Somerset County Board of Education recently presented United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore with a check from the public school system’s 2015 campaign, totaling $38,234.87. Pictured, from left, are Chelsea Micka, Jenn Berlin, Kathleen Mommè, Dr. John Gaddis, Cortney Monar, Leo Lawson, Tracie Bartemy and Tom Davis.
BERLIN — Berlin’s Annual Clean-Up Day will be Saturday, April 16 and will be the official start of Take Pride in Berlin Week, running from Saturday, April 16 to Saturday, April 23.“For more than a decade, volunteers have dedicated a few hours on an April Saturday to help give Berlin’s parks, downtown and neighborhoods a… Read more »
The University of Maryland Extension Worcester County 4-H Youth Development Program held its annual Public Speaking contest on March 18 with members from five community clubs competing. Eleven youth, ranging in age from 7-15 years old, competed in four categories; Prepared Speech, Interpretation, Radio Spot and Extemporaneous.Eight-year-old Keira Lucas scored 96 points with her speech… Read more »
Premier Driving School recognized its February Athletes of the Month, Stephen Decatur High School senior Torrey Brittingham and junior Rachel Florek. Both Brittingham and Florek were standouts in basketball. While Brittingham led his team to the 3A Maryland state finals, Florek recorded 75 points, 52 rebounds and 20 steals on the year.
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team ran its win streak to five this week with a 16-0 rout of Wicomico on the road on Monday.The Mallards enjoyed another successful week, beating Tower Hill, 12-7, last Friday, followed by the 16-0 romp over the Indians on the road on Monday. Worcester has now won five… Read more »
ANNAPOLIS — A highly contested bill that aims to give paid sick leave to hundreds of thousands of Marylanders easily passed through the House of Delegates this week by a vote of 84-54.All 49 house Republicans and five Democrats opposed House Bill 580, which covers both full- and part-time workers for any business with 15… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A three-year extension for the fall Endless Summer Cruisin’ was approved this week after updating the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) reflecting the changes made since the event was last held.The Mayor and Council on Monday approved a request to extend the Endless Summer Cruisin’ event through October 2018. The event was approved… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team enjoyed a strong week, beating two tough Bayside North foes in the span of four days to remain unbeaten at 3-0 on the season.Last Friday, the Seahawks hosted Kent Island for a tough matchup with the Buccaneers and came away with a 15-11 win. On Monday, the Decatur… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Your opinion is sought to help improve Ocean City Recreation and Parks (OCRP) by taking a five-minute Vision Survey.According to Ocean City Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito, the department has been tasked with the development of a Parks Master Plan. The process requires identification and evaluation of current park amenities, as… Read more »
WASHINGTON — Wild horses of Maryland’s and Virginia’s Assateague Island National Seashore were previewed this week as the third of 16 Forever Stamp images to celebrate the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary.A photograph by Tim Fitzharris of Fayetteville, Ark., was used to create the image.A press release from the United States Postal Service reported, “This… Read more »