Operation Shooting Star was on hand at the Berlin Christmas Parade selling hot chocolate and cupcakes. Operation Shooting Star raises funds and awareness for autoimmune diseases. Pictured, from left, are Amanda Evans, Alina Mellinger, Madison Killen, Gary Leach, Audrey Killen and Heather Shingleton.
The Community Foundation (CFES) Anne and Jim Almand Donor Advised Fund and the CFES Chairman’s Fund donated $500 to the Mason Dixon Woodworkers Club to produce hand-crafted wooden toys to be distributed to local organizations serving children in need. Since 1987, the primary objective of this club has been to promote education and to foster… Read more »
Representatives of the Southeastern Shore District of the American Legion visited Peninsula Regional Medical Center recently to provide a plaque to nursing leadership as a gesture of appreciation for the dedication to career and patients provided by the entire nursing staff at PRMC. Above are John Iwanski, finance officer of Post 64, fourth from the… Read more »
SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council put the final nail in a petition started by one of its own members Monday to have a controversial charter change placed on next year’s ballot.“This was a missed opportunity for the council majority to hear from citizens,” said Mayor James Ireton. “The resolution was non-binding, so council would… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A resort councilman brought the concept of horseback riding on the beach back to the Mayor and City Council’s attention this week, hoping for further discussion in the future.Councilman Brent Ashley initially offered the idea of allowing horseback riding on the beach back in October and has attempted to discuss it further… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The commander of the infamous Black Hawk Down has been announced as this year’s Ocean City Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast speaker.Ocean City Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast Director Bruce Spangler expressed excitement this week about Lieutenant General William G. “Jerry” Boykin of the US Army, retired coming to Ocean City next month.“Talking to people that… Read more »
SNOW HILL — Every dollar spent on Worcester County Public Schools brings more than double that back to the county at large, according to a new study by Salisbury University.“Our study shows that the economic impact that Worcester County Public Schools has on Worcester County is $186 million,” said Dr. Memo Diriker, the founding director… Read more »
SALISBURY — A non-compliance hearing on the planned demolition of a known trouble spot in Salisbury set for this week was postponed again at the last minute after the property changed hands again.Salisbury officials and residents have long considered the Thrift Travel Inn on North Salisbury Blvd. to be a public nuisance. Over the past… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – This week The Dispatch caught up with Acting City Manager and Mayor Rick Meehan to discuss the multiple duties he is currently carrying out.When former City Manager Dennis Dare was removed on Sept. 9, Meehan assumed his responsibilities. According to the City Charter, the mayor shall act as the city manager of… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A local mom is hoping to hit the jack pot — a year’s worth of free books for her son’s school — but needs your votes to get there.Andrea Bowland has made it to the second round of MeeGenius Author Challenge 2011. The second round of the contest features a public vote… Read more »