Politics buzzing in Worcester County-

 

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03.26.26-Bayside-Gazette.pdf

New sign-in procedure for Tidal Health Salisbury visitors-

 
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Pocomoke City's new Events and Engagement Coordinator-

 

The City of Pocomoke is excited to welcome our newest team member, Mike Shannon, who brings more than 40 years of professional experience following a distinguished career with Sysco.

A committed community servant, Mike has been a member of the Pocomoke Volunteer Fire Company for 35 years—earning recognition as a top responder and Firefighter of the Year in 2025. Mike is also a proud 25-year member of the Pocomoke Elks.

Mike has played a leadership role in many local events, including long-standing service as Chairman of the Cypress Festival and the Pocomoke Christmas Parade. Mike's experience also includes founding and leading the Pocomoke Boat Docking Challenge, serving as Past Chairman of Crisfield Boat Docking, and coordinating logistics for the Dock Jam Concerts.

In this new role, Mike will continue to apply his extensive background in event planning and community engagement to help bring exciting, family-friendly events to Pocomoke City.

Please join us in officially welcoming Mike to the team!

SPRING FESTIVAL almost here!

 

Local businesses have been egg-stra busy

 filling Easter eggs for the big hunt, 

bring the kids for a hopping good time! 🐰

Rabid skunk confirmed-

 

Pocomoke Public Eye:
Three rabid raccoons have been found in Wicomico County in March.

Senator Carozza's report from Annapolis-

           
           3/23/26

Rabies Clinic appointments-

 

Time←←Machine: 90 years ago this week in Pocomoke's newspaper; plus 1988.

 
(Note: This week, as last, an archived edition of the Worcester Democrat 100 years ago wasn't available so we're using this week in 1936.)

                                                                            

*May 1988

The Star Democrat (Easton)

(Note: Hattie Clarke passed away in 1992.)

When I was a wee lad admission to the Marva was 35 cents. When I became an adult (over age 12) the price increased to the outrageous fee of 75 cents!

Your friend,

Slim

(tk for ppe says:)

I'm probably a little older, or "less youthful," than Slim so I recall when the Saturday afternoon matinee was 25 cents for kids.

tkforppe@yahoo.com