(Jan. 12, 2017) Schoolchildren across the county had their prayers answered last weekend as the first snowfall of the New Year also brought about the first batch of school closings on Monday and Tuesday. Worcester County announced on Facebook that its offices would be open during normal hours on Monday, although the liberal leave policy… Read more »
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County rec & parks looking to expand Futsal
(Jan. 5, 2017) Following several successful seasons, Worcester County Recreation & Parks is looking to expand the Men’s Futsal League at the Worcester County Recreation Center (WCRC) in Snow Hill for 2017. The league at the WCRC included six teams during the first two seasons. The WCRC also hosted the second annual War on the… Read more »
Ocean Pines committee hopeful in new year
(Jan. 5, 2017) With several committee members having put in multiple years of work, the Comprehensive Planning Committee is hoping to fulfill a New Year’s resolution to release a communitywide survey and to finish a new comprehensive plan. Chairman Frank Daly and other members of the committee apparently added plenty of work over the holiday,… Read more »
Film and television workshop offered at WPS this Saturday
(Jan. 5, 2017) Berlin native and Stephen Decatur High School alum Josh Chamberlain will present a film and television workshop from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., this Saturday, at Worcester Preparatory School. The cost to attend is $34 in advance, or $50 at the door. Attendees will enjoy a number of demonstrations from the film… Read more »
Children’s theater brings ‘Lion King’
(Jan. 5, 2017) The Ocean Pines Children’s Theater announces its upcoming production of Disney’s Broadway blockbuster, “The Lion King Jr,” Jan. 13-14 in Ocean City. With music and lyrics by Elton John and Tim Rice, this enchanting show was introduced to the Broadway stage in 1997, and was the recipient of 70 awards, including the… Read more »
Register for youth indoor leagues
(Jan. 5, 2017) The winter Youth Indoor Soccer League and Youth Basketball League seasons will begin Saturday, Jan. 7, and all the action will take place at the Worcester County Recreation Center (WCRC) in Snow Hill. Both leagues are co-ed. The five Youth Indoor Soccer League divisions are: ages 3-4, and grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5… Read more »
Let’s hope it’s a good one
The year 2016 was a mess: rough weather, flooding, bomb threats, lawsuits, ugly politics, the loss of good citizens, and business that was OK, but not so wonderful that it overshadowed the year’s difficulties. It was, in many respects, like the year before and the year before that. With the arrival of each new year,… Read more »
Low-key First Friday in downtown Snow Hill
(Jan. 5, 2017) Snow Hill hosts 11 First Fridays per year, with January as the off month, allowing the town and the arts and entertainment district, which both sponsor the events, to evaluate how things are going. “In the past, the town has charged street vendors a $25 fee, and in keeping with what’s going… Read more »
Berlin-based podcast to get bigger audience with NPR
(Jan. 5, 2017) Nearly a year after its debut, Salt Water Media’s podcast “So, What’s Your Story?” has been picked up by local NPR affiliate Delmarva Public Radio. Starting this Saturday, the show that promotes independent authors in the tri-state area will air immediately after “This American Life.” “It’s a great spot since DPR has… Read more »
Painted windows bring festive holiday spirit
(Jan. 5, 2017) Though there hasn’t been so much as a single fallen flake of snow on the shore yet, Snow Hill’s downtown is teeming with snowmen. They’re the work of Olga Deshields, who initially was hired by the town to dress up a vacant downtown building’s windows, and then the idea caught on and… Read more »