Worcester County Commissioner Josh Nordstrom swore in the 2022 Democratic Women’s Club Board at the club’s holiday luncheon in December. Pictured in the back row are Board Members at-Large: Susan Buyer, Rosie Bean, Rebekah Simonds. Pictured in the front row are Sue Challis, corresponding Secretary, Pat Tarr, Recording secretary, Bev Thomas, vice president, Deborah Fisher-Reynolds… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2022
Obituaries – February 18, 2022
Robert Reid GodfreySNOW HILL — Robert Reid Godfrey, age 88, died on Sunday Jan. 23, 2022, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury.Born one of 12 children to William and Catherine (Beauchamp) Godfrey, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Carol Ann (Hill) Godfrey and nine of his siblings. He is survived… Read more »
Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club Art Contest
The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club sponsored an art contest run by the Worcester County Arts Council, with the winners announced Feb. 11. Honorees were, front from left, Aria Islam, Gloria Richards-Judge and Cadie Littleton; back, Alyssa Garner, Kayla Halbig, Nadia Bullock and Jacob Payne. Not pictured were winners Izzy Huber and Brianah Shockley.
Council Supports Bay Bridge Plan
OCEAN CITY – While the state continues to wrestle with alternative Chesapeake Bay bridge crossings, resort officials this week lent their support for a replacement eight-lane span at the existing location.For the last few years, the Maryland Transportation Authority has been exploring options to replace the existing William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bay Bridge over… Read more »
Challenger Baseball Program Eyes Spring Return
SALISBURY – Field 7 ½ welcomes back Little League Challenger, an adaptive baseball program designed to provide individuals with physical and intellectual challenges the opportunity to participate in a Little League environment structured to their abilities.With the goal of providing an opportunity for everyone to play, there are two divisions. Little League Challenger Division is… Read more »
Stephen Decatur Middle School Builders Club Quilt Fundraiser
Members of the Stephen Decatur Middle School Builders Club are pictured working on a quilt for Showell Elementary School student Lakelyn Draheim who is battling cancer. They’re also participating in a “LakelynStrong” fundraiser at the Greene Turtle in West Ocean City on March 2 from 5-9 p.m.
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – February 18, 2022
Parenting an early teen is not for the weak, and there are some days I come up short.I’m inconsistent. By the end of the work day, I am just exhausted, and all too often take the easier route when it comes to keeping my 13-year-old in check.One thing I am consistent about is homework. If… Read more »
A Week In Business – February 18, 2022
Sports Network LaunchedSALISBURY – Draper Media, which owns and operates local television and radio stations on the Delmarva Peninsula including WBOC and WRDE, has launched the area’s first and only local sports television station, Delmarva Sports Network (DSN).“The Draper family has always been committed to serving our audience and advertising partners with top-quality content,“ says… Read more »
Police Activity Decreases in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – A decrease in police activity highlighted a report in this week’s meeting of the Ocean City Police Commission.Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Chief Ross Buzzuro told commission members this week police activity declined in the month of January.He noted the department reported a decrease in officer calls for service when compared to… Read more »
Ocean City Elementary School Introduces Number Lines
Kristie Fogle’s second grade class at Ocean City Elementary School has been working on solving two-digit addition problems using a number line. Pictured, from left, are Tucker Ashton, Roman James, Lucy Bergeman and Franny Bergeman. Each student is showing a different way to solve the same problem. Submitted Photos