Taking time out of the traditional classroom, Stephen Decatur High School journalism and Communication Arts students spent a day at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. on April 15. Pictured, back, are Alex Buchheim, Sara Truitt, Scott Devenny, Francesca Lundberg, Hailey Williams, Logan Sackadorf, and Matthew Plumley; and, front, Amberlee Oertel and Maury Izzett.
It might seem crazy to many that Ocean City is beginning the process of further expanding the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, but it’s actually sound planning and will address a significant shortcoming at the facility.At this week’s Mayor and Council meeting, elected officials endorsed moving ahead with the hiring of an architect to begin… Read more »
BERLIN — While Maryland Governor Larry Hogan was touring the Lower Shore late last week doling out state dollars for several local initiatives, U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulksi was making some splashes with federal funding announcements of her own.Mikulski announced the federal spending bill for fiscal year 2017 includes $10 million of the Wallops Island Flight… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With the clock ticking on the public comment period for the Assateague Island National Seashore’s General Management Plan (GMP), Ocean City officials this month fired off a letter to National Park Service officials expressing their concern about the future of the north end of the barrier island.The draft GMP will chart the… Read more »
Local beekeeper Dennis Klingenbeg recently gave an informative presentation on honey bees to members of the General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), including Regent Barbara May, who is holding the novel Hour of the Bees that is being donated to Snow Hill Middle School in his honor.
BERLIN- It’s always special when the Worcester Prep and Cape Henlopen girls’ varsity lacrosse teams clash and this year was no different with the Vikings edging the Mallards, 13-11, in a tight contest last Friday in Berlin.Last year, Worcester beat Cape Henlopen, 14-13, in an overtime thriller for the second win in a row in… Read more »
The Worcester County Commissioners presented a commendation to Pocomoke High School senior Ethan Taylor in recognition of his service as Worcester County’s Page to the 2016 Maryland General Assembly and for demonstrating academic excellence and a great potential for leadership.
BERLIN- After just missing with a late comeback against Easton last week, Decatur’s varsity softball team won a 17-13 slugfest with Crisfield at home on Monday.The Seahawks have scuffled through much of the season, but have shown vast improvement over the last few weeks. Despite their overall 4-9 record, the Decatur girls have split their… Read more »
SNOW HILL — The Worcester County Commissioners voiced concerns last week about the future of Assateague Island.The National Park Service (NPS) presented a new Draft General Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (Draft GMP/EIS) for Assateague Island last week to the commissioners.The draft provides alternatives to the current management plan that would allow the island… Read more »
The General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently planted a crepe myrtle on the grounds of Worcester Preparatory School in Berlin. Jacqueline Spurrier, Conservation Committee Vice Chairman, coordinated this Arbor Day beautification project in memory of deceased chapter member Ruth Ann Watkins. Pictured are Carol Wanzer, Sue Mallory, Jacqueline… Read more »