So you think your vote doesn’t count? You wonder what difference does it make if you do or don’t show up at the polls? Well think again, and know that it makes a huge difference. Ted Elder won the District 4 GOP County Commissioner’s seat through a never-done before tie-breaker by the Worcester County Republican… Read more »
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Serving up summer strawberry shortcake
Every now and then, the near-100 degree temperatures merit a little outside-time. I don’t mind sweating a little since it means that I have a good deal of the season left; we get a little reprieve from the minus-10 degrees that graced our shores a mere few months ago. And, let’s be honest, taking my… Read more »
Ultimate Frisbee pick-up games offered in Berlin
BERLIN– Ultimate Frisbee pickup games that began in Berlin are leading up to an international showdown at the beach this summer. Pro player Alex Jacoski of the DC Breeze is hosting the Ocean City Beach Classic Aug. 9-10 on Somerset Street. The tournament will offer competitive and recreational divisions with coed teams required to have… Read more »
Farmers ready for Blessing of the Combines, Aug. 2
SNOW HILL–Even as farm fields are being planted in corn and soybeans, farmers are preparing their combines for the summer and fall harvests. Several Worcester County farmers, including Bill Figgs, Byron Hauck, Lee Holloway, Buster Powell, Roger Richardson, David Shockley, Jack Shockley and Virgil Shockley, are readying their machines for The Blessing of the… Read more »
Army band to play four, free area concerts
BERLIN– The 229th Army Band will play four free outdoor concerts in Worcester County this week. “The Adjutant General’s Own” will perform at Byrd Park in Snow Hill at 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, at Stephen Decatur Park in Berlin at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15, at the Ocean Pines Gazebo at 7… Read more »
Recreation dept. offers area residents exercise options
SNOW HILL–Worcester County Department of Recreation & Parks offers area residents and visitors alike the opportunity to get up, get out and get moving in a variety of fun, calorie-burning summertime fitness classes. Early Bird Morning Fitness class returns to the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill along with evening Core Training and Zumba… Read more »
Planning Comm. gives okay to site plan for Micro-tel
WEST OCEAN CITY – The Worcester County Planning Commission approved the site plan for the proposed Micro-tel Hotel and retail spaces in West Ocean City last week after making some concessions. The 79-unit hotel and 5,500-square-foot retail building are planned for property of the south side of Route 50, approximately 300 feet east of Keyser… Read more »
Contestants put everything but kitchen sink into race
BERLIN– One of the town’s most distinctive events hits the quarter-century mark this month. Berlin’s 25th Annual Bathtub Races return on Friday, July 18. A parade of the tubs begins at 6 p.m., and the race is set to start at 6:15. The bathtub race is the only surviving component of Berlin’s Village Fair festival…. Read more »
Program to aid children with Christmas gift boxes
OCEAN PINES–The congregation of Community Church at Ocean Pines will participate in Operation Christmas Child, a program sponsored by Samaritan’s Purse. Those who wish to participate will receive a shoe box and instructions on how to fill it with small items for a child. They will choose the gender and age of the child who… Read more »
Rev. Paulson new leader of Bethany United Methodist
BERLIN–The appointment of the Reverend Connie Paulson to Bethany United Methodist Church in Berlin, was shared by Bishop Peggy Johnson during the June session of the Peninsula and Delaware Conference Annual Conference, held at the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore. The Rev. Paulson brings many gifts in ministry to Bethany Church, including worship leader and… Read more »