Monday, May 4, 2026

Worcester Interim Chief Academic Officer (Pre-K - 8) named-

Newark, MD, May 4, 2026– Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) is pleased to announce the naming of Jennifer Sills as Interim Chief Academic Officer for grades pre-kindergarten through eight. A dedicated educator and proven leader, Sills brings more than two decades of experience within WCPS, along with a strong record of instructional leadership and innovation.

(Read full announcement)

Jennifer Sills Named Interim Chief Academic Officer (Pre-K - Grade 8) | WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Worcester County Burn Ban-

(A burn ban is now in effect for Worcester County as well as continuation of previous similar declarations in Somerset and Wicomico Counties.)

(Worcester County Fire Marshall's Office)

May 4, 2026 - Countywide Burn Ban in Effect

"Due to the County's current dry conditions, low precipitation totals, and declining water table levels, the burn ban is effective immediately," Fire Marshal Owens said. "This ban should reduce the number of out-of-control outside fires, which cause safety concerns for area residents, visitors, and especially responding fire personnel."

The ban applies to all outdoor ignition sources, with the following exceptions:

Proper use of gas and charcoal grills
Campfires at the County's commercial campgrounds
Campfires at State and Federal campgrounds
Permitted official Town of Ocean City bonfires
Private property recreational campfires that are limited to a fire area of two feet with a height of three feet
Public fireworks displays
Volunteer fire company training exercises

The burn ban will remain in effect until the dry conditions improve and County officials determine that outdoor burning may safely resume.

"All existing outdoor burn permits have been rescinded," Environmental Programs Director Bob Mitchell said. "Conditions remain dry, rainfall has been below normal, and County monitoring indicates that water table levels remain low. These conditions increase the potential for rapid fire spread and support the need for this temporary ban."

Residents and visitors are urged to use caution with all outdoor ignition sources and to closely monitor future announcements regarding any changes to the burn ban.

For further information, contact the Worcester County Fire Marshal's Office at 410-632-5666.

Here they are!!

Congratulations 2026 winners!

Savannah Pittas - Miss Pocomoke

Kylie Shores (L) - Junior Miss Pocomoke

Ella Abell (R) - Little Miss Pocomoke

Thank you to all of the contestants for your outstanding participation and to the former contestants in attendance as well, making for a very enjoyable Saturday evening at the Marva.

Thank you Pocomoke City Jr. Women's Club for your efforts in making this annual event possible.

Save the date!

Thursday, May 14

6:30-8:30PM

Cypress Park

GREENBACK PACK plays retro hits favorites.

Rabies Clinic-

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Chesapeake Bay Journal informs many about Delmarva Discovery Museum's push to prevail-

(View article)

Shuttered nature museum to reopen for ‘last push’ – or more - Maryland Matters

Spirit Airlines is grounded-

(WBOC)

Spirit Airlines, a budget air carrier, announced it was ceasing operations this morning (5/3/26) due to years-long financial challenges, that they say were worsened by surging jet fuel costs.

After the closure announcement this morning, BWI Marshall airport posted on social media saying in part, "Customers that were scheduled to fly with Spirit Airlines are advised not to travel to BWI Marshall Airport. There are no Spirit Airlines staff on-site to assist travelers with refunds or rebooking."