SALISBURY – Wicomico County will ring in its 150th anniversary this year with celebration events throughout the summer months.In an open work session of the Wicomico County Council this week, Steve Miller, director of the county’s Recreation, Parks and Tourism department, shared the county’s plans to host various celebration events to commemorate Wicomico’s 150th anniversary.“I’m… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2017
Daughters Of American Colonists Present $5,000 Check To Historic St. Martin’s Church Foundation
The Delaware State Society of The National Society of the Daughters of American Colonists presented a $5,000 check to Historic St. Martin’s Church Foundation for a window restoration project. After the presentation, Foundation Board member Dr. G. Ray Thompson lectured on the history of St. Martin’s Church. Pictured, from left, are Lynne Murray, Delaware State… Read more »
Worcester Girls Cruise In ESIAC Championship
BERLIN- With little drama, Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team dispatched rival Saints Peter and Paul, 17-10, last Friday to capture its fifth straight Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) championship.It’s always special when Worcester Prep faces Saints Peter and Paul in any sport, but girls’ varsity lacrosse has produced the most drama in the… Read more »
Decatur Girls Claim 4th Straight Region Title
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team won its fourth straight state regional championship this week, beating Huntingtown, 12-7, on Wednesday to earn a return trip to the Final Four for the fourth straight year.The Seahawks were seeded second in the 3A-2A-East Section I bracket and faced a pair of familiar foes on their way… Read more »
Cops And Courts – May 19, 2017
Bar Bathrooms DestroyedOCEAN CITY — A Massachusetts man was arrested on multiple counts of malicious destruction of property last weekend after allegedly destroying a commercial bathroom.Just after midnight last Sunday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to Fager’s Island for a reported malicious destruction of property that had already occurred. The officer met… Read more »
Parent Advocates For Brain Tumor Research Legislation
BERLIN — Amy Wood of West Ocean City traveled to the nation’s capital last week with the National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) to advocate for legislation to fund brain tumor research.May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month and survivors, caregivers and family members affected from loss of a loved one from brain cancer shared their stories… Read more »
Several Berlin Intermediate School Students Recognized For Being Outstanding Students
Trista Harner, Ethan Justice, Brianna Swartz and Sadie Peters from Berlin Intermediate School were recognized by Superintendent Mr. Lou Taylor for being overall outstanding students. Principal Tom Sites sent Taylor a small biography of each student and in return Taylor presented each of them with a hand written note congratulating them on their accomplishments and… Read more »
Berlin Welcomes Newest Art Gallery, Wooden Octopus
BERLIN – Town officials celebrated Berlin’s newest art studio with a ribbon cutting this month.Last Friday municipal leaders and Berlin Chamber of Commerce representatives welcomed Wooden Octopus to town with a ribbon cutting. Mayor Gee Williams praised the creativity the studio added to the area.“This is what Berlin is all about,” Williams said. “We’re very… Read more »
Worcester County Okays Funds For Pines Library Repairs
SNOW HILL – In spite of varying concerns, the Worcester County Commissioners agreed to move forward with plans to address longstanding structural problems at the Ocean Pines library.On Tuesday the commissioners agreed to hire the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company to design changes for the library to address its leaking roof and limitations to its HVAC system…. Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week – May 19, 2017
MILLVILLEBishop’s Landing25513 Fox Point LnDaily 10-6New Community5 Minutes to Beach3-5BR Villas & HomesLots of AmenitiesBeazer Homes302-235-3024OCEAN CITYThe Gateway GrandOceanfront 48th StreetDaily 10-5Fully Furnished3-4BR/3BACondos & PenthousesMark Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty877-260-2710WEST OCEAN CITYSeaside VillageGolf Course RoadTues-Sun 10-6New Construction3BR/3.5BATown HomesLennar Homes302-540-0309OCEAN CITYSunburst Townhouse1600 Philadelphia AveFri-Sun 12-33BR TownhousesJon BarkerMark Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty410-935-3810OCEAN CITYSunset Island67th St & The BayFri, Sat &… Read more »