(Oct. 13, 2016) Suicide has risen to become the second-leading cause of death for young Americans, and the Jesse Klump Suicide Awareness & Prevention Program was created to stem the tide of youth suicides on the lower Eastern Shore through a program of education and outreach. “We have received a grant that will enable us… Read more »
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Berlin, Wor. County apply for Enterprise Zone re-designation
(Oct. 13, 2016) In an effort to keep Berlin competitive in attracting new business, the county will apply to the Maryland Department of Commerce to re-designate the area as an Enterprise Zone. The Worcester County Commissioners unanimously approved the application following a public hearing at its meeting on Oct. 4. Merry Mears, county director of… Read more »
Stonnell adds WCEF ‘teacher champion’ to sterling resume
(Oct. 13, 2016) The Worcester County Education Foundation recognizes Staci Stonnell as Pocomoke Elementary teacher champion. Stonnell is currently the Pocomoke Elementary School Teacher of the Year 2016-2017. She earned Bachelor degrees from Salisbury University in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and is certified in Special Education. She also earned a Master’s of Education… Read more »
Humane society open house
(Oct. 13, 2016) Worcester County Humane Society will be holding its annual Open House and Rescue Festival on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone is invited to come see all of the sweet dogs and cats that are available for adoption along with improvements that have been made to the… Read more »
Letters to the Editor
One more ‘thank you’ for Warriors benefit Editor, So … in last week’s thank you letter we forgot to mention a very important Warrior who worked hard not only at the Rock for Recovery fundraiser, but is always pitching in, in some way. She organized the Warriors to work at the inlet for Bike Week… Read more »
Nothing ado about much
The phone rang and the caller had just one question: “What’s going on?” The answer was simple: “Not much. It’s quiet on all fronts.” And that’s the way it is throughout the county at the moment, as governing authorities take care of business quietly and without controversy. In Ocean Pines, the board of directors continues… Read more »
Maryland Lottery and Gaming announces $97M Sept. haul
(Oct. 13, 2016) Maryland Lottery and Gaming recently announced September 2016 revenue numbers for the state’s five casinos – Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County, Horseshoe Casino Baltimore in Baltimore City, Casino at Ocean Downs in Worcester County, Maryland Live Casino in Anne Arundel County and Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County. September 2016’s… Read more »
‘Perpetual’ group to perform fiddle, classical music
(Oct. 13, 2016) The Historic St. Martin’s Church Museum Foundation presents part II of the Summer & Fall Cultural Series, this Sunday. Perpetual Commotion will perform from 3-4 p.m. at the Historic St. Martin’s Church Museum, located at 11413 Old Worcester Highway in Showell (end of Route 589 South). The group is made up of… Read more »
AGH announces wine pairing dinner
(Oct. 13, 2016) The Atlantic General Hospital Junior Auxiliary Group is set to host a Wine Pairing Dinner benefitting Atlantic General Hospital, on Thursday, Oct. 27 beginning at 6 p.m. at Casino at Ocean Downs near Ocean Pines. The dinner will include four courses with select wine pairings, $15 in free play per person, as… Read more »
Delayed Fall Fest rescheduled, Sat.
(Oct. 13, 2016) The threat of Hurricane Matthew was enough to delay, but not cancel, Pocomoke City’s annual Fall Fest, which has been rescheduled for this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “It’s the town’s most well-attended event,” Karah Lacey, downtown coordinator, said. The Fall Fest borrows the format, but not the scope, of… Read more »