The Democratic Women’s Club of Worcester County had as its February meeting speaker Dr. Clara Small, who gave a fascinating talk on black history in the U.S., emphasizing the struggles of African Americans during the Civil Rights events of the 1960’s in the South including the marches with Dr. Martin Luther King. Pictured, from left, are Women’s Club… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2014
Worcester Prep Mini-Mallard Cheerleaders Enjoy Practice Session
Decatur Girls Earn Top Seed In 3A-South
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team wrapped up its regular season with a 65-28 win over Parkside last week and now sets its sights on a possible regional and state championship as the top seed in the 3A-South sectional.The Seahawks enjoyed a remarkable regular season during which they went 18-2. They closed out the… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Be Educated On MetersEditor:Reading Mr. Allen’s reply to recent smart concerns does not make me sleep easier. I would expect his answer to be dismissive and somewhat condescending, as he is a regional vice president of Delmarva Power. I urge interested persons to go to the Smart Meter American Cancer Society site, as well as the Maryland Smart… Read more »
Incumbent Worcester Commissioner Unopposed
POCOMOKE — With Tuesday’s filing deadline passing, Commissioner Merrill Lockfaw, who represents District 1, is unopposed for his second term.A freshman commissioner, Lockfaw attributed his unopposed bid for re-election to the trust that he has developed in his district over the last four years.“In talking with my constituents in this district, I think they all… Read more »
33rd Irish Parade, Festival Set For March 15
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City will be glowing with green at the 33rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival, which marches down Coastal Highway on Saturday, March 15.Sponsored by the Delmarva Irish-American Club, this Ocean City tradition has grown to become the second largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the state, in addition to… Read more »
Worcester Prep Upper School Students To Present The Musical Grease
Worcester Preparatory Upper School students will present the lively musical Grease on Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 1 at 7 p.m. in the school’s Athletic and Performing Arts Center. Pre-sale tickets are $10; tickets at the door are $12. For tickets and information, call the school at 410-641-3575. Cast members pictured are Mark Gee,… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
There was plenty of election news to digest this week because a critical filing deadline passed Tuesday night in Maryland. Here are some thoughts on what took place this week and what could unfold over the next several months leading up to the June primary and the November general election.– In some cases, the races… Read more »
Decatur Swimmers Make Splash in States
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity swim teams were solid in the state championships last weekend, finishing near the top or in the middle of the pack in the team competition, while placing highly in several individual events.The Decatur girls finished eighth overall among the 28 teams competing in the Class 3A-2A-1A state championships. The Decatur boys… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood
My kids love cash.Who doesn’t, right?It’s something they take for granted, of course, like all children. Nonetheless, it fascinates them and both my boys are always looking to get their pudgy fingers on my money.Beckett gets a dollar bill thrown in his lunch box just about every day for an ice cream treat at lunch…. Read more »