The annual Junior Ring Ceremony took place at Worcester Preparatory School on Feb. 9. It is tradition seniors present the juniors with their rings along with a few insightful comments as to why the recipient is special to them. The Ring Ceremony is an inspiring event showing the bond and friendship between peers. Pictured are… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2022
Officials Consider New Space For State’s Attorney’s Office
SNOW HILL – County officials continue to explore the possibility of moving a portion of the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office to Ocean City.Since the Town of Ocean City offered space to the state’s attorney’s office as it expands in preparation for the implementation of police body camera programs, several Worcester County Commissioners have toured… Read more »
Berlin Intermediate School Music Department Receives Donation
In memory of Reverend Harry “Skip” McComas, Elena McComas donated $1,000 through the Kiwanis Club Foundation to the Berlin Intermediate School music department. Pictured left to right are BIS Music Department faculty Elizabeth Newman and Kelly Feagans, Elena McComas who is also a Worcester County Board of Education member, BIS Principal Ryan Cowder and Kiwanis… Read more »
OC Council Advances Land Swap Concept to Public Hearing
OCEAN CITY — With little discussion, resort officials this week agreed to move forward with the proposed land swap of two parcels near 100th Street with Delmarva Power and Light (DPL).The two parcels are adjacent and identical in size, and simply swapping them provides a mutual benefit to the Mayor and Council and the utility… Read more »
Parcel Sought For Berlin Community Center
BERLIN – Town officials are hoping a county-owned parcel could be added to the site being considered for a community center.The Town of Berlin asked the Worcester County Commissioners this week for a 3.4-acre lot near the multi-purpose building on Flower Street. Municipal leaders would like to combine the county parcel with property owned by… Read more »
Decatur Girls Win Two More, Improve to 17-0
BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team picked up two more wins this week to improve to 17-0 on the season.The Seahawks have steamrolled through their regular season schedule, remaining unbeaten through 17 games and dominating on the scoreboard on most nights. This week, the Decatur girls picked up a rare 2-0 forfeit win… Read more »
Recruitment Challenges Continue For OC Police
OCEAN CITY – As the summer season inches closer, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Chief Ross Buzzuro says opportunities remain to recruit seasonal officers and public safety aides.On Monday, Buzzuro presented members of the Ocean City Police Commission with an update on recruitment efforts for the coming summer season. While he noted the applicant pool… Read more »
Schools Need Mask, Protocol Changes
There is major push underway to remove all mask requirements in Maryland public schools in favor of allowing local school boards to make their own decisions based on their own data. It’s easy to support the facial covering change, but it will be counterproductive if it’s not accompanied by loosening close contact tracing rules.Under current… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? – February 18, 2022
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Your ideas are finally reaching those who can appreciate them. But don’t expect any immediate reactions. That will come later. Meanwhile, a personal matter needs your attention.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Your energy levels are rising, and you’re feeling restless and eager to get into some activity, whether… Read more »
Republican Woman of Worcester County Held General Meeting
The Republican Woman of Worcester County (RWWC) held their general meeting and luncheon on January 20th at The Grand Hotel in Ocean City. Beth Rodier, RWWC member and Maryland Federation of Republican Women Eastern Region Chair, presented MFRW 2022 legislative priorities of Fair Redistricting, Better Education, and Safer Communities. Pictured left to right is Beth… Read more »