BERLIN – A recent request made by a local to see tougher restrictions on the placement of chicken houses in Worcester County was not well received by members of the county’s Planning Commission.County resident Larry Ward presented the Planning Commission with a proposal to increase setbacks against new chicken houses. Ward hoped to convince the… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2011
June’s Air Show Lineup Announced
OCEAN CITY – After much deliberation on what dates the OC Air Show should take place and what headliners would appear, the event has finalized its 2011 lineup.Ocean City will be one of two air shows in the country to feature the dual headline acts of the F-22 Raptor and AV-8B Harrier Demo teams on… Read more »
County Revises Solar Panel Requirements
SNOW HILL – After weeks of discussion, the Worcester County Planning Commission has finally made a decision over the future of solar panels in the county.The commission voted unanimously to support the latest revision of a plan drawn up by Development Review and Permitting Director Ed Tudor. However, commissioners found one sticking point in the… Read more »
Adventures In Fatherhood
by Steven Green
As was the case last winter, Saturday mornings are now devoted to soccer at Crown Sports Center in Fruitland.During last weekend’s session, the first of the season for the Cottontails, Beckett was a terror, pure and simple, adding a handful of grays to my rapidly fading head of hair in less than an hour.The only… Read more »
Jet Ski Thieves Sought
WEST OCEAN CITY — Worcester County detectives this week are seeking the public’s help with the investigation of the theft of two jet skis and a trailer from a property in West Ocean City in late January.According to police reports, sometime between the evening hours of Jan. 27 and the morning hours of Jan. 31,… Read more »
Worcester Branch NAACP New President
At the monthly meeting of the Worcester County branch of the NAACP, Dr. Roxie Dennis was installed as the new president of the organization. Above, Dennis is pictured with County Commissioner James Purnell, who performed the swearing-in ceremony.
DAR Application Workshop
General Levin Winder Chapter, NSDAR, members attended the annual workshop designed to assist DAR prospective members in completing applications and to assist current members with further genealogical research. Pictured are Pat Arata Sue Mallory, Sallie Smith and Jane Bunting.
Black History Month
Stephen Decatur High School Media Specialist Mary Cosby stands next to a display of African American books in honor of Black History Month. Throughout the month of February, Stephen Decatur High School students will be engaged in a variety of activities and instruction that highlight the many accomplishments of African Americans.
Venable Electric Receives Plaque
Stephen Decatur High School Alumni Association Building Chair Ryan Bergey, right, presents a plaque to Dale Venable, left, owner of Venable Electric, in appreciation for his firm’s donation of discounts for services in providing electrical and HVAC work for the building of the athletic field house at Stephen Decatur High School’s Seahawk Stadium. The field… Read more »
Young Men Honored
The Ocean Pines Association and Ocean City Aquatics honored two young men in the community who have volunteered their service and qualified to receive a Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Recognized were David Bernal-Clark, who received the bronze and silver, and Lucas Duker, who received the bronze. Pictured, from left, are Tom Perry, OPA Aquatics; Duker; Bernal-Clark; and Lori… Read more »