(Sept. 1, 2022) Cody Jolley, 32, of Snow Hill, was sentenced on Aug. 25 to four consecutive life sentences plus 75 years in the Division of Corrections for his conviction on the charges of four counts of rape in the second degree, two counts of sexual abuse of a minor, sexual solicitation of a minor,… Read more »
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Library features local artists’ work
(Sept. 1, 2022) The Worcester County Arts Council will showcase a selection of artwork over the next two months, by two local artists on the second floor gallery of the Berlin Library branch. Martha Graham will display her watercolors and oils, and Cindy Sullivan will feature her mixed media, in the exhibit, which will be… Read more »
Local students to benefit from Back to School Bash
(Sept. 1, 2022) More than 160 backpacks, plus a large amount of school supplies, were collected during the inaugural Back to School Bash held last Saturday in Ocean Pines. Recreation and Parks Director Debbie Donahue said about 150 people attended the event, which included games, water slides and moon bounces for children. The backpacks and… Read more »
Parks returns as president
Unanimous vote gives seat back to former OPA leader during board reorganization (Sept. 1, 2022) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors is beginning a new year with longtime board member Doug Parks back in the president’s seat. Parks, 67, a native of Pennsylvania who, for 30 years, worked in the information technology sector, was again… Read more »
Hospital actively recruiting nurses
(Sept. 1, 2022) People who have been on the beach recently have probably seen a large banner flapping behind an airplane making its way over the ocean advertising “90K” salaries for nurses. It looks appealing, and those with nursing degrees or aspirations of entering the field may have had their interest sparked. But there’s a… Read more »
BOE split on sex education policy changes from state
(Sept. 1, 2022) The Worcester County Board of Education met on Tuesday, Aug. 16 for a regular scheduled meeting, where they accepted several policy revisions. Dr. Annette Wallace, the chief safety and academic officer for the school district, told board members many of the policies were reformatted over the past two years and reviewed by… Read more »
Board of Education Briefs
(Sept. 1, 2022) The Worcester County Public Schools Board of Education met for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Aug. 16 and discussed things such as staffing for the special education department to ensure students with disabilities get the best opportunity to learn, a waiver of the procurement process with regards to funds for improving… Read more »
Teachers all hired up for 2022-23
Despite national educator shortage, WCPS fills 100 percent of instructor jobs (Sept. 1, 2022) Heading into the 2022-23 school year, the Worcester County Public Schools system is nearly 100 percent staffed, and that’s despite the teacher shortage that is affecting the rest of the country. Many, including teachers, are blaming the shortage on pay, added… Read more »
Worcester kids back to school
Summer ends as classes resume for 7,300 students (Sept. 1, 2022) Nobody ever wants to be the bearer of bad news, so, kids, if you’re reading, it’s time to look away. Parents on the other hand, get ready for next week because you’re about to get that time back into your lives. A total of… Read more »
Employee cigarette sparks fire at historic Berlin hotel
(Sept. 1, 2022) The historic Hotel Atlantic in Berlin sustained damage last week after an employee’s cigarette sparked a fire near the kitchen of the Victorian structure. The Berlin Volunteer Fire Company responded to reports of smoke at the three-story building at 3:53 p.m. When crews arrived, they reported smoke and fire coming from the… Read more »