For many years, as recently as 2020, this weekend in Ocean City was marred by an outlier group of vehicle enthusiasts intent on wreaking havoc on the roads of Ocean City. Over the last three years, the non-event – called a pop-up rally — has trickled to nothing.We think if another year goes by –… Read more »
Waldo Leonard Sterling Hansen, Jr.BERLIN — Waldo Leonard Sterling Hansen, Jr., known as “Dew” to many, 83, of Berlin, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, surrounded by his loving family.Dew was born Aug. 13, 1940, in Baltimore, a son of the late Waldo Leonard Sterling Hansen, Sr…. Read more »
Wor-Wic Community College received a sponsorship from Eastern Shore Undercover for the college’s 5K Hero Run, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 7. From left, Stefanie K. Rider, executive director of the Wor-Wic Foundation and director of development, Heather Trader, development specialist, and John C. Moses, director of criminal justice, accept the sponsorship from Earl Campbell of… Read more »
A list of recent random things that have surprised me in varying degrees about raising teens. The Appetite: We are clearly at the point where neither Beckett, 15, nor Carson, 13, are ever full. There are times when they do stop eating, but it’s usually because they want to find something bad for them instead… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A new map is expected to educate students, teachers and community members on Maryland’s coastal bays.On Tuesday, a new classroom map designed by the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science was released to the public. Liz Wist, MCBP education coordinator, said the map will… Read more »
After two weeks, Worcester Prep’s boys varsity soccer team has a 4-1 record with wins over Greenwood (9-0), Delmarva Christian (5-1), The Salisbury School (2-1) and Gunston (…). The Mallards lost last week to Indian River High School, 2-1. Pictured above are senior Dylan McGovern, who scored twice in the Indian River game, and sophomore… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Education officials responded to county questions about the school system’s budget with a variety of financial information.The Worcester County Board of Education last Thursday responded to the request the Worcester County Commissioners sent earlier this month seeking answers to budget questions. Todd Ferrante, president of the school board, said education officials appreciated… Read more »
BERLIN – A $25,000 grant is expected to help with marketing as well as events in downtown Berlin.The Town of Berlin received a $25,000 Main Street Improvement Award from the state’s Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). The funding is part of $2.2 million announced by DHCD Secretary Jake Day last Friday.“From a food… Read more »
Earlier this month, Worcester Preparatory School’s newly built pollinator garden was dedicated to former Worcester Prep English teacher Kathleen Otway in a beautiful ceremony. In the fall of 2022, a parent approached Head of Lower School Dr. Sara Timmons about a tv program on endangered Monarch butterflies that had captured the interest of his son,… Read more »
Students in Amy Burbage’s second grade class at Ocean City Elementary started the school year off strong learning how to develop their growth mindset. The students learned to treat their brain as if it is a muscle which requires training in order to grow stronger.