POCOMOKE – Students and staff at Pocomoke High School (PHS) are seeking the community’s support to fund an international excursion trip to Germany.In April of 2019, students at Pocomoke High School (PHS) will have the opportunity to travel to Germany as part of an international excursion trip that focuses on culture, education and history.Jess McInerney,… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2017
County Bus Tour Highlights Commercial Real Estate Prospects
SNOW HILL – Worcester County’s economic development team highlighted properties throughout the county during a commercial real estate tour.More than 50 people — landowners, developers, investors and the like — participated in the Oct. 26 bus tour. The tour, which was hosted by the Worcester County Economic Development Department, highlighted properties in Pocomoke, Snow Hill… Read more »
School Aims To Increase Charitable Giving
POCOMOKE – After donating an unprecedented $5,000 to community charities last year, Pocomoke Middle School aims to have an even bigger impact this year.“This year we’re on pace to break that record,” Principal Matthew Record said. “It’s commendable because we’re not a large school.”In spite of the school’s small size, its employees remain committed to… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – November 3, 2017
The China Seas Motel was located on the oceanfront at 51st Street. Designed to resemble a Chinese “junk” (a commercial fishing boat seen on the rivers of China), the unique building attracted much attention on Coastal Highway.The motel had been built in 1963 after lower land values following the March Storm of 1962 spurred development… Read more »
A Week In Business – November 3, 2017
Assateague Island Surf Shop, Boutique & Café and The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony last week to celebrate its Route 611 business. Photo by Manette CramerXxxHospital Survey PlannedBERLIN – Atlantic General Hospital and Health System has secured the assistance of market research firm, RKM, Inc. to conduct a public… Read more »
Incident Renews Importance Of Island’s Pet Laws
ASSATEAGUE — After an incident emerged related to dogs going after one of the wild horses on Assateague, National Park Service officials this week are reiterating the importance of the laws regarding pets on the barrier island.Photos of two dogs harassing one of the famed wild horses on Assateague began circulating on social media platforms… Read more »
Builders Club At SD Middle School Complete “Kids Helping Kids” Project For Maryland Food Bank
The Builders Club at Stephen Decatur Middle School completed the “Kids Helping Kids” project for the Maryland Food Bank. The Builders Club collected 1,580 cans of food. Dan-ielle Consigli is pictured picking up cases of donated canned goods.
OCBP Sergeant Speaks At International Conference
OCEAN CITY — A long-time Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) sergeant with a strong background in ocean rescues and spinal injuries last month gave on oral presentation on the subject at a World Conference on Drowning Prevention event in Canada.OCBP Sgt. Jamie Falcon presented the results of his Ph.D. dissertation entitled Evaluating Near Shore Spinal… Read more »
Fifth Annual Presentation Of “Packages For Our Troops” Held At SD High School
American Legion Post #166 Commander Sarge Garlitz, back row far right, and other American Legion members joined Stephen Decatur High School Connections and Leo Club representatives during the fifth annual presentation of “Packages for our Troops.” During the month of October, SDHS students and faculty members collected various toiletries and other amenities for the military… Read more »
Libraries To Host STEM Activities
SNOW HILL – Several STEM-related events are coming to the Worcester County Library as part of a statewide festival.Beginning this week, various branches of the Worcester County Library will offer programs that engage families in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) subjects through hands-on activities.Jennifer Ranck, director for the Worcester County Library, said the activities… Read more »