The Pocomoke Public Eye: 2026

Sunday, January 25, 2026

WEATHER IMPACT ANNOUNCEMENTS-

Worcester County Public Schools

Closed Monday

Somerset County Public Schools

Remote learning day Monday

Accomack County Public Schools

Virtual for all students, employe Code 1 Monday

Wicomico County Public Schools

Closed Monday

(City of Pocomoke)

Out of an abundance of caution, Pocomoke City Hall will be closed Monday, January 26.

Mon 1/26 trash route will be picked up on Tues 1/27.

Tues 1/27 trash route will be picked up on Wed 1/28.

Check regularly with local news links:

wboc.com

wmdt.com

shoredailynews.com

Closings, delays:

~~Closings | wboc.com~~

Weekend closings and cancellations - Shore Daily News

(Worcester County Sheriff's Office)

Our Worcester County Animal Control Officers would like to remind all pet owners to bring their pets indoors when temperatures reach 32 degrees or below. Pets should not be left outside for extended periods. Please stay with your pets when they go outside and bring them back indoors promptly. Your pets rely on you for their safety and well-being. Stay safe during this storm, and help keep your pets safe and warm as well.

(City of Pocomoke)

❄️ Attention Pocomoke Residents ❄️

(Be prepared if there's another winter storm.)

- Keep phones charged for weather updates & emergency alerts

- Stock up on medications, groceries & other essentials

- Prepare blankets, coats, hats, gloves, scarves & other warm clothing

- Bring your pets inside or create a safe & warm shelter outside with food & unfrozen water

- Prevent frozen pipes by keeping your home warm, faucets drip & insulate exposed pipes

- Ensure smoke & carbon monoxide detectors have fresh batteries & are working properly

- Move vehicles off snow emergency routes, such as Market Street, driveways recommended

- Keep a supply of salt or cat litter for icy driveways & walkways

- Only use portable heating sources as directed by the manufacturer & never operate generators indoors or in attached garages

The First Responders of Pocomoke City are prepared for this storm & ready to face any issues that may arise.

We will provide updates as we receive them. Stay safe, be smart & stay warm!

Eastern Shore Weather for the week ahead-

See current forecasts and NOAA Weather statements at links below.

(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

Time Machine: 100 years ago in Pocomoke's newspaper; early 1900's Pocomoke High School, 2001.

Democratic Messenger 1969 Centennial Edition

(A-I says:)

The wooden version of Pocomoke High School on Walnut Street was still in use for third and fourth grades when I was a lad, probably about 1957 to maybe 1959. First and second grades were housed in the "new" brick building, third and fourth grades in the old wooden structure and some classes (not sure which grades) held in the Masonic Hall on Walnut Street.

I remember the cornerstone for the "new" high school was laid in 1957 and eventually held seventh grades through twelfth while the "old" high school on Market Street would eventually hold third through sixth grades. This went a long way to ease overcrowding, at least until the fire and destruction of the "old" high school on Market Street.

Your friend,
Slim

June 2001

The Star Democrat (Easton)

tkforppe@yahoo.com

Saturday, January 24, 2026

OC Bridge has reopened to traffic early-

The Route 50 Harry W. Kelley bridge at Ocean City has reopened to vehicle traffic earlier than anticipated...

(View news story:)

Ocean City's Route 50 bridge reopens early | Premium Content | octodaydispatch.com

Friday, January 23, 2026

←Traveling Back←

May 19, 1906
Peninsula Enterprise

Lower Shore funding requests-

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Next year's Worcester School Calendar: your preferences-

Don't forget to vote on your preferred 2026-2027 school system calendar option. The vote results will be shared with the Board of Education and is utilized to inform the Superintendent's recommendation for the official 2026-2027 calendar.

To view the options and complete the survey before it closes on Friday January 23, visit https://tejoin.com/scroll/72981187 .

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

End of an era at Tom's Cove-

(Shore Daily News)

Demolition is now underway at the former Tom’s Cove Visitor Center, marking the end of a decades-old landmark that once served as a primary gateway for visitors to Assateague Island and the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.

(View news story:)

Demolition of Tom's Cove Visitors Center underway - Shore Daily News

Game attendance restrictions at Crisfield-

(WMDT)

CRISFIELD, Md. – Crisfield High School has announced restrictions to their varsity basketball games attendance after an altercation occurred at their last home match.

(View news story:)

Crisfield High Restricts Basketball Game Attendance Following Altercation - 47abc

Monday, January 19, 2026

Ocean City detour reminder-

The Route 50 bridge at Ocean City will be closed from January 20 through February 3 for repairs. Traffic will be detoured to Route 90.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

(Sturgis One Room School Museum, Pocomoke City)

Did you know Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered a commencement speech in Princess Anne at Maryland State College (which is now UMES) on May 24, 1959?

There were 53 graduates but over 1000 attendees!

REMEMBERING Martin Luther King Jr. on his birthday

(Jan. 15, 1929 — Apr. 4, 1968)

Today we remember Martin Luther King Jr. — a visionary leader whose courage, faith, and unwavering commitment to justice changed the course of history.

Through his words and actions, he inspired millions to stand for equality, dignity, and peace, reminding the world that love and nonviolence are powerful forces for change.

Beyond his leadership, Dr. King’s legacy lives on as a moral compass for generations, calling us to continue the work of building a more just and compassionate world.