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  • Announcing My Candidacy for Delgate

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    Today, I officially announced my candidacy for the House of Delegates in District 38-B. You can find out by going to my official website at

    www.electmikemcdermott.com

    You can also check out my upcoming eastern shore, family friendly BBQ scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd. Tickets can be purchased [...]
    Posted: September 14, 2009, 6:02pm EDT
    by Michael McDermott
  • Weekly Update

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    Police
    Police arrested two men for disorderly conduct at Cypress Park: Gerald Philpot Jr. of Marion and Robert Satchell Jr. of Lynnhaven Drive.
    Jonathon Cave reported a theft from his residence at 102 Berwyck Circle. An investigation is continuing.Officers observed a suspicious person at the Railroad Station property. He was [...]
    Posted: September 14, 2009, 5:31pm EDT
    by Michael McDermott
  • Weekly Update

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    Police Department
    Mark Burton, 42, of 434 Bank Street reported that he was assaulted by Kuyes Saecheing, 54. Saecheing was charged with Assault and Reckless Endangerment.Police have continued with Saturation Patrols in partnership with units from the State Police and Sheriff's Office.Police arrested Darren Mills, 22, at Sunshine Village Apartments' [...]
    Posted: August 21, 2009, 4:13pm EDT
    by Michael McDermott
  • Weekly Update

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    Police
    A guest at the Quality Inn reported that his unlocked behicle had been entered and a few items were missingActive patrols continue on the waterfront as the department took on the Dock Master responsibilities this year. All live aboards on extended stays are being tied up on the western [...]
    Posted: August 08, 2009, 9:53am EDT
    by Michael McDermott
  • Weekly Update

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    Police Department
    Two juveniles were stopped after they were found riding dirt bikes through the greens and sand traps at Winter Quarters Golf Course earlier in the week.Maraunita Holland was arrested on an outstanding warrant through Worcester County. She was transported to the Worcester County Jail under $5000.00 bond.Craig Lamont [...]
    Posted: July 26, 2009, 7:53am EDT
    by Michael McDermott
  • Summer Happenings

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    At the midway point of the summer, Pocomoke has been buzzing with activity and grand openings of all types. In June we were all invited to take part in the grand opening gala for the Delmarva Discovery Center. This tremendous project is the culmination of years of effort by a [...]

    Posted: July 25, 2009, 8:12am EDT
    by Michael McDermott
  • Nature Trail Extended

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    This photo shows the hard work being done by members of the Nature Trail Committee and volunteers. You can see Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker in the foreground and Jim Norton wearing his "explorer" hat directing the work of volunteer young people. The trail extension, which [...]
    Posted: July 19, 2009, 7:56am EDT
    by Michael McDermott
  • Weekly Update July 10th

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    Police Department
    Police responded to a domestic assault complaint at 718 Sixth Street.Officers responded to Wal Mart for a shoplifting complaint. Keyrria Tenai Corbin, 20, of New Church, VA was arrested and charged with: Theft, Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest, and Interference with an Arrest. Janet A. Sample, 20, of Pennsauken, [...]
    Posted: July 19, 2009, 7:28am EDT
    by Michael McDermott
  • Weekly Update

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    Police Department
    Larry Collins on Lynnhaven Drive reported that his vehicle received some damage and several items had been removed including: a stereo system, two speakers, and the third row seat for a Ford Expedition.Teresa Williams of Carsons Court reported that her door was damaged by three subjects who entered [...]
    Posted: February 03, 2009, 11:09am EST
    by Michael McDermott
  • 2008 in Review

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    Pocomoke City 2008 Review
    By Mike McDermott, Mayor

    2008 was great for Pocomoke City! We enter the New Year with the fantastic announcement by Orbital Science and the secured contract for multiple cargo rocket launches from Wallops Island over the next few years. The billions of dollars invested [...]
    Posted: January 30, 2009, 11:54am EST
    by Michael McDermott
  • Updates

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    I want to apologize for not being more consistent in posting on my site during the past month. My plan is to continue to update you on a weekly basis with a report on city wide activities and to provide more commentary on events or other news worthy items.
    [...]
    Posted: September 04, 2008, 2:15pm EDT
    by Michael McDermott
  • Weekly Update

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    Police Department
    Twice this week police responded to the Skate/Bike Park for juveniles not wearing proper safety equipment. They were advised on the requirements.McDonald's reported they had received a counterfeit $50.00 bill. The case was turned over to the Secret Service.Worcester County Animal Control responded to Second Street near Oak' [...]
    Posted: July 21, 2008, 12:48pm EDT
    by Michael McDermott
  • Weekly Report

