Wor-Wic Community College employees received awards for 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of service at a recent all-staff meeting at the college. Pictured, front from left, are Quetta L. Smith of Salisbury, recognized for 35 years of service; Ronald G. Dolch of Allen, recognized for 25 years of service; and Dawn M. Thompson… Read more »
SNOW HILL — It’s official — Snow Hill is getting a new high school. The Worcester County Commissioners gave the project final approval this week and groundbreaking is expected to be this January with construction potentially completed by fall of 2016. It has been nearly a decade since the ball first started to roll on… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — More than two months after the tragic June 30 plane crash claimed the lives of two off-duty Ocean City Police officers, many of the cases in which the victims were the arresting officers are now starting to hit the court system, creating some challenges for prosecutors, but a greater challenge for the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With a flashy new set and the usual cast of interesting and informative panelists, the locally produced Ravens Rap television and radio show is just as ready as the team it features for a brand new season. The Ravens Rap show, which appears weekly on Comcast’s Beach TV cable station and on… Read more »
BERLIN- The first-ever Decatur Way 5K, benefiting Stephen Decatur High School and the Decatur Athletic Boosters, is set for next Saturday, September 7 at the Berlin school. Produced by OC Tri Running, The Decatur Way 5K is a fun run open to runners of all ages and skill levels with the proceeds benefiting the high… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The Citizens For Ocean City group is looking to have its voice heard before the Worcester County Commission in a show of support for Ocean City’s tax differential request. Citizens For Ocean City spokesman Joe Groves returned to the podium this week at the conclusion of the Mayor and Council’s legislative session… Read more »
SNOW HILL — Polarizing amendments to Maryland’s phosphorus pollution regulations will be supported by Gov. Martin O’Malley’s administration and submitted for final adoption in the next month but implementation on the changes will be delayed for the time being. State conservation groups like Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT) are praising the amendments but are unhappy with… Read more »
NARFE Chapter 2274 had as its August meeting guest speaker Anne Healy, CareFirst Representative for BlueCross/Blue Shield. Healy gave members an update on medical coverage including what’s known at this time about how the Affordable Care Act will affect government retirees. Pictured, from left, are programs chairperson Anna Foultz, Healy and President Arlene Page. Photo by… Read more »
Scott David Townsend OCEAN CITY — Scott David Townsend, age 43, passed away suddenly near his home in Marco Island, Fla. on Aug. 22, 2013. Scott had formally resided in Jarrettsville and Bishopville, Md. Born on Aug. 3, 1970 in Baltimore, Md., he was the beloved son of David and Patricia Townsend. Scott was a… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Fishing Center next Wednesday will host its 12th Annual Ocean City Spot Tournament, an event directly tied to the September 11 terrorists attacks over a decade earlier. On that fateful September 11, 2001, the mood was grim all over the country including Ocean City as the nation watched the horrific… Read more »