Blade" Belanger, recipient of eight Golden Gloves awards, is now being honored with a prestigious award from the Major League Baseball Association for his accomplishments there after his playing career ended. Belanger, a longtime smoker, died of lung cancer in the late 1990's.
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Friday, October 29, 2021
State Of Emergency declared
Governor Hogan has declared a State Of Emergency for areas in Maryland including the lower Eastern Shore.
View WBOC news story:
Gov. Hogan Declares State Of Emergency For Eastern Shore Countie - WBOC TV
Halloween Costume Contest results
(City of Pocomoke Facebook)
Time Machine Preview
This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:
1919 .. Pocomoke City-
1940 .. School days in Newtown (future Pocomoke City) are recalled-
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Maryland- North or South?
Is Maryland more of a Northern or Southern state?
It depends on who in Maryland you ask. But it might not matter so much where specifically they live.
From the rolling farmland of the marshy Eastern Shore to the edge of Appalachia, the Goucher Poll results released this week are similar. Between 60% and 70% of respondents surveyed in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties, in the Baltimore metro area, and in the more rural reaches of Eastern, Western and Southern Maryland felt Maryland belonged to the North.
View the full Baltimore Sun article:
POCOMOKE PREPARES FOR ANNUAL PARADE
On Monday night, November 29, 2021, Pocomoke City will be transformed into a “Winter Wonderland” as the town plays host to one of Delmarva’s largest nighttime Christmas parades.
Always held on the first Monday night after Thanksgiving, the Pocomoke parade has become an Eastern Shore tradition and will attract over 100 units from Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia along with thousands of spectators.
If you are interested in participating this year’s event, please go to pocomokechristmasparade.com to register. Applications are now being accepted for the 2021 parade. You will find the applications and rules for this year’s event. If you have any questions, you can contact Mike Shannon at 410-726-5777 and leave a message with your name, address and telephone number and type of entry.
Each year the parade features marching bands representing high and middle schools from seven counties in three states. Also featured will be beautifully decorated and lighted floats entered by schools, civic organizations, churches, and commercial enterprises.
Marching units, fire departments, equestrian units, and of course Santa Claus will round out the two-hour event, slated to kick-off at 7:00 p.m. sharp. The route will take the parade north on Market Street beginning at 14th Street and ending at the Pocomoke River Bridge. The judge’s stand is located in downtown Pocomoke City just in front of the Mini park.
Professional judges, including members of the National Judges Association (NJA), will score entries in many different categories. Awards will be awarded immediately following the event to the top entries in each category.
A special thanks to the community of Pocomoke City and surrounding areas for the support given to us to continue this great tradition that has been a part of the town for the past 49 years.
In the event of inclement weather, the parade will be postponed until Tuesday, November 30, at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
(Updated)Pocomoke's Lady Warriors win Bayside Field Hockey Championship
(City of Pocomoke Facebook)
Pocomoke High School Field Hockey secured the BAYSIDE CHAMPIONSHIP!! Congrats Lady Warriors!!!
Pocomoke comes out on top against Kent Island to claim Bayside Championship
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Mel Says
Aging fire siren concern in Pocomoke and Worcester County
(WBOC)
SNOW HILL, Md.- Worcester County's siren system is all but failing.
Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Department is among the companies struggling the most.
View news story:
Worcester Co. Seeks to Replace or Renew Its Aging Fire Siren Sys - WBOC TV
Monday, October 25, 2021
Sunday, October 24, 2021
Mel is back!
Enjoy the latest from Mel this Tuesday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye.
Time Machine: 1955, 1993, 2002, 1888, 2004.
December, 1955
Worcester Democrat
November, 1993
Baltimore Sun
May, 2002
Daily Times (Salisbury)
August, 1888
Record And Gazette (Pocomoke City)