(April 6, 2017) Nine students from Pocomoke High School were honored by the Pocomoke Rotary Club during its 35th annual 4 Way Test Banquet last Monday. Students were recognized for exhibiting character traits associated with the Rotary International’s 4 Way Test, which poses the following questions: Is it the truth; Is it fair to all… Read more »
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SDHS group thinks locally, act globally with mural project
(April 6, 2017) Changing the world one mind at a time is the aim of a mural project being produced by the Foreign Language Club at Stephen Decatur High School. French teacher Darlene McCann, who moderates the language club, said the “Art in Society” project traces back several years. “I had a group of these… Read more »
Fun for all ages during Spring Festival, Sat.
(April 6, 2017) The Fourth annual Spring Festival in Pocomoke this Saturday has a little something for everybody. The festival, which is hosted by the Downtown Pocomoke Association, will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free to the public. Karah Lacey, Pocomoke economic development coordinator, said Market Street between Front Street… Read more »
New Pocomoke teachers laud county strength
(April 6, 2017) Four teachers, who are new to Worcester County, presented school system strengths compared to their previous places of employment during the monthly school board meeting on March 21. The teachers expressed how Worcester County fosters growth with high expectations and opportunities to do what is best for students. In addition, administrative staff… Read more »
Little League parade, season starts Saturday
(April 6, 2017) Hundreds of Berlin Little Leaguers will march down Main Street during a season-opening parade on Saturday that’s been a tradition in the town for a decade. Parade organizer Jocelyn Snelsire said more than 500 boys and girls signed up to play baseball and softball with Berlin Little League this year. She expects… Read more »
Pair of events set for Snow Hill LSLT
(April 6, 2017) Back-to-back art and gardening events have been scheduled by the Lower Shore Land Trust for Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8. From 5-8 p.m. Friday, area watercolor artist and retired biology professor, Ellen Lawler, will be on hand at the Lower Shore Land Trust with a sampling of her bird and wildlife… Read more »
Letters to the Editor
Welcome back, journalism Editor, There are many “firsts” associated with the election and Presidency of Donald Trump – not all are positive – it’s a mixed bag. I believe the most positive is that he has single-handedly restored the art of journalism to its former glory. It is thrilling to see real journalism again. After… Read more »
Berlin’s ‘Field of Dreams’
Youth interest in organized sports, especially baseball, has been fading so rapidly in recent years that even big league officials have taken notice. This, at least, is according to articles in the Wall Street Journal, the Huffington Post, The Washington Post, Time, Forbes, The Atlantic and numerous other highly respected print and online journals. They… Read more »
Julie Ann Suplee
Bishopville Julie Ann Suplee, age 47, of Bishopville, Maryland, passed peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Georgetown University after a 10-year battle with tRCC cancer. Born in Baltimore, Julie graduated from Landsdowne High School and Mount St. Mary’s College as an undergraduate with a dual-degree in Psychology and Art. Her children were her… Read more »
Arts on the River First Friday returns, April 7
(April 6, 2017) With warmer weather and a slew of special openings, the April Arts on the River First Friday in Snow Hill is shaping up to be a busy event. Snow Hill Grant Administrator Ann Gibb said there are numerous highlights for patrons to look forward to, starting at 5 p.m. “The Purnell museum… Read more »