NEWARK – Fourteen Worcester County Public School teachers are being honored as their school’s 2011 Teacher of the Year, each hoping to earn the top-title as the 2011 Worcester County Teacher of the Year. “Teachers should be celebrated every day,” said Superintendent Dr. Jon Andes. “They hold the key to our future because they help… Read more »
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Katherine Schmoll Newman
OCEAN PINES – Katherine Schmoll Newman, age 98, died on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at the Berlin Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard and her five sisters Thelma, Virginia, Dorothy, Grace and Hilda. She is survived by two daughters, Virginia Streckfus of Ocean Pines, Priscilla and her husband Albert Beachley of Ocean… Read more »
Barbara Jane Desmond
OCEAN PINES – Barbara Jane Desmond, age 84, died Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at her home. Born in Bedford, Pa., she was the daughter of the late George Harold Morgart and Dorcas Marie Corle Morgart. She was preceded in death by her husband James Steven Desmond Jr. in 1986. Mrs. Desmond had attended Wilson Girl’s… Read more »
Francis E. Kunst
WILMINGTON, Del. – On Tuesday, March 1, 2011, Francis E. Kunst was reunited with his wife, Jeanne, on his journey home to the Lord. Born March 2, 1923, Fran was a WWII veteran, faithful Catholic, and an avid bingo player. He is survived by his daughter, Karen Jordan and his three grandchildren, Jessica and… Read more »
Fresh Seafood and Vegetables Come to Life in Greek Salad
Intimidation in the kitchen could very well be the primary reason that many people shy away from cooking from scratch. I can’t blame anyone for that. As a culture, we have shied away from what used to be the central nervous system of a home. After many studies from top universities, the prevalent thought is… Read more »
OPA board approves $10 million budget
OCEAN PINES – The Ocean Pines Association board of directors succeeded in passing a budget that reduces the assessment increase by $10 while retaining the contributions to reserves. The $35 increase supports a $10 million budget that retains several of General Manager Bob Thompson’s revenue-driving plans while reducing or eliminating others. “It’s a long road… Read more »
Student Determined to Win Poetry Out Loud
BERLIN – When Stephen Decatur High School student Jacqueline Saldana selected the poems that would eventually win both the local and countywide Poetry Out Loud contest, she hadn’t really counted on making it all the way through to the state competition. So when her name wasn’t called as a finalist in Baltimore last weekend, she… Read more »
Johns Premium Cigars to Hold Grand Opening March 11
Where: 14 Broad Street, Berlin Phone: 410-513-4560 Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday noon-7 p.m. Grand opening 4 p.m. March 11. BERLIN – The popular image of the cigar smoker has evolved from a symbol of decadence to a symbol of degradation to, and probably finally, symbol… Read more »
County not Getting a Square Deal from Annapolis
BERLIN – As part of her town meeting presentation, Judy Boggs invoked an Internet meme purportedly of Cicero’s rant against the dole and how to best rectify Rome’s financial troubles. Boggs said, that according to the famous Roman politician, “The budget should be balanced, the treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the… Read more »
Residents Want to Switch from Propane to Natural Gas
OCEAN PINES – In the era of political pressure coming to bear with relative ease, the notion of what can and can’t be done is more tied to will than ever before, or at least that’s what a loose configuration of Ocean Pines members and residents are hoping as they begin to try and pressure… Read more »