SALISBURY – More than 1,500 donations generated more than $171,000 for 99 local nonprofits during the fourth annual “Shore Gives More” campaign for a new record-breaking fundraising total.On Giving Tuesday – held each year on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving – local nonprofits joined in an international online giving movement to raise funds for programs that… Read more »
It’s the time of giving and the Stephen Decatur High School community has answered the call with over 2,000 pounds of canned goods collected during the annual Student Government Association food drive during American Education Week. Donations were given to Diakonia. Students pictured are Elizabeth Pivec, Paige O’Brien, Lily Clark, Connor Carpenter, Alexis Black, Grace… Read more »
The Republican Women of Worcester County held its annual dinner meeting this month at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club. The guest speaker was Jody Rushton, president of the National Federation of Republican Women. Rushton, left, is pictured with Beth Rodier, president of the Republican Women.
Maryland Capital Enterprises (MCE) announced Jeremy Norton, owner of Roadie Joe’s Bar & Grill in Salisbury, as the recipient of the 2018 MCE Palmer Gillis Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Runners up were Christine Braughler, owner of Acorn Market in downtown Salisbury, and Kenneth Shockley, owner of Unique Styles Custom Home Builders in Delmar. Presenting… Read more »
Although the new owner of the property at the corner of Talbot Street and Baltimore Avenue in downtown Ocean City is taking some heat for demolishing the landmark structure, the criticism is unfair in my opinion.If there is any shade to throw around in this situation, it should go on previous ownership who allowed this… Read more »
A Political DilemmaEditor:I call attention to the state of affairs of Snow Hill’s political dilemma and the consequences.The former mayor (Charlie Dorman) resigned amid controversy with the Town Council and the council appointed the former mayor (Steve Matthews) to serve out his term. This void of political leadership creates an opportunity for new leadership and… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With a hearing on the preliminary injunction in the Ocean City female toplessness case looming next month, a federal judge this week allowed the plaintiff’s expert witness to testify via live video feed rather than in person.In the next step in what has become a lengthy process, a hearing on a requested… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- Hundreds of running enthusiasts are expected to descend on the resort area for the 6th annual Winterfest of Lights Jingle Bell 5K on Sunday.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 lights and spectacular… Read more »
BERLIN – Local children are once again invited to Berlin Intermediate School this December for the facility’s annual Artfest.On Dec. 8, Berlin Intermediate School (BIS) will host Holly Jolly Artfest, an event featuring more than two dozen art stations for children to experience. The day will give kids the chance to try sculpture, painting, watercolor… Read more »
Ocean City Elementary School second grade students celebrated in October Leadership Day through participation in the Jr. Achievement program. Business volunteers in the community worked with students helping them to gain a better understanding of community, businesses and government.