Now that we’re in full swing of the semester, it’s time to get our serious nosh on. And while the food in of itself is great, there is nothing better than standing back to watch our students receive accolades for the various foods that they are preparing and sharing with others. There is no truer… Read more »
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School partnership with SU leads to award
(Feb. 2, 2017) The National Association for Professional Development Schools recently recognized the partnership between Snow Hill Elementary and Salisbury University with an achievement award. “I was surprised about the recognition,” Dr. Mary Anne Cooper, principal of Snow Hill Elementary, said. “This award is validating for our hard work at Snow Hill Elementary and our… Read more »
Berlin native Jordan Pippin wins Local Artist of the Year
(Feb. 2, 2017) Steel N Glory Owner Jordan Pippin was stunned when he received Local Artist of the Year recognition during the Berlin Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner on Jan. 25. “I was completely stoked and honored,” Pippin said. “When they called my name, I was shocked.” Pippin opened his shop last summer on Washington… Read more »
Alert signals to sound, Sat.
(Feb. 2, 2017) Worcester County emergency alert signals will sound from area fire sirens on Saturday, Feb. 4. A steady alert tone will sound at 10 a.m. for approximately one minute. The signals are tested the first Saturday of each month. In the event of an actual emergency, the sirens would be used as additional… Read more »
Lessons learned tested
(Feb. 2, 2017) Ninth grade students from Pocomoke High School traveled to the Junior Achievement Finance Park in Prince George’s County on Monday to put the lessons they’ve learned in the classroom to the test. The students have been participating in a program, called “Junior Achievement Finance Park Virtual,” which develops financial planning and management… Read more »
Thompson joins Blue Water Dev. Corp.
(Feb. 2, 2017) Blue Water Development Corporation, a real estate developer specializing in commercial and hospitality properties operating in Delaware, Maryland and Virginia, named Bob Thompson chief operating officer. In his new role, Thompson, an executive with more than 25 years of experience building and managing organizations in a range of industries, will oversee operations… Read more »
Walking the Pine plank
A take it or leave it approach usually results in no one walking away truly satisfied, and this could end up being the case with Saturday’s decision by the Ocean Pines Board of Directors to proceed with installing a pirate ship playground at the yacht club. Like many things these days, discussion focused on pitting… Read more »
Snow Hill’s first, First Friday of ‘17 slated for Feb. 3
(Feb. 2, 2017) Snow Hill took a bit of a winter break from First Friday events, but that ends Feb. 3 as the downtown shops remain open late, many offer specials and some have updated either their insides or outsides during the interim. Additionally, several downtown vendors are participating in the “Find your favorite snowman”… Read more »
Berlin Chamber honors businesses, volunteers
(Feb. 2, 2017) Cate Nellans was introduced as president, taking over for Immediate Past President Donna Compher, and a handful of awards were handed out during the 2017 Berlin Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner at Fins Ale House and Raw Bar last Wednesday. Taking home trophies, produced by Plak That Printing Co., were artist of… Read more »
Pocomoke refused demolition grants for two buildings
(Feb. 2, 2017) For the second time in two years, Pocomoke City has been denied demolition funding for the old firehouse and armory by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. As City Manager/City Attorney Ernie Crofoot informed the council during its regular meeting last week, the denials came as no surprise. “We knew… Read more »