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(Link to forecast and advisories, E.S. Va:) 

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Church woes in Sign Post

 
In Sign Post, group tries to avoid a lurch in the church

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(Sign Post United Methodist Church members who are trying to take ownership of the church grounds include, front row from left, George Elliot and Judy Elliot. In the back row from left are Kent Massey, Wendy Massey, Carla Barfield, and Zeb Barfield.)

Pocomoke shooting investigation-

 (WGMD)

Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Looking to Identify Individuals Connected to March 26 Shooting in Pocomoke

Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Investigators need your help to identify individuals in connection to a shooting that occurred on March 26, 2026, between approximately 7:40pm and 7:45pm at 800 Lynnhaven Drive, Apartment E2, in Pocomoke.

The female pictured drove and dropped the suspects off and was with them following the shooting. The three males pictured were present during the shooting. The black male shown holding a plate of food was the shooter.

Anyone who can identify these individuals or has information related to this incident is urged to contact Detective Layton at klayton@worcestermd.gov or 443-754-1956.
Tips can be also be submitted anonymously through our mobile app.  (Download the Worcester Sheriff mobile app: https://apps.myocv.com/share/a87521863 )
Your assistance is important and appreciated.

Second suspect sought in Accomack shootings-

 
TEMPERANCEVILLE, Va. - The Accomack County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a second person allegedly involved in last weekend’s shooting at Par 4 Bar & Grill.

(View news story)

Second suspect sought in Accomack County Par 4 shooting | Latest News | wboc.com

City of Pocomoke page-

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So how did the Eastern Shore do in Annapolis?

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Raccoon confirmed rabid-

4/22/26

Lower shore fire danger-

 

(Somerset County Times)

PRINCESS ANNE — Somerset County went under an outdoor burning ban effective today, Wednesday, April 22 and it remains in effect until sufficient rainfall is received.

County Commissioner President Charles Laird issued the order based on the advisement of the fire chiefs.

The ban applies to all outdoor ignition sources, including campfires, bonfires, fireworks, leaf, brush, grass and trash burning and other similar methods of open incineration.

Cooking with contained barbecue grills and charcoal grills are still permissible.

(WMDT)

WORCESTER COUNTY, Md. – Officials in Worcester County are advising residents and visitors to exercise heightened caution with any outdoor burning due to dry conditions across the region.

The lack of rainfall has contributed to decreased soil moisture and a declining water table.

These conditions significantly increase the risk of rapid fire spread, particularly involving brush, grass and other combustible materials.

Fire departments in the area have responded to a number of outside fires.

While most incidents have been contained without serious damage, officials warn that the potential for more dangerous fires remain elevated.

Worcester County Environmental Programs continues to monitor groundwater levels and environmental conditions closely.

(An outdoor burning ban was put in effect earlier this week in Wicomico County.)

Virginia votes for redistricting-

Virginia votes for redistricting by narrow margin. Eastern Shore counties outcome split.

(From Shore Daily news reports)

In Tuesday’s referendum, Northampton voted narrowly yes in the effort to redistrict the state.  Accomack voted no.

In Accomack County, 46% of registered voters participated. Of those, 58% voted “no,” totaling 6,963 votes, while 42% voted “yes,” with 5,085 votes.

In Accomack County 58% of the voters voted no. The vote total was 6963. The yes votes represented 42% or 5085.  46% of Accomack County registered voters participated in the referendum.

In Northampton, 51% of the registered voters participated.  2628 voted yes and 2478 voted no,

These totals included early votes and mail in ballots,

Statewide AP reported a razor thin victory for Yes.   Yes got 51% and no received 49%.

Worcester Tech advances to Skills USA national competition-

 
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Worcester Technical High School Students Excel at SkillsUSA State Competition, Advance to Nationals | WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

A new eye on the weather at SSU-

 

SALISBURY, MD---Salisbury University students exploring careers in meteorology, geosciences, and climatology just received an extensive data upgrade thanks to SU alumnus Mike Seidel ’79, FOX Weather meteorologist and storm specialist.

Seidel’s state-of-the-art WeatherSTEM donation was recently installed atop SU’s Patricia R. Guerrieri Academic Commons.

(View SSU press release)

SU Alumnus Mike Seidel Donates WeatherSTEM - Thursday April 16, 2026 | Salisbury University News

(Connect to the WeatherSTEM dashboard)
https://wicomico.weatherstem.com/salisbury

(Monday evening photos from SSU WeatherSTEM)

Worcester Board of Ed statement-

 

Board of Education Issues Statement on Employee Charged with Financial Misconduct

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Board of Education Issues Statement on Employee Charged with Financial Misconduct | WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Time←←Machine: 100 years ago this week in Pocomoke's newspaper; 1944- oil on Eastern Shore?

 

January 1944  ..

The Morning News (Wilmington) 

tkforppe@yahoo.com

Have the dough? Iconic restaurant available-

 

WACHAPREAGUE 

Want a restaurant? Island House listed for $2.8M

Pocomoke police introduce enhanced public communication tools-

 (WBOC)

POCOMOKE CITY, Md. - Pocomoke City Police have launched a new mobile app and updated website, a move city and police leaders say is aimed at getting accurate information to the public more quickly while expanding access to safety resources and department information.

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Pocomoke police launch app, website to speed public updates and expand access to information | Latest News | wboc.com

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