(From Mayor Todd J. Nock's Facebook page)
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Monday, June 8, 2026
Mayor Nock: "It is about restoring pride in our community.."
(From Mayor Todd J. Nock's Facebook page)
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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Sunday, June 7, 2026
Time←←Machine: 100 years ago this week in Pocomoke City's newspaper; plus 2007, 2008.
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*July 2007
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Friday, June 5, 2026
No charges in Worcester school bus driver case-
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.
(View news story)
No Charges Filed Against Worcester Bus Driver for Alcohol Consumption - 47abc
(Updated)Two lower shore brush fires-
(WBOC Somerset County)
(Accomack County)
(View news story)
Drought conditions contribute to brush fires on Delmarva | Latest News | wboc.com
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Special Bd of Ed meeting-
Special Meeting of the Board of Education
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.
(View news story)
Rabid raccoon confirmed in Hallwood - Shore Daily News
Maryland's new law allowing outside alcoholic beverages-
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
WAWA coming to Pocomoke City-
(Eastern Shore Undercover)
A new Wawa is on the way to Pocomoke City, and the community is invited to help mark the moment.
A sign unveiling ceremony is set for Thursday, June 4, at 12:30 p.m. at the corner of U.S. Route 13 and Stockton Road. The event celebrates the future home of the popular convenience store chain and what it could mean for the area.
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Wawa Is Coming to Pocomoke City - Join the Celebration | Eastern Shore Undercover
We asked... (an older Pocomoke City bridge?)
Prior to the construction of the drawbridge at Market Street was there another bridge into Pocomoke City?
Yes, before the current drawbridge at Market Street was built in 1920, an earlier wooden drawbridge was used to cross the Pocomoke River.
- Wooden drawbridge: This earlier bridge was completed in 1865 near the site of Stevens Ferry. During World War I, when it was closed for repairs, a ferry was used to cross the river. It was later removed after the Market Street drawbridge was finished.
- Market Street drawbridge: The current double-leaf bascule bridge, also known as the Old Pocomoke River Bridge, was constructed in 1920. It was designed to accommodate increased automobile traffic and replaced the old wooden bridge.
- Iron railroad bridge: An iron railroad bridge was also erected in 1880, providing another river crossing for rail service. This bridge still exists today.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Climate change and the Chesapeake area-
All along the Chesapeake Bay, we’re seeing that when climate changes, everything changes.
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Monday, June 1, 2026
Missing mare passed-
(WBOC)
ASSATEAGUE ISLAND, VA– The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company confirmed a mare missing for months was found dead.
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Update: Saltwater Cowboys confirm missing mare dead | Latest News | wboc.com
Article related to commentary-
(Note: The commentary on school consolidation that we published last week was in reference to the news article below.)
Schools unlikely to merge, board maintains
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