On Friday, March 4, local artists from River Run showcased their art work at the Art League of Ocean City. Above are Art League President Meg Spurlock with Lois DeVoe, curator of the show.
Yearly Archives: 2011
Church Mouse Makes Donation
The Church Mouse Thrift Shop/St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Berlin recently presented a donation to the Worcester County Developmental Center. The presentation was made during the Berlin Chamber of Commerce February Business After Hours. Profits from the Church Mouse are the main source of outreach giving for St Paul’s Church. Pictured, from left, are Helen Wiley, Church Mouse Coordinator, Rachel… Read more »
SDHS Clothing Drive
Stephen Decatur High School students recently participated in a school-wide clothing drive and collected two entire truckloads of used apparel to assist in the opening of the new Coastal Hospice Thrift Shop in Berlin. The drive was organized by Connections Advisor Laurie Chetelat. Above, juniors Abby Hastings, Ian Bresnahan, Ravyn Saunders, and senior Garrett Mohammadioun… Read more »
Things I Like
by Steven Green
The Kirby Holloway booth at the Trade ShowHow my kids love ‘The Wiggles’Quiet Sunday nightsYoung people who like artDriving on new tiresTaking a carriage ride in BerlinIrish parade day in Ocean CityA massageCitizen watchesKeeping things simpleSunrises over the ocean
What’s Your Sign
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Consider moving beyond the usual methods to find a more creative means of handling a difficult on-the-job situation. Avoid confrontation and, instead, aim for cooperation.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Seasonal change creates a new look for the outdoors. It also inspires Taureans to redo their own environments, and… Read more »
Hospital Promotion
SALISBURY — Dr. Peggy Naleppa, President/CEO of Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, has announced that Douglas H. Wilson, Ph.D., D.B.A, has been promoted to the position of Executive Director of Strategy and Market Development. Wilson, who joined the Medical Center in 1982, has most recently served as the Director of Planning, Business Development, Government… Read more »
Dew Tour Decision Is Unknown
OCEAN CITY – The town still waits in suspense for the decision of whether the Dew Tour will be held in Ocean City or Virginia Beach.Rumors circulated this week that Dew Tour officials had decided on Ocean City for a summer stop. On Wednesday, Tourism Director Deb Turk dispelled those rumors.“We’re still waiting to hear… Read more »
‘Home Of The Brave’ Offers Respite For Area Veterans
BERLIN — Far from the hot spots in Afghanistan and Iraq where American servicemen and women are still very much in harm’s way is a peaceful, idyllic setting not far from downtown Berlin where some can decompress and relax with their loved ones when they return.The “Home of the Brave,” a quiet, relaxing residence on… Read more »
Tri-County Council Scores Major Grant
SALISBURY — The Tri-County Council of the Lower Eastern Shore this week scored a significant federal grant worth over $850,000 from the U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the development of a Regional Workforce and Business Development Center in Salisbury.The “one-stop shop” project will house a business incubator, workforce training classrooms, career technology… Read more »
All-Wood Option For Boardwalk Tops Online Poll
OCEAN CITY – The poll gauging public sentiment on the Boardwalk’s future is close and now a public hearing will be held before the City Council makes the final decision.The poll ended with the all-wooden board surface receiving 9,774 votes, 50.63 percent of the votes.Council President Jim Hall said yesterday he is pleased with the… Read more »