Commissioners Wrong On Diakonia DecisionEditor:I was incredibly disappointed by the Commissioners recent vote to effectively delay the expansion of Diakonia.Its mission is second to none and represents what I believe to be the finest quality of the people of Worcester County — when there is tragedy, adversity, or loss, this community comes together to help those… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A Snow Hill Middle School teacher is one of 12 finalists in a nationwide contest that could earn the school’s library a makeover.With the help of his students, Beau Williams, library media specialist at Snow Hill Middle, entered a classroom furniture giveaway offered by KI. Williams and his students designed their dream… Read more »
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Is that Arian self-esteem in need of shoring up? Best advice: Do something that will make someone feel good about themselves. It will make you feel proud that you did it.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): It’s time to prove to your detractors that you’re way ahead of them… Read more »
Go Green OC’s Josh Chamberlain talked about the importance of composting recently with attendees of a “Sip and Science” event hosted by Assateague Coastal Trust. Chamberlain advised the audience on how to compost and ways they can help reduce waste.
Captain’s Table 410-289-7192 15th & Boardwalk In The Courtyard Marriott Fridays & Saturdays: Phil Perdue on PianoCoins Pub 410-289-3100 28th St. Plaza On Coastal Hwy. Saturday, Jan. 27: DJ Giddy Up, Dust N BonesCrabcake Factory Bayside 302-988-5000 37314 Lighthouse Rd., Rte. 54 Selbyville, DE Friday, Jan. 26: Union Road Wednesday, Jan. 31: Cup Of JoeCrawl Street… Read more »
“For the times they are a-changin.”The phrase is repeated five times in the Bob Dylan song by the same name. It’s been the prevailing sentiment around our office for several weeks ahead of the merger of two long-time competing newspapers.Life is about timing and the time is right for The Dispatch and OC Today to… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to take advantage of a sale to purchase new emergency services radios.At the request of Worcester County Emergency Services staff, the Worcester County Commissioners last week voted unanimously to move forward with spending $338,914 to purchase additional radios. The purchase will meet the needs of the Worcester County Sheriff’s… Read more »
Worcester Preparatory School fifth graders participated in the D.A.R.E (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Program taught by Sheriff Matthew Crisafulli of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office. For several weeks, Crisafulli has visited fifth grade classrooms working with students to educate them about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. He worked with the students to instill good… Read more »
Worcester County Recycling Manager Bob Keenan and Ed Sargeant met with members of the Rotary Club of Snow Hill to highlight the benefits of recycling. Citizens can learn more about recycling on the county’s website, co.worcester.md.us. Pictured from left to right are Sargeant, Keenan, and Rotary Club President Bob Smith.
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan warned that city government is prepared to go to court to challenge federal approval of wind development off the coast if the project reaches that stage.Speaking at a hearing organized by U.S. Rep. Andy Harris (R-01) on Saturday, Meehan joined several local, state and federal representatives who… Read more »