SALISBURY – A total of $107,713 has been granted by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore to 30 local nonprofits.Twice a year, nonprofits serving Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset counties apply for Community Needs grants to help fund programs designed to address a variety of needs on the lower shore. This spring, the grants will… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2019
Seahawks Strong In Snow Hill Meet
SNOW HILL- Stephen Decatur’s varsity track teams turned in solid performances in last week’s Bayside South meet at Snow Hill with the girls finishing first and the boys finishing second.The Decatur girls finished first in team points with 137, while host Snow Hill was second and Crisfield was third. Snow Hill finished first in team… Read more »
Narcan Training Offered May 10 In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – A local organization will offer Narcan training to those in the hospitality industry.On Friday, May 10, Growing Hope – an organization with a goal to educate the community on the opioid epidemic – will offer a training session on Narcan, a medication used to counteract the effects of an overdose.Ruthie Shofi of… Read more »
Cum Laude Society At Worcester Preparatory School Welcomes 11 New Members
The William E. Esham, Jr. Chapter of the prestigious Cum Laude Society at Worcester Preparatory School welcomed 11 new members during a ceremony in the school’s Guerrieri Library on April 17. The inductees include, front from left, Kathryn Marini, Delaney Abercrombie, Gracie Gardner, Hannah Merritt and Ellie Todorov, and, back, Jack Walinskas, Henry Taboh, Max… Read more »
SoDel Cares Donates $2,500 To Community Resource Center
SoDel Cares, the philanthropic arm of SoDel Concepts, recently donated $2,500 to the Community Resource Center, which helps meet the needs of eastern Sussex County residents facing a crisis. Pictured, from left, are Jo Allegro-Smith, director of the CRC, and Lindsey Barry, controller at SoDel Concepts.
Decatur Girls Right Ship With Pair Of Wins
BERLIN- After three straight two-goal losses, Decatur’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team righted the ship this week with a pair of comfortable wins.Starting back on April 8, the Seahawks lost three straight close ones including a 9-7 loss to North Caroline, an 8-6 loss to Queen Anne’s and another 9-7 loss to Kent Island. However, the… Read more »
Berlin Park Name Input Sought
BERLIN – The committee tasked with guiding the future of Berlin Falls Park is seeking the public’s input regarding a new name for the public space.The Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee is asking for public participation in a brief online survey. It asks for input on a handful of possible names and provides respondents with… Read more »
Worcester Girls Win Two In Conference
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team rebounded quickly from a loss last week to St. Mary’s Ryken with a pair of resounding wins over Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) rivals this week.The Mallards had one four straight before last Thursday’s loss to St. Mary’s Ryken, 16-4. The Worcester girls then wasted no time… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – May 3, 2019
After four meetings and months to come to some sort of consensus, Ocean City’s parking task force adjourned for the season without a clear direction. I’m dumbfounded over the fact not one option has been removed from consideration or gained support after all these meetings.Although paid consultants often get a bad rap, I think the… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – May 3, 2019
The first “Lifeguard Ball” was held in 1931 for the purpose of raising funds to buy needed equipment for the Ocean City Beach Patrol. The dance would become a highly anticipated annual event for both the guards and the close knit group of young people who worked in Ocean City each year. For most, it… Read more »