SNOW HILL – A text amendment approved this week will allow self-storage facilities up to 40,000 square feet in the general commercial district.On Tuesday the Worcester County Commissioners approved a text amendment that will allow self-storage facilities of up to 40,000 square feet in gross floor area in the C-2 general commercial district. Previously, such… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2017
Hundreds Expected For Jingle Bell 5K
OCEAN CITY — Hundreds of running enthusiasts are expected to descend on the resort area for the 5th Annual Winterfest of Lights Jingle Bell 5K on Sunday, Dec. 3.The annual event takes place at the Winterfest of Lights at Northside Park on 125th Street. The twilight race takes runners through the animated course of dazzling… Read more »
Beach Replenishment About Protecting Assets
The comments made at this week’s press conference touting the importance of the Ocean City beach replenishment project were predictable.It’s fine that the comments were foreseeable. There’s no denying beach replenishment, while extremely expensive to fund at a total cost of $12.7 million, is protecting Ocean City and saving properties. Those who doubt its effectiveness… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – November 24, 2017
As expected, Delegate Mary Beth Carozza announced she will challenge incumbent Senator Jim Mathias next year. Although they may be contested in next June’s primaries, it’s a certainty it will be Carozza against Mathias next November. That means Mathias, a registered Democrat, will once again have to campaign heavily to retain his seat against a… Read more »
Mayor Details Salisbury Marathon, Folk Festival Events
SALISBURY – As the Salisbury Marathon and National Folk Festival quickly approaches, officials with the City of Salisbury are asking Wicomico County for support.Salisbury Mayor Jake Day came before the Wicomico County Council on Tuesday to present plans for two events scheduled to take place in Salisbury next year.“We wanted to give you sort of… Read more »
Grant Funds New Program Targeting At-Risk Students
SNOW HILL – A new program in Pocomoke is expected to provide at-risk middle school students with a safe place to spend their free time.On Tuesday the Worcester County Commissioners approved a grant that will allow the Worcester County Board of Education to offer a new recreational program at Pocomoke Middle School. The “Pocomoke Middle… Read more »
Easterseals Receives $2,000 Donation From David Larmore Memorial Fund
Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore recently received a $2,000 donation from the David Larmore Memorial Fund at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. The donation will aid in providing children’s therapy services at Easterseals in Salisbury. Pictured, from left, are BJ Summers of the Community Foundation, Ford Waggoner of Easterseals and Sheldon and… Read more »
27th Annual Nutcracker Performance Announced
SALISBURY — The Eastern Shore Ballet Theatre will present its 27th Annual Nutcracker in December.This season two evening shows will be performed with a new performance time on Friday evening, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. as well as the traditional show times on Saturday, Dec. 2 (2 and 7 p.m.) and Sunday, Dec. 3 at… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week – November 24, 2017
OCEAN CITY Hawaiian Village 142nd Ocean Block Unit #122 Sun 12-3 2BR/2BA Condo Ocean Views Mary Lou Hearn Long & Foster 410-726-8280OCEAN CITY 1111 Edgewater Ave Fri-Mon 10-4 New Construction Direct Waterfront Boats slips available Furnished 3BR/2.5BA Peck Miller Coldwell Banker 443-880-2341WEST OCEAN CITY West Harbor Village Old Bridge Rd/Rt 707 Sat & Sun 11–5… Read more »
Berlin Seahawks Headed To Florida
The Berlin Seahawks JV Football won the D3 Regional Championship for the third time last weekend. The team, pictured above, captured the title in convincing fashion, defeating the Edison Jets in Marsh Creek, Pa. by a score of 30-0. While the regional title has been won before by Berlin, this will be the first team… Read more »