General Levin Winder Chapter, DAR and the Captain John Smoot Chapter, SAR, recently organized the Dedication of Memorial Grave Markers of two Revolutionary War patriots — Captain Levin Handy, 5th Maryland Regiment, buried at Makemie Memorial Presbyterian Church Cemetery, and Colonel Samuel Handy, Patriotic Service buried at All Hallows Episcopal Church Cemetery, in Snow Hill…. Read more »
Alison Webb Schweiger was the keynote speaker at a recent meeting of the Worcester County Garden Club. A club member and retired florist, Schweiger, right, pictured with Club President Deb Young, demonstrated several methods for creating holiday outdoor pots using plant materials that will stay green throughout the winter.
The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of its new Ocean Pines Visitors Center located at 11047 Racetrack Road last week with a ribbon cutting ceremony led by President/CEO Kerrie Bunting, center. In August the chamber moved to the location, affording it greater public visibility, more office space and a proper conference room,… Read more »
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): A work-related situation that started last month takes on increasing importance this week. The choice is still yours as to how it will evolve. Be careful not to make quick judgments.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): “Careful” is the watchword for the prudent Bovine this week. Don’t let your… Read more »
Atlantic Hotel 410-641-3589 2 North Main St., Berlin Mondays: Earl BeardsleyBuxy’s Salty Dog/ Dry Dock 28 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Saturday, Nov. 6: TBACaptain’s Table 410-289-7192 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. In The Courtyard Marriott Fridays: Phil PerdueCoins Pub 410-289-3100 28th St. Plaza On Coastal Hwy. Wednesdays: DJ WaxCrabcake Factory Bayside 302-988-5000 37314 Lighthouse… Read more »
SALISBURY – The Wicomico County War Memorial Committee invites the community to join in honoring military veterans at a ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. The Veterans Day Ceremony will take place at the Wicomico War Veterans’ Memorial, located directly in front of the Wicomico Civic Center at 500 Glen Ave. in Salisbury.The… Read more »
Reserve Fund Growth Confirms OC OvertaxingEditor:The Mayor & City Council of the Town of Ocean City continue to overtax the property owners. The Town has a stated policy of maintaining 15% of General Fund expenditures as a Reserve Fund. Over the last seven Fiscal Years (FY), the Unassigned General Fund balance or Reserve Fund grew… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners and Human Resources Director Stacey Norton recognized 2021 Volunteer Spirit of Worcester County Awards recipients last month.“To honor volunteers whose contributions help to improve the quality of life here locally, county residents were invited to nominate individuals, organizations, and businesses for the 2021 Volunteer Spirit of Worcester County… Read more »
Every Monday: TOPS Meeting5-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Call Rose 443-880-8444.Every Friday: BingoKnights of Columbus will host with doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo beginning promptly at 6:30 p.m. Held at the Columbus Hall at 9901 Coastal… Read more »
Fireworks Thrown at VehicleOCEAN CITY — An Ocean City man was arrested last weekend after allegedly throwing fireworks at his neighbor’s vehicle and then scrapping with cops trying to investigate the incident.Around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to a residence on Sunset Drive in reference to a fireworks… Read more »