Accomack stepping back from Wallops name change-

 (Shore Daily News)

(View news story)

Accomack Supervisors withdraw resolution to rename launch site at Wallops - Shore Daily News

This week's Neighborhood Outreach Initiative-

 

Neighborhood Outreach Initiative Continues August 20

Our Neighborhood Outreach Initiative continues Thursday, August 20, from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM, and city staff and officials will be out in the community meeting with residents.

We're stepping out of City Hall and into our neighborhoods because your voice matters. Whether you have questions, concerns, ideas, or simply want to learn more about what's happening in Pocomoke City, we want to hear from you.

Thursday's neighborhoods include:

Dudley Ave.

Broad St.

Clarke Ave.

Cherry St.

Holt Ave.

Railroad Ave.

2nd St.

5th Ave.

Groton Rd.

Jenkins Ln.

Orchard Dr.

Cambrook Dr.

Stop by. Ask us anything. Share what's important to you and help shape the future of your neighborhood and our city.

Can't make it Thursday? Don't worry—we'll continue visiting neighborhoods across Pocomoke City in the coming months.

Together, we're building a stronger Pocomoke City.

Osprey population is declining-

 

Communities up and down the eastern seaboard are reporting lower osprey populations, with the decline largely attributed to a decline in the bird’s main food source, menhaden.

“It’s a sign of an ecosystem that is being severely challenged, and it will have ripple effects into other things...”

(View news story)

Declining osprey population leaves scientists perplexed | News | octodaydispatch.com

Pocomoke Chief of Police search-

 

(Recent Facebook post by Mayor Todd J. Nock)

A little over a month ago, Chief Rudy Hancock announced his retirement, with his final day being August 31. As we prepare for this transition, the application for Pocomoke City’s next Chief of Police is now available online.

We are still in the early stages of the process. Applications are still being accepted, and no applications have been reviewed at this time. In the meantime, we want to hear from you: What qualities, priorities, and leadership style do you want to see in our next Police Chief?

I plan to recommend to the City Council that, once the field is narrowed, we provide an opportunity for the public to hear from at least the final three candidates before a final selection is made.

With Chief Hancock’s retirement approaching, we will also need to name an Interim Chief to provide continuity while the search continues.

For more information about the position or to apply, visit the Pocomoke City website and view the Chief of Police job posting.

This is an important decision for our community, and we want to get it right. Let us know what you want to see in our next Chief of Police.

Somerset's school library policy challenged-

(WBOC)

WESTOVER, Md. - A proposed overhaul of Somerset County Public Schools' policy governing books and other materials in school libraries is drawing opposition from the Maryland State Education Association, which is threatening legal action if the policy is adopted.

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 Somerset County school library policy draws challenge from state teachers union | Latest News | wboc.com

Lower Shore native shines in Broadway's "Hamilton"-

 (The Banner)

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An Eastern Shore native is Broadway’s latest Hamilton - The Banner

(Update) YOU could be a life saver-

 8/19 class is full. There will be another class on 9/16 at 6pm.

Drawbridge will be up, downtown Pocomoke easily accessible-

           

The drawbridge at Pocomoke City is scheduled to be closed to vehicular traffic for about two months beginning September 8th while a work project is in progress.  Downtown Pocomoke will still be easily accessible with detour signs pointing the way and with no significant delays anticipated.

Pocomoke residents- Let your out-of-town contacts know that Downtown Pocomoke City will still be open and available for all the normal matters of business that they're accustomed to here and they should have no hesitation to come on in during the bridge project.

Time←←Machine: This week 85 years ago in Pocomoke City's newspaper; plus big issue in 1953 over new Pocomoke ACME location.

 

An archived edition of the Worcester Democrat was not available for this week 100 years ago. We are using the edition for this week 85 years ago.

NOTE: We believe the location referred to would have been on the east side of Willow Street between Clarke Avenue and Second Street.

From our Time Machine Archive:

May 1953- Many in Pocomoke are up in arms over location for an ACME Supermarket... 

NOTE: ACME opened at the new location and operated there many years until it moved further out Market Street to the new Ames Plaza shopping complex in the 1970's.

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Latest forecast-

(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

Ending in sight: Maryland's authority to set hospital Medicare rates-

 

(Take two aspirins and view news story)

Ripple effects of AHEAD model could 'topple' state healthcare system, CareFirst official warns - Maryland Matters

Back-To-School Vaccinations-

 

For questions, call 410-632-1100, option 4.

