The Pocomoke Public Eye: 1/18/26

Saturday, January 24, 2026

OC Bridge has reopened to traffic early-

The Route 50 Harry W. Kelley bridge at Ocean City has reopened to vehicle traffic earlier than anticipated...

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Ocean City's Route 50 bridge reopens early | Premium Content | octodaydispatch.com

Friday, January 23, 2026

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Next year's Worcester School Calendar: your preferences-

Don't forget to vote on your preferred 2026-2027 school system calendar option. The vote results will be shared with the Board of Education and is utilized to inform the Superintendent's recommendation for the official 2026-2027 calendar.

To view the options and complete the survey before it closes on Friday January 23, visit https://tejoin.com/scroll/72981187 .

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

End of an era at Tom's Cove-

(Shore Daily News)

Demolition is now underway at the former Tom’s Cove Visitor Center, marking the end of a decades-old landmark that once served as a primary gateway for visitors to Assateague Island and the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.

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Demolition of Tom's Cove Visitors Center underway - Shore Daily News

Game attendance restrictions at Crisfield-

(WMDT)

CRISFIELD, Md. – Crisfield High School has announced restrictions to their varsity basketball games attendance after an altercation occurred at their last home match.

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Crisfield High Restricts Basketball Game Attendance Following Altercation - 47abc

Monday, January 19, 2026

Ocean City detour reminder-

The Route 50 bridge at Ocean City will be closed from January 20 through February 3 for repairs. Traffic will be detoured to Route 90.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

(Sturgis One Room School Museum, Pocomoke City)

Did you know Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered a commencement speech in Princess Anne at Maryland State College (which is now UMES) on May 24, 1959?

There were 53 graduates but over 1000 attendees!

REMEMBERING Martin Luther King Jr. on his birthday

(Jan. 15, 1929 — Apr. 4, 1968)

Today we remember Martin Luther King Jr. — a visionary leader whose courage, faith, and unwavering commitment to justice changed the course of history.

Through his words and actions, he inspired millions to stand for equality, dignity, and peace, reminding the world that love and nonviolence are powerful forces for change.

Beyond his leadership, Dr. King’s legacy lives on as a moral compass for generations, calling us to continue the work of building a more just and compassionate world.