SALISBURY – The U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding citizens and business owners that assistance is available for those who have been affected by Superstorm Sandy.SBA Public Affairs Specialist Karen Knapik attended both the Salisbury City Council and Wicomico County Council sessions to inform the public on SBA assistance for victims of Hurricane Sandy.“In… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2013
County’s Interest Rates Impress; Shockley Upset Snow Hill High Not Included In Bond
SNOW HILL — During a bond sale this week, the Worcester County Commissioners agreed they hit a home run in terms of the interest rates secured, but the silver cloud has a dark lining, according to Commissioner Virgil Shockley, who chided his colleagues for not including bonding for Snow Hill High School (SHHS).“We missed an… Read more »
Assateague’s ‘Name That Foal’ Auction Sets Record
ASSATEAGUE — A wild foal born on Assateague last spring has a new name after a record-setting “Name That Foal” eBay auction late last month.Each year, the Assateague Island Alliance auctions the naming rights to a foal born in the Assateague Island National Seashore and the proceeds support the organization’s management efforts for the herd… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Councilman, Citizen Have Slurpee Bet Editor:The Ocean City Council is living beyond its means and borrowing the difference. Last year the city’s debt rose $15 million. Councilmembers tell me this will continue because we are “rated AA”. However it is only a matter of time before the credit agencies downgrade the city’s credit rating.On Jan…. Read more »
Parents’ Annoyance Over Safety Understandable
Although minor institutional changes have been put in place in several schools, the parents who expressed angst over the slow pace school security measures have been approved in Worcester County have a right to be concerned.It’s only been a month since the horrific tragedy in Newtown, Conn., but we agree with the parents that significant… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
There are many disparate positions regarding the ongoing spat between Berlin and its fire company, but the one thing all sides seem to agree on is it’s time to move beyond the present acrimony.Last week epitomized how rocky this relationship has become with present leadership on both sides. Early in the week, Mayor Gee Williams… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood
With Pam out of commission due to the flu last weekend, I had a dilemma: how was I going to watch the Ravens play on Saturday with the kids?Typically, if I watch the game at home, Pam tends to the kids for the most part while I enthusiastically obsess on the television. She has an… Read more »
Seahawks Finish Strong at Bob Rowe Classic
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team turned in a strong performance at the 18th Annual Bob Rowe Memorial Classic last weekend, finishing fourth overall as a team with several individual wrestlers placing in their respective weight classes.The annual Bob Rowe Memorial Classic, a mid-winter wrestling tournament honoring the former Wicomico High coach, was held last… Read more »
Seahawk Girls Improve Record to 10-2
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team split a pair of games this week, falling to Parkside, 73-60, last Friday before getting back on track with a 65-48 win over Bennett on Tuesday.The Seahawks fell to the unbeaten Rams last week, 73-60. Makayan Alexander led Parkside with 36 points, while Decatur’s Abbey Schorr scored 26… Read more »
OC Boys Basketball Action Continues
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department’s winter boys’ basketball league continued this week with a full slate of games at Northside Park. The following is a look at some of the action:(bullet) Rox Weddings 42- Belair Road Supply 29: Jakeem Jordan scored 18 points and Owen Nally added 13 in the win… Read more »