By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2017) Those looking for an early Thanksgiving Day workout are encouraged to join CrossFit Assateague and SWEAT Ocean City in Ocean Pines, or participate in the 10th annual Fenwick Island Turkey Trot, Thursday morning. A 2.5-mile fun run and walk will begin at 9 a.m. at the Ocean… Read more »
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Snow Hill Council Briefs
By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2017) The Snow Hill Council discussed the following items during a regular meeting at the Old Train Station on Belt Street last Tuesday: Clean-Up Day results Randy Barfield, public works director, said the annual Town Clean Up Day on Oct. 23 made a positive impact on the towns’… Read more »
Grundman’s CD release party at Burley Oak, Sat.
By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2017) Local musician Otto Grundman will have a party at Burley Oak in Berlin this Saturday to celebrate the release of his new eight-track CD, “Perpetual Motion,” from 8-11 p.m. “Every song is different. There is rock, funk and folk. All the songs are original,” Grundman said. “I… Read more »
Carozza will run against Mathias for Md. Senate
By Katie Tabeling, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2017) Delegate Mary Beth Carozza (R-38C) believes that her next calling is a place in the Maryland Senate and she’s challenging incumbent Sen. Jim Mathias (D-38) in the 2018 election to get there. “For real and lasting change, Gov. (Larry) Hogan needs more team players in the Maryland… Read more »
Wor. County Developmental Center joins #GivingTuesday
(Nov. 23, 2017) Worcester County Developmental Center has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. The center’s fundraising goal this year is to raise money for the advancement of its Day Program. Occurring this year on Nov…. Read more »
Pediatric, adolescent care available in Berlin
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 23, 2017) Chesapeake Pediatrics and Adolescent Associates P.A. recently opened an office in Berlin, offering pediatric and adolescent care to children and teens in the Worcester County area. Dr. James Peipon, who has since retired, founded the practice in 1982 in Salisbury. Today, the staff includes Dr. William Taylor,… Read more »
Liquor store appeal set for next week in Circuit Court
By Brian Gilliland, Associate Editor (Nov. 23, 2017) While the county government methodically deconstructed the Dept. of Liquor Control, the final nail in its coffin hasn’t been struck, as the sale of the remaining county store, Pocomoke Shore Spirits, has been held up for months because of a legal challenge. This challenge is heading for… Read more »
Community Foundation’s Shore Gives More, Nov. 28
By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2017) The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore is sponsoring the third annual Shore Gives More, a 24-hour online donation event held on Nov. 28, the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. Victoria Kent, Community Foundation marketing director, said 80 nonprofits from Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties are participating this year…. Read more »
Members of local Boy Scout troops retire American flags
By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Nov. 23, 2017) Hundreds of American flags went out in a blaze of glory during a flag retirement ceremony conducted by local scouts at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines last Saturday. Members of Boy Scout Troop and Cub Scout Pack #261 from Ocean City placed worn and… Read more »
Park committee has first meeting
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 23, 2017) Ten of the 11 members of the newly formed Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee met for the first time Thursday night to discuss how the group would work towards recommendations for future developments. Mayor Gee Williams and project coordinator David Deutsch addressed the group, and Town Administrator… Read more »