SNOW HILL – Local officials recognized Stephen Decatur High School’s Brandon Yusuf for his service as a student page at the 2018 Maryland General Assembly.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners presented Yusuf with a commendation in honor of his service as a page in Annapolis. They praised his dedication and interest in government.“He uses his… Read more »
SNOW HILL – As plans for a feasibility study regarding Inlet dredging move forward, county officials formally agreed to seek funding support from the Town of Ocean City.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted 6-1, with Commissioner Joe Mitrecic opposed, to ask Ocean City to contribute funding for a feasibility study proposed by the Army… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Federal officials have started the process of exploring new sand reserves for Ocean City’s ongoing beach replenishment project in U.S. waters with the traditional reserves in state waters becoming exhausted.The federal Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) last week posted a public notice it is now preparing a supplementary environmental assessment of potential… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – A recommendation to fund an engineering study to further Fenwick Island’s efforts to install a continuous sidewalk system will go before the town council later this month.Last Thursday, the Fenwick Island Pedestrian Safety Committee, or Sidewalk Committee, met with Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) representatives to renew discussions on a proposed sidewalk… Read more »
Ocean Pines residents recently participated in an Arbor Day ceremony, organized by the Ocean Pines Garden Club, to honor loved ones. Pictured, from left, are Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino, event organizer Marian Bickerstaff, Ocean Pines Garden Club President Linda Baker, Ocean Pines Association Secretary Colette Horn and Ocean Pines General Manager John Bailey. Submitted… Read more »
The Rotary Club of Salisbury congratulated Vincent Goblinger on being chosen the club’s annual $1,000 Wor Wic Community College Rotary Scholarship recipient. he Rotary Club of Salisbury awards $8,000 in scholarships annually to college students on Delmarva. Pictured, from left, are Freddie Mitchell, scholarship committee chairman; Kurt Schuster, president; Goblinger; and Ellen Soulis, Wor-Wic’s financial… Read more »
Learning something new about the area’s historyFresh fruit with breakfastTrying out random restaurants away from homeNew buds on a shrubHearing my kids are fine while awayA day without a schedule to keepThe smell of freshly cut woodHow hard my son works at speech therapyWhen hard work pays offLobster rollsWatching my kids play sports in nice… Read more »
SALISBURY – School officials in Wicomico County this month approved a new career and technology education program that focuses on interactive media.Last Tuesday, the Wicomico County Board of Education voted unanimously to establish a new career and technology education (CTE) program on interactive media.Ruth Malone, director of curriculum and staff development for the school system,… Read more »
April Mondays And Saturdays: Free Worcester County Tutoring 5-7 p.m. Mondays; 9-11 a.m. Saturdays. Any student from fifth to 10th grades. Mathematics and Englsih. Worcester County Library, Ocean Pines branch, 11107 Cathell Rd. Information/-sign-up: 410-880-3272 or [email protected] 21-22: Pancake Breakfast 9 a.m.-noon. Ocean City Aviation Association. Lobby of the airport, West Ocean City. Pancakes, bacon, sausage,… Read more »
Low Inventory Volume Brings Sellers’ MarketBERLIN – Low inventory numbers are driving up sale prices and creating an attractive sellers’ market, according to the latest numbers from the Coastal Association of REALTORS® (CAR).March 2018 saw an overall 2.7 percent dip in single-family home and condominium listings compared to the same time last year in Somerset,… Read more »