Gifts and Interiors coming soon; decision also looms on former PNC Bank bldg. By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Feb. 22, 2018) Several Snow Hill businesses are playing musical chairs, while some others are opening for the first time. Snow Hill Economic Development Coordinator Michael Day said Jack Helgeson would move his business from Pearl Street to… Read more »

Afterschool programs and community center goals By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (Feb. 22, 2018) Two-term incumbent County Commissioner for District 1, encompassing Pocomoke City and the surrounding area, Merrill Lockfaw has filed seeking his third term in office. Lockfaw lists four points as his official platform. First, he wants to promote the economic development of… Read more »

(Feb. 22, 2018) Worcester County Economic Development is now accepting applications for the 2018 STEM summer enrichment programs. These programs provide opportunities for Worcester County students ages 12-24 to explore local career paths. The application process is competitive, and applications are available online at www.chooseworcester.org/STEM. The deadline for NASA internships is March 1, with applicants to… Read more »

(Feb. 22, 2018) All are invited to see Worcester Prep’s Upper School musical fairy tale, “Beauty and the Beast,” Friday and Saturday, Feb. 23-24, at 7 p.m. The three Worcester students cast as the leads are freshman Jacob Osias as Gaston, sophomore Annika Larsen as Belle, and junior Dominic Anthony as Beast. While Larsen and… Read more »

Organizers seeking vendors and volunteers for event By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Feb. 15, 2018) Save the date for the Worcester County CARE (Community Access to Resources Expo), to be held on April 14 in Berlin. The collaborative partnership with SHORE UP! INC. and local utilities Choptank Electric Cooperative and Delmarva Power will offer information… Read more »

By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (Feb. 15, 2018) Approximately 200 visitors attended an open house and SkillsUSA competition at Worcester Technical High School in Newark, last Saturday morning. “It was a really great day,” said Rick Stephens, a teacher and SkillsUSA advisor. “There was a lot of people coming in and out. We gave quite… Read more »

(Feb. 15, 2018) Worcester County Government offices, including all five branch libraries, and recreation and parks, will be closed Monday, Feb. 19 in observance of Presidents Day. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, Feb. 20. The Central Landfill and Homeowner Convenience Centers will be open during standard hours of operation. For more information on hours… Read more »

‘Star Wars’ theme to feature in decorations, music and dancing, food and drinks (Feb. 15, 2018) Seaside Christian Academy’s annual ball will be held on Sunday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. This year’s theme is “Star Wars,” and will include galactic decorations, music, dancing, hot lunch with drink, photo opportunities and interstellar games. This intergenerational… Read more »

(Feb. 15, 2018) Worcester County Humane Society will be offering a special adoption fee for cats during the week of Valentine’s Day. Through Saturday, Feb. 17, any cats 14 months or older will have an adoption fee of just $14. Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, microchip and up to dates on shots. Currently the shelter has… Read more »

(Feb. 15, 2018) Chesapeake Health Care will be able to extend oral health care services to those who have limited or no access to dental care in Somerset, Worcester and Wicomico counties thanks in part to a grant from the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. The money will be used to provide uninsured and… Read more »