(Feb. 9, 2017) When guidance counselor Jessi Bova made the jump from Delmar Elementary to Pocomoke High this year, she didn’t know the offer included her dog. Rudy, a 7-year-old golden retriever Bova fostered and then adopted from a rescue organization, was already well-known to the students and staff of Delmar Elementary as part of… Read more »
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Mumford’s Landing soft opening called success by GM Hill
(Feb. 9, 2017) While reviews of the Ocean Pines Yacht Club have been all over the map since the new facility opened in 2014, a stress test of the rebranded Mumford’s Landing last weekend appears to have scored passing grades. Interim General Manager Brett Hill said there were only a few hiccups, which he largely… Read more »
How Patrick Henry gave voice to ‘The Orator’
(Feb. 9, 2017) Stylistically, Ocean City native Patrick Henry, 64, describes his five-decade career as a journey from the commercial and illustrative side of his youth into the impressionistic, painterly style he embraces today. “I dance between the two still,” he said during an interview at his studio in Berlin on Tuesday. “I have… Read more »
Over capacity, too few users blamed for water troubles
(Feb. 9, 2017) Pocomoke City’s water troubles are caused by too much storage and not enough people making use of the service, resulting in stale water containing deposits of iron and other materials being fed into the town’s homes, according to GMB consultants, the firm hired by the town to identify the source of the… Read more »
Battered, pork-stuffed Sichuan eggplant
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 »
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 »