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 »
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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 »
Town okays container ban boundary zone expansion
BERLIN—The Town Council voted to approve an expansion of the container ban boundary zone to include a broader swath of town businesses beyond those directly on Main Street, at the request of Economic Development Director Michael Day on Jan. 27. During special town events, physical barriers are placed at the north end of Main Street… Read more »
Robert D. “Bob” Korb, Sr.
NORTH CAROLINA–Robert D. “Bob” Korb, Sr., 67, of Manteo, N.C., beloved husband of Mary Fay Kemp, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014 at his home. Born in Baltimore, Robert was the son of the late Berner and Audrey O’Neal Korb. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Robert Korb, III. Bob… Read more »
Donna S. Campbell
MILLSBORO, DEL.–Donna Sylvia Campbell, age 73, of Millsboro, Del. passed away at home in the loving care of her family on Jan. 16, 2014. She was born in Lewes, Del. to the late William A. and Ruth Hastings Steele on May 29, 1940. She was a graduate of Millsboro High School in 1958, where… Read more »
George B. Clark
OCEAN VIEW, DEL.–George Bertram Clark, age 78, died Friday Jan. 17, 2014 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, Del. Born in Newark, N.J., he was the son of the late Joseph A. Clark and Frances Marie Hagan Clark. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Elaine Walsh Clark, sons; George Brian… Read more »
Margaret M. Bunting
SNOW HILL–Margaret Mary Bunting, age 79, died Friday, Jan. 17, 2014 at her home. Born in Havre de Grace, Md., she was the daughter of the late George and Ann Snyder. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, William H. Bunting, Sr. and sons; William H. Bunting, Jr. of Snow Hill, Michael Kassab… Read more »
Charles J. Sewell, Sr.
SELBYVILLE–Charles J. Sewell, Sr., age 86, of Selbyville and formerly of Baltimore died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. He was born in Baltimore and was the son of the late Charles and Margaret Cheatlet Sewell. He had been an accountant with Westinghouse for many years. He was a member… Read more »