Election ThoughtsEditor:Another election cycle fast approaches. Some final thoughts are in order for consideration. Recently, in my back yard with cold beer in hand, the 38th State Senate election came up for discussion. It was said that the Mathias/Carozza race is one humdinger of an election. One person younger than me stated never seeing anything… Read more »
OCEAN CIY — The Worcester County Education Foundation will hold its Mardi Gras Prohibition Benefit for Education on Friday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m.This year, five exciting travel excursions are being offered during the live auction. Three regional trips include a staycation for 10 (five couples) which includes a two-night hotel stay for each of… Read more »
BERLIN – The Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation donated a generous $100,000 towards the Atlantic General Campaign for the Future.The foundation designated the funds to “The Perdue Inpatient Care Family Center,” a waiting room that will be created within the modernization of the inpatient care area on the second floor of Atlantic General Hospital.“Atlantic… Read more »
POCOMOKE — Candidate Joshua Nordstrom hopes to use a position on the board of county commissioners to bring attention to southern Worcester County.Nordstrom is challenging incumbent Commissioner Merrill Lockfaw in next month’s election. If elected, he says he aims to do more for the Pocomoke area.“I want to make sure we have strong representation for… Read more »
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): The high standards you set for yourself don’t always translate into the behavior you expect of others. That relationship problem can be resolved if you’re more flexible and less judgmental.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Not enough party bids to satisfy the Bovine’s fun-loving side this week? Go ahead… Read more »
BERLIN — The Berlin Police Department is investigating a series of thefts from unlocked vehicles in town over a three-week period that began in late September.The Berlin Police Department received multiple accounts of vehicles being broken into Sept. 25 through Oct. 18. Most of the thefts occurred during the late night or early morning hours…. Read more »
Union Bashing WrongEditor:I was present for the Oct. 15 Ocean City Council meeting. I found it to be another informative, and sometimes entertaining meeting and worth my 2 ½ hours. However, I was troubled to see the meeting end on a negative note with more union bashing by our town leaders. While I have a… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — For the eighth consecutive year, the Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT) will bring the internationally acclaimed Wild & Scenic Film Festival (WSFF) back to Ocean City.On Thursday, Nov. 15, the film festival will kick off at Seacrets Morley Hall with doors opening at 5 p.m. Regarded as a favorite annual event among locals… Read more »
SALISBURY – A total of $92,287 will be distributed by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore to 21 nonprofits serving Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset counties.Area nonprofits identify pressing needs in the community and design a variety of programs to meet them. Grants were awarded to support youth development, the arts, education, mental and physical… Read more »
BERLIN — Ocean Breeze Alpacas will host an annual open house on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the farm at 10304 Caleb Road in Berlin. In the event of rain, the event will be held Sunday, Oct. 28.The farm will be open free to the public for tours, demonstrations and… Read more »
