SNOW HILL — The town of Snow Hill is “coming back alive” in terms of economic and community development, according to Mayor Charlie Dorman. Meeting with the Worcester County Commission Tuesday, Dorman requested for fiscal year 2014 $700,000 in grant funding, an increase of $300,000 from last year with $200,000 of that earmarked for Old… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2013
Suggestions For Beating Those Winter Blues
BERLIN — For those feeling the “Winter Blues” this season, riding out the gloom until spring isn’t the only option, according to Dr. Jennifer Leggour, Clinical Director at Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services (WYFCS).Unlike the prolonged, clinical Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), winter blues is an umbrella term used to describe feelings of sadness, lethargy… Read more »
Indian Sculpture’s Future In Ocean City Unclear
OCEAN CITY — With restoration funding uncertain, the future of the landmark Indian sculpture at the Inlet in Ocean City is in doubt this week as the weather has taken its toll on it over the last three decades.Artist Peter Toth presented the Indian sculpture perched near the entrance to the Inlet parking lot to… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Donations Appreciated Editor:The Noel Community thanks everyone for the donations of gloves, hats, socks, and blankets during our eleventh annual gLOVEs drive over the Valentine Day season.Local food pantries, lower income day care facilities, and social service groups will distribute the items collected. Together, we were able to warm the hearts and hands of our… Read more »
Public Updates On Union Contract Talks Needed
by Steven Green
An interesting debate resurfaced this week at City Hall regarding the ongoing union contract talks between the Ocean City Mayor and Council and the city’s respective bargaining units.Since we are in the information dissemination business, we feel nothing should take place in private if it involves taxpayer dollars in any way. However, we understand that’s… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
by Steven Green
Although it was clearly decided before this week’s meeting, it would have been nice to see the Worcester County Commissioners ask some more questions during the Department of Liquor Control (DLC) presentation to open a new store in northern Worcester County.While we congratulate the DLC, a county-run monopoly, for deciding to expand the discount it… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood
by Steven Green
It’s hard to say what will be remembered years from now, but I’m quite sure I will never forget my oldest son scoring his first soccer goal.Sports were a big part of my life as a kid, and I want that for my boys as well. My wife feels the same. That’s why they are… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: Indian Sculpture’s Future In Ocean City Unclear
OCEAN CITY — With restoration funding uncertain, the future of the landmark Indian sculpture at the Inlet in Ocean City is in doubt this week as the weather has taken its toll on it over the last three decades.Artist Peter Toth presented the Indian sculpture perched near the entrance to the Inlet parking lot to the… Read more »
Zoo Announces Baby Monkey Born
by Steven Green
SALISBURY — On Sunday, Jan. 20, the Salisbury Zoo’s Titi monkey pair gave birth to their first baby. At this point, the sex of the baby is not known.The mother has had experience in raising offspring while the male who is 3 years old has never produced until now. The father has had experience with… Read more »
Teachers Union Treasurer Sentenced In Theft Scheme
SNOW HILL — An Ocean Pines woman was sentenced this week to five years in jail, all but two suspended, and ordered to pay restitution after absconding with well over $400,000 from the Worcester County’s Teachers Association (WCTA).In August, Denise Inez Owens, 58, was charged with two counts of theft over $500 and one count… Read more »