The sounds of the WOC harborThat first sunny day after a bad stormKissing my sons goodnightRemembering going under the BoardwalkFresh flowers in the houseClean public restroomsBig hugs from little kidsDown comfortersPatrick Henry’s ocean scenesDriving with my old dogsPictures on canvas
Monthly Archives: March 2013
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): With your practical side dominant this week, it’s a good time to reassess your finances to see what expenses you can cut. Aspects also favor mending fraying relationships.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Your Bovine-inspired determination to follow matters through from beginning to end pays off in a big… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood
by Steven Green
There is nothing quite like the stomach virus sweeping through a house with kids.Although it’s been about two weeks now since our boys have been clear of it, I still can’t shake that distinct and overwhelming smell of Lysol, which engulfed our house while the kids were down for the count.When the stomach virus hits,… Read more »
10-Year Sentence For Identity Theft
SALISBURY — A Salisbury man was sentenced to 10 years in prison last week after leading an identity theft scheme targeting at least 100 mental health patients and employees of a program that treated them.U. S. District Judge Catherine Blake last week sentenced Christopher Andre Devine, 34, to 10 years in prison followed by five… Read more »
Salisbury Moving Ahead With Business Disclosure Changes
SALISBURY — A Business Disclosure Ordinance is being advanced by the Salisbury City Council this week with supporters calling it a clear-cut transparency law while opponents argue that there is no need or public demand for the measure.The ordinance would require any vendors who contract with Salisbury for more than $3,000 in a single agreement… Read more »
Coast Guard Forced To Suspend Missing Men Search
ASSATEAGUE — The Coast Guard late Thursday afternoon suspended the search for two men missing from a disabled fishing vessel 15 miles off the coast of Assateague after rescuing via helicopter a third man who was found in a life boat during the storm on Wednesday.Around 10:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Coast Guard Fifth District watchstanders… Read more »
Going Bald For A Cause In WOC; Event Benefits Child Cancer Foundation
WEST OCEAN CITY — The latest batch of freshly shorn heads will be revealed Saturday when the men and women of the Delmarva Emerald Society go under the clippers at a West Ocean City restaurant.At least a dozen members of the Delmarva Emerald Society, an Eastern Shore branch of the historic brotherhood of firefighters and… Read more »
School Safety Linked To Mental Health Resources, Director Says
SNOW HILL — As part of an effort to make schools safer by addressing emotional issues in teens and young adults, the Worcester County Health Department is requesting $112,198 from the County Commission to bolster the current Crisis Response Team as well as add a new clinical social worker who would specialize in the high-risk… Read more »
Officials Address Tourism, Liquor Shakeup Concerns
SNOW HILL — A cooperative effort to promote tourism between Worcester County and its municipalities was the common thread when Berlin, Pocomoke and Ocean Pines presented their grant requests this week to the County Commissioners.In terms of grant money, all three requested similar packages to what they received last year with Ocean Pines showing the… Read more »
City Seeking More Details On New Fire Service Accord
SALISBURY — Greater coordination with administration in renegotiating a Fire Service Agreement (FSA) with Wicomico County would be ideal, according to the Salisbury City Council.At the end of its work session Monday, the council forwarded a number of questions to city administration that they felt will paint them a clear picture of how to move… Read more »