SNOW HILL – Municipal officials are hoping to tear down the long-vacant armory building to make space for a new Pocomoke library.Pocomoke City Manager Jeremy Mason approached the Worcester County Commissioners last week with plans to demolish the armory and an adjacent condemned building to provide space for a new Pocomoke branch of the Worcester… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2021
9/11 Anniversary Events Announced
OCEAN CITY — On Sept. 11, 2021, the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company will hold ceremonial events commemorating the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks that took the lives of 2,977 men, women, and children in New York City, Arlington, Va. and near Shanksville, Pa.Residents, visitors to the area and first responders are invited to… Read more »
Obituaries – August 27, 2021
Ellen Joan SansoneOCEAN CITY — Ellen Joan Sansone of Ocean City passed away on August 15, 2021 at Harrison House in Snow Hill peacefully in her sleep.Born to Edward Sipple and Ellen Rae Sipple on October 10, 1930.She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Ralph Carl Sansone, Sr. and one son,… Read more »
County Considers Opioid Settlement
SALISBURY – A discussion on whether the county should join a multi-billion-dollar settlement against four national drug companies highlighted a recent work session.Last week, the Wicomico County Council held a work session with legal counsel to discuss a proposed $26 billion settlement with drug distributors McKesson Corp, Cardinal Health Inc. and AmerisourceBergen Corp. and drug… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – August 27, 2021
Sports Complex ConcernsEditor:What is puzzling to me is why are a majority of the Worcester County Commissioners pursuing the construction of an outdoor sports field complex? Also, why is it that only a few local elected officials have been involved in the discussions?A final report was issued in August of 2017, entitled “Economic Analysis for… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – August 27, 2021
Last week was the sixth year our family has participated in Surfers Healing, a traveling summer camp offering kids with disabilities an opportunity to surf with guides.It’s said to be “one perfect day,” which is an interesting way to describe it. This is one perfectly imperfect beach day in all its uniqueness.My favorite thing on… Read more »
200-Plus Performers Planned For National Folk Festival
SALISBURY – With a smaller footprint and additional safety measures, organizers are gearing up for the return of the National Folk FestivalThe 80th National Folk Festival will return to downtown Salisbury next month after a year’s hiatus. Organizers say the event, scheduled for Sept. 10-12, will feature four stages, several food and beverage offerings, and… Read more »
Swim Ocean City Presents Donation To Hopkins Program
OCEAN CITY — On Monday, Aug. 23, Swim Ocean City founder Corey Davis presented a $3,500 check to Johns Hopkins Brain and Stroke Rehabilitation Program during lunch at Boxcar on Main in downtown Berlin.In June 2006, Davis was in a serious motorcycle accident in which he sustained a lacerated kidney, crushed pelvis, dislocated bones in… Read more »
PETA Files Suit Over Short Transit Advertising Rejection
BERLIN — What qualifies as objectionable or in poor taste in advertising is the subject of a federal suit filed this week by an animal rights protection advocate against the Lower Shore’s public transportation system.The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) this week filed suit against Shore Transit and the Tri-County Council of… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – August 27, 2021
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan went after his fellow Republican governors this week on national television for going against a fundamental conservative principle of letting local leaders make up their own minds. He was referring to general decisions during the ongoing pandemic, but specifically to states issuing orders preventing local school systems from requiring masks.“Not only… Read more »