Time←←Machine: This week 85 years ago in Pocomoke City's newspaper; plus big issue in 1953 over new Pocomoke ACME location.

 

An archived edition of the Worcester Democrat was not available for this week 100 years ago. We are using the edition for this week 85 years ago.

NOTE: We believe the location referred to would have been on the east side of Willow Street between Clarke Avenue and Second Street.

From our Time Machine Archive:

May 1953- Many in Pocomoke are up in arms over location for an ACME Supermarket... 

NOTE: ACME opened at the new location and operated there many years until it moved further out Market Street to the new Ames Plaza shopping complex in the 1970's.

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Latest forecast-

(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

Ending in sight: Maryland's authority to set hospital Medicare rates-

 

(Take two aspirins and view news story)

Ripple effects of AHEAD model could 'topple' state healthcare system, CareFirst official warns - Maryland Matters

Pocomoke City Mayor & Council meeting-

 

City of Pocomoke City

Reminder there is a meeting of the Mayor and City Council of Pocomoke City, MONDAY, August 17, 2026 at 630 P.M. Join us at City Hall or from home by watching the live stream on: https://youtube.com/@pocomokecityhalllive

The agenda can be found here: https://www.cityofpocomoke.com/government/meetings

Back-To-School Vaccinations-

 

For questions, call 410-632-1100, option 4.

(Friday UPDATE) Tidal Health outage-

TidalHealth systems restored after Thursday's disruptions.

(View news story)

UPDATE: TidalHealth systems restored after widespread phone and internet outage | Latest News | wboc.com

Back To School Street Festival-

 FRIDAY, AUGUST 28TH

Join us in Downtown Pocomoke for the Back 2 School Event a 4th Friday Event sponsored by the Sturgis One Room School Museum and Wulfhause Productions.

Donations are being accepted all month at Wulfhause Productions and during the event at the Sturgis Museum.

Looking forward to an awesome evening in the City of Pocomoke supporting our educators and gearing up for the new school year.

Help Us Stock Our Local Schools!

We're collecting new school supplies to help stock the classrooms and supply closets at Pocomoke Elementary School, Pocomoke Middle School, and Pocomoke High School for the upcoming school year.

Most Needed Supplies:

Backpacks, #2 Pencils, Pens, Crayons, Colored Pencils, Washable Markers, Highlighters, Glue Sticks, Scissors, Composition Books, Spiral Notebooks, Folders, Loose-Leaf Paper, Dry Erase Markers, pencil Boxes & Pouches, Tissues, Hand Sanitizer, Disinfecting Wipes, Zipper Storage Bags (Quart & Gallon), Earbuds/Headphones

Your donation will help keep classrooms stocked and ensure teachers and students have the supplies they need throughout the school year. Every item makes a difference!

Enjoy:

Food

Cash Bar (21+)

Bounce House

DJ Kay spinning all your favorite tunes to keep the good vibes going all evening!

Don’t miss this unforgettable community celebration — mark your calendars and spread the word!

Vendors (Register Here: August's 4th Friday Vendor Application

Mayor Nock's public safety meeting-

..... I convened a regional conversation (Friday, Aug. 7) focused on youth violence, public safety, prevention, accountability, and the future of our young people. This meeting came directly from the open letter I sent following the recent shooting of a 15-year-old in our community, and I was encouraged by the response. Every elected official addressed in my letter either personally participated or sent representation from their office, with the exception of Delegate Kevin Anderson.

(View Mayor Nock's full statement about the meeting)

https://www.facebook.com/CMToddJNock/

Stockton Road intersection upgrades-

 

(WGMD)
Preliminary work is underway for intersection improvements at Route 13 and Stockton Road in Pocomoke City. MDOT officials say this project will begin in earnest next week and includes:

• converting the existing traffic control beacons to a full traffic signal
• adding signal controls to all movements
• update signage and pavement markings
• install LED “Red Signal Ahead” signs in advance of the intersection.

Work will be done between 9 and 3pm Monday through Friday and drivers should expect single-lane closures and traffic cones and arrow boards. Also expect traffic to be impacted with delays during work hours.

Weather permitting, this project is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.

(The Maryland Department of Transportation places the cost of the project at just over 450-thousand dollars.)

On the north end of Market Street another upcoming project will result in temporary closure of the Pocomoke City Drawbridge.  Our online neighbor, The Pocomoke City Arrowhead, has a full report:

https://www.facebook.com/pcityarrow/

And leading the team at PHS..

Worcester County Public Schools

As we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year, we're excited to highlight schools welcoming new members to their administrative teams.

Please join us in welcoming the Pocomoke High School leadership team! Jenifer Rayne returns as principal, and Jeff Postell returns as assistant principal. They are joined by Elizabeth Finch, who is new to the Pocomoke High School administrative team as assistant principal.

We're excited to see this team lead the Warriors into another successful school year! #WeAreWorcester

What you should know about Vibrio-

 

(View news story)

Vibrio on the rise as climate change warms the Chesapeake Bay - Maryland Matters

YOU could be a life saver-

 

Time←← Machine: 100 years ago this week in Pocomoke City's newspaper; plus 1938.. Pocomoke new firehouse.

 

(Coffman-Fisher was a staple of the Pocomoke business community for more than three decades at the southwest corner of Market and Second Streets. Children of the era will recall their annual Christmas Toyland located above the second-floor balcony.)

(Another ad in this edition offered free parking by merchants in Salisbury.)

(AI says)

The Route: The causeway carried the historic north-south road connecting Maryland and Virginia (which became US Route 13 / Market Street).

The Crossing: It stretched through the wet Somerset County lowlands on the western bank, rolling directly into the downtown commercial district of Worcester County as it crossed the river. 

*October, 1938 ..

Wilmington Morning News

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