SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Planning Commission last week denied a request from the Casino at Ocean Downs to waive sidewalk requirements.On Thursday the planning commission voted not to waive the requirement for a pedestrian sidewalk in front of the casino. Bobbi Sample, general manager of the Casino at Ocean Downs, had asked for… Read more »
Monthly Archives: December 2017
Berlin Christmas Parade Results
Berlin’s 47th Annual Christmas parade attracted a crowd of several thousand who lined the parade route along Main Street to near capacity Thursday night. A total of 83 groups participated in the parade which was sponsored by the Town of Berlin and Berlin Main Street, in cooperation with the merchants of Berlin. The parade is… Read more »
Worcester Prep Senior Maddie Simons Hosts Hygiene Assembly Kit Event
Worcester Prep Senior Maddie Simons hosted a Hygiene Assembly Kit Event along with the Upper School Volunteer Club as part of a Clean the World community outreach program last month. Marcus Thomas, National Sales Manager of Clean the World, made a special appearance at WPS to educate students about the mission of his organization of… Read more »
Worcester County NAACP Chapter Hosts Snow Hill Councilwoman LaToya Purnell At Monthly Meeting
Worcester County NAACP chapter hosted newly elected Snow Hill Councilwoman LaToya Purnell at its November meeting at Snow Hill Library. Pictured are NAACP members and guests, back from left, Snow Hill Mayor John Dorman, Purnell, NAACP President Dr. Roxie Dennis-Achonlonu, Charles Weaver and NAACP Vice President Gabe Purnell.
What’s Your Sign? December 8, 2017
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Start preparing now to make sure you get the credit you’re due for all that effort you put in to get that project off the ground. A new challenge emerges after the 15th.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You’re still charging full steam ahead on the job — and… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – December 8, 2017
Ernie’s Donuts was an Ocean City destination for over 25 years. From 1956 through 1981, people made the trek to North Division Street for his glazed, cinnamon and jelly-filled delicacies. Located just off the Boardwalk next to Showell’s Theater, there was no bigger treat than fresh donuts made from scratch by Ernie. You could get… Read more »
Judge Sentences Murderer To Life Without Parole
SNOW HILL — A Virginia man was sentenced last week to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the drug-related, assassination-style shooting death of a Worcester County man in Pocomoke last December.Shortly after 10 p.m. on Dec. 1, 2016, a motorist called 911 from the area of Market Street and 4th Street in… Read more »
Interactive Program For Parents Offered
POCOMOKE – Health officials in Worcester County will host an interactive event this weekend that will teach parents to spot signs of risky behavior in teens.On Saturday, the Worcester County Health Department will hold a free event, entitled “Hidden in Plain Sight,” for parents and caregivers at the Pocomoke YMCA.The event will take participants on… Read more »
Cops And Courts – December 8, 2017
Suspended Sentence For Knifepoint RobberySNOW HILL — A Great Mills, Md. man, arrested in June for allegedly robbing a victim at knifepoint and stealing his wallet, pleaded guilty this week to second-degree assault and was sentenced to 90 days, all of which was suspended.Around 8:30 p.m. on June 14, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD)… Read more »
Worcester Edges Indian River In Tip-Off Classic
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity basketball team stayed on an early season roll last weekend, splitting two games at the Delmarva Christian Tip-Off Classic including an impressive win over Delaware power Indian River.In the first game of the DCHS Tip-Off Classic last Friday, the Worcester girls fell to Delmar, 48-44, in a close game.In the… Read more »