SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Local Management Board will seek proposals for four new programs following approval from the Worcester County Commissioners this week.On Tuesday, the commissioners approved the management board’s plan to issue request for proposals for four new programs. The programs, according to Jessica Sexauer, director of the board, would address needs… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2019
Berlin Planners To Hear Annexation Request
BERLIN – The Berlin Planning Commission is expected to consider the annexation of the I.G. Burton Chevrolet property next week.On Wednesday, July 10, the commission will review the proposed annexation of I.G. Burton Chevrolet on Old Ocean City Boulevard.“Their function is to look at the site plan and come up with recommendation to pass along… Read more »
Former Germantown School Celebrated At Luncheon
SNOW HILL – After being gutted and used as a maintenance garage for decades, the county’s lone remaining Rosenwald school today provides visitors with a glimpse of local African American history.The Germantown School, built in 1922, reopened as a museum in 2013. It now offers visitors the chance to step inside a piece of the… Read more »
We Remember Those We Have Lost – July 5, 2019
Gail Marie McWilliamOCEAN PINES — Gail Marie McWilliam, age 52, died on Monday, June 24, 2019 at University of Maryland Hospital.Gail was born and raised in Chicago, Ill. She is survived by her husband, Matt McWilliam, and their two children, Paige and Connor. Also surviving is her brother, Thomas and his wife Rose, and sisters,… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – July 5, 2019
Harris Credited For Drilling VoteEditor:Congressman Andy Harris recently took a stand on behalf of his constituents against expanded offshore drilling. Marylanders have made it clear, and he listened: our coastal economy is incompatible with offshore oil drilling activities. Our fishermen, coastal business owners and Realtors depend on a clean Chesapeake Bay and healthy Atlantic coastline… Read more »
Sons & Daughters Of Italy Present Scholarships
At the Sons & Daughters of Italy meeting, Scholarships Chair Donna Portenza, left, presented scholarships to Holly Brooke Nicole of Stephen Decatur High School, Becky Sue Trader of Sussex Technical High School and Kaitlyn Marie Kreiser of Indian River High School (not pictured). Club President Vito Portenza is also pictured.
What’s Your Sign? July 5, 2019
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Don’t be surprised if, in spite of your well-made plans, something goes awry. But don’t worry. Your knowledge of the facts plus your Arian charm will help you work it out.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): A personal relationship seems to be demanding more than you feel you’re able… Read more »
Things I Like – July 5, 2019
A day of people watching on the beachBible verses that hit homeWatching people do the hot sand danceThe new WreckTangle in OCSmell of caramel popcorn on the BoardwalkSeeing a hummingbird out a windowWalks to get ice creamSummer thunderstorms at nightWhen the truth is clearYouth surfing contestsLive music on the beach
Permit Parking Approved For Fenwick Town Hall
FENWICK ISLAND – In an effort to generate additional revenue, officials in Fenwick Island last week approved the use of the town hall parking lot for permitted parking on weekends and holidays.Last Friday, members of the Fenwick Island Town Council had before them a recommendation from town staff to use the town hall parking lot… Read more »
OC Tuna Tournament Returns For 32nd Year Next Week
OCEAN CITY- The 32nd annual Ocean City Tuna Tournament returns next weekend with dozens of boats and hundreds of anglers descending on the resort for a three-day search for the burly behemoths in the canyons off the coast.The tuna bite has been rock solid thus far this summer, setting up what should be a memorable… Read more »