By Kara Hallissey, Staff Writer (Oct. 26, 2017) Halloween is almost here and there are a number of activities this weekend in Ocean City and surrounding towns to celebrate the spookiest of holidays. Ocean City: – Ocean City Recreation and Parks will host its annual Halloween Spook-Out Party on Sunday, Oct. 29, from 1-3 p.m…. Read more »
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Heritage Days return to Discovery Ctr.
By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Oct. 26, 2017) The Delmarva Discovery Center & Museum in Pocomoke will celebrate the storied decoy carving and hunting traditions of the region during the 2nd annual Delmarva Heritage Days, this weekend. Waterfowl enthusiasts will have the opportunity to watch as dozens of blue-ribbon carvers demonstrate techniques and share insights… Read more »
No easy answer for police
The police always need the public’s help, but not just any kind of help, which is why involving neighborhood watch groups in law enforcement efforts can be awkward and even dangerous. As Pocomoke Police Chief William Harden told a gathering of citizens last week, public involvement in protecting the community is vital to the department’s… Read more »
Contributions to Habitat eligible for $50K in tax credits
(Oct. 26, 2017) Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County (HFHWC) announced the availability of $50,000 in Community Investment Tax Credits awarded by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). The allocations of state tax-credits are used as incentives to attract contributions and leverage up to $100,000 in donations from individuals and businesses, which will… Read more »
Berlin Electric Utility and director given safety awards
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 26, 2017) The Berlin Electric Utility and Electric Utility Director Tim Lawrence were presented awards from American Municipal Power at a Town Council meeting on Monday. American Municipal Power, or AMP, is a nonprofit wholesale power supplier and services provider for 133 member utilities, including Berlin, in nine states…. Read more »
Battle breast cancer in Pocomoke, Saturday
By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Oct. 26, 2017) Midway Toyota’s 8th annual “Knock Out Breast Cancer” walk, to support shore-based nonprofit Women Supporting Women, will unite survivors and others who want to combat the disease, in Pocomoke on Saturday. Josh Nordstrom, Midway business development manager, said the auto dealership at 1337 Ocean Highway would be… Read more »
WYFCS annual celebration, Friday
(Oct. 26, 2017) Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services will hold its annual event to celebrate 42 years of serving the community, on Friday, Oct. 27. The celebration will take place in the Ray Community Room in the Worcester Youth and Family Office located at 124 North Main Street in Berlin from 5-7 p.m. The… Read more »
Nat’l Prescription Take Back Day set for this Saturday
(Oct. 26, 2017) The Maryland State Police in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration are asking citizens to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Saturday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at state police barracks. State police barracks throughout Maryland will be participating in the National… Read more »
Jones, Ames, Chetelat nominated for awards
By Greg Ellison, Staff Writer (Oct. 26, 2017) Three members of Worcester County Schools were nominated for LifeChanger of the Year Awards, an annual program recognizing K-12 educators and staff for having a meaningful influence in students’ lives. In the running for the honors are Snow Hill Middle School secretary Jennifer Ames, Stephen Decatur High… Read more »
Developmental Center honors Gibbs and Tull
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Oct. 26, 2017) The Worcester County Developmental Center (WCDC) honored Dough Roller founder Bill Gibbs and Cecil Tull of ABC Printers Inc. last Wednesday with a pair of room dedications. The Newark center provides employment, job training and residency for people with intellectual disabilities. Dozens of WCDC backers attended the… Read more »