The winners of the Worcester County Arts Council’s “Artists Choice” Juried Art Show were honored at the opening reception held on Sept. 14 at the Arts Council Gallery. Dee Brua won first prize for her watercolor painting titled “Poppies”, Charlotte Poore placed second for watercolor painting, “Powell Creek Storm”, and Janet Trimper won third prize… Read more »
Five local Gold Star Mothers were honored on Sept. 5 at the 4th Annual Patriot Day Fashion Show and Luncheon at the Clarion Hotel in Ocean City. The event is organized by the Republican Women of Worcester County (RWWC). Pictured, from left, are Toni Coffland (son Christopher, US Army, Afghanistan, 2009); Colleen Eastman (son Sean… Read more »
A bottle of wine and a movieStaying up late for a football gameBrick walls inside a restaurantHearing wind chimes from bedCooking out with a chill in the airCashing in loose changeOld expressions still true todayEating healthy at least a few days a weekBiking on the beach down southMy sons’ fascination with big inflatablesA goofy, old… Read more »
There is nothing that makes time with your kids more special than time away from them.That sounds a bit harsh probably, but it’s so true and absence indeed does make the heart grow fonder.Although we were only out of town last weekend for what amounted to about 30 hours, it was enough of a break… Read more »
SNOW HILL — Three Worcester County elementary schools received special recognition this week as “Reward Schools” from the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).Buckingham, Pocomoke, and Snow Hill Elementary schools (BES, PES, SHES) joined 27 other schools across Maryland in being honored this week as Title I reward schools.To qualify as Title I, a school… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A spokesperson for a local citizens group came under fire this week amid charges the non-profit organization is showing favoritism toward certain candidates in this year’s elections.At the conclusion of this week’s Mayor and City Council, Councilman Joe Hall called Joe Groves, spokesperson for Citizens For Ocean City, to the front of… Read more »
SALISBURY — During a broader discussion on parking issues on Monday, Salisbury officials proposed a potential pilot program that would eliminate some parking meters in the interest of jumpstarting a stagnant retail sector in the downtown area.The Salisbury Council on Monday had an informal discussion on parking issues in the city that included safety issues… Read more »
SNOW HILL — For the first time ever, Pocomoke High School (PHS) participated in a “Wounded Warrior” fundraising event, bringing in $1,375.Officials at the school said they were happy with the results and expect the project to continue in the years to come.“We were very pleased with the amount that we raised,” said Principal Annette… Read more »
SALISBURY – The Wicomico County Council made its way through a list of issues regarding the county’s dog ordinance this week, including a few quick fixes and vowing there is more to come in the near future.During a work session Tuesday, Assistant County Attorney Maureen Lanigan presented the County Council with a list of issues… Read more »
SNOW HILL — Only in its second year, an impressive performance at a tournament across the bridge helped cement the Worcester County Robotics Team’s reputation as a breakout program this month.“They’re really trying their hardest,” said Michelle Kosin, coach of the team and a science teacher at Snow Hill High School (SHHS).The Worcester “Beach Bots”… Read more »