Local artist Ellen Scott is pictured beside her artwork “Newark MD Crabs” that was included in the Brushes of the Eastern Shore Art Exhibition on display outside of Delegate Mary Beth Carozza’s Annapolis office.
OCEAN CITY — There was a bit of a shakeup in the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) rankings this week with the announcement of the retirement of a long-time lieutenant followed quickly by the promotion of another officer to replace him.The OCPD announced this month Lieutenant Howard Whaley was retiring after 27 years with the… Read more »
In its ongoing efforts to recognize outstanding students and community members, the Stephen Decatur High School Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) program is honoring VIPs of the Game this winter during home basketball games. Since 2006, SDHS has been recognizing the Decatur Way and the principles of pride, achievement, respect, and responsibility through the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Officials from the Local 100 honored an Ocean City man for 70 years of membership in the sheet metal workers union.On Feb. 3 representatives of the Local Union 100 — the union serving sheet metal, air, rail and transportation workers — recognized Ocean City resident John Kavanagh, 92, for 70 years of… Read more »
NEWARK – As Career and Technical Education Month commences, officials at Worcester Technical High School (WTHS) are introducing eight new programs to its curriculum next year that will be available for registration soon.The new programs – business management, business administration services, industrial maintenance, baking and pastry, horticultural services, environmental studies/natural resources, homeland security, and geographic… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials approved changes expected to ease some of the challenges facing volunteer fire companies this week.The Worcester County Commissioners voted to amend the standards for chartered volunteer fire companies Tuesday. One of the key changes made will allow companies to keep fire engines more than 30 years old as long as… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials last week approved two amendment to the Ocean City Police Department’s special orders, including a measure to honor officers with active or former military service with a special service pin.Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Chief Ross Buzzuro last Tuesday presented the Mayor and Council with two revisions to the department’s… Read more »
Feb. 10: Spaghetti Dinner4:30-6:30 p.m. Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 North Main St., Berlin. Spaghetti, salad, bread, drink and dessert. Adults: $10; children free. Carry-outs available: $10. Second Friday fundraiser to benefit the Organ Fund.Feb. 10: AARP Foundation Lower Shore DC-Tech Tax Preparations BeginFridays beginning Feb. 10, by appointment, Pocomoke Library. 410-957-0878. Mondays beginning Feb…. Read more »
OCEAN CITY — In the midst of a significant capital campaign to expand and enhance facilities and improve efficiency and quality of service, Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) made a pitch this week for a $200,000 commitment from the town of Ocean City annually for the community hospital.On Monday, AGH President and CEO Michael Franklin presented… Read more »
Campaign Gift ReceivedBERLIN – Atlantic General Hospital Foundation received a $5,000 donation from Cliff and Donna Berg toward its Campaign for the Future and the development of the new Regional Cancer Care Center.The Bergs live in Ocean Pines having moved to this community from Chadds Ford, Pa. after retiring. Cliff Berg was a principal in… Read more »