Every Sunday: Berlin Farmers Market From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., several streets will be closed to allow producers to display their goods. Live music from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Call… Read more »
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Pocomoke River Wildlands Trail Groundbreaking Held
State and local officials are pictured with Gov. Larry Hogan at a groundbreaking ceremony for the future Pocomoke River Wildlands Trail connecting Snow Hill to the Pocomoke State Forest and Pocomoke River State Park.
2021 William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award Presented
Comptroller Peter Franchot presented the 2021 William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award for Worcester County to Assateague Island Alliance (AIA) on Friday for its efforts advocating for the island’s wild horses. The alliance partners with the Assateague Island National Seashore to promote the awareness and protection of the island’s wildlife and natural resources. Franchot is… Read more »
Obituaries – August 26, 2022
Sylvan Vonna DaughertyBERLIN — Sylvan “Butch” Vonna Daugherty, age 79, passed away at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin on Thursday, August 18, 2022. Born in Rainelle, WV, he was the son of the late Sylvan V. Daugherty, Sr. and Beatrice Rader Daugherty.Butch graduated from East Tennessee State University in 1965 before going to work for… Read more »
Assasteague Island Alliance Wins Award
Lynn Fisher, vice president of Assasteague Island Alliance, left, is pictured with Karen Roquemore, an Assateague Island Alliance board member, with the William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award the nonprofit received last week.
Leaders from WCPS Donate to United Way
Leaders from Worcester County Public Schools are pictured presenting a check for $67,135.96 to United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore.
Boat Ramp Gets Major Renovations
OCEAN PINES – Improvements to the Mumford’s Landing Boat Ramp are earning rave reviews from one local group.Public Works Manager Nobie Violante said a new gangway, bumpers and boards were put into the structure about a month ago.“We put new walkways from the top of the fixed dock to the floating dock. They used to… Read more »
County Fair’s Talent Show Deadline Near
SNOW HILL — The Worcester County Fair will be holding a Talent Show for adults and children at this year’s fair on Sunday, Sept. 18 at 3 p.m.The Worcester County Fair will return to Byrd Park in Snow Hill Friday, Sept. 16-18 with hours from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 16 and… Read more »
Who’s Playing When & Where – August 26, 2022
Buxy’s Salty Dog 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Aug. 26: TBACoconuts Beach Bar & Grill Oceanfront Castle In The Sand 37th & 38th St. 410-289-6846 Friday, Aug. 26: Darin Engh, Zion Reggae Saturday, Aug. 27: The Everafter, The Bills Sunday, Aug. 28: Jack Worthington, No Clue Trio Monday, Aug. 29: Nate Clendenen, Smooth… Read more »
OC’s Wine On The Beach Event Scheduled For Sept. 9-10
OCEAN CITY — After a successful post-pandemic festival last year, Wine on the Beach will be returning Sept. 9-10 with changes to enhance the visitor experience.“More sand, more seating, more shade,” are among the features promised for this year, according to organizer Chris Nokes.Nokes said the biggest change is when the event will be held… Read more »