SNOW HILL — The Worcester County Health Department on Monday confirmed a dog from the Snow Hill area has tested positive for rabies and had to be euthanized after a fight with a raccoon. The dog, a family pet in the Snow Hill area, had a fight with a raccoon several weeks ago, but only… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2013
We Remember Those We Have Lost
Louis E. Schmidt OCEAN CITY — Louis E. Schmidt, a retired Assistant Attorney General who became Acting Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene and wrote the first Maryland state Medicare bill, died Oct. 27, 2013, of congestive heart failure surrounded by his family at Gilchrest Hospice Care. He was 87 and lived in Sparks, Md…. Read more »
Baltimore Businessman Pledges To Donate $500,000 To UMES
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore announced last month a Baltimore businessman has pledged to donate $500,000 that will be used to recruit students to its PGA golf management program. Carnelious Jones’ gift will support four full-ride scholarships he hopes will encourage minorities and women to pursue careers across the golf industry. Pictured, from left,… Read more »
Who’s Playing When And Where
28th Street Pit and Pub 410-289-2020 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Nov. 1: Three On The Tree Sunday, Nov. 3: DJ CK Every Thursday: Local’s Dance Party45th Street Taphouse 443-664-2201 45th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Nov. 1: Jeremy, 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2: TBAAdolfo’s 410-289-4001 13th St. & The Boardwalk, In The Beach… Read more »
Two Arrested In WOC Spree
WEST OCEAN CITY — Two local men were arrested on multiple theft charges this week after an investigation linked them to an alleged spree of vehicle break-ins in the West Ocean City area throughout the month of October. During the early part of October, Worcester County Sheriff’s Deputies began investigating a rash of car break-ins… Read more »
Council Approves Police General Order Requests
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Police Department’s General Orders received several updates this week, including advancements in mobile wireless technology as well as requiring police officers to follow the same hands-free cell laws as ordinary citizens. Ocean City Police Department Captain Greg Guiton requested approval of the Mayor and City Council on Tuesday to update… Read more »
Sides Continue Performing Arts Center Debate; Supporters Maintain Petitioners Using Scare Tactics
OCEAN CITY – Amid allegations petitioners are using scare tactics and untruths to gain signatures, city officials are warning the public to do their homework and ask questions of those opposing the new Performing Arts Center. Tony Christ, spokesperson for the Ocean City Taxpayers for Social Justice (OCTSJ), received approval last week for a petition… Read more »
Decatur Girls Bow Out Of 3A-South Tourney
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity soccer team bowed out of the state Class 3A-South tournament on Tuesday, falling to top-seeded Huntingtown, 4-3, on the road. The fourth-seeded Decatur girls took care of business last week, beating fifth-seeded Northeast, 7-4, to advance to the Section I semifinals. Jillian Petito and Rebecca Lederman each scored two goals,… Read more »
Salisbury Jaycees Donate Halloween Bags To Peninsula Regional Medical Center
The Salisbury Jaycees recently donated Halloween bags to Peninsula Regional Medical Center for distribution to children receiving emergency care in October. Each bag contained a coloring book and crayons, storybook, stickers and trading cards. Above, Renee Bounds of PRMC’s pediatrics unit accepts the bags from Treat Street chairman Jason Rhodes.
Early ‘John Doe’ Probe Left Local Family In A Panic, Fearing Worst
BERLIN — For several hours on Sunday morning, a local family was under the impression a family member was the victim in the fatal pedestrian collision on Route 50 near Route 589, but Maryland State Police investigators said this week they were merely trying to identify the victim and did not intend to wrongly inform… Read more »