Businessman Honored SALISBURY — At Maryland Capital Enterprises’s (MCE) annual gala last Saturday night, local businessman Ryan Miller was named the 2013 Palmer Gillis Entrepreneur of the Year, earning him a $1,500 cash prize. Two honorable mentions were also honored Saturday night, including Dawn Tilghman, who owns Burnett White Tire and Automotive, and Bryan Brushmiller,… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2013
Worcester Prep Senior, Hannah Showell, Ties For Grand Champion At Capital Challenge Horse Show
At the Capital Challenge Horse Show in the Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, Worcester Preparatory School Senior Hannah Showell on her horse Axtrex tied for Grand Champion in the 16-year-old equitation division. Showell went on to compete at the Washington International Horse Show, known as the most prestigious competition in show jumping. Only… Read more »
Berlin May Grow To The East By Annexing Seahawk Road Property
SNOW HILL — The Worcester County Commissioners signaled neither support nor opposition to a proposed annexation of property on Seahawk Road into the town of Berlin. That was all that the company behind the annexation was looking for, however, according to attorney Mark Cropper. “We want to know that we’re not wasting our time,” said… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood
Parenting is much more physical than I ever could have imagined. Maybe it’s because we have two boys that are just 16 months apart, but I must admit that come Monday morning my body is exhausted from a weekend of antics with my sons, who are now 5 and 4 years old. Consequently, Pam and… Read more »
Who’s Playing When And Where
28th Street Pit and Pub 410-289-2020 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Saturday, Nov. 23: Lawnchair, Noon-4 p.m. Every Sunday: CK the DJ Every Thursday: Local’s Dance Party45th Street Taphouse 443-664-2201 45th St. & Coastal Hwy. Call For EntertainmentAdolfo’s 410-289-4001 13th St. & The Boardwalk, In The Beach Plaza Hotel Friday, Nov. 22: Rhonda Apple &… Read more »
Middle School Grades At Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Involved In VEX Robotics Program
The middle school grades at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School are involved in the VEX robotics program, intended to introduce them to the world of robotics. This new initiative gets students involved in the collaborative building and programming of a robot that is manipulated to complete a task and eventually even participate in a classroom… Read more »
Three Mallards Sign on with Big Lax Programs
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s highly successful girls’ varsity lacrosse program added a few more bright feathers in its cap last week with three players signing letters of intent to accept scholarships to play at the next level at some high profile universities. Senior goalkeeper Maddie Pilchard last Friday signed a letter of intent to play lacrosse… Read more »
Veteran Restaurateur’s Pub Strives For Unique Offerings
OCEAN CITY – Johnny’s Pizza & Pub has closed out its fourth successful summer in the heart of Ocean City with excitement growing for the years ahead. John Hofman and his wife, Pam, opened Johnny’s on 56th Street and Coastal Hwy. on June 3, 2010. John Hofman moved to 61st Street in 1979 during the… Read more »
First And Second Grade Students At Snow Hill Elementary Treated To A Free Book Fair
First- and second-grade students at Snow Hill Elementary School were treated to a free book fair in October. Craig Birckhead-Morton organized the event and collected many books he had outgrown and donated them to the school. Above, Assistant Principal David Gell greets the generous student at the school entrance to help him with his donation… Read more »
SU Foundation Donates $4,904.05 To Habitat For Humanity
Many cyclists who rode in Salisbury University’s 25th Sea Gull Century were pedaling for charity. In addition to their efforts, event organizers from the SU Foundation, Inc. have donated $4,904.05 to Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County from the 2013 Century. Contributions have topped $124,000 over the years. Pictured, from left, are Jason Curtin, deputy… Read more »