ARIES (March 21 to April 19): This could be the time to try soothing whatever bad feelings might be lingering ‘twixt and among colleagues, friends or family members. But be sure you do so without favoring any side.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): An idea is only an idea until you put that clever Bovine… Read more »
SNOW HILL – After nearly 40 years of practicing law in Worcester County, first in private practice and more recently for Worcester County, Sonny Bloxom will retire at the end of the year.“There comes a time when it’s time for the younger generation to step up and take over,” Bloxom said.The Pocomoke lawyer, who has… Read more »
BERLIN – The Atlantic General Hospital Foundation will host its 22nd Annual Fall Golf Classic on Thursday, Sept. 24, rain or shine, at the Ocean City Golf Club.For local golfers this tournament has become an annual tradition, with last year’s event raising $106,000 to expand health care services and programs for the community through Atlantic… Read more »
Prior to a new term, beginning on Oct. 1st, for the Lt. Governor-Elect of The Capital District-Division 5, he or she will visit every one of the Kiwanis Clubs that comprise the division, of which there are eleven. Jack Hassman made his visit to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City earlier this month. He is pictured… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — In an effort to rebuild the ever-eroding trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve, the Maryland Attorney General’s Office on Wednesday unveiled new guidance aimed at putting an end to discriminatory profiling.Attorney General Brian Frosh on Wednesday issued a new Guidance Memorandum to End Discriminatory Profiling by Law Enforcement in… Read more »
Hebron Savings Bank made a $5,000 contribution to Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County to support building costs for the organization’s new home project in the Church Street neighborhood. Currently under construction are homes, numbers 63 through 66, in this residential area. Pictured, from left, are Molly Hilligoss, executive director, Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department is once again offering an adult co-rec kickball league this fall.The league is open to adults 18 years old or older. Games will be played at the 4th Street field in downtown Ocean City on Thursday nights. The league will start on Thursday, September 17 and… Read more »
BERLIN – A new monument in Henry Park, the first to ever be installed there, honors the educator for whom the park was named.Though members of the town’s parks commission have expressed interest in honoring Dr. William E. Henry for years, it wasn’t until 2015 that they learned enough about the Worcester County native to… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City and Berlin will be swarmed with Jeeps, 4×4 companies and off-road enthusiasts on throughout the weekend with the much-anticipated return of Ocean City Jeep Week.The event will be held at various locations in Ocean City and Berlin with the Roland E. Powell Convention serving as the main hub. The event kicked… Read more »
Louise R. SwontekOCEAN CITY — Louise R. Swontek, 77, of Ocean City, and formerly of Baltimore, died Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015 at her son’s home in Lewes.She was born December 6, 1937 in Baltimore, a daughter of the late John Edward Randall and Margaret Sophie (Cushing) Randall.In her earlier years, Louise worked at Andy’s Sub… Read more »