BERLIN – Motorists in the area can now get updates on the campaign to build Coastal Hospice at the Ocean. Thermometer signs, announcing fundraising progress and inviting donations, are going up along well-traveled roadways across Worcester and Wicomico counties.As the thermometers show, gifts and commitments to the project so far total $3 million. The campaign… Read more »
An Orioles flag flying in front of a houseBeing home aloneWatching an older couple danceA sunny morning after a rainy nightFinding a package on my stoop that I ordered onlineWebsites that load fastGetting calendar reminders on my phoneMorning greetings from my dogCelebrating anything with my kidsFriday afternoonsDriving with the windows down and a good tune
SALISBURY — Despite apparent positive inroads over the course of the last month, the ongoing dispute between Salisbury and Wicomico continued to simmer this week.The city of Salisbury this spring warned Wicomico County if an agreement could not be soon reached on an equitable cost-sharing fire service agreement between the two jurisdictions, the city would… Read more »
The Blacksmith Restaurant in Berlin was presented with the Green Restaurant award during the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association dinner meeting last month. Pictured, from left, are Worcester County Commissioner Joe Mitrecic, Justine Zegna of the Blacksmith, Deb Travers of Comcast Spotlight, Tourism Director Lisa Challenger and Summer Gayan of the Blacksmith. Photo courtesy of OCHMRAThe… Read more »
NEWARK – Comptroller Peter Franchot recognized three local students for their achievements in the arts with the 2015 Maryland Masters Award.On May 4, Franchot visited the Worcester County Board of Education to honor Darrius Lewis from Cedar Chapel Special School, Zoe Nichols from Pocomoke Middle School and Nikki Bennett from Snow Hill High School.“I’m delighted… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A Frederick man, who was operating a rented pontoon boat last June in the bay near Ocean City when a friend jumped overboard and was struck in the head with the propeller, pleaded guilty last week to operating under the influence and was fined and placed on probation.Last June 30, a 30th… Read more »
Worcester Prep 2015 Prom was held at Baywood Greens in Longneck, Del., on April 11. The Prom Court consisted of Michelle Curtis, Will Pedigo, Zachary Oltman, Sara Koon, Gracie Riley and James Petrera.
BERLIN – A portion of Main Street will be closed in the coming weeks as crews make sewer repairs.Main Street will be closed to through traffic between Route 346 and Route 50 beginning Monday, May 11, as crews begin a sewer repair project. Town Administrator Laura Allen expects the closures to last several weeks.“Residents will… Read more »
Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City President Carolyn Dryzga presents the last Kiwanis donation of $500 to Reverend David Herr of Interfaith Caregivers, which will conclude its long run of community service at the end of the year.
The General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently planted a Sweet Bay Magnolia on the grounds of Worcester Preparatory School in Berlin. Jacqueline Spurrier, Conservation Committee Vice Chairman, coordinated this Arbor Day beautification project in memory of three deceased chapter members –Jane Coates, Elizabeth (Betty) East and Louise Bozman. Pictured, from… Read more »