The Democratic Women’s Club of Worcester County had as its April 17 meeting speaker(s) Farah Yahya and Zakia Amir, two members of the Delmarva Muslim Community in Salisbury. Pictured, from left, are Amir, Women’s Club Co-Presidents Kathy Emmert and Doris Fields and Yahra. Photo by Ted Page
Monthly Archives: April 2017
‘Mr. Ocean City Parks’ Retiring After 37 Years With Town
OCEAN CITY — Long-time Ocean City Parks Division Superintendent Calvin Ginnavan, who affectionately earned the title “Mr. Ocean City Parks” during his career, was feted this week with a special retirement ceremony at City Hall.For 37 years, Ginnavan led the Parks Division of the Recreation and Parks Department, shepherding Ocean City through decades of significant… Read more »
Ocean City Continues To Hammer Away At Route 90 Dualization Effort
OCEAN CITY — During a spring update with the State Highway Administration (SHA) on Tuesday, Ocean City continued to press for the dualization of Route 90 to be pushed ahead of other highway projects on the priority list.On Tuesday, SHA officials briefed the Mayor and Council on a variety of projects in various stages of… Read more »
Pocomoke’s Byrd ‘A Model We All Look Up To’
POCOMOKE – Education officials honored a Pocomoke High School icon this month as he prepares to retire.David Byrd, the well-known athletic director and physical education teacher at Pocomoke High School (PHS), will retire from teaching in June after a 43-year career. He will, however, continue to work part time as the school’s athletic director.Superintendent Lou… Read more »
Ayres Creek Campground Proposal Shelved As Developer Returns To Family Farm Plans
BERLIN – A local developer has abandoned plans to turn the former Pine Shore Golf property on Route 611 into a campground.Developer Todd Burbage confirmed Tuesday he has pulled his campground plans and now intends to build his family home on the property along Ayres Creek. Area property owners who objected to the proposal are… Read more »
Council Approves Lighting Up Beach Ball Water Tower, But Not Before Mild Debate On Funding Source
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials approved a relatively low cost plan for illuminating the new beach ball-themed water tower at 1st Street but not before considerable debate about how the project should be funded.Last year, the new municipal water tower was constructed at 1st Street and St. Louis Avenue and was later adorned with a… Read more »
UPDATED: Services Announced For Departed Jail Warden; Commissioners Issue Comments At Meeting
SNOW HILL – Worcester County lost a respected and well-liked community leader with the death of Warden Garry Mumford last week.Many in the audience wiped away tears as the Worcester County Commissioners shared their praise and memories of Mumford during Tuesday’s regular meeting. Mumford, 57, passed away April 22 after a brief illness.“Worcester County has… Read more »
Monthly Skateboarding Opportunities Planned For Berlin Falls Park
BERLIN – Town officials have agreed to allow a temporary skateboarding facility in Berlin Falls Park.On Monday, the town council approved an area resident’s proposal to set up his skateboarding ramps and equipment in Berlin Falls Park the last Sunday of each month from May to October. The equipment would be available for the public… Read more »
Federal Judge Rules Busker Suit Has Enough Merit To Proceed
OCEAN CITY — The third time could be the charm for a group of Boardwalk street performers who filed a civil suit against Ocean City after a U.S. District Court judge last week issued an opinion the buskers’ claims of First Amendment rights violations have merits.In November 2015, eight Ocean City Boardwalk street performers filed… Read more »
Worcester School System Recognized By United Way
recognized Worcester County’s public school system last week for doubling its contribution to the charitable organization.During Tuesday’s meeting of the Worcester County Board of Education, Oliva Momme, community outreach manager for United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, offered her thanks for the school system’s renewed fundraising efforts. Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) raised $40,987… Read more »