Tuesday, October 27, 2026

(Mayor Todd J. Nock announcement)

The Mayor and City Council of Pocomoke City cordially invite the community to join us for the Swearing-In Ceremony and Reception of our new Chief of Police, R. Andrew McGee.

This occasion marks an important milestone for our city as we welcome new leadership to the Pocomoke City Police Department. Chief McGee brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and a commitment to building strong relationships between law enforcement and the community it serves.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Time: 5:30 P.M.

Location: Pocomoke Community Center

1410 Market Street, Pocomoke City

A reception will immediately follow the ceremony.

This event is open to the public, and no RSVP is required.

We encourage our residents, community leaders, business owners, and community partners to join us as we officially welcome Chief McGee and celebrate the beginning of this new chapter.

Together, we will continue working toward a safer, stronger, and more united Pocomoke City.

Monday, October 26, 2026

Somerset in clear on school billings issue-

(WBOC)

Maryland’s education watchdog has declined to open an investigation into a law firm’s billing practices for Somerset County Public Schools after a review found no evidence of improper charges.

(View news story)

State watchdog finds no evidence of improper Somerset school legal billing, continues budget review | Latest News | wboc.com

Wicomico race draws attention--

(View news story)

In a quiet Maryland election year, all eyes turn to Lower Shore district - Maryland Matters

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Time←←Machine: 100 years ago this week in Pocomoke City's newspaper, plus 1999- Pocomoke High advances to prestigious award competition.

FROM OUR ARCHIVES
November 1999

Salisbury Daily Times

The Pocomoke Public Eye says:

We asked AI how Pocomoke ranked in the national competition and was given the following reply.

Pocomoke High School did not "place" in any ranking because the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program is an honor-based recognition rather than a ranked competition.

Instead of competing for numerical places (like first or second), schools are nominated and evaluated against strict criteria to either receive or not receive the designation. Pocomoke High School successfully earned the prestigious Blue Ribbon School designation during the 1999–2000 state cycle and was formally recognized as a national recipient in 2001.

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

Calendar reminders!

Friday, October 23, 2026

Planning and Zoning did not meet-

Thursday night's meeting was cancelled due to a lack of a quorum.

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Latest forecast and advisories-

(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

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Household Hazardous Waste Collection-

Monday, October 19, 2026

'New normal' for Chesapeake's struggling rockfish?

For the eighth straight year, Maryland scientists found well below average numbers of young rockfish in the Chesapeake Bay.

This summer's survey, released Monday, showed the best results since 2018, the last time that surveyors counted an above-average quantity of juvenile striped bass, or rockfish. But with “young of the year” index of 5.5 this year — compared to a historical average of 10.8 — Maryland scientists aren’t really celebrating.

(View the full news story)

The Chesapeake Bay’s young rockfish are still struggling. It may be the ‘new normal.’ - Maryland Matters