SNOW HILL – Following introduction last week, the Worcester County Commissioners are set to consider two text amendments in the new year that would allow for special events in the county’s agricultural districts.On Tuesday, the commissioners introduced two bills that related to commercial non-agricultural functions in the county’s A-1 and A-2 districts. One would allow… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2016
Franklin P. And Arthur W. Perdue Foundation Commits $20,000 To Help Recovery Resource Center
Perdue Farms has committed a $20,000 Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation grant to help the Recovery Resource Center (RRC) — formerly known as the Salisbury Substance Abuse Community Center — in its mission to facilitate and support people on their journey to recovery from addiction. Pictured, from left, are Tom Evans, chair of… Read more »
Year’s First Art Show Opens In OC Next Week
OCEAN CITY — “Shared Visions” is the opening show for 2017 at the Ocean City Center for the Arts, where artists and writers collaborate and inspire each other.The public is invited to the free, opening reception for the writers and artists on First Friday, Jan. 7 from 5 – 7 p.m. at Arts Center on… Read more »
SD High School National Honor Society Adopts Three Worcester G.O.L.D. Families And Donates To Believe In Tomorrow
It’s the season of giving and the Stephen Decatur High School National Honor Society has caught the spirit. After two months of fundraising, the organization adopted three Worcester G.O.L.D. (Giving Other Lives Dignity) families and made an annual donation of $2,000 to Believe in Tomorrow. Left, National Honor Society officers Bethany Williams, Noah Shockley, Becca Cooper… Read more »
Tickets Available For Annual Prayer Breakfast On Jan. 13
OCEAN CITY — The 2017 Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, presented by the Greater Ocean City, Ocean Pines, Berlin, Snow Hill and Pocomoke chambers of commerce, will take place on Jan. 13.This event has been such an inspiration, an uplifting morning where the entire community comes together, including local citizens, community leaders, elected officials, church congregations, police… Read more »
Seahawks Sweep Three, Improve To 4-1
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team swept three matches last week to improve to 4-1 on the young season.After starting the season with a loss to Bayside North powerhouse North Caroline, the Seahawks responded with a win over Mardela to improve to 1-1. Last week, Decatur swept three matches including a win over St. Michael’s… Read more »
OC Engaged In HEAL Campaign
OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean City is on track to building a healthier community in the new year after working on two initiatives as part of its Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) campaign.Since joining this nationwide campaign over the summer, city officials and partners at the Worcester County Health Department and Atlantic General… Read more »
President’s Order Protects 3.8 Million Acres Of Ocean
OCEAN CITY — The Obama administration this month announced it was moving to permanently protect a vast area off the Atlantic coast from offshore drilling for oil and natural gas reserves.Utilizing his authority under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, President Barack Obama last Tuesday announced he was withdrawing roughly 3.8 million acres in the… Read more »
Lower Shore Suicide Grant Will Help Fund Health Trainings
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Health Department, in conjunction with other health providers in the tri-county area, received a state grant in recent months to reduce and prevent suicide.Jackie Ward, health planner with the Worcester County Health Department, said the health department acted as a facilitator for the Lower Eastern Shore Suicide Prevention Coalition… Read more »
Things I Like – December 30, 2016
A warm Christmas DayGifts that get my kids outsideThe kids movie, “Sing”My wife’s breakfast casserolesStaying home on Christmas‘Happy Birthday Jesus’ cakesWhen a vacation is nearPost-Christmas shopping dealsThat the days are now getting a little longerCaring teachersBerlin on New Year’s Eve