(Jan. 29, 2015) At least 30 cars and three businesses were spray painted during a vandalism spree in downtown Berlin late Sunday evening. By Monday morning, several cars still parked behind shops on Pitts Street were marked with multicolored graffiti, ranging from painted door handles to vulgar images and coarse, racist language, to diagonal lines… Read more »
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Matzo adds twist to chicken and dumplings
It’s hot. I mean, it’s cold. I mean it’s snowing. Argh, now it’s sleeting. Welcome to Delmarva Winter the way it used to be. Ah, the golden days on the Shore; when winter is merely a hiccup between our amazing autumn and the always-welcome spring. We have been spoiled the last few years with… Read more »
Commission seeks women noms
(Jan. 22, 2015) The Women of Tomorrow Awards honor young women who have made significant and outstanding contributions to their communities. The awards are based on community service, demonstrated leadership, commitment to and pursuit of academic and future goal achievements. The Worcester County Commission for Women seeks nominations for young women who will be… Read more »
Local groups prep to send valentines to Md. veterans
(Jan. 15, 2015) Worcester County Volunteer Services will hold its second annual food drive for the Maryland Food Bank on Jan. 26-30. The focus of this food drive is to provide ready-to-eat canned meals. Canned items most needed include meats that are high in protein – such as tuna, salmon and chicken – and hearty… Read more »
OC director gets ‘Stamp’ of approval
(Jan. 22, 2015) Hurricane Gloria in 1985 is where it all really started for Clay Stamp, the former emergency services director of Ocean City who late last week was appointed by Gov. Larry Hogan to run the Maryland Emergency Management Agency. “In 1984, Ocean City was really getting beat up in the press for not… Read more »
A better way to look at community’s budget
The goal of any government or homeowner’s association is to give the public the kind of community it wants at a cost it is willing to pay. Establishing the cost factor is the easier of the two to accomplish, because it’s just math, aided by a good read of the public’s mood. Much more difficult… Read more »
Decatur students, staff hold job fair in Berlin, Feb. 26
(Jan. 22, 2015) Stephen Decatur High School staff and students invite area businesses to participate in its 2015 Job Fair, to be held at the Berlin school on Thursday, Feb. 26 from 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition to Stephen Decatur students, Snow Hill and Pocomoke students will also be in attendance. For more… Read more »
Winter activities abound in Ocean Pines at pool, parks
(Jan. 22, 2015) Ocean Pines will offer a number of activities for families this winter. One of them, the Sports Core Pool’s dive-in movie nights, will feature a showing of “Monsters University” on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. Guests can watch the movie on an inflatable screen while splashing and swimming or floating on… Read more »
Assateague celebrates 50 years
(Jan. 22, 2015) Assateague Island National Seashore marks its 50th year this year, rising as it did in 1965 from the narrow strip of land that was rescued from development. The year-long celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the seashore will include numerous activities and events to commemorate this milestone. The Assateague Island Alliance,… Read more »
Worcester Co. Arts Council offers grants to local groups
(Jan. 22, 2015) Although the Worcester County Arts Council gallery closed in January for renovations, the nonprofit will reopen in February with a slate of programs for local artists and art enthusiasts. The council recently awarded $20,000 in grants during the last fiscal year to eight different groups in Worcester County and is consistently looking… Read more »