ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Your ideas earn you the respect of your colleagues. But you’ll have to present some hard facts and figures if you hope to persuade those who make the big decisions to support you.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Keep those bright Bull’s eyes focused on the project at hand…. Read more »
SNOW HILL — In the works for months, the Delmarva Discovery Center’s (DDC) “Stars, Soul, and Rock and Roll” fundraising event is set to kickoff this Saturday, Sept. 15.Built around a tropical theme, the event will take place at the Nassawango Country Club in Snow Hill on the banks of the Pocomoke River and will… Read more »
City Candidates Should Weigh In On Union Effort Editor:At the most recent City Council meeting where the question of a unified City Council stance on the collective bargaining referendum was raised, it was understandable, having been surprised by Joe Hall’s motion, that a majority of the Council requested the motion be withdrawn. Unlike Mr. Hall… Read more »
There were more theatrics at Silly Hall in Ocean City on Tuesday.Emotions ran high once again this week after Councilmen Brent Ashley and Joe Hall motioned for the City Council to vote to officially oppose this fall’s referendum on whether general employees can form a union.The motion was awkward and poorly timed and even their… Read more »
SALISBURY — Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County will hold its third annual signature fund raising event, Chefs for Habitat, at Dove Pointe on Mt. Hermon Road in Salisbury on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 6-10 p.m.Eight of the shore’s most talented chefs will prepare samplings of their signature dishes. Black Diamond will complement the servings… Read more »
SNOW HILL — The Worcester County Commission this week gave final approval to an application from Ocean Downs to establish the Ocean Downs Sanitary Services Area and bringing the casino onto the Ocean Pines Water and Sewer network.While the move will mean the elimination of septic systems, an environmental plus, and leave room for further… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The Cricket Center has initiated an “Enough Abuse” campaign to educate the community on child abuse and ways to help.The Cricket Center is the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) of Worcester County, which is a one-stop safe and friendly place where children who are victims of abuse can tell their story and get… Read more »
BERLIN — The August revenue numbers for the Casino at Ocean Downs and Maryland’s two other operating casinos were released this week and while the news was mixed for the most part, the Berlin facility enjoyed another strong month after setting a record in July.As the campaigning for the referendum on expanded gambling in Maryland… Read more »
SNOW HILL — An attempt by one Worcester County Commissioner to delay a controversial zoning change in Ocean Pines was quickly shot down, leading to frustration and the expectation that the matter will move to the courtroom.“I was frustrated … they really did shut me down,” said Commissioner Judy Boggs.Representing Ocean Pines, Boggs was a… Read more »
BERLIN — With one reported human case of West Nile Virus reported in Worcester County and over a dozen more across the state including one fatality, local health officials this week continued to advise residents to take measures to protect themselves from the mosquito-borne illness and at least one community has ramped up its spraying… Read more »