BERLIN — One week after Worcester officials threw their support behind a bill introduced in the House to pursue an exit strategy for the county’s Department of Liquor Control (DLC), Senator Jim Mathias responded to criticism his legislation did not represent the county’s wishes.As part of the exit strategy for the beleaguered DLC, a pair… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2016
We Remember Those We Have Lost
Russell Calvert DashiellSALISBURY — Russell Calvert Dashiell, 94, a resident of Salisbury and Ocean City, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016 at home. Born in Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late J. Roland Dashiell, Sr. and Doris Disharoon Dashiell.He attended Wicomico High School and in World War II, he served in the U.S…. Read more »
CASA Program Seeking Pirates, Sponsors For Annual Fundraiser
BERLIN – The community is again invited to “help sink child abuse” as a local advocacy group hosts its annual fundraiser.Worcester County’s Court Appointed Special Advocates program (CASA) has started preparations for its annual May fundraiser. The CASA Pirate Party, in its eighth year, will take place May 20 at Sunset Grille. A rain date… Read more »
Poultry Litter Debate Intensifies Across Maryland With Proposed Legislation
ANNAPOLIS – The House and Senate versions of the controversial Poultry Litter Management Act (PLMA) had preliminary hearings in Annapolis this week, as both sides continue to debate whom should be held responsible for the hundreds of millions of tons of waste chickens grown on the Eastern Shore create each year.The poultry industry and its… Read more »
OC Elementary Kindergarten Students Research George Washington And Abraham Lincoln To Celebrate President’s Day
Savanna Morgan’s kindergarten students at Ocean City Elementary School researched George Washington and Abraham Lincoln to celebrate President’s Day. Pictured from left to right are: Katherine Conway, Reid Anecharico, Aiden Backof and Lily Rados.
Worcester County Commission For Women Committee Plan For Women’s History Month Luncheon
The Worcester County Commission for Women committee met recently at the library to plan for the Women’s History Month luncheon. The co-chairs of the event are Carol Rose, front row, second from left and Cheryl Jacobs, front on the right. They are pictured with other committee members. The luncheon will take place March 16 at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau… Read more »
Showell Elementary Third Graders Celebrate Writer’s Workshop
Showell Elementary third grade student Andrew Larson celebrates Writer’s Workshop by sharing his nonfiction book with his classmates.
Decatur Swimmers Solid In State Meet
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity swimming teams were solid last weekend in the state championship meet with both the boys and girls finishing near the middle of the pack in the team scores.The Seahawks had individual swimmers in several events on both the boys’ and girls’ sides along with the relays. The Decatur boys finished 14th… Read more »
Star Charities Presents $6,600 Check To The VFW And Wounded Soldiers
Star Charities Director Anna Foultz and her group of volunteers presented a check for $6,600 to the VFW and Wounded Soldiers on Feb. 19 at the Ocean Pines library. The check represents proceeds from the Beef and Beer event in January. Pictured, from left, are Janet Donaway, Sandy McAbee, Peggy Rumberg, Gilly Foultz, Robin Beall, Lee… Read more »
AGH Thrift Shop Marks 10-Year Anniversary
BERLIN – Community members gathered yesterday to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Atlantic General Hospital Thrift Shop.The thrift shop, located in the Berlin Shopping Center on Old Ocean City Boulevard, has raised more than $1.5 million for the hospital during the past decade.“It’s been great for the community and it’s been great for us,”… Read more »