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 »
Yearly Archives: 2016
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Single Lambs looking for romance could find Cupid especially accommodating this week. Paired partners also find their relationships benefiting from the chubby cherub’s attention.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Keep your keen Bull’s eye focused on your target, and shake off any attempt to turn your attention elsewhere. You… Read more »
Resort Planners Endorse Roof Pitch Change After Hearing
OCEAN CITY — After a spirited public hearing, Ocean City planners this week endorsed a proposed code amendment that would permit a change in roof pitch heights in zoned mobile home parks in the resort.The Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday held a public hearing on a proposed change to the code that would allow… Read more »
Developmental Center’s Work Program Providing Key Support
NEWARK – In Pocomoke City, Bel-Art operates two manufacturing plants and employs more than 200 people. Those employees work full time, producing everything from pipettes and beakers to lab safety equipment.But they’re not the only ones responsible for keeping the company running.Staff credits a team from the Worcester County Developmental Center for the behind-the-scenes support… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood
Carson lost his second tooth amid last Friday’s bomb threat situation at his school.That’s a sentence I never thought I would ever write.It happened as we were walking to our car from a field. When it fell out, he let me know, and it just so happened to be in the grass where the students… Read more »
Guilty Of Purse Snatching
OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City man arrested last July on robbery and assault charges after snatching a purse from a female at a farmer’s market before being caught and detained by quick-thinking witnesses was found guilty last week in Worcester County Circuit Court and was sentenced to eight years in jail.Just before noon last… Read more »
First-Ever Worcester Humanitarian Awards Presented
BERLIN — At an event last night, 22 leading Worcester County citizens with a legacy of inspiring volunteer work were recognized.In honor of its 20th year, Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County organized the Worcester Humanitarian Awards. Nominations were sought at the end of last year. Each winner will receive a $100 chariatable gift certificate… Read more »
We Remember Those We Have Lost
Agnes Shoemaker QuesadaOCEAN CITY — Agnes Shoemaker Quesada, age 87, of Ocean City died Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Berlin Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Berlin. Mrs. Quesada was born in Georgetown and was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Mary (Joines) King.She was a homemaker and a member of Hebron United Methodist Church… Read more »
OC Applauds Tax Differential Study
OCEAN CITY — Worcester County officials this week signed off on an independent study to determine its own set of figures for Ocean City’s tax differential request, or tax setoffs to the resort for duplicated services.In early December, the Ocean City Mayor and Council once again submitted its tax differential request to Worcester officials in… Read more »
Winter Birding Event Planned For Next Weekend
SNOW HILL – Due to the popularity of the annual Delmarva Birding Weekend, organizers are now offering two of the celebrated birding extravaganzas in both January and April.“We enjoy such a big difference in bird species in winter and spring, it just made sense to open up two weekends,” said Worcester County Tourism Director Lisa… Read more »