The culinary arts students from Parkside Career Technology Center performed double duty by carrying school supplies prior to providing a tasty meal. At each luncheon, Wicomico Retired School Personnel Association members participate in a community service project. The school supplies were shared with local tutoring programs. Pictured are Justin Brewington, Zach Brennan, Vance Phillips and… Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2023
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – October 27, 2023
Hundreds of individuals crammed into the cafeteria at Ocean City Elementary School this week to participate in the first of two in-person public meetings as part of the process to create a final environmental impact statement on US Wind’s offshore wind project, which will include 121 turbines in the ocean, four offshore substation platforms and… Read more »
100 Years of Selbyville VFC Celebrated
The First State Marines donated $1,000 to help celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Selbyville Volunteer Fire Company. Pictured is First State Detachment Don Coffin announcing the donation at the podium, while Matt Sliwa, president of the Selbyville Volunteer Fire Company, and Dave Kline of the First State Detachment, hold the ceremonial check.
Fenwick Group OK’s Dredge Support
FENWICK ISLAND – A Fenwick Island committee agreed this week to accept a $59,000 proposal from a Lewes-based engineering firm to support bidding work related to the town’s dredging project.On Monday, the Fenwick Island Dredging Committee voted 6-0 to accept a $59,000 proposal from Anchor QEA. Steve Bagnull, project manager, said the document includes $4,000… Read more »
WPS Kindergartners Visit Parsons Farms
Worcester Prep kindergartners Winslow Ross and Arden Pyne, left, were happy with their pumpkin picks at Parsons Farms. Below, Paislynn Hutchins, Matias Escamilla-Aliullov, Nicole Raychev, Miles Fortunato, Skylar Marsh, Leroy Johnson-Thomas, Milana Christensen and Brenden Gerner had a great time riding around Parsons Farms.
Snow Hill Holds Halloween Festivities
SNOW HILL – The Town of Snow Hill will once again host a Halloween Block Party.On Oct. 28, beginning at 6 p.m., the Town of Snow Hill, in partnership with Maryland’s Coast, Downtown Snow Hill and Tides & Vine, will host the second annual Snow Hill Halloween Block Party.Nancy Hendricks, co-chair of the town’s promotion… Read more »
Brief Filed In Knupp Dismissal Appeal
SNOW HILL – The Maryland Attorney General’s Office is requesting oral arguments be heard in a case that was recently dismissed in Worcester County Circuit Court.Last Thursday, the Office of the Attorney General filed its brief with the Appellate Court of Maryland regarding the case against Tyler Mailloux, a local man whose traffic charges were… Read more »
Berlin Officials OK Event Rain Dates
BERLIN – Municipal officials approved rain dates for three key Berlin events in 2024.The Berlin Town Council on Monday voted unanimously to approve rain dates for the Berlin Jazz and Blues Bash, Berlin Fiddlers Convention and Oktoberfest. The rain dates were requested after weather prompted the cancellation of several events this year.“I do believe a… Read more »
Education Officials Respond To School Safety Concerns; Law Enforcement Expresses Disappointment
NEWARK– Education officials maintain that schools are safe and cite a “gross failure” in communication as the reason for the current discord between the school system and local law enforcement.Following a trio of closed session meetings to discuss concerns shared by Worcester County State’s Attorney Kris Heiser and Sheriff Matt Crisafulli, Worcester County Board of… Read more »
BOEM Hosts Offshore Wind Meeting; Public Comments Accepted Through Nov. 20
OCEAN CITY – Community members came out in droves this week to share their comments regarding an offshore wind project near Ocean City.On Tuesday evening, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) hosted the first of two in-person public meetings regarding a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) on US Wind’s offshore wind project. Lorena Edenfield,… Read more »