SNOW HILL — A new Safety Action Plan for Worcester County’s public schools, including armed security officers in schools, was recommended by the Board of Education’s Safety Committee and officially accepted by the board this week.While the approval was swift, Board of Education officials stressed that this does not mean that School Resource Officers (SROs)… Read more »
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Komen Race For The Cure Eyes April Return To OC
OCEAN CITY — The boards in Ocean City will once again be flooded with pink this April when the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure returns to the resort town for its second year.Despite dismal weather conditions, the debut Race for the Cure in Ocean City last year was a big win for both… Read more »
Habitat Rehabilitates Mobile Home For Local Family
BERLIN — Habitat for Humanity Worcester County, Inc. (HFHWC) announced this week the recent completion of a rehabilitation project for a local family in need.In partnership with Habitat for Humanity International, HFHWC has embraced moving towards rehabilitation projects and neighborhood revitalization efforts in order to increase assistance to those in need in our local community.“With… Read more »
George’s Bloody Mary On Regional Growth Plan
BERLIN — A brunch staple is the Bloody Mary, which is known to be a hangover cure and a preppy drink that gives people an excuse to drink during the day. Many restaurants offer their own variations on the Bloody Mary theme, though most use some combination of the drink’s traditional ingredients: vodka, tomato juice,… Read more »
Four Arrested In Worcester Now Headed To Federal Court
BERLIN — Four men arrested and charged initially with drug distribution and weapons charges in Worcester County last year, including a Berlin man, had their cases forwarded to U.S. District Court this month.The U.S. Attorney’s Office last Wednesday announced four suspects arrested on drug and gun charges in Worcester last year have had federal criminal… Read more »
Drainage Work Underway Near River Run Course
OCEAN PINES — Worcester County officials this week broke ground on an ambitious drainage project along the Beauchamp Rd. corridor near the River Run Golf Course after a generous easement donation by the property owner.On Tuesday afternoon, a handful of Worcester County Commissioners and staff along with private-sector partners broke ground on a project aimed… Read more »
Decatur Seniors Chosen For Unique Business Internship
BERLIN — Stephen Decatur High School seniors Tyler Kalista and Kaitlyn Nibblett will be the first students to participate in a new internship opportunity with Delaware Business Systems (DBS), located in Bishopville.A business that supports the hospitality industry, DBS has many clients in Ocean City as well as in Delaware beach communities.The students were selected… Read more »
D3Corp Aims To Help Get Well Gabby Foundation
OCEAN CITY – D3Corp, an Ocean City-based web development, e-marketing and print firm, will take part in the Get Well Gabby Foundation’s Crazy Hat Day on Friday, Feb. 22.Crazy Hat Day is an annual fundraiser that supports the Get Well Gabby Foundation, which was created locally to support children with cancer.D3Corp employees have been encouraged… Read more »
County Approves New ‘Flagship’ Liquor Outlet On Route 50
SNOW HILL — The county-run Department of Liquor Control (DLC) asked and received approval for three major changes to their operation including the closing of one or more stores in favor of a new “flagship” location, an increased discount on liquor sales to licensees and a new logo and name for all stores.All of the… Read more »
Commissioners Vote 5-2 Against Subdivision Change
SNOW HILL — In what some are calling smart environmental stewardship and others labeling an attack on the nation’s Constitution, the Worcester County Commissioners voted 5-2 not to change the county’s definition of a minor subdivision from five to seven lots.Proponents of the change in definition, which would be covered by County Bill 12-6, asserted… Read more »