SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners put their support behind an initiative to repeal the state’s residential sprinkler mandate.The commissioners told Delegate Chris Adams (R-37B-Wicomico) this week they were behind his efforts to reverse the state requirement that fire sprinklers be installed in new and renovated single-family homes. Adams pre-filed a bill to that… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2016
Who’s Playing When And Where
28th Street Pit and Pub 410-289-2020 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Thursday, Dec. 31: NYE Party with DJ Harvey SincoAdolfo’s 410-289-4001 13th St. & The Boardwalk, In The Beach Plaza Hotel Thursday, Dec. 31: Dale Britt & Rhonda AppleAtlantic Hotel 410-641-3589 2 North Main St., Berlin Thursday Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Party And Ball… Read more »
Decatur Wrestlers Take Down Wicomico, 69-10
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team got back into Bayside Conference action on Wednesday with a 69-10 rout over Wicomico.After a holiday break followed by participation in the South River Duals last week, the Seahawks were back in action on Wednesday and routed Wicomico, 69-10. Decatur won 12 of 14 matches on the way to… Read more »
Things I Like
Waking up and feeling good on New Year’s DayYoung people with strong work ethicsHearty toys that don’t break easilyRandom acts of kindness from my kidsNetflix’s “Making a Murderer”An uplifting sermon in churchThe convenience of curbside recyclingWhen a prediction I made is not proven wrong in the first week of the new yearCatching all the WOC… Read more »
Council Hears Update On Special Event ROI Policy
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week approved the return of a low-impact, religious-related special event scheduled for this weekend, but not before getting a briefing on the town’s new Return on Investment (ROI) policy.With little discussion, the Mayor and Council on Monday approved the annual Blessing of the Waters event set for Saturday on… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood
Having a sick kid is never fun, and we have had our fair share of illnesses sweeping through the house over the last month.Twice within the last couple months, Beckett has been knocked down with a stomach bug of some sort. In both cases, the symptoms included all the unpleasant things related to an upset… Read more »
SoDel Cares Donates $5,000 To Harry K Foundation
SoDel Cares, the philanthropic arm of SoDel Concepts, a hospitality group with eight area restaurants, recently donated $5,000 to the Harry K Foundation, which is helping families and children coping with hunger and food instability in Delaware. Pictured, from left, are Nelia Dolan, marketing director for SoDel Concepts; Harry Keswani, founder and president of the… Read more »
A Week In Business
Medical Officers AppointedSALISBURY — The medical staff at Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) recently elected its Medical Staff Officers for 2016 and 2017.Dr. David C. Kerrigan was elected president of the medical staff at PRMC. Kerrigan, a general and vascular surgeon with the Mid-Atlantic Surgical Group, joined Peninsula Regional’s medical staff in 1993.Dr. Simona Eng… Read more »
OP Hammerheads Swim Team Deliver Over 60 Toys To Emergency Department At AGH
Members of the Ocean Pines Hammerheads swim team joined Coach Brooks Ensor in delivering over 60 plush toys to the Emergency Department at Atlantic General Hospital to be given to children who needed their holidays brightened while there.
Worcester Girls Show Little Sign Of Rust
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity basketball team showed few ill effects from a long holiday break, routing visiting Gunston, 33-8, on Wednesday to improve to 6-2 on the season.The Mallards enjoyed success in the first portion of the season, but had not played since a 45-35 win over Delmarva Christian way back on December 16…. Read more »