Outdated Liquor Laws Need Changing In Md.Editor:I read with interest Shawn Soper’s Dec. 22 article “Petition Effort Underway Against Big Box Stores Selling Alcohol.” The petition effort described by Ms. Elliot-Carr, executive director of the Worcester County Licensed Beverage Association, is another grab by opponents to keep outdated and outmoded liquor laws on the books… Read more »
Monthly Market RecapBERLIN — Low inventory continues to dominate the market and prices are rising with it according to the latest numbers from the Coastal Association of REALTORS® (CAR).In all three counties throughout November, new settlements were up 50.2% compared to the same time last year. Individually, new settlements throughout November were up by 25.6%… Read more »
Germantown School Community Heritage Center (GSCHC) donated books to Buckingham Elementary to be included in the delivery of students’ lunch distribution. The books feature African American leaders and their historical significance. Pictured are Germantown Board members Bob Conner Jr., Tom Pitts and Judy Davis with Vice Principal Deshon Purnell and Curriculum Resource Teacher Laura Arenella.
Chesapeake Health Care’s Corporate Office in Salisbury was the collection site for the company’s Toys for Tots toy drive. Staff from all sites donated dozens of great toys for needy children.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): A hectic period begins to wind down. Take time to draw some deep breaths and relax before getting into your next project. A long-absent family member makes contact.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You’re eager to move forward with a new challenge that suddenly dropped in your lap. But… Read more »
First State Marines Bob Broderick, Frank Del Piano and Jim Wright were on hand to welcome and receive a trailer load of toys collected at the Right Coast Tattoo shop on Coastal Highway in Fenwick Island. Artists Jeff Brown and Adam Weir from Right Coast Tattoo delivered the trailer full of toys that was the… Read more »
At a small gathering in December, the Atlantic General Hospital Auxiliary celebrated the installation of its new officers for 2021. Pictured, from left, are Jackie Choate, recording/corresponding secretary; Bob Gresehover, treasurer; Ken Waters, outgoing president; Cindy Roman, incoming president; and Ann Hamilton, vice president.
Every year the Ocean City chapter of the Sons and Daughters of Italy participates in the annual gift-giving organized by Worcester County G.O.L.D. (Giving Other Lives Dignity). After collecting Christmas presents from its members to Worcester County families in need, the wrapped packages were convoyed to G.O.L.D headquarters in Snow Hill Wednesday, December 16. In… Read more »
Investigation Nets Drug BustOCEAN CITY — A local man was arrested on drug distribution charges last week after a months-long investigation that began in September.An Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) detective, who was sworn as a fully-vested officer of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, initiated an investigation into a male suspect reportedly selling drugs in… Read more »
Leila May BedardOCEAN PINES — Leila “Cris” May Bedard was born to Columbus and Marion DeCristofaro in Quincy, Mass. as the youngest of three, joining Jean and Jimmy. She was raised in Rockland, Mass. and graduated fromRockland High School.As Leila, she enlisted and proudly served in the U.S. Navy after high school, stationed in the… Read more »