Ocean City’s beach and Boardwalk had a different appearance in the years prior to World War II. This photo looks north from Talbot Street. The Boardwalk in those days was narrow and raised about four feet above the beach. On a hot day bathers would sit under it in the shade and enjoy a picnic… Read more »
BERLIN- After two narrow one-goal losses to start the season, Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity soccer team broke through with a vengeance in a 10-0 rout of Wicomico last week.The Seahawks opened the season with a tough 3-2 loss to Kent Island on the road back on September 8. In their home opener last Tuesday, the… Read more »
BERLIN – Local volunteers for the Operation Christmas Child campaign are gearing up for another successful holiday season.The program, run by Samaritan’s Purse International Relief, joins volunteers around the world to fill shoeboxes with gifts for underprivileged youth.In the past five years, the Southern Delmarva team has given away more than 46,000 shoeboxes, according to… Read more »
Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) from across the state recently gathered at the Milestone Restaurant in Easton for the Maryland State Society’s Fall Forum. The annual luncheon was preceded by an Information Market where members “shopped” displays by committee chairmen to learn a-bout projects for the coming year. Above, State Conservation… Read more »
SALISBURY – The Wicomico County Council will bring development impact fees to a vote after members agreed to advance the proposed repeal Tuesday.Councilmembers voted 7-0 to move the repeal forward for a final vote at a public hearing in an October meeting, where discussions will precede the decision.The repeal will take 60 days to pass… Read more »
BERLIN – The town has added yet another accolade to its growing list of achievements with its selection as a semi-finalist for the Great American Main Street Award.Berlin is one of 10 towns named as semi-finalists for the award, which is offered each year by the National Main Street Center, which operates the Main Street… Read more »
As part of its ongoing commitment to the military, the Republican Women of Worcester County and the “Caring for America” program, which is represented by Kathleen Tallman, second from left, donated bags of toiletries and a check for $145 to the USO in Dover, Del.
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity soccer team beat Salisbury Christian, 5-1, last Friday to improve to 2-0 on the young season, but the Mallards have had difficulty getting back on the field since.The Mallards opened the season with a 4-2 win over Gunston way back on September 7 and waited nine days to get back… Read more »
SVN – Miller Commercial Real Estate celebrated their rebranding with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, August 25 at its main office in Salisbury. Partnering with the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, the event drew over 75 attendees to celebrate the transition of Sperry Van Ness to SVN. On hand to speak to the crowd was… Read more »
Fourth graders in Dr. Melanie Biscoe’s class at Ocean City Elementary personalized their Writer’s Notebook and are ready to fill up their pages with narratives, opinions and informational writings. Submitted Photos