BERLIN – Area residents gathered in Berlin last week to bring attention to climate concerns.On Sept. 20, as climate strikes were underway across the globe, dozens gathered at Stephen Decatur Park for a “Picnic for a Livable Planet.”“We’re hoping we can raise awareness,” said Larry Ryan, the Berlin resident who organized the event.As they enjoyed… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2019
Seahawks Fall To Easton On Solemn Night
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity football team lost a tough one to Easton at home last Friday, 49-14, but the outcome mattered little on a night the new turf field and stadium were dedicated to a couple of the school’s icons.The Seahawks fell to the Warriors, 49-14, at home last Friday in a game that got… Read more »
Wicomico Retired Educational Personnel Hold September Meeting At Moose Lodge
Wicomico Retired Educational Personnel held their September meeting at the Salisbury Moose Lodge on last week. The meal was prepared by the Wicomico CTE Program. Pictured are retired Superintendent Bill Middleton, CTE Culinary Arts Director Tony Hilligoss and students Karon Teat, Tamira Davis, Saniya Cary and Diamond Collins.
Three WPS Students Earn Commended Recognition
BERLIN — Worcester Preparatory School’s Acting Head of School Mike Grosso announced Max Huber, Kurt Leinemann and Kat Marini have been named Commended Students in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program.A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, was presented by the Head of School to… Read more »
Colorado Town Reverses Earlier Topless Ordinance After Court Ruling
OCEAN CITY — While a challenge to Ocean City’s ordinance prohibiting female toplessness plods on in federal court, one Colorado community last week threw in the towel in its similar battle.In June 2017, amid a backlash from concerned residents and visitors, the Ocean City Mayor and Council passed an emergency ordinance prohibiting women from going… Read more »
Date Announced For Fenwick State Park Open House
FENWICK ISLAND – Members of the community are encouraged to participate in an open house next week to view and comment on possible improvements at Fenwick Island State Park.On Wednesday, Oct. 2, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Division of Parks & Recreation will host a public open house from 5-7… Read more »
A Week In Business – September 27, 2019
Employees Complete Development ProgramBERLIN — Taylor Bank recently announced the first group of individuals to complete its professional development program.Established to meet the development needs of the bank’s next generation, the program included quarterly interactive sessions devoted to competencies common to leadership, including powerful communication, creating personal and organizational accountability, developing emotional intelligence, improving performance, time… Read more »
Worcester Splits Pair Of Home Games
BERLIN- It was good news, bad news this week for Worcester Prep’s varsity field hockey team, which split a pair of home games to settle in with a 2-4 record.Last Thursday, Worcester routed St. Thomas More, 9-1, as six Mallards got into the scorebook in the first half alone. Abby Nechay, Claire Williams, Rylie Carey,… Read more »
Who’s Playing When & Where – September 27, 2019
28th/127th Street Pit & Pub 410-289-2020 • 443-664-7482 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. & 127th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Sept. 27: Otto Grundman Wednesdays: DJ Wax (127th St.)Atlantic Hotel 410-641-3589 2 North Main St., Berlin Mondays: Earl Beardsley Tuesdays: Bob Miller on PianoBuxy’s Salty Dog/Dry Dock 28 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Sept. 27:… Read more »
National Merit Semifinalist Named At Decatur
BERLIN – A Stephen Decatur High School student will move on to the next round in a national scholarship competition after being named a semifinalist earlier this month.On Sept. 11, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 65th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.Among those listed as a semifinalist… Read more »