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    Police Department
    Officers have been stepping up bike patrols around the city in recent weeks. Rosabeth Matthews and Livina Watson were both charged with Theft from Wal-mart.Market Street Deli reported a window apparently damaged by a BB.Police responded to an attempted burglary at 724 Ninth Street. Damage was discovered to [...]
    Posted: July 06, 2008, 8:51am EDT
    by Michael McDermott
  • Enjoy This Sacred Holiday

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    I hope you take the time to be with family and friends during this holiday weekend to celebrate the tremendous freedoms our forefathers have secured for their heritage. Freedom has never been free. We will have it so long as we are willing to fight for our security. Ironically, as [...]
    Posted: July 03, 2008, 8:56am EDT
    by Michael McDermott
  • Weekly Report

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    Police Department
    Officers issued a citation to the owner of a pit bull terrier who had been left in a vehicle in the Wal-Mart parking lot during one of the hot days earlier in the week.Last Friday, our police assisted the Sheriff's Office in executing two search warrants which were' [...]
    Posted: June 16, 2008, 1:54pm EDT
    by Michael McDermott
  • Golf Camps This Summer

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    In recent months, I met with officials of the Lower Shore Family YMCA to discuss the potential for partnerships between the YMCA and Pocomoke City. Director Gary White, Board President Vernon Redden, and the full Board seemed eager to work with the city to provide an extension of recreational opportunities [...]
    Posted: April 22, 2008, 6:57am EDT
    by Michael McDermott
  • Skate/Bike Park Opens This Week

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    During my first campaign for the Office of Mayor (2005), I met many young people in my travels around the city who clamored for a place where they could practice their sport of Skateboarding or BMX style Biking. I pledged to make this a reality as I believe that our [...]
    Posted: April 22, 2008, 6:36am EDT
    by Michael McDermott
  • Weekly Report

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    Police Department
    A guest at the Pocomoke Inn Motel reported that some items had been removed from his unlocked motor vehicle.Leroy Crippen of Young Street was arrested following his transport to McCready Hospital for a leg injury. He was wanted by the Maryland State Police on two outstanding warrants.While shopping [...]
    Posted: April 05, 2008, 1:35pm EDT
    by Michael McDermott
  • Republican Women and Liberty

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    This past week, I was delighted to speak at the meetings of the Delmarva Women's Republican Club and the Worcester County Republican Women's Club. It was an honor to speak to these dedicated ladies (and a few of their husbands) about Pocomoke City, Worcester County, and politics in general across [...]
    Posted: March 28, 2008, 12:36pm EDT
    by Michael McDermott
  • Easter Activities

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    Good Friday Service
    The community service for Good Friday was held by the Pocomoke Ministerial Association at the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church. Many of the local ministers participated in the event by taking a small part in a combined sermon text on "the last words of Jesus". There [...]
    Posted: March 23, 2008, 7:53pm EDT
    by Michael McDermott
  • Weekly Update

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    Police Department
    Our officers are partnering with the State Police for the next week to provide increased patrols. The MSP Scout Team is a special unit which travels the eastern shore providing local assistance. This arrangement will continue with MSP and the Worcester County Sheriff's Office from now and throughout' [...]
    Posted: March 23, 2008, 7:30pm EDT
    by Michael McDermott
  • Heritage Tours in 2009

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    One of the add on items brought to the council meeting last Monday night involved a project I have been working on with several other government officials and private citizens. It involves the promotion of Heritage Tours in Worcester County, specifically for Black History and historical Worcester County figures and [...]
    Posted: March 19, 2008, 10:00am EDT
    by Michael McDermott
  • PAC-14 "One on One" Show

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    I recently was a guest on the "One on One" show hosted by Phil Tilghman on PAC-14. It was a thrity minute interview with the initial airing this week. I enjoyed the opportunity to talk about Pocomoke City and the current and future growth issues which we face.

