OCEAN CITY – A discussion on investments and employer contributions highlighted a presentation on pension plans this week.On Tuesday, Cavanaugh Macdonald Consulting CEO Ed Koebel presented the Mayor and Council with his yearly report on the Town of Ocean City’s general employees and public safety employees pension plans. While he maintained both pension plans were… Read more »
Five seniors on the Stephen Decatur’s varsity girls soccer team were recognized during Monday’s 9-0 win over Snow Hill High School at home. Pictured, from left, are senior game honorees Katelynn King, Morgan Sullivan, Kayla Rocco, Riley Wilson and Summer Knupp. Submitted Photo
BERLIN – October once again marks the start of Worcester County History Month at local museums.In Berlin, the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum will host a variety of events to celebrate local history. Museum volunteers are hoping to generate interest in Berlin’s heritage.“The museum’s mission is to tell the stories of Berlin; what better time… Read more »
Stephen Decatur’s varsity football team improved to 4-0 last Friday night with a 39-0 victory over Snow Hill High School. Left, senior quarterback Brycen Coleman hurdles a player for a big gain on the ground in the first half. Right, this week’s Hammond Tough Guy Award went to wideout Evan Copeland, who had four catches… Read more »
Request For HelpEditor:A few weeks ago, my friends I went out for drinks to the Caribbean, The Angler, MR Ducks and Shotti’s. Somewhere along the line I lost my backpack.It is a black Under Armor book bag with three pins and a Pit N Pub keychain on the outside. Inside was a daily planner, a… Read more »
Worcester Preparatory School senior Izzy Huber has been named a 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalist. She is among 16,000 students selected as semifinalists out of 1.3 million juniors who entered the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program last year by taking the 2022 Preliminary SAT. The nationwide pool of Semifinalists represents less than one percent… Read more »
Every meeting between Worcester County and the Maryland Department of Transportation is like watching a television re-run. The state outlines current initiatives and one or more county officials express disappointment that Route 589 has been bumped by Route 90 as the local priority project.During last week’s meeting, SHA Administrator Will Pines informed the County Commissioners… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Fun for all ages will be on the menu at MAC’s first Soles for Seniors Festival on Sunday, Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at WinterPlace Park in Salisbury.Numerous activities are on tap at the inaugural event. Runners can enter a 5k run. The $35 day-of registration fee includes a… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – The Town of Fenwick Island reported a strong start to its fiscal year.In a meeting of the Fenwick Island Town Council last Friday, Councilman Bill Rymer, treasurer, presented officials with the treasurer’s report of account balances. He noted the town reported a strong start to fiscal year 2024, which began on Aug…. Read more »
The American Legion family of Ocean City Post 166 donated more than $307,000 in the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2023. The funds went to 70 different charitable organizations, veterans groups, and public service organizations. Also included in the total was $58,000 in scholarships. In the photo, charity committee member Ben Dawson, Post Commander… Read more »