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.

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 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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06.04.26-Bayside-Gazette.pdf

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June 11th 

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. 

Historical bridges in Pocomoke City:

• 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. 

Climate change and the Chesapeake area-

All along the Chesapeake Bay, we’re seeing that when climate changes, everything changes.

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Climate rollbacks risk Marylanders first - Maryland Matters

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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It's JUNE! Another 'Don't Miss' event-

 

Time←←Machine: 100 years ago this week in Pocomoke City's newspaper; 1955 Pocomoke By-Pass news.

 

                                                                         

                                                                              
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Delmarva Discovery Museum's reopening-

 (Wulfhause Productions)

It was a wonderful day at the Delmarva Discovery Museum. They have opened back up in a big way. Christy Gordon and the DDM Board and Advisory Committee have hit a homerun.

You have to come down to Pocomoke and visit.

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Wulfhause Productions | Pocomoke City MD | Facebook

National report: Worcester schools making the grade-

 

Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) is earning statewide recognition for its continued academic recovery and growth, with a new national report naming Worcester County among Maryland districts outperforming their peers in both mathematics and reading.

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WCPS Recognized as a “District on the Rise” in National Education Scorecard Report | WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Juneteenth plans-

 

Mark your calendar-