    I [...]
    Posted: March 18, 2008, 10:35am EDT
    by Michael McDermott
  • Weekly Update

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    Police Department
    Following a Domestic Disturbance at the Meadows Town homes, police arrested Michelle Roberts, 26, on charges of Disorderly Conduct and MDOP.Wal-Mart reported that they had received a counterfeit $10.00 bill during the previous week. The bill was sent to the US Secret Service.Following a Domestic Disturbance at 806 [...]
    Posted: March 15, 2008, 8:45am EDT
    by Michael McDermott
  • Weekly Update

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    Police Department
    The owner of 207 Seventh Street reported that someone caused damage to two windows with a BB gun.Clyde Adams of Onancock, VA was arrested at the Walmart Parking lot on a Worcester County warrant. He was placed in the Worcester County Jail under a $2500.00 bond.Police reported graffiti [...]
    Posted: March 03, 2008, 10:26pm EST
    by Michael McDermott
  • Weekly Update

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    Police Department
    Walmart Employees reported that two juveniles threw a few items over the fence in the Garden Center area before fleeing the store and making off with the goods across the highway.Brian L. Harmon was arrested as he walked on Second Street on an Outstanding Warrant. He was incarcerated [...]
    Posted: February 25, 2008, 9:57pm EST
    by Michael McDermott
  • It's Official: Holdren Calls it Quits

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    Around lunch time today, former City Councilman Don Holdren came into City Hall and formally resigned his candidacy for the Third District Seat currently held by Councilman Bruce Morrison. That means it is officially a two person race with the incumbent, Councilman Morrison, facing off against newcomer Angela Hayes.
    [...]
    Posted: February 25, 2008, 2:24pm EST
    by Michael McDermott
  • Don Holdren Calls it Quits???

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    A letter to the editor appeared in yesterday's Daily Times authored by Mr. Holdren indicating his withdrawl from the District Three race for City Council. This was followed by another short article in the Worcester Times today restating the same information.

    Yet as of this afternoon, Mr. Holdren has not officially' [...]
    Posted: February 21, 2008, 10:40pm EST
    by Michael McDermott
  • Weekly Update

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    Police Department

    Michael Garcia of 3 Clarke Avenue was charged with violating a Peace Order filed by his neighbor.A Warrant was issued for Demitrius Mills for the theft of several games from Wal-Mart.Brent Cooper of 926 Second Street was arrested on a Salisbury Warrant.A white male broke into the [...]
    Posted: January 19, 2008, 2:17pm EST
    by Michael McDermott
  • Unofficial Minutes of January 7th Meeting

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    The following are the "unofficial minutes" which I keep during the regular meeting of the Mayor and Council:
    Mike Shannon was recognized for his efforts as Chairman of the Pocomoke Christmas Parade. Mike was presented with an Achievement Award and his faithful committee members were recognized. The parade is a [...]
    Posted: January 09, 2008, 11:39am EST
    by Michael McDermott
  • Weekly Update

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    Police Department
    One of our patrol vehicles was struck by a deer while on Old Virginia Road patrolling the area of Southern Fields. Minor damage.Mr. Victor Mills was arrested and charged with Trespassing at the Lynnhaven Apartments. He was placed in the Worcester County Jail under a $3000.00 bond.Mr. Robert [...]
    Posted: January 05, 2008, 9:28am EST
    by Michael McDermott
  • Weekly Update

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    Police Department
    Morris Waters was arrested for Trespassing at the Lynnhaven ApartmentsRick Welch was arrested for Trespassing at a residence on Moore Street.Cane Cottman was charged with Theft of a watch from the Show Show. He was also charged with Possession of CDS.Two vehicles were damaged with cut tires at [...]
    Posted: December 14, 2007, 7:44am EST
    by Michael McDermott
  • Historic Christmas Home Tour

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    Laura and I have been particularly busy in recent weeks preparing for the Christmas Home Tour being conducted by the Costen House (photo on right) and held this past Saturday. The tour was well attended it was a delight to see many folks from Pocomoke [...]
    Posted: December 10, 2007, 9:59pm EST
    by Michael McDermott
  • Weekly Update

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    Police Department
    • An unidentified male subject attempted to pass a counterfeit $100.00 bill in the Rite Aid. The bill was rejected and the subject fled.
    • James McDonald was arrested for DWI. His passenger, Wendy Higgins was charged with Possession of CDS including marijuana and crack cocaine.
    • Anthony Holden, 42, was arrested for [...]
    Posted: December 10, 2007, 9:33pm EST
    by Michael McDermott
  • Congratulations Team Pocomoke!

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    Congratulations to our State Champion Girls Field Hockey
    (fifth State Title in a row!) and to our State Champion Boys
    Soccer Teams. It has to be a particularly sad time in
    Poolesville as they were our opponent in [...]
    Posted: November 18, 2007, 9:50am EST
    by Michael McDermott
  • American Education Week

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    This past week was American Education Week. I had the privilege of visiting our Elementary School as well as our Middle School during the week. On Tuesday, I was on hand at the Pocomoke City branch of the Worcester County Library to read to any [...]
    Posted: November 17, 2007, 11:11am EST
    by Michael McDermott

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