The Pocomoke Public Eye

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Samaritan Shelter's good news-

AWESOME NEWS!!!

We are so excited to share that our recent fundraiser held last Saturday, March 9th at Don's Seafood & Chicken House, has brought in over $8,100.00!!!

We are still expecting a few more donations but are just so thankful to everyone that participated, donated, assisted, told a friend, bought a raffle ticket, bought a meal, etc., etc., etc.

Special thanks to Paul Hughes for his diligent efforts each year in putting this remarkable fundraiser together for the benefit of the Samaritan Shelter.

Special thanks to our sponsors: Don's Seafood & Chicken House, Sysco Eastern Maryland, Eastern Shore Lanes & Restaurant, and Hickman HVAC & Plumbing.

Our local community is so supportive of our efforts and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Monday, March 11, 2024

Package delivery scam-

Worcester County Sheriff's Office

Scam Alert

Have you ever received a text message like the one shown? If so, Beware!!! Text message scams are real and try to steal your money or identity. Do not click on any suspicious links or provide any sensitive information. In this particular text message scam, the recipient knew they were not expecting a package and verified with their USPS carrier that a package was not waiting at a warehouse.

Jackson Holliday

(New York Post photos)

The Orioles top prospect in 2023 in today's headlines.

Holliday last spring in Salisbury-

School info session 3/11

Don't Forget: Tonight kicks off the first of three regional information sessions on WCPS' implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future. Come out and learn about the Blueprint and give us feedback on the progress we have made.

Come out to one of our regional information sessions to learn more about the Blueprint for Maryland's Future & WCPS' implementation of this landmark legislation.

Pocomoke Area: March 11, 5:30 PM @ Pocomoke High School

Berlin/Ocean City Area: March 12, 6:00 p.m. @ Showell Elementary School

Snow Hill Area: March 20, 5:30 p.m. @ Snow Hill High School

Senator Carozza's weekly update

(See Friday 3/8 posting for more regarding the above bill.)

(UPDATED) High water at Snow Hill bridge

Water was receding with Monday morning's low tide. The Sheriff's office said low clearance vehicles could continue through with caution.

The Worcester County Sherriff's Office posted this alert Sunday night:

Caution - High water on Rt 12 in Snow Hill, MD

High water on Route 12 at the bridge in downtown Snow Hill is impassable to cars and vehicles with low clearance. Vehicles with low clearance must turn around and use an alternative route. Trucks and SUVs should use caution. State Highway Administration is on the scene now.

Check for updates here:

https://www.facebook.com/WorcesterSheriff/

Sunday, March 10, 2024

Weather Impact

Accomack County Public Schools ·

Delayed Opening for Monday, March 11, 2024 -

Due to the rain, wind, and tides, flooded roads on the bayside are still a concern. Therefore, we will have a 2-hour delay for all students and staff for Monday, March 11, 2024. Twelve-month employees will report on time. http://edne.tw/n901903

There were no announcements as of midnight 3/10 for the districts below. Check for updates:

Worcester County Public Schools

https://www.facebook.com/WorcesterSystem/

Somerset County Public Schools

https://www.facebook.com/SomersetCountyPublicSchools/

Wicomico County Public Schools

https://www.facebook.com/wcboe/