December 24, 1936
The Salisbury Times
The Morning News (Wilmington)
October 4. 1880
The Morning News (Wilmington)
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Friday, January 9, 2026
(UPDATES) Pocomoke Council talks 'Transparency'-
(WMDT)
City officials in Pocomoke City are looking to prioritize transparency and proper documentation in the future.
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(UPDATE) ADDED- Eastern Shore Post story.
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(UPDATE ADDED)
Latest lower Eastern Shore weather info-
(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
JAN 9th and 364 more!
Pocomoke City Police Dept
January 9th serves as a citizen-led initiative to acknowledge the difficult and often dangerous work of law enforcement, bringing positive recognition to officers who protect communities.
Pocomoke City Police would like to Thank our allied agencies, Worcester County Sheriff's Office, Maryland State Police (Berlin & Princess Anne Barrack) & Somerset County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you to the men and women who are the Thin Blue Line for the Integrity, Honor, Dedication and Courage.
History made: Accomack County Supervisors-
(Shore Daily News)
The Accomack County Board of Supervisors held their annual organizational meeting Wednesday. Supervisor C. Renita Major was elected chair for 2026. Supervisor Vanessa Johnson will serve as vice chair. Following her election Major stated that she was honored to again to serve as chair. She also called the year of the women. Major mentioned women who have served previously including Beth Valentine, Laura Belle Gordy, Wanda Thornton and her mother Julia Major.
But that’s not all. Supervisor Donald Hart stated that during the 250 years of the Boards existence this is the very first time that two African Americans occupy the top leadership seats.
Thursday, January 8, 2026
On the mend: Pocomoke's St. Mary's-
(WBOC)
POCOMOKE CITY, Md. - Crews used a crane this week to remove the steeple from Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church in Pocomoke City, a milestone in a restoration project that began after a lightning strike damaged the historic structure over the summer.
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Sigh of relief for Wallops?
(Shore Daily News)
In a significant reversal for the nation’s space agency, NASA’s science programs have been spared from a catastrophic “train wreck” budget.
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Congress limits cuts to NASA's science budget to 1% - Shore Daily News
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
In Salisbury: Mom arrested by ICE; misses last visit with dying son-
SALISBURY, Md. - A Salisbury man is navigating two devastating blows to his family after Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested his wife just days before their teenage son tragically passed away to cancer.
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Tidal Health scam alert-
(WMDT)
SALISBURY, Md. – TidalHealth is warning the community after recent scam activity targeted patients’ personal information.
Officials say scammers are posing as TidalHealth team members and contacting patients via phone, email or text message. Calls are appearing to come from a legitimate TidalHealth phone number due to caller ID spoofing.
TidalHealth advises anyone who receives a questionable call to hang up and contact their healthcare provider using the official phone number listed online, on their appointment card, or in their MyChart information.
“Protecting our patients’ privacy and financial security continues to be a top priority,” said Dr. Mark Weisman, TidalHealth’s Vice President of Information Technology. “We encourage our community to remain vigilant, pause before responding to unexpected communications, and contact TidalHealth directly using verified phone numbers if anything seems suspicious.”
If you believe you’ve received a fraudulent call, email or text from TidalHealth, report it to TidalHealth’s Speak Up/Compliance Hotline at 877-267-1937.
Coastal risks: Chincoteague Inlet is changing-
(Shore Daily News)
The Chincoteague Town Council will host a public presentation later this month focused on how changes to the Chincoteague Inlet are reshaping the island and increasing long-term coastal risks.
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Chincoteague to host public presentation on changing inlet and effects on island - Shore Daily News
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Assault on police reported-
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. - Two Somerset County Sheriff’s deputies and a Maryland State Trooper were reportedly assaulted during a late-night incident involving a firearm threat in Princess Anne, according to police.
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Police: Deputies assaulted, injured during firearm call in Princess Anne | Latest News | wboc.com
We asked... (Philadelphia & Baltimore destinations)
Prior to the opening of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge was Philadelphia as popular a destination as Baltimore for lower Eastern Shore residents?
Prior to the opening of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in 1952, Philadelphia was a more popular and accessible destination than Baltimore for residents of Maryland's Lower Eastern Shore. While both cities were major urban centers, geography and transportation networks made the trip to Philadelphia considerably easier.
Accessibility to Philadelphia
The Lower Eastern Shore was historically connected to Philadelphia by rail, especially after the completion of the New York, Philadelphia & Norfolk Railroad line in the 1880s.
- The main north-south rail route on the Delmarva Peninsula ran through Delmar and Salisbury, making Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware, direct destinations.
- For residents traveling north on the peninsula, going to Philadelphia was often quicker and more straightforward than attempting to cross the Chesapeake Bay.
Barriers to traveling to Baltimore
Reaching Baltimore presented a significant geographical challenge due to the Chesapeake Bay separating the two sides of the state.
- Time-consuming journeys: To get to Baltimore, Eastern Shore residents faced a long, tedious trip. Travelers either had to drive all the way north and around the head of the bay near Elkton or rely on the bay ferries.
- Inefficient ferries: While ferries were the most practical option from the 1920s to the 1940s, they became increasingly inadequate for the growing number of travelers. By the time the bridge was built, backups of cars waiting for the ferry could stretch for miles.
Shift in travel patterns
The opening of the Bay Bridge completely reshaped the region's transportation patterns.
- The bridge created a direct and efficient link between the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area and the Eastern Shore, allowing easy access to coastal destinations like Ocean City.
- The connection caused a dramatic shift in residents' travel and commercial preferences, with Baltimore becoming a much more common destination.
I remember my first trip over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and after I tried to explain it to my great-grandmother. She asked if it was made of wood and if it was wide enough for two carriages to pass.
Your friend,
Slim
Your friend,
Slim
Sunday, January 4, 2026
Pocomoke Volunteer Fire Company news-
Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company
We are proud to announce the results of our annual elections. Please join us in congratulating the following members on their new or continuing roles:
President: Adam Howard
Vice President: Jerry Barbierri
Recording Secretary: Marion Butler Jr.
Treasurer: Mike Shannon
Assistant Treasurer: Larry Fykes
Chaplain: Mike Dean
Board of Directors:
• Billy Sparrow
• Lucas Holland
Line Officers:
Chief: Eric Denston
Assistant Chief: Lucas Holland
Captain: Noah King
Lieutenant: Jimmy Englishmen
Lieutenant: Travis Cowger
Lieutenant: Josh Weichmann
Engineers:
Chief Engineer: Mark Speta
Assistant Engineer: Tommy Wall
Assistant Engineer: Christian Martin
Congratulations to all of our newly elected officers! We look forward to another strong year of leadership and service to our community.
Time Machine: 100 years ago this week in Pocomoke's newspaper; 1895, 1934, 1910.
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Morning Herald (Baltimore)
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Saturday, January 3, 2026
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