OCEAN PINES — Residents of Carrollton Lane got what they wished for last week when the OPA Board of Directors voted 4-3 to recommend the county make it a “completely” one-way street. But some also may wish they had asked for something different, as it now means a longer ride out of their neighborhood. Carrolton… Read more »
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JROTC celebrates
BERLIN — Only a month ago it was likely that this summer’s JROTC picnic was to be the its last, as the Navy listed Stephen Decatur High School’s programs one of those to be eliminated for lack of participation. But since its inception, the program has been more about enthusiasm than raw numbers as demonstrated… Read more »
The Tale of Willit
OCEAN PINES — Willit the Sandpiper, once the mascot of Showell Elementary School, could return to his (or her) former glory if the Worcester County Board of Education proceeds with his creator’s wishes. That creator would be Wilda Stroh, who opened Showell Elementary School in 1976 as its first principal. The new school, of course,… Read more »
Third time around not so lucky for Decatur baseball
BERLIN – Most everyone has heard the expression, “third time’s a charm,” and going into the MPSSAA 3A East region semifinal on May 18 against an undefeated James M. Bennett squad, the Stephen Decatur baseball team hoped that was true. Unfortunately for the Seahawks, this third time was not a charm as they suffered a… Read more »
Gail A. Brown
OCEAN PINES — Gail Arlene Brown, age 62, died Friday, May 20 at her home. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Albert William Styles and Thelma Jeanette Styles (nee Zennell). She is survived by her loving husband Dexter Brown, Jr. and son Ryan William Bavis and his wife Gillian of Lewiston,… Read more »
Lillian M. Hare
PITTSVILLE — Lillian M. Hare, age 90, died Wednesday, May 18, at Genesis Rehab in Salisbury. Born in Pittsville, she was the daughter of the late John J. Middleton and Lavenia Hamblin Middleton. She was preceded in death by her husband, C. Ray Hare. She had worked as an Auditor at Wicomico Hotel for many… Read more »
Lorraine E. Bailey
OCEAN CITY — Lorraine E. Bailey, age 85, died May 19 at her home. Born September 27, 1925 in Madera, Cal., she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Myrta Mollica. She was the wife of Joseph W. Bailey, with whom she shared 65 years of marriage. She was a loving mother and homemaker…. Read more »
10 Ks for Hayden
BERLIN — When opposing coach Bill Wheatly called him over after Monday night’s game the game the last thing 10-year-old Hayden Snelsire expected to hear was congratulations on throwing a no-hitter. “I was shocked,” Snelsire said. And he wasn’t the only one. Snelsire pitches for the Berlin Little League Yankees in the major league division…. Read more »
Snow Hill drawbridge to close
SNOW HILL – This weekend the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) will close a section of Route 12, Snow Hill Road. Starting at 8 p.m. Friday May 20, traffic will be directed to nearby routes and the bridge will remain closed through noon Sunday, May 22. This closure will allow crews to paint the ends… Read more »
OPA candidates sought
OCEAN PINES – The search committee of the Ocean Pines Association has completed itsprocess to secure names for the open board of directors seats currently held by Rick Handelman, John McLaughlin and Les Purcell. The OPA received four applications for the board of directors. The applicants are William Wentworth, Richard Handelman, Terry Mohr and Les… Read more »