Sunday, January 30, 2022

Time Machine: 1973, 2011, 1992, 1814, 1957, 2005

 

  

September, 1973

Worcester County Messenger

April, 2011


Daily Times (Salisbury)


March, 1992



Somerset Herald


April, 1814

The United States Gazette (Philadelphia)


November, 1957



Salisbury Times


February, 2005 

       





Friday, January 28, 2022

Storm impact

 

View these links:

Snow Emergency Plan

SNOW EMERGENCY PLANS  WERE PUT IN EFFECT  ON 1/28/22 IN ALL LOWER EASTERN SHORE OF MARYLAND COUNTIES.

CHECK CURRENT STATUS:

CHART - Snow Emergency Plans (maryland.gov)


SNOW EMERGENCY IN EFFECT

  The Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack in conjunction with local agencies and The State Highway Administration are implementing the Snow Emergency Plan for Worcester County effective as of January 28, 2022 at 1600 hours. This plan is to assist The State Highway Administration in snow clearing operations throughout the county.

  Once the Snow Emergency Plan goes into effect, all vehicles on the roadway must be equipped with snow chains or snow tires. In addition, a parking ban is imposed on all snow emergency routes in the County. All vehicles left on the shoulders of the routes will be towed at the owner's expense.

  A press release will be sent out when the Snow Emergency Plan has been lifted. Motorists with questions can contact the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack at 410-641-3101.



Stay up to date on the winter storm

 



View winter storm information:

(7) Maryland Department of Emergency Management- MDEM | Facebook

  


Time Machine Preview

 This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

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1992  .. 


1814  ..  The British are coming-


1957  ..  (Ad)-       


                       

2005  ..  Letter to editor: 



Thursday, January 27, 2022

"Apple Air Tag" alert from the Pocomoke City Police Department

 


During the week of 17 January 2022, Pocomoke City Police Officers received information from a concerned citizen in regards to their personal phone being tracked.

The complainant stated they received a message on their iPhone which stated they were being tracked and showed the route of travel history. The complainant was advised to turn off all gps tracking settings on their device in the event that a hacker was able to retrieve information from their phone. (No tracking device was found on the phone or vehicle at this time).

Upon further research, Officers learned that Apple produced a device that has location-tracking capabilities called the Apple Air Tag. These devices measure in size of 32mm x 32mm x 6mm, approximately the size of a half dollar piece.

It is likely these small devices could be placed anywhere on a vehicle which would then track that vehicle's location and routes of travel.

Pocomoke City Police Department wants the community to be aware of devices such as these and if anyone experiences an event such as this to contact the police department. 


Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Firemen pay tribute

 

(From Pocomoke Fire Co. Facebook page entry)
Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company- Our thoughts are with the Baltimore City Fire Dept. as they mourn the loss of three members who were lost in the line of duty. We also ask that you keep FF John McMaster in your thoughts as he was seriously injured in the same incident.



Sunday, January 23, 2022

Monday Accomack County Public Schools delay

DUE TO ICY ROAD CONDITIONS, ACCOMACK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL OBSERVE A 2 HOUR DELAY ON MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2022 FOR ALL STUDENTS, STAFF AND 12 MONTH EMPLOYEES.


TWO PERISH AFTER BOAT CAPSIZES OFF CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND

 (Shore Daily News)


View news story:

Two perish after boat capsizes off Chincoteague Island - Shore Daily News


Time Machine: 1973, 1910, 1994, 1897, 1995.

 


October, 1973


Worcester County Messenger


March, 1910

Crisfield Times


August, 1994


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Daily Times (Salisbury)


November, 1897

Baltimore Sun


February, 1995





Saturday, January 22, 2022

Future of massive Antarctic glacier concerns scientists

 

Studies show the Thwaites Glacier (its official name) could already be on an irreversible course to melt during the next several decades to centuries, freeing up enough inland ice to raise global sea levels by at least several feet.

View news article:

Antarctica's "Doomsday Glacier" may surprise scientists - Axios

Eastern Shore of Viriginia weather impact

Posted on Shore Daily News for Saturday, January 22. View shoredailynews.com for updates.

Eastern Shore Animal Hospital and Pet Spa will be closed Saturday January 22.

St. Peter The Apostle Catholic Church is cancelling all functions Saturday, January 22, due to weather.  Regular Church Services and activities will be held on Sunday.

Eastern Shore Rural Community Health Center in Onley will be closed today.

Camp Occohannock  Polar Duck Dip scheduled for Saturday has been postponed until January 29.

All four Eastern Shore of Virginia public libraries will be closed on Saturday, January 22, 2022 due to inclement weather.  This includes the libraries in Accomac, Cape Charles, Chincoteague and Nassawadox.  The libraries are always virtually open when you visit www.espl.org or use the LIBRISTA app on your device.  Ebooks, Emagazines, and Eaudiobooks are downloadable for free using the Libby app on your device.  Information about these free online resources is available at espl.org.

Accomack County Landfill, South Transfer Station and all Convenience Centers will be closed on Saturday, January 22,2022 due to inclement weather.

Saturday January 22 Eastern Shore Family YMCA opening at 10 a.m. with limited services. Northampton County YMCA Closed

H&R Block in Onley and Belle Haven closed

OBS in Onancock and Eastville closed

DMV offices closed today

Northampton Convenience Centers closed today. Should be open at 1 pm Sunday

Marker 29 design in Onancock Closed today

Thursday, January 20, 2022

Accomack public schools: Masks stay on

 (Shore Daily News)


Superintendent Chris Holland of Accomack County Public Schools reviewed school happenings for the county board of supervisors Wednesday night including announcing the school board’s action to continue mandating the wearing of masks for all students, staff, and visitors, despite Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s new policy that lifted the state order.

View full news story:

Accomack School Board ignores Governor Youngkin's mask Executive Order - Shore Daily News


Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Two policies for consideration at Somerset Board of Ed Open Public Work Session

 

The Somerset County Board of Education will conduct an Open Public Work Session on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00a.m. to discuss and consider revisions to existing policies. The meeting will be held at the Somerset County Board of Education and streamed to https://townhallstreams.com/towns/Somerset_County_PS_MD .




Public comments can be emailed to boardmeeting@somerset.k12.md.us and will be shared with the board members and the Superintendent of Schools.


View full details of the January 26 Notice of Open Work Session:

214549-96a758c4-1692-4cca-ab55-576089677b25.pdf (edl.io)

Construction activity brings water use advisory in Crisfield

(WBOC)

 

CRISFIELD, Md.- The City of Crisfield on Wednesday afternoon issued a precautionary drinking water advisory to residents of all areas inside the limits of the Crisfield Housing Authority.

View news story:

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Crisfield Housing Authority | Latest News | wboc.com