Missing man may be on his boat-

 

Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the disappearance of Daniel Potter, 49 years old, who was last seen on June 10, 2026.

It is believed Mr. Potter may be on his vessel (pictured), which was last seen docked at Sunset Marina in West Ocean City, Maryland. It is unknown whether he departed into the bay or the ocean.

The vessel is described as a dark blue 2005 Hydra-Sport, approximately 25 feet in length, bearing hull identification number MD13DE.

Mr. Potter is not in possession of his cellular phone and is considered critically missing due to concerning statements he made to family members. He has residences in Ocean Pines and Gaithersburg, Maryland.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police and the United States Coast Guard have been notified and are actively searching for the vessel.

If you have any information regarding Mr. Potter’s whereabouts, please contact the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office at 410-632-1111 or your local law enforcement agency immediately.

Your assistance is greatly appreciated as we work to locate Mr. Potter.

(UPDATE) Thursday Wallops launch did not proceed.

Thursday's scheduled Wallops launch was put on hold with no rescheduling yet announced.

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 (Shore Daily News)

Mission details are limited, with the launch listed as a government mission. The flight is expected to be suborbital, meaning the vehicle will not place a payload into orbit.

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Rocket Lab HASTE Launch set for Thursday morning from Wallops Island - Shore Daily News

Remembering...

  Remembering The Pocomoke Public Eye's "JMMB"

Snow Hill facelift?

 

Snow Hill!

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Mark your calendar for this summer event-

 (Delmarva Public Media)

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Snow Hill River Fest

"Sail 250" event this weekend in Onancock-

 (Shore Daily News)

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Eastern Shore celebrates 250th anniversary beginning this weekend - Shore Daily News

Good budget news for Pocomoke Pre-K-

 (WMDT)

WORCESTER COUNTY Md. – The Worcester County Board of Education (BOE) has approved a revised operating budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 following the County Commissioners decision to shortfall requested funding by nearly $2.8 million last week.

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Worcester Co. BOE Adopts Revised FY27 Budget Amid Funding Shortfall - 47abc

High temps coming-

It's headed our way later this week

 and into the weekend!

(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

Mayor Nock: "It is about restoring pride in our community.."

(From Mayor Todd J. Nock's Facebook page)

There was a time when Pocomoke City was known as one of the most beautiful towns on the Eastern Shore. People took pride in their homes, their neighborhoods, and their community. I believe we can get back to that standard, but it will take all of us working together.

Over the past several weeks, I have spent time riding through our neighborhoods, and it is clear that we have work to do. This week, I am calling for a full-court press on code enforcement across the city.

Two city employees have been assigned to each district to document code violations. Residents with violations will receive a notice at their property, and a letter will also be mailed outlining what needs to be corrected.

This is not about targeting anyone. It is about restoring pride in our community and protecting the appearance, safety, and value of our neighborhoods.

We can invest in new projects, recruit businesses, improve our parks, and attract visitors, but if our city is not well maintained, we are only addressing part of the challenge. A beautiful city is everyone’s responsibility.

Pocomoke City has a proud history. We were once known as one of the most beautiful towns on the Eastern Shore, and there is no reason we cannot earn that reputation again. The City will do its part, and I am asking every resident to do theirs.

Together, let’s make Pocomoke shine.

Did you know about the Skipjack Heritage Museum?

 (WMDT)

CHANCE, Md. — Step into the Skipjack Heritage Museum and it’s like going back in time. Located just outside of Deal Island, the museum houses a large collection of local artifacts, historical photographs, vintage gear and models that showcase the lives of watermen from the past and present, and the families of Deal Island and the surrounding area.

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Discover Delmarva: Skipjack Heritage Museum - 47abc

Time←←Machine: 100 years ago this week in Pocomoke City's newspaper; plus 2007, 2008.

 

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*July 2007

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*March 2008

Baltimore Sun

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Fatality in Causeway crash-

(WBOC)

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25-year-old killed in Chincoteague Causeway crash | Latest News | wboc.com

Good $$$ news for Worcester Sheriff's Dept.-

 (WBOC)

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Worcester County raises deputy pay, adds new sheriff’s office positions | Latest News | wboc.com

No charges in Worcester school bus driver case-

 

(WMDT)

WORCESTER COUNTY, Md. – Multiple Worcester County agencies have come together to release new details regarding an ongoing investigation into a school bus driver who allegedly consumed alcohol prior to driving students.

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No Charges Filed Against Worcester Bus Driver for Alcohol Consumption - 47abc

(Updated)Two lower shore brush fires-

        (WBOC Somerset County)

  

          (Accomack County)

                                 

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Drought conditions contribute to brush fires on Delmarva | Latest News | wboc.com

Superintendent concerned about Pocomoke Pre-K

 

Worcester County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Annette Wallace voices concerns about how full budget request denial will affect the Pre-K program in Pocomoke City.

(View WBOC news story)

 Worcester schools to revise budget after county denies full request | Latest News | wboc.com

Raccoon in Hallwood area was rabid-

 

(Shore Daily News)

The Eastern Shore Health District (Va.) is advising residents in the Hallwood area after a raccoon found near Lankford Highway tested positive for rabies.

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Rabid raccoon confirmed in Hallwood - Shore Daily News

Maryland's new law allowing outside alcoholic beverages-

 

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June 11th