(Oct. 20, 2016) The Worcester County Arts Council invites all interested artists to participate in a juried art show with the theme, “Small Wonders,” to be exhibited during the months of November and December at the WCAC Gallery located at 6 Jefferson Street in Berlin. Work must be delivered to the Arts Council’s Gallery in… Read more »
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Elangwe sends 490 pounds of books to Africa
(Oct. 20, 2016) Worcester Prep 10th grader Henry Elangwe, of Salisbury, has not forgotten where he’s from or how fortunate he is, thanks to his family. Born in Douala, Cameroon, Elangwe moved to the states when he was in third grade and enrolled at WPS in ninth grade. This summer, he packed up over 550… Read more »
‘Flames at the Furnace’ to raise funds for heritage
(Oct. 20, 2016) The third annual Flames at the Furnace barbecue fundraiser will take place at historic Furnace Town Living Heritage Village on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 5-8 p.m. Tickets cost $30 per person. The event is for guests 21 and older. Dress is casual, and participants will enjoy a southern barbecue with craft and… Read more »
Pocomoke Rotary to raise ‘Heroes’ flags
(Oct. 20, 2016) The Pocomoke City Rotary Club is sponsoring the Flags for Heroes program again this year, on Saturday, Nov. 5, just in time for Veterans Day, Nov.11. Anyone can nominate a hero (living or deceased) for recognition. It may be a soldier, a fireman, emergency personnel, teacher or anyone who is held… Read more »
Lauer named SHHS ‘Teacher Champion,’ foundation liaison
(Oct. 20, 2016) The Worcester County Education Foundation recognizes Pamela Lauer, Snow Hill High School’s Teacher Champion. Lauer grew up in Philadelphia and graduated from Central High School. She earned a Bachelor in Science from Salisbury University, a Masters in Science (Microbiology Concentration) from Virginia Tech and a Masters of Arts in Teaching (Biology)… Read more »
Coastal Hospice adds two to provider relations team
(Oct. 20, 2016) Coastal Hospice welcomes two new provider relations associates as members of its outreach team. Provider relations associates go out into the four Lower Shore counties that Coastal Hospice serves to provide physicians and heath care facilities with the proper tools to give them a full understanding of hospice and the services the… Read more »
Council bids fond farewell to Hall
(Oct. 13, 2016) While the standard procedure in Berlin is for newly elected members of the mayor and council to take office during the meeting immediately following the election, a quirk of code pushed the swearing-in ceremony back two weeks. According to the code, elected officials assume office on the “next Monday on which a… Read more »
Yacht Club number one priority of new Ocean Pines Board
(Oct. 13, 2016) The Ocean Pines Yacht Club is the number one priority of the new board of directors, according to a list of concerns that were ranked during a special meeting last Friday. Following a closed session and tours of several amenities, the board convened at the yacht club, where Board President Tom Herrick… Read more »
Rt. 90 bridge inspections continue
(Oct. 13, 2016) Mark your calendars. Wednesday, Oct. 19 is not going to be an easy day to get into or out of Ocean City, because the State Highway Administration will be working on both the Harry Kelley drawbridge on Route 50 and the Route 90 bridge over Assawoman Bay simultaneously. The SHA categorizes both… Read more »
Pocomoke Fire Company to burn paid-off mortgage
(Oct. 13, 2016) Though public burnings have long ago fallen by the wayside as a form of public entertainment, the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company is hoping the public makes an exception this Saturday at noon with an effort they think everyone can support: the public burning of its paid $2.8 million mortgage. The 10… Read more »