SALISBURY — Before they became a National Football League power couple, Dan and Stacey Quinn were Sea Gulls.A two-sport Hall of Famer, Dan was a feared defensive lineman for the Football team and a record-breaking thrower for the track and field team. After graduating from then Salisbury State University, he climbed collegiate and professional ranks,… Read more »
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Worcester Education Foundation Completes Rebranding
NEWARK — Worcester County Education Foundation (WCEF), a local non-profit supporting Worcester County Public School students, has completed a major rebranding.Founded in 2013, WCEF is a motivated group of community members committed to preparing students for success, whose primary focus was equal access to technology. After reaching the million-dollar mark and with all WCPS students… Read more »
Wor-Wic Kicks Off $10 Million Fundraising Campaign
SALISBURY — Dr. Ray Hoy, president of Wor-Wic Community College, has announced the start of the public phase of a $10 million fundraising campaign called “Preparing for a Stronger Tomorrow” at a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new applied technology building.The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by more than 100 people, including members of… Read more »
Cops & Courts – September 24, 2021
Scrapping With CopsOCEAN CITY — A Selbyville man was arrested last week after allegedly scrapping with resort police attempting to arrest him downtown.Around 11:40 p.m. last Thursday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was patrolling in the downtown area when the officer observed a male suspect running west on Wicomico Street. The officer reportedly… Read more »
Worcester Prep Pre-K Conduct Science Experiment
Pre-kindergarten students at Worcester Preparatory School conducted a fun science experiment this month to find out if a coconut sinks or floats. The students learnedcoconuts are mostly hollow inside, and the buoyancy allows the coconut to float. Above, Dylan Brandt helps add water to help prepare for the experiment. Below, Parker Moreland drops the coconut… Read more »
Obituaries – September 24, 2021
James Marshall HillBERLIN — James Marshall Hill, Jr., 36, passed away on Sept. 10, 2021, in Salisbury.James was born on March 3, 1985 in Boynton Beach, Fla. to parents James Hill, Sr. and Celeste Rayne Miller. James is known and will be remembered by his family andfriends as a loving man with a huge personality…. Read more »
Ocean City Elementary 2nd Graders Choose Goals
Ocean City Elementary School students from Cindy Leitgeb’s class started off their year choosing a goal they would like to achieve in second grade. Pictured, from left, are Isabelle Larkin, Alexandra Torres Reyes and Brendan Thompson. Submitted Photos
Who’s Playing When & Where – September 24, 2021
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. Friday, Sept. 24: TBACaptain’s Table 410-289-7192 15th St. & Baltimore Ave. In The Courtyard Marriott Fridays: Phil PerdueCoconuts Beach Bar & Grill Castle In The Sand Hotel 37th & 38th St. 410-289-6846 Friday,… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – September 24, 2021
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 »
What’s Your Sign? September 24, 2021
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You’ll soon have a chance to take a big step up from where you are to where you want to be. Check it out first. Remember: Even the Mountain Sheep looks before it leaps.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): This week brings a challenge that could determine the future… Read more »