(Friday UPDATE) Tidal Health outage-

TidalHealth systems restored after Thursday's disruptions.

(View news story)

UPDATE: TidalHealth systems restored after widespread phone and internet outage | Latest News | wboc.com

Back To School Street Festival-

 FRIDAY, AUGUST 28TH

Join us in Downtown Pocomoke for the Back 2 School Event a 4th Friday Event sponsored by the Sturgis One Room School Museum and Wulfhause Productions.

Donations are being accepted all month at Wulfhause Productions and during the event at the Sturgis Museum.

Looking forward to an awesome evening in the City of Pocomoke supporting our educators and gearing up for the new school year.

Help Us Stock Our Local Schools!

We're collecting new school supplies to help stock the classrooms and supply closets at Pocomoke Elementary School, Pocomoke Middle School, and Pocomoke High School for the upcoming school year.

Most Needed Supplies:

Backpacks, #2 Pencils, Pens, Crayons, Colored Pencils, Washable Markers, Highlighters, Glue Sticks, Scissors, Composition Books, Spiral Notebooks, Folders, Loose-Leaf Paper, Dry Erase Markers, pencil Boxes & Pouches, Tissues, Hand Sanitizer, Disinfecting Wipes, Zipper Storage Bags (Quart & Gallon), Earbuds/Headphones

Your donation will help keep classrooms stocked and ensure teachers and students have the supplies they need throughout the school year. Every item makes a difference!

Enjoy:

Food

Cash Bar (21+)

Bounce House

DJ Kay spinning all your favorite tunes to keep the good vibes going all evening!

Don’t miss this unforgettable community celebration — mark your calendars and spread the word!

Vendors (Register Here: August's 4th Friday Vendor Application

Mayor Nock's public safety meeting-

..... I convened a regional conversation (Friday, Aug. 7) focused on youth violence, public safety, prevention, accountability, and the future of our young people. This meeting came directly from the open letter I sent following the recent shooting of a 15-year-old in our community, and I was encouraged by the response. Every elected official addressed in my letter either personally participated or sent representation from their office, with the exception of Delegate Kevin Anderson.

(View Mayor Nock's full statement about the meeting)

https://www.facebook.com/CMToddJNock/

Stockton Road intersection upgrades-

 

(WGMD)
Preliminary work is underway for intersection improvements at Route 13 and Stockton Road in Pocomoke City. MDOT officials say this project will begin in earnest next week and includes:

• converting the existing traffic control beacons to a full traffic signal
• adding signal controls to all movements
• update signage and pavement markings
• install LED “Red Signal Ahead” signs in advance of the intersection.

Work will be done between 9 and 3pm Monday through Friday and drivers should expect single-lane closures and traffic cones and arrow boards. Also expect traffic to be impacted with delays during work hours.

Weather permitting, this project is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.

(The Maryland Department of Transportation places the cost of the project at just over 450-thousand dollars.)

On the north end of Market Street another upcoming project will result in temporary closure of the Pocomoke City Drawbridge.  Our online neighbor, The Pocomoke City Arrowhead, has a full report:

https://www.facebook.com/pcityarrow/

And leading the team at PHS..

Worcester County Public Schools

As we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year, we're excited to highlight schools welcoming new members to their administrative teams.

Please join us in welcoming the Pocomoke High School leadership team! Jenifer Rayne returns as principal, and Jeff Postell returns as assistant principal. They are joined by Elizabeth Finch, who is new to the Pocomoke High School administrative team as assistant principal.

We're excited to see this team lead the Warriors into another successful school year! #WeAreWorcester

What you should know about Vibrio-

 

(View news story)

Vibrio on the rise as climate change warms the Chesapeake Bay - Maryland Matters

Time←← Machine: 100 years ago this week in Pocomoke City's newspaper; plus 1938.. Pocomoke new firehouse.

 

(Coffman-Fisher was a staple of the Pocomoke business community for more than three decades at the southwest corner of Market and Second Streets. Children of the era will recall their annual Christmas Toyland located above the second-floor balcony.)

(Another ad in this edition offered free parking by merchants in Salisbury.)

(AI says)

The Route: The causeway carried the historic north-south road connecting Maryland and Virginia (which became US Route 13 / Market Street).

The Crossing: It stretched through the wet Somerset County lowlands on the western bank, rolling directly into the downtown commercial district of Worcester County as it crossed the river. 

*October, 1938 ..

Wilmington Morning News

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