Eastern Shore Post

2 weeks ago | easternshorepost.com | Ted Shockley

BY JIMMY SHOCKLEY, Eastern Shore Post —The federal government is not providing lifeguards at Assateague Island National Seashore, federal and local officials say, as part of budgetary cutbacks. In addition, there was no staffing at the entry booths at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge over Memorial Day weekend, another apparent sign of federal cuts. The national seashore and wildlife refuge are co-located on Assateague Island.

1 month ago | easternshorepost.com | Ted Shockley

BY SARAH BARBANShore FirstThe former Watson’s Hardware building has traded nails and saws for expertly crafted cocktails and a carefully curated menu. Cape Charles Distillery opened in the building in August 2024, after a renovation that transformed the space. Now there is a sleek downstairs dining area with intimate booths and spaces where groups can relax and enjoy a craft cocktail, as well as a second-floor event space, a cigar lounge, and a rooftop deck. Another change is the addition of food.

Jan 31, 2025 | easternshorepost.com | Sarah Barban |Ted Shockley |Betsy Byrd Fitch

BY TED SHOCKLEY, Eastern Shore Post —Northampton County is getting its own FM radio station — complete with an Exmore broadcast tower, a lighthouse logo, and a name that zeroes in on Cape Charles. The station, 96.9 The Cape, will begin broadcasting at noon on Saturday, Feb. 1. But Mike Szczechura, the sales manager of the station, WCCZ, said the station’s weekday radio personalities will debut on Monday, Feb. 3.

Jan 17, 2025 | easternshorepost.com | Sarah Barban |Janet Bernosky

BY JANET BERNOSKY, Eastern Shore Post —Pocomoke Mayor Todd J. Nock used a city-owned vehicle to travel on Jan. 3 to the Washington, D.C. installation ceremony of Maryland’s newest U.S. senator before driving north of Baltimore to visit family and spend the night. Nock returned the city vehicle to Pocomoke the next day after attending a Baltimore Ravens NFL football game, but Nock said he did not use the vehicle to get to the game.

Jan 17, 2025 | easternshorepost.com | Ryan Webb

Mr. John “Jack” Jacob Troutman IIpassed away peacefully New Year’s Eve with his wife, Gail, at his side. Jack was born to John and Isobel Troutman in Oil City, Pa., in 1949.He grew up in Everett, Pa., and graduated from Everett Area High School in 1967. He graduated from Penn State University in 1971 with a degree in aerospace engineering.