BERLIN — Specialized care for children with developmental disorders is now only the push of a button away with telemedicine at Atlantic General Hospital (AGH).The new program connects patients with developmental care doctors hundreds of miles away through the use of audio and video technology.According to AGH, close to five million children in the U.S…. Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2014
Big Runs Lead Seahawks over Indians, 83-52
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity basketball team used a big 13-2 run in the second quarter to pull away from visiting Indian River, 83-52, in the second game of the Mason Dixon Tipoff Classic double-header in front of a boisterous bipartisan crowd on Monday afternoon.Decatur came out fired up from the first tipoff. P.J. Copes… Read more »
One-Month SUP Pilot Program Approved For OC
OCEAN CITY – Stand-up paddle boards (SUPs) will be allowed in Ocean City’s surf this September with certain stipulations.On Tuesday evening, Councilman Joe Mitrecic reported on last week’s Recreation and Parks Commission meeting when Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) Lieutenant Ward Kovacs proposed a pilot program to allow SUPs in the ocean, and the commission… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann
Ocean City’s 9th Street was the big hangout for the college-age crowd during the 1950s and 1960s. One of the major attractions was the Beach Club where live bands provided a party atmosphere and beer flowed freely. Next door, Tom Shill’s Hamburger Heaven served hot dogs, burgers and fries and had a unique machine that… Read more »
Kiwanis Club Of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City Present Donation To Worcester County Interfaith Caregivers
Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City President Dick Clagett is pictured after he presented a $400 donation to Reverend David Herr of Worcester County Interfaith Caregivers. Herr is also a member of the Kiwanis Club and serves as its Human and Spiritual Affairs Chairman in addition to serving three Methodist congregations in the local area.
County Opts To Purchase, Not Lease, Fiber Optic Line
SNOW HILL — Deciding that owning is sometimes better than renting, the Worcester County Commissioners voted this week to purchase a high speed fiber optic line that will connect the Government Center in Snow Hill with the Landfill and the Fire Training Center in Newark.At $81,000, it’s not a cheap investment, but was deemed the… Read more »
Seaside Christian Academy Holds Annual Science Fair
Seaside Christian Academy recently held its annual science fair. Above, pre-kindergarten class members pose holding their popcorn boxes just before they do their science experiment, “Which Popcorn Pops the Best?”
Worcester Prep Middle School Holds Winter Sports Awards Assembly
Athletes who received trophies at Worcester Prep’s Winter Sports Awards Assembly for Middle School students included, first row, Hannah Merritt, Coach’s Award, Grade 7 Girls’ Basketball; Virginia Bateman, Most Improved, Grade 7 Girls’ Basketball; Hailey Merritt, Most Valuable Player, Grade 7 Girls’ Basketball; second row, Cooper Richins, Coaches Award, Grade 7 Boys’ Basketball; Dakin Moore,… Read more »
20th Annual Citizens’ Campaign For Environment Summit Highlights 20 Years Of Progress
The 20th Annual Citizens’ Campaign for Environment (CCE) Summit was held in Annapolis this month and featured Environmental Matters Chair Delegate Maggie McIntosh as well as numerous program directors. The session highlighted the 20 years of progress made to protect families, waters, air, open spaces and sea/ wildlife. Pictured are Jennifer Bevan-Dangel, Common Cause Md.;… Read more »
We Remember Those We Have Lost
Ernestine Ates “Teeny” SNOW HILL — Ernestine “Teeny” Godwin Ates, age 95, died Monday, February 10, 2014 at Harrison Snow Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Born in Memphis, Tenn., she lived in Seat Pleasant, Md., moved in the late 1960’s to Casselberry, Fla. until 2001 and moved back to Maryland living with her children until 2010… Read more »