Gloria Rose GarrettOCEAN PINES — Gloria Rose (Buscemi) Garrett of Ocean Pines died on Monday, March 16 at Merion Gardens, Carney’s Point, N.J. at the age of 92.Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Gloria was married for 71 years to her beloved husband, John (Eddie), who she met at the USO during World War II. She attended… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2015
Annexation Vote Moves Berlin Housing Project Ahead
BERLIN – An apartment complex proposed for Seahawk Road is expected to move forward following the town council’s approval of the annexation of 90 acres of farm land into Berlin.After hearing from residents both for and against the project, members of Berlin’s town council voted 3-2 Monday to approve the annexation of 90 acres just… Read more »
OC Spring Flag Football Leagues On Tap
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department is gearing up for the spring flag football season with two alternatives being offered to teams and players.The department is offering a 4-on-4 non-contact flag football league along with a 5-on-5 contact flag football league this spring. The leagues are open to adults 18 years old… Read more »
Salisbury Area Chamber Honors Groups, Individuals At Banquet
SALISBURY — The Officers and Directors of the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce held their 95th Annual Awards Banquet Ceremony on Thursday, March 12 at Green Hill Country Club.The chamber recognized member businesses and individuals who have made a significant impact within various areas of the Chamber business community. Winners have been nominated by peers… Read more »
Retiring Snow Hill Band Director ‘Made A Difference’
SNOW HILL – After more than three decades of instilling a love of music and sense of pride in Snow Hill High School’s marching band, band director Bill Kraus will retire this spring.Kraus, who has led the band program at Snow Hill High since 1985, has decided he’s ready to slow down and spend more… Read more »
New Restaurant Planned For Vacant Berlin Building
BERLIN – Much to the excitement of area residents, the long vacant building once home to Boomer’s Restaurant is set to become a crab house.Town officials announced this week the seafood restaurant Crush and Crab was expected to open at 525 South Main Street on June 1. The space just off Route 113 has been… Read more »
School System Seeks 6% Increase In County Funding
SNOW HILL – School system officials this week advocated for the $82.7 million in county funding they say is needed to promote college and career readiness and support local teachers.At a budget work session with the Worcester County Commissioners Tuesday, Superintendent of Schools Jerry Wilson said that while he understood the county faced financial challenges… Read more »
Ocean Pines Plans Easter Activities
OCEAN PINES — The Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks Department invites area residents to hop over for two of its popular annual Easter events.The Easter Egg-Stravaganza Dive & Pool Party will be held on Friday, March 27 from 6-8 p.m. at the Sports Core Pool, located at 11143 Cathell Road in Ocean Pines. Children ages… Read more »
Empty Bowl Soup Dinner Benefits Diakonia And The Art League Of Ocean City
The Empty Bowl Soup Dinner was held at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on Saturday, March 21. The event benefited two nonprofits, Diakonia and the Art League of Ocean City. More than 300 people attended the event. Above, volunteer Cathy Angus serves chili to Megan and Emily Sandt and their mother, Jennifer, of… Read more »
WCDC Work Program’s Future Remains In Doubt
BERLIN – The future of the work program at the Worcester County Developmental Center remains uncertain as the state transitions to meet new federal requirements.Last month, officials from the Worcester County Developmental Center (WCDC) announced that the center-based employment offered to clients was in jeopardy as Maryland put together its plan to come into compliance… Read more »