Pocomoke City's new Events and Engagement Coordinator-

 

The City of Pocomoke is excited to welcome our newest team member, Mike Shannon, who brings more than 40 years of professional experience following a distinguished career with Sysco.

A committed community servant, Mike has been a member of the Pocomoke Volunteer Fire Company for 35 years—earning recognition as a top responder and Firefighter of the Year in 2025. Mike is also a proud 25-year member of the Pocomoke Elks.

Mike has played a leadership role in many local events, including long-standing service as Chairman of the Cypress Festival and the Pocomoke Christmas Parade. Mike's experience also includes founding and leading the Pocomoke Boat Docking Challenge, serving as Past Chairman of Crisfield Boat Docking, and coordinating logistics for the Dock Jam Concerts.

In this new role, Mike will continue to apply his extensive background in event planning and community engagement to help bring exciting, family-friendly events to Pocomoke City.

Please join us in officially welcoming Mike to the team!

SPRING FESTIVAL almost here!

 

Local businesses have been egg-stra busy

 filling Easter eggs for the big hunt, 

bring the kids for a hopping good time! 🐰

Rabid skunk confirmed-

 

Pocomoke Public Eye:
Three rabid raccoons have been found in Wicomico County in March.

Shorebirds host AA Baysox in exhibition games-

 

Shorebirds Host Baysox in Exhibition Series at Perdue Stadium!

The Delmarva Shorebirds are set to host the Chesapeake Baysox for a special Spring Training Exhibition Series THIS WEEKEND March 27 at 6:05 PM and March 29 at 2:05 PM. The series will take place at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium for both games in a 7-inning Spring Training style format. The Shorebirds are the Class-A Affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, while the Baysox are the Double-A Affiliate of the Orioles. This matchup will be the first contest ever between the two organizations giving fans the first opportunity to view the Shorebirds and Baysox 2026 camp rosters. In addition to the games, the Shorebirds and Perdue will begin the 2026 Perdue Strike Out Hunger Campaign at the exhibition series. The Shorebirds are encouraging fans to bring four (4) canned good items to receive a free stadium hot dog from the Third Base Flash Point Concession Stand. All canned goods will support the Perdue Strike Out Hunger Campaign and be donated back to the 3 food banks on Delmarva. Tickets for the Shorebirds vs. Baysox Spring Training Exhibition Series are on sale now. To purchase tickets, please visit theshorebirds.com/tickets. If you are interested in a luxury suite or group outing for either of the games, please contact the Shorebirds front office at 410-219-3112 or email tickets@theshorebirds.com.

Senator Carozza's report from Annapolis-

           
           3/23/26

$$$ CASH BASH $$$ this Saturday-

POCOMOKE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY 

Tickets are available from firefighters or at the door.

$250 every 15 minutes
$500 at 3:30 PM
GRAND PRIZE: $10,000!!

 

Event Times: 1 PM- 6 PM

Doors Open at 12:30 PM

You MUST be 21 or older to purchase tickets and attend the event!!

 

Tickets include entrance to the event, with all-you-can-eat and drink beer and soft drinks. Cash Bar available.

Note: You do not need to be present to win.

Rabies Clinic appointments-

 

Time←←Machine: 90 years ago this week in Pocomoke's newspaper; plus 1988.

 
(Note: This week, as last, an archived edition of the Worcester Democrat 100 years ago wasn't available so we're using this week in 1936.)

                                                                            

*May 1988

The Star Democrat (Easton)

(Note: Hattie Clarke passed away in 1992.)

When I was a wee lad admission to the Marva was 35 cents. When I became an adult (over age 12) the price increased to the outrageous fee of 75 cents!

Your friend,

Slim

(tk for ppe says:)

I'm probably a little older, or "less youthful," than Slim so I recall when the Saturday afternoon matinee was 25 cents for kids.

tkforppe@yahoo.com