SNOW HILL — Following a heated meeting between the State Highway Administration (SHA) and residents of Snow Hill last month, the Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday to write a letter to the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) requesting that a traffic light be installed at the intersection of Routes 12 and 113, despite the… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2013
Adventures Of Fatherhood
We went to the beach in Ocean City the other day for some family pictures. That seems simple enough, but it was actually anything but that.I figured it would be a challenging session but by the end of the one-hour plus session at the Inlet between the jetty and the pier, all of us were… Read more »
NEW FOR THURSDAY: Winterfest Of Lights Enjoys ‘Second Best Year Ever’; More New Year’s Eve Fireworks Possible
OCEAN CITY – A near record-setting year of attendance at Ocean City’s Winterfest of Lights ended with a bang to bring in the new year, and because the inaugural New Years’ Eve fireworks show was such a success, the city will be looking to have it again next year.The 20th Annual Winterfest of Lights at… Read more »
Social Services Honors Local Adoptive Parents
SNOW HILL — The Lower Shore Departments of Social Services last week recognized the 2012 Adoptive Parents of the Year during the 5th Annual Adoption Day Celebration at the Snow Hill Fire Department.Each year for the last five years, the combined Social Services departments of the three lower shore counties, Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset, recognized… Read more »
Man’s 3,000-Mile Benefit Run To End In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – Landon Cooper plans to cross the finish line in Ocean City this summer after running 3,000 miles to raise money for Sarcoma Cancer research.Cooper, 33, is the founder of Miles 2 Give and is from Birmingham, Ala. but is currently training in Orem, Utah. He will begin his adventure on Feb. 14,… Read more »
Company Confirms Plans To Shutter Berlin Operation
BERLIN — Merial Select confirmed this week it will be closing its Berlin doors effective next year.Though the majority of Merial’s approximately 45 employees are expected to lose their positions, town officials are optimistic that the facilities closing will not adversely affect Berlin.Mayor Gee Williams compared Merial’s shutting down to when the Tyson plant likewise… Read more »
Commissioners Support Farmers In Clean Water Case
SNOW HILL — In the wake of last month’s ruling in favor of a local farm family in its case with the Waterkeeper Alliance last month, several Worcester County Commissioners came out in favor of the judgment and discussed the future of the poultry industry on the Eastern Shore.“This case seems to have losers all… Read more »
650-Plus Turn Out For AGH’s Annual Penguin Swim
OCEAN CITY – Although the official count is still being tabulated, as of Wednesday, the 19th Annual Penguin Swim raised over $80,000 to go toward Atlantic General Hospital.On New Year’s Day, the Penguin Swim was held in front of the Princess Royale Hotel. Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) Director of Development Donna Pellinger said attendance was… Read more »
Seahawks Competing in Iron Horse Duals
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team this weekend is competing in the 13th Annual Iron Horse Duals at C. Milton Wright High School featuring some of the top programs in the state.The tournament gets started this afternoon and will continue with championship rounds tomorrow, January 5. Each team will wrestle seven dual meets throughout the… Read more »
Running for a Brighter Future 10K on Tap
BERLIN- The first significant event of the local running circuit in the new year, the Running for a Brighter Future 10K, is set for tomorrow, January 5, in and around the Newark area for the benefit of the Worcester County Developmental Center (WCDC).The Running for a Brighter Future 10K will begin on Saturday morning at… Read more »