(March 30, 2017) Following an incident in early March, when a 4-year-old was left on a school bus that was dropping students off at Pocomoke Elementary, the Worcester County Public School System is taking steps to prevent a similar occurrence in the future. Carrie Sterrs, public relations coordinator for Worcester County Schools, said video footage… Read more »
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New campaign will forgive Pocomoke back-tax penalties
(March 30, 2017) Pocomoke City, which just launched a campaign to collect hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid personal and business property taxes, is offering those who owe an opportunity to square up, minus penalties and interest. City Manager/City Attorney Ernie Crofoot shared some background on the fiscal concern. “Several years ago, the county… Read more »
Therapy dog Rudy leading pack in ‘Books and Barks’
(March 30, 2017) Rudy, a therapy dog who accompanies his master Jessi Bova, a guidance counselor at Pocomoke High School, to work each day, is in the lead to win the 2017 Books and Barks contest which winds down this Thursday. Rudy, a seven-year-old golden retriever, is one of four therapy dogs competing to win… Read more »
Pocomoke honors Principal Browne
(March 30, 2017) Pocomoke Elementary School Principal Michael Browne was honored as the 2017 Maryland National Distinguished Principal award winner during a surprise ceremony at the school last Wednesday. The award was from the Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP) with Browne receiving a $5,000 check from national K-12 education publisher Mentoring Minds. Worcester… Read more »
Two vying for one seat in Pocomoke District 3 election
(March 30, 2017) The Pocomoke City Council District 3 election on April 4 will pit one-term incumbent Councilman Dale Trotter against challenger Monna Van Ess, while incumbent Mayor Bruce Morrison will run unopposed. Registered voters in the district can cast their ballots at 1410 Market St. between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. for either City… Read more »
Stormwater work in Berlin moves to West, William Sts.
(March 30, 2017) With work on Flower Street wrapped, the Town of Berlin is turning its attention to stormwater improvements on West Street and William Street. The town has been operating on almost $2 million in grants from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and FEMA. Work began… Read more »
Proposed election reform shot down by board majority
(March 30, 2017) Ocean Pines Association Director Slobodan Trendic leapt out of his chair on Saturday after a 3-2 vote effectively killed a proposed amendment on election reforms that would allow ballots to be counted during an open session and announced immediately after. “This is absolute nonsense,” Trendic said at the time. The vote came… Read more »
Park remediation effort underway
(March 30, 2017) Marine scientists from EA Engineering, Science and Technology Inc. took a first step in rehabilitating the ponds at Berlin Falls Park this week. Guests at the park may have noticed Michael Stephens and Anna DeGeorge, both from EA, walking around the park on Monday. Stephens was dressed in overalls and work boots… Read more »
Leftover duck? Cook it low, cook it slow
This article originally appeared in a March 19, 2015 edition of the Bayside Gazette. A penny saved is a penny earned. Waste not, want not. And waste in most kitchens, professional or residential, tends to be high. It’s a high byproduct industry. Even at home, if we make a nice sauce or relish for a… Read more »
Lower Shore Land Trust make most of opportunities in S.H.
(March 23, 2017) After the Lower Shore Land Trust (LSLT) lost its office space in Berlin last year, the nonprofit seized the opportunity to relocate to Snow Hill and expand its outreach. Last week LSLT Executive Director Kate Patton testified on behalf of a bond bill sponsored by State Senator Jim Mathias (D-38) to help… Read more »