BERLIN – Construction on a new Dollar General in Berlin could begin as soon as this spring.The Berlin Planning Commission this week gave final site plan approval to the Dollar General proposed for the intersection of Decatur Street and Assateague Road. This project comes after community concerns about traffic put a halt to plans to… Read more »
I am skeptical of the proposal for a northern Worcester County arena, which would be home to a potential minor league ice hockey team as well as host other special events, for two reasons.One, I just can’t see a demographics study of Worcester, Wicomico, Sussex and Accomack counties coming back favorable to being able to… Read more »
NEWARK — Vo-Tech isn’t what it used to be.That’s the message teachers and administrators at Worcester Technical High School are trying to share with students as they work to promote the facility’s growing list of programs.“Let’s face it,” said Caroline Bloxom, principal of Worcester Tech. “Your momma and daddy’s vo-tech school did not include programs… Read more »
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BERLIN- Despite yet another bomb threat that briefly evacuated the Stephen Decatur High at mid-day last Friday, the annual War on the Shore wrestling tournament went off without a hitch last weekend with an expedited schedules and the dedication of event organizers.Around mid-day last Friday, a bomb threat was called into Stephen Decatur for the… Read more »
Playing in the snow with my kidsDinner with my son at Mione’s in between his many activitiesThe sand at Siesta Key beach in FloridaWhen my kids are excited to see meAn uplifting message at churchTaking off the occasional FridayOld childhood photosThat one week my desk is cleanObserving a skilled lawyer in courtHumble teensBreakfast at the… Read more »
No, that’s not a scene from an early Cruisin weekend — it’s the original “State Roads Bridge,” a narrow two-lane span built to handle Ocean City’s automotive traffic in 1916.The bridge entered town at Worcester Street and was just a block north of the railroad’s trestle bridge that spanned the Sinepuxent Bay from the mainland… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – In the wake of multiple unfounded bomb threats made to local schools over the last two weeks, Delegate Mary Beth Carozza (District 38C) has introduced a bomb threat prosecution bill in Annapolis.House Bill 121, officially titled Criminal Law-False Statement Concerning Destructive Device or Toxic Material-Venue, would allow law enforcement to prosecute the… Read more »
BERLIN — With more bomb threats received by local schools across Delmarva, a multi-agency investigation by authorities continues with vigor, according to officials.On Wednesday afternoon, local, state and federal law enforcement agencies all along the east coast participated in a teleconference call to discuss the ongoing investigation. Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis said afterwards the… Read more »
NEWARK – Jonathan Cook was selected this week to replace Bob Rothermel as president of the Worcester County Board of Education.The school board elected Cook president during its annual selection of officers after Rothermel announced his intention to relinquish the post. Longtime school board member Doug Dryden was chosen to serve as vice president.Cook was… Read more »