Eagle Scout On Jan. 11, at Atlantic United Methodist Church in Ocean City, Boy Scout Troop 261 held an Eagle Court of Honor for William Strang of Ocean Pines. Strang, who is attending Towson University studying electronic media/film, has been a member of Troop 261 for seven years; he has attended two national jamborees… Read more »
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Snow Hill’s First Fridays to begin again next week
SNOW HILL–Not only is February American Heart Month, Black History Month and National Children’s Dental Health Month, it also brings Ground Hog’s Day, President’s Day, Valentine’s Day, and the new season of First Fridays in Snow Hill. Wear something red to town Friday, Feb. 7, and you will find some special promotions at the local… Read more »
Farlow to run for Worcester County State’s Attorney post
WORCESTER COUNTY–Attorney Mike Farlow wants to return to the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office. Farlow, a Democrat, was deputy state’s attorney for eight years under former State’s Attorney Joel Todd and is now seeking election to replace State’s Attorney Beau Oglesby, a Republican. “I loved the position,” Farlow said last Friday. “I loved helping victims,… Read more »
Assistance Program offers outreach, education events
SNOW HILL–The Lower Shore Health Insurance Assistance Program has an ongoing outreach and education campaign to reach uninsured residents in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties. The program held 36 public and private outreach events to educate communities about Maryland’s health insurance exchange and the local consumer assistance program. Throughout February, staff will continue to provide… Read more »
Ocean Pines Garden Club tour scheduled for June 12
OCEAN PINES–The Ocean Pines Garden Club will present its annual garden tour this year on June 12. To ensure another great event, the garden club is asking Ocean Pines homeowners to consider placing their garden on the tour. Large or small, cultivated or “natural,” formal or informal–all gardens are given consideration. Having a variety of… Read more »
Important to research eligibilities before opening new IRA
As April 15 approaches, many taxpayers should make sure that they contribute to their IRAs so as to receive the related tax benefit. If you do this, it’s important to make sure that you satisfy the contribution eligibility requirements in order to avoid penalties. Following are some important reminders to help you to meet these… Read more »
Taylor executive director of youth, family services
BERLIN—When Steven Taylor decided to step back a bit from his daily management duties as co-owner of Ayers Creek Adventures to succeed Teresa Fields as executive director of Worcester Youth and Family Services on Jan. 6 he became the second man to hold that post in the organization’s history. In doing so, Taylor is returning… Read more »
Cathell, county’s Register of Wills, files for fifth term
WORCESTER COUNTY–Charlotte Kerbin Cathell, register of wills for Worcester County, has filed for re-election. She has served the citizens of Worcester County for four terms and takes pride in the knowledgeable, professional and friendly constituent service provided by her office. When asked why she has filed for re-election, Cathell said, “I love my job –… Read more »
OP committee likely to ask board to wait on proposals
OCEAN PINES—The Budget and Finance Committee is expected to meet on Jan. 30 to hash out the final version of its recommendation letter to the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors on the proposed 2014-2015 fiscal year budget, Committee Chairman Dennis Hudson said on Jan. 28. Although no draft of the letter was released, Hudson… Read more »
Operating, capital project proposals for FY 2015
MARYLAND—As the General Assembly begins its 2014 session, legislators will deliberate proposed allocations for state aid to Worcester County totaling more than $35.8 million, a 2.1 percent increase from the roughly $35.1 million amount that was appropriated to the county for fiscal year 2014. The amount proposed for fiscal 2015 represents $695 per county resident… Read more »