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Monday, March 14, 2022
Pocomoke City's 1922 fire to be commemorated
On Saturday, April 16th, 2022 the Pocomoke Fire Company is opening its doors from 1-4p.m. to mark a century since the April, 17, 1922 fire that devastated much of Pocomoke's business district and dozens of residences, and to recognize the numerous area fire departments that came to assist the Pocomoke firemen.
On Sunday, April 17th view a Special Edition about the 1922 fire on "The Time Machine" here at The Pocomoke Public Eye.
Sunday, March 13, 2022
Time Machine: 1883, 1973, 2003, 1911, 1950, 1937.
October, 1973
Worcester County Messenger
PPE viewer comment:
I can remember when John Yankus was hired as Pocomoke City Manager in the early 70's at the handsome salary of $7,500 per year.
March, 2003 (excerpt)
Daily Times (Salisbury)
August, 1911
Democratic Messenger
May, 1950
Salisbury Times
Saturday, March 12, 2022
Worcester County's Sheriff among featured First Responders in new book
(WMDT)
Called to Serve: The Inspiring, Untold Stories of America’s First Responders gives readers a personal, inside look into police officers, firefighters, and EMS professionals, both on and off the job.
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Worcester County Sheriff Crisafulli shares his inspiring story in a new book - 47abc (wmdt.com)
Friday, March 11, 2022
Maryland's 36-cents per gallon gas tax may be suspended temporarily
As Maryander’s reel from skyrocketing gas prices, Governor Larry Hogan, House Speaker Adrienne Jones, and Senate President Bill Ferguson this week agreed to temporarily suspend Maryland’s gas tax.
In a joint statement, Speaker Jones and President Ferguson said they would work with the governor in the coming days to provide a month-long reprieve for drivers by suspending Maryland’s 36 cents per gallon tax on gasoline.
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Time Machine Preview
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Area Code use on Va. Shore
(Shore Daily News)
Beginning April 9, callers will have to dial the area code even when calling locally. The new overlay will add another code to the 757 area of southeast Virginia in September. From that point, all new phone numbers will have 948 as their area code. As of Friday April 9, callers who do not use 757 along with the 7 digit regular number will not be connected.
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
More on Antares future at Wallops
(Shore Daily News)
The Russian Space Agency’s decision not to sell rocket motors to the United States could have an impact on Northrup Grumman’s Antares launches at Wallops, but Supervisor Ron Wolf said the next two launches will take place as scheduled.
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Russian Space Agency ends sale of rocket motors to the United States - Shore Daily News
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Ukraine scams alert
(WBOC)
ANNAPOLIS, Md.- The Maryland Secretary of State and Attorney General are warning that while appeals for charitable donations may surge as the crisis in Ukraine escalates, it is important to do research before giving. There are a number of ways to donate to Ukraine-related causes, while ensuring donations are given to a reputable organization.
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Monday, March 7, 2022
Stuckey's
Received an email from our contributor Mel ("Mel Says") linking to a Washington Post article about Stuckey's. The Mappsville Stuckey's is one of only 13 remaining of the chain that once numbered over 350 locations.
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Stuckey’s, a road trip favorite, is staging a comeback - The Washington Post
Could Ukraine situation affect future Antares launches from Wallops?
(Richmond Times Dispatch)
Virginia’s space program is “on track” with its next launch from the Eastern Shore to resupply the International Space Station, but the Russian invasion of Ukraine has clouded the long-term horizon for rockets that depend on Russian engines and Ukrainian first-stage core assemblies.
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Sunday, March 6, 2022
Time Machine: 1969, 2003, 1928, 1891, 1962, 2012.
October, 1969
Worcester Democrat
February, 2003
Daily Times (Salisbury)
November, 1928
Salisbury Times
January, 1891
Delaware.Gazette And State Journal (Wilmington)
This past week, commemorating the infamous 1962 coastal storm which Delmarva endured, WBOC-TV broadcast a half-hour news special "Ocean Beach- The Forgotten City." It can be viewed at this link:
Virginia's Eastern Shore News
November, 2012