The Worcester County NAACP Chapter 7029B met at Stephen Decatur Park for a group photo of the 2021-2022 Executive Board. Pictured are Judy Davis, Press; Dr. Roxie Dennis Acholonu, Religious Affairs; Catherine Freeman, Political Action; Christine Clark, Treasurer; Linda Hilliard, Secretary; Ivory Smith, President; and Rev. James Jones and Larry Ryan, Environmental and Climate Justice.
May 1: May Day CelebrationThe Ocean Pines Garden Club will host its 3rd Annual May Day Community Celebration on May 1, rain or shine. It is your chance to show your community support by creating a beautiful basket of fresh flowers and display it in a way that it is visible from the street. The… Read more »
Darin WootenBERLIN — Darin Wooten of Berlin passed away on April 15, 2021.He was born March 16, 1968 to William C. Wooten and Jane Harrison Wooten. He went on to marry Valerie Wooten and worked as a general manager for the Comfort Inn Hotel where he was loved by many. He enjoyed playing golf, living… Read more »
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Temper your typical Aries urge to charge into a situation and demand answers. Instead, let the Lamb’s gentler self emerge to deal with a problem that requires delicacy.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You are aware of what’s going on, so continue to stand by your earlier decision, no… Read more »
On Doctors’ Day last month, Atlantic General Hospital’s medical staff decided to share the recognition with all clinical and support staff within the organization who make it possible for them to deliver great care. Dr. Cory Carpenter, emergency department physician and chief of the medical staff at Atlantic General, presented employees with a hero pin… Read more »
Bank Leadership HireSALISBURY –a John W. Breda, President and CEO of The Bank of Delmarva, recently announced Ginger Donovan has joined the bank as an Assistant Vice President-Branch Manager of its Pecan Square Office.Donovan has 26 years of banking experience in the Salisbury area and has served as a board member for Habitat for Humanity… Read more »
BJ’s on the Water, an Ocean City landmark, served its last meal on Jan. 31, 2021. A local’s favorite for over 41 years, BJ’s closed due to the stress of running a restaurant during the pandemic and some health-related problems of its popular owners, Billy and Maddy Carder. The property has been sold and a… Read more »
In an effort to help the nonprofit with its hopes of locating a new base office, local attorney Brian H. Clark donated $5,000 this week to the C.R.I.C.K.ET. Center (Child Resource Intervention Center Kids Empowerment Team), which offers a safe location and resources for children and family members needing protection, support, crisis intervention, trauma based… Read more »
BERLIN – A three-day celebration of jazz and blues kicks off in Berlin next Friday.The 13th Annual Berlin Jazz and Blues Bash, modified this year and known as “Jazz and Blues, Art & Booths,” is set for May 7-9. Though scaled back from what it has been in the past, the event will feature live… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Hoping to capitalize on a 17-year phenomenon, Ocean City plans to resurrect its “Cicada Free Zone” campaign first rolled out in 2004.The last time periodical cicadas of Brood X emerged across much of the eastern half of the U.S., The Town of Ocean City, in cooperation with its tourism department and its… Read more »