SNOW HILL — On Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., the Julia A. Purnell Museum in Snow Hill will host its annual FiberFest Textile Arts Festival, featuring demonstrations throughout the day of traditional fiber techniques as well as vendors selling fiber art supplies and hand-crafted items perfect for gift-giving. Steve Breeding of Shepherd’s Hope… Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2013
SD Crowns High School Homecoming King And Queen
Newly crowned Stephen Decatur High School Homecoming King and Queen, seniors Andrew Bradshaw and Gabi Ortega, pose with Principal Tom Zimmer during halftime of the Homecoming football game versus Easton last Friday.
Firefighters Arrested
BISHOPVILLE — Five Delaware firefighters were arrested Friday after local law enforcement identified them as the suspects in a vandalism spree in northern Worcester County involving watermelons being thrown at mailboxes and other property from the bed of a pick-up truck. Around 1:15 a.m. last Friday, Worcester County Sheriff’s deputies were alerted by a resident… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Common Core Concerns Editor: Will the federal government have access to your child’s personal data? Yes. The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) assessments will provide the federal government access to student level information on your children. Student level means information would be tied directly to a specific child. The federal, “Race to the Top (RTTT)… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood
Hesitant was my first reaction when Pam broached the idea of taking the boys paddle boarding last Sunday. I actually thought she was crazy for even recommending it at that time, and I wish that was not my initial response. However, I blame it on the fact both kids gave us a hard time the… Read more »
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): A bid for you to step in and take over an incomplete project could prove to be an excellent learning experience that you can take with you when a new opportunity opens up.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): It’s a good time for socializing, both with family and with… Read more »
Elected Officials Mulling Pay Increases
SALISBURY — How the Affordable Care Act (ACA) might impact Mayor and Council benefits as well as whether it would be legal to set in place a regular Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) salary increase were the two biggest questions asked by the Salisbury City Council during their follow-up review of an elected official pay… Read more »
New Site Plan OK’d For Berlin Activities Depot
BERLIN — Nearly two years after an initial site plan approval, the Berlin Activities Depot is showing signs of moving forward after receiving approval for a revised site plan Wednesday from the Berlin Planning Commission. The new plan will shave off about 6,000 square feet from the interior and will alter the aesthetics of the… Read more »
Decatur Golfers Win Bayside Title
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity golf team captured the Bayside Conference championship this week, topping Kent Island, 410-442, in the title match in Queenstown on Tuesday. The Seahawks continued their impressive season-long run at the River Course at the Queenstown Golf Links with a win over Kent Island in Bayside championship on Tuesday. The Seahawks finished… Read more »
OC Elementary Students Donate New And Used Sports Gear To Help Children In Need
Ocean City Elementary students showed their spirit by donating new and used sports gear to help children in need. In conjunction with the Ocean City Recreation Department and NAYS, the students generously participate in the Global Gear Drive every year.