The Pocomoke Public Eye: 2/1/26

Monday, February 2, 2026

Md 1st District redraw on way to state senate-

Will this (red) be Maryland's new

1st Congressional District?

Maryland House approves legislation Monday to reshape 1st Congressional District.

(View news story:)

Maryland House passes redistricting bill | Latest News | wboc.com

Chat with Superintendent Wallace-

Pocomoke Fire Company Banquet-

(City of Pocomoke)

A big thank you and congratulations to the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company!

2026 Annual Banquet

On Saturday night, the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company held its annual banquet to celebrate the accomplishments of the department over the past year and to recognize members for their dedication, service, and sacrifice.

The Auxiliary recognized their members as well as Miss Fire Prevention Baylee Cowger, Little Miss Fire Prevention Levin Sterling, and Little Fire Chief Weston Tyler. The Auxiliary presented President Howard with a donation on behalf of the Auxiliary.

Service awards were presented to Angel Bolding and Jimmy Englishmen for five years of service; Noah King for ten years; Dean Olsen and Mark Speta for twenty years; Travis Cowger for twenty-five years; Michael Shannon for thirty-five years; Danny Miles for forty-five years; and Rick Choquette and Michael Dean for an incredible fifty years of service.

In addition, Michael Shannon was named Firefighter of the Year; the Chief’s Award was presented to Josh Weichmann; and Winter Rennick was awarded Rookie of the Year.

Firefighters Deyton Dean, Tommy Wall III, and Christian Martin, along with Officer Chris Barrs of the Pocomoke City Police Department were presented with awards for their heroic actions in rescuing a trapped occupant from a house fire prior to the fire department’s arrival—an outstanding example of courage, teamwork, and commitment to protecting our community.

The department also recognized its Top 15 Responders for the year: Larry Fykes, Mike Dean, Mike Shannon, Ryan Aydelotte, Dicky Gladding, Billy Sparrow, Travis Cowger, Paul Taylor, Bobby Ayres, Chris Henry, Josh Weichmann, Jerry Barbierri, Eric Denston, Marion Butler Jr., and Joseph Kamps.

We thank all of our members for their hard work, continued dedication, and countless hours of service throughout the year. We are also deeply grateful for the ongoing support of our community and to everyone who attended and helped make the evening a success.

Finally, we would like to thank the Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Company Inc for providing a stand-by crew so our members could enjoy an evening of fellowship.

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Forecast: Moderately cold; light precip possible Tues night. Colder this weekend.

See current forecasts and NOAA Weather statements at links below.

(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

WEATHER IMPACT ANNOUNCEMENTS-

(WMDT)

LEWES, Del. – Special Olympics Delaware has announced it will be rescheduling the 2026 Lewes Polar Bear Plunge.

The Plunge will now take place on Sunday, March 1 in Rehoboth Beach.

All other weekend elements, including the Newark packet pick up and the 5k Run to the Plunge will be postponed to the weekend of February 27 to March 1.

The Plunge and other events are being rescheduled due to severe weather conditions and for the safety of all participants.

Those who have made over-night accommodations are asked to cancel or reschedule.

(Worcester County Sheriff's Office)

Our Worcester County Animal Control Officers would like to remind all pet owners to bring their pets indoors when temperatures reach 32 degrees or below. Pets should not be left outside for extended periods. Please stay with your pets when they go outside and bring them back indoors promptly. Your pets rely on you for their safety and well-being. Stay safe during this storm, and help keep your pets safe and warm as well.

(City of Pocomoke)

❄️ Attention Pocomoke Residents ❄️

(Be prepared if there's another winter storm forecast.)

- Keep phones charged for weather updates & emergency alerts

- Stock up on medications, groceries & other essentials

- Prepare blankets, coats, hats, gloves, scarves & other warm clothing

- Bring your pets inside or create a safe & warm shelter outside with food & unfrozen water

- Prevent frozen pipes by keeping your home warm, faucets drip & insulate exposed pipes

- Ensure smoke & carbon monoxide detectors have fresh batteries & are working properly

- Move vehicles off snow emergency routes, such as Market Street, driveways recommended

- Keep a supply of salt or cat litter for icy driveways & walkways

- Only use portable heating sources as directed by the manufacturer & never operate generators indoors or in attached garages