Dion Jenkins and Lt. Shawn Simmons of Salvation Army receive holiday gifts from Judy Davis, Community Service Chair, Wicomico Retired School Personnel Association. WRSPA meets four times a year for fellowship, a speaker and lunch. The association works on legislative issues, including advocating for state pentions.
Monthly Archives: November 2023
Turkey Trot Trail Ride Held
A horseback riding event held before Thanksgiving, the Turkey Trot Trail Ride, raised $360 for the Spirit Kitchen in Berlin. Kate Hulme, center, is pictured making the donation to Vicky Nock and Woody Wilson of Stevenson United Methodist Church.
WPS Visits Iron Pony Adventure Park
Worcester Preparatory School’s ninth grade class embarked on an exciting adventure to the Iron Pony Adventure Park in Chincoteague, Va. last month. Students indulged in an array of activities, creating memories and building confidence on the aerial adventure course. The park offered more than 30 aerial obstacles spread across two levels, allowing students to push… Read more »
Sports Complex Task Force Meeting Set
OCEAN CITY – Members of a resort task force will reconvene in December to discuss funding and legislation options for a proposed sports complex.On Dec. 14, the Ocean City Sports Complex Task Force will hold its second meeting at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. City Manager Terry McGean said discussion topics will include funding… Read more »
Pines Board Revises Violations Policy
OCEAN PINES – Ocean Pines officials recently voted to revise the association’s policy and procedures for violations.At its most recent meeting, the Ocean Pines Board of Directors voted unanimously to adopt policy and compliance procedures for violations of the association’s declarations of restrictions and architectural review committee (ARC) guidelines. Officials say the revised policy not… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – December 1, 2023
At last week’s Worcester County Board of Education meeting, Board member Dr. Jon Andes, the former 16-year superintendent of schools, suggested a potential compromise measure after hearing from citizens concerned about some books available to students in libraries. Andes suggested the school system consider creating “an adjustment to the policy” to have media specialists create… Read more »
Tourism Officials Honored At Annual Maryland Summit
ANNAPOLIS — Worcester County Tourism and Economic Development (WCTED) received top accolades for making major contributions to state tourism during the 42nd annual Maryland Travel and Tourism Summit.WCTED Director Melanie Pursel was named Tourism Advocate of the Year. Pursel and her team earned the prestigious Office of Tourism Development (OTD) Leveraging Partnerships Award for their… Read more »
Things I Like – December 1, 2023
Holiday toy drives for needy kidsTeens who take their shoes off the doorThe post-floss feelingA fake Christmas tree that looks realCrying kids with Santa picturesSundays of chili and footballJeffrey Auxer’s ornamentsBlowing a pile of big orange leavesWorking out on Thanksgiving morningA heated steering wheel in the morningSilly beer commercials
Fenwick Island Scores Bike Patrol Grant
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials have agreed to continue discussions on a new bike event to celebrate the launch of Fenwick Island Police Department’s bicycle patrol.Mayor Natalie Magdeburger told members of the Fenwick Island Pedestrian Safety Committee that the Fenwick Island Police Department recently received grant funding to launch a bicycle patrol in town next year…. Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – December 1, 2023
Ocean City looked much different in this aerial photo taken in 1946 between 14thand 15th streets.The large building in the center was the original Commander Hotel before its second wing was added and the vacant space to its left is today the site of the Beach Plaza Hotel and its adjoining parking lot. The building… Read more »