The Pocomoke Public Eye

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Weather impact on activities- (including Thursday Feb 26 school announcements)-

Worcester County Public Schools will open two-hours late on Thursday, February 26, 2026, due to inclement weather conditions. Buses will operate accordingly.

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Somerset County Public Schools will implement a Virtual Learning Day on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 due to ongoing storm-related service disruptions. All after-school activities are canceled. Custodial, Maintenance & FNS staff will receive direction from their supervisors. Non-essential staff should follow the Emergency Virtual Work Day Plan and contact their supervisor.

Details: Virtual Day Instruction Plan | Somerset County Public Schools

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Accomack County Public Schools

(Check these links for additional closings/delays affected by the weather.)

Closings | wboc.com

Shore Daily News - Shore Daily News

Pocomoke Planning & Zoning meeting-

(City of Pocomoke)

There will be a meeting of the Pocomoke Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be held at City Hall, 101 Clarke Avenue, Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851.

Message from TidalHealth's CEO-

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A message from the CEO | TidalHealth

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Pocomoke firemen confronted snowstorm havoc-

(Info edit from Pocomoke Volunteer Fire Company FACEBOOK)

Beginning this past Sunday evening the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company maintained a volunteer staffed engine, rescue, command vehicle, and utility vehicle to serve during the course of the snowstorm.

By early Monday afternoon Pocomoke Fire Company personnel had responded to 17 calls for service, including assisting Accomack with a structure fire. The majority of incidents were storm-related, involving vehicles off the roadway, numerous trees and limbs down, downed power and utility lines, and assisting EMS.

Crews removed countless trees and limbs. Members also faced adverse and hazardous conditions, and in some cases, obstructions could not be safely removed.

Personnel remained standing by at the station, ready to respond to additional emergency calls.

THANK YOU, POCOMOKE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SERVICE!

Monday, February 23, 2026

Pocomoke welcomes The Landing!

(Photos and text from City of Pocomoke Facebook)

Congratulations to the newest addition to downtown Pocomoke City! The Landing, located at 149 Market Street, now brings together four professional service providers along with a charming storefront boutique under one roof.

Local entrepreneurs Rachel Harris and Stephanie Dize—recipients of the Downtown Building Improvement Program and Project Restore 2.0—have transformed a property that had stood vacant for more than 20 years into a vibrant new space for the community.

WE'RE BACK!

DUE TO POWER FAILURE THE POCOMOKE PUBLIC EYE WAS OUT OF SERVICE SINCE LATE SUNDAY. WE ARE NOW RESTORED. 👍

Sunday, February 22, 2026

WEATHER

(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

Time Machine: 100 years ago this week in Pocomoke's newspaper; 1969, 2007.

(New Pocomoke CC formed in conjunction with newly organized Delmarva Eastern Shore Association.)

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October 1969

Worcester Democrat

*October 2007

(Enjoying the recent Pocomoke City block party are, from left, James McGinley, 11, Kristian Trader, 12, Cora Parkis, 12, and Brittany Tedder, 12. All of Pocomoke City.)

Salisbury Daily Times

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Saturday, February 21, 2026

Pocomoke Neighborhood Watch-

Pocomoke City Police Dept

"Citizens of Pocomoke, I am honored to serve as your Neighborhood Watch Program Coordinator. Since my appointment in November 2025, we have observed a notable decrease in local crime; however, our work continues. I remain committed to ensuring our community stays safe and connected.

To address your questions and concerns, I invite you to attend a Neighborhood Watch Meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 8:00 PM. This meeting will provide an opportunity to engage directly with me and representatives from the Pocomoke City Police Department to discuss how we can better serve our neighborhoods. The meeting will be held at the Pocomoke City Police Department, located at 1500 Market Street.

Furthermore, we are currently seeking candidates interested in representing their respective voting districts. These representatives will maintain a direct line of communication with me to keep neighborhoods informed and to proactively address local concerns.

Your voice matters, and I hope to see you on March 2 as we continue building a safer, stronger community together."

Corporal Ray Fitchett

Neighborhood Watch Program Coordinator