Maryland State Senator James Mathias, back, spoke with a group of Stephen Decatur High School National Honor Society members at the Worcester County Education Foundation breakfast on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Pictured, back row, are Hannah Duckworth, Delaney Iacona, Serena Craven and NHS President Jacob Gaddis; and, front, Fiona O’Brien, Delilah Purnell, Joseph Rodriguez and Mallory… Read more »
Labor Day falls the latest it possibly can in 2015 — Sept. 7 — and that’s likely why Worcester County parents for the first time will get to weigh pre- and post-Labor Day start dates for the next school year.Three possible calendars will be under consideration for the 2015-2016 school year after being developed by… Read more »
BERLIN — Worcester Prep three-sport athlete Sophie Brennan last week signed a national letter of intent to attend and play Division I lacrosse for Furman University next year.Brennan, who also plays soccer and basketball at Worcester, is a standout lacrosse player, prolific scorer and team leader for the Mallards. After weighing other options, Brennan chose… Read more »
BERLIN – Four Stephen Decatur High School women’s lacrosse players signed letters of intent to continue their athletic careers at the college level this week.On Tuesday, players Jordan Klebe, Payton VanKirk, Blair Yesko and Jillian Petito were featured at a signing event at Stephen Decatur High School.“Today you make all of us at Stephen Decatur… Read more »
BERLIN – A year after the accident that claimed the life of a local teenager, the Berlin Pedestrian Safety Committee continues its efforts to make the town a safer place for those on foot.Patricia Dufendach, chair of the committee, told the Berlin Mayor and Council Monday that thanks to the cooperation of Maryland’s State Highway… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The Recreation and Park’s Department reported earlier this month that summer camp participants continue to rise each year and that interest in the OC Tennis Center remains strong.This month’s Recreation and Parks Commission agenda featured an update from Recreation Superintendent Kate Gaddis on this past summer’s camps and the Ocean City Tennis… Read more »
Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School recently collected items for the Seton Center located in Princess Anne. Items were requested by the Seton Center and the students collected over 1,000 items including coloring books and crayons, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, and boxed food items. Pictured, from left, boxing up items are Student Council members Emily Selba, Morgan… Read more »
BERLIN – Students at Worcester Preparatory School had the chance to get their hands dirty with a variety of practical projects for the school’s first-ever Maker Day this week.Maker Day, a celebration of problem-solving skills and do-it-yourself projects, took place at the Berlin private school Tuesday.“The Maker movement is big right now,” said science teacher… Read more »
BERLIN – Berlin officials welcomed Ivy Wells, the town’s new economic development director, to town hall this week.Wells, who is taking over for Michael Day, said she is thrilled to join the town.“It’s even better than I thought,” she said. “People are extremely welcoming, from business owners to town staff.”Wells, who started Monday, said she… Read more »
Third grader Carter Smith’s love for reading shines while reading books about insects in Heather Hands class at Showell Elementary School.