(June 25, 2015) The Board of Trustees of the Worcester County Library has announced that Library Director Mark Thomas will retire on June 19. The Board has appointed Jennifer Ranck as acting director for the library system, beginning June 20. Ranck, the library’s deputy director since August 2013, also manages the Ocean City Branch… Read more »
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Worcester Co. rec offers day camps
(June 25, 2015) New to the summer camp line-up, Worcester County Recreation & Parks is now offering two day camps, one at Shad Landing State Park and a second at Frontier Town Water Park. These camps will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are open to youth in grades 4–8. Shad Landing… Read more »
WCAC gives $10K in grants to eight projects and events
(June 25, 2015) The Worcester County Arts Council has awarded $10,000 in Community Arts Development Grants program to eight art projects and events to be presented by local nonprofit arts organizations during the granting cycle beginning July 1. Funding will support a wide variety of creative and innovative projects that are of outstanding artistic quality… Read more »
NASA Wallops to host open house
(June 25, 2015) NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility launched its first rocket June 27, 1945. In commemoration of this event and its 70 years of supporting science and aerospace research, the facility is opening its doors to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 27. “The facility has an outstanding history in supporting… Read more »
Better background checks
In the aftermath of the Charleston, S.C. church massacre, the public’s focus has turned to the appropriateness of flying the Confederate battle flag at government institutions, rather than on the greater problem of how a deranged black-hating person like Dylaan Roof got a gun in the first place. Hauling down that flag at South Carolina’s… Read more »
Art’s Alive at Northside Park this weekend
(June 25, 2015) Art’s Alive is back for its 15th year with more than 75 artists selling their wares and a range of activities for the entire family to enjoy at Northside Park on 125th Street this weekend. The fine arts event will include food, music, beer, wine and children’s activities in addition to providing… Read more »
Cash to bring ‘The River & the Thread’ to Freeman Stage
(June 25, 2015) In February, singer/songwriter Rosanne Cash took home three Grammy awards for her highly acclaimed 2014 album “The River & the Thread.” On Saturday, June 27, Cash will perform the record, in its entirety, at the Freeman Stage at Bayside in Selbyville. The inspiration of the “The River & the Thread,” she… Read more »
Wor. Arts Council seeking artists
(June 25, 2015) The Worcester County Arts Council invites all interested artists to participate in a juried art exhibit themed, “Home,” to be featured during the month of July at the WCAC Gallery located at 6 Jefferson Street in Berlin. The exhibition is open to all artists, professional or amateur with work in all media…. Read more »
Berlin Organics to offer local produce on Main St.
(June 25, 2015) Another dimension to Sunday strolls through downtown Berlin is about to be added, as the Visitor’s Center on Main Street will soon offer fresh, local produce. Berlin Organics, a family farm specializing in hydroponic tomatoes grown with organic seeds, will provide the products. “I have heard several suggestions from residents how wonderful… Read more »
Crush n Crab sets sights on grand opening July 1 in Berlin
(June 25, 2015) It may have been delayed slightly, but Berlin resident John Cookro insists his new restaurant, Crush n Crab, will be open for business by July 1. The restaurant, specializing in fresh, local seafood, will fill a long-dormant spot on the corner of Route 113 and South Main Street in Berlin. Signs have… Read more »