(June 8, 2017) New upgraded body cameras are imminent for police in Snow Hill after the department received a more than $4,000 grant from the Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT) at a Town Council work session last Tuesday. Police Chief Tom Davis accepted a 50/50 match grant for $4,128 from LGIT, a nonprofit that provides… Read more »
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McGuffey program reaches thousands of county students
(June 8, 2017) This week, just before the official start of summer vacation, thousands of Worcester County elementary school children received free books from the McGuffey Bookworm Club, a 12-year-old project of the Worcester County Commission for Women. Copy Central owner Linda Dearing oversees the program, named after the “McGuffey Reader,” one of the first… Read more »
Pocomoke still exploring water improvements
(June 8, 2017) Linden Avenue resident Gregg Frostrom, who has previously spoken to the town regarding water quality issues at his residence, shared his latest findings and inquired if improvements were forthcoming during the Pocomoke Council meeting on Monday. “I run two five-micron water filters as water enters my house,” he said. Frostrom proceeded to… Read more »
City Manager/City Attorney Ernie Crofoot to step aside
(June 8, 2017) Pocomoke City Manager/City Attorney Ernie Crofoot announced on Wednesday that he would be vacating the position he has held since August 2015. “We agreed to a bi-party agreement for termination of services,” he said. Crofoot said the precise date of departure has yet to be determined, but would be within two months…. Read more »
County schools honor innovators
(June 8, 2017) Worcester County schools encourage educators to try new programs, applications and methods in the classroom, and an annual ceremony recognizes those teachers who have excelled in those regards. Held last Wednesday, this year’s ceremony drew an audience of 40 to 50 people and featured a lunch provided by Chef Phil Cropper and… Read more »
Pocomoke budget first reading keeps six-month golf trial
(June 8, 2017) The Pocomoke City Council held a first reading and public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2018 budget, which despite the relatively large attendance, failed to receive a single audience comment. City Manager/City Attorney Ernie Crofoot said the draft version of the budget, now in its fifth incarnation, factors in several proposals… Read more »
GM Hill talks up renovations during packed town hall
(June 8, 2017) Ocean Pines Association interim General Manager Brett Hill held a well-attended town hall meeting at Mumford’s Landing last Thursday, when he offered an overview of his administration and the flurry of new projects it has produced. Hill said the net-year loss against budget for fiscal year 2017 was about $270,000, but that… Read more »
Local leaders ‘dig’ new library
(June 8, 2017) The few clouds that rolled over Berlin on Tuesday skipped by long enough for several dozen public officials and other stakeholders to stick their golden shovels into the future site of the new Berlin library on Harrison Avenue. Six of seven Worcester County Commissioners were present, along with Berlin Mayor Gee Williams,… Read more »
Welcome back, Paul, we missed you
So many thoughts flood my mind as I write, as coming back from my compulsory hiatus was an easy decision to make with some complicated emotions. Where to start? First and foremost, I want to thank the community for everything that it has done for me and the kids and cannot express strongly enough how… Read more »
Americana Music Series to start June 4 at Furnace Town
(June 1, 2017) For the 2017 season, Furnace Town Living Heritage Village presents a four-part family-friendly Americana Music Series featuring live musical performances of bluegrass, blues, Celtic and country, as well as a showcase of local craft breweries, and barbecue served by local restaurants. Americana, or old-time music, and bluegrass have deep roots in the… Read more »