The Knights of Columbus recently held its 22nd Annual Free Throw Contest in which 1,784 students from five local public schools and two private schools participated. The 10 winners (pictured with one missing) from the five age groups will compete in the District 22 competition on Feb. 8, at the Most Blessed Sacrament School. Winners… Read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2014
Berlin Little League Adding Amenity To Complex
BERLIN — Berlin Little League’s (BLL) new concession/multi-purpose building should be up and running in time for Opening Day in April.Ground was broken this month on the roughly $150,000 structure, which will include a better concession stand, bathrooms and a meeting area.‘This was about really two years of planning and trying to fundraise to get… Read more »
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Seeing the silly side of some really ridiculous situations helps give the Lamb a new perspective on how to handle them. Some important contacts can be made this weekend.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Try to complete your outstanding tasks by midweek. This leaves you free to take advantage… Read more »
Worcester’s Clerk Of Court To Retire After 16 Years
SNOW HILL — With 28 years of public service under his belt, including 16 in his current position, Clerk of Circuit Court for Worcester County Stephen Hales has set his sights on retirement at the end of this term.Hales’ tenure has come with massive changes to the office, including a continued increase in automation, and… Read more »
State’s Attorney Challenger Files
SNOW HILL — Local attorney Michael W. Farlow this week officially announced he is throwing his hat in the ring to run for Worcester County State’s Attorney, challenging incumbent Beau Oglesby in what will likely be a spirited election.Farlow served as a prosecutor at the District Court level and later ascended to Deputy State’s Attorney… Read more »
With Continued Closures, Last Day of School Now a Moving Target
BERLIN- Two weird weeks of snowy weather have likely changed the last day of school for both Worcester and Wicomico County, but with a lot of winter yet to go, it remains a bit of a moving target.While Wicomico isn’t sure when the school system’s last day will be at this point, for Worcester students… Read more »
Annual Super Bowl Scramble Set
BERLIN- Before settling in for the big game this weekend, local residents and visitors are encouraged to participate in the annual Super Bowl Scramble at Eagle’s Landing.For several years, Eagle’s Landing has hosted the Super Bowl Scramble on the day of the big game with an event that has become increasingly popular for residents and… Read more »
Ocean City Crews Busy Responding To Broken Pipe Calls; Key Advice Offered To Property Owners
Ryan WhittingtonSpecial To The DispatchOCEAN CITY — When temperatures drop, the Ocean City Fire Department responds to numerous calls for frozen pipes, not only in residential properties but in commercial properties as well. With low temperatures this month, the Town of Ocean City has experienced a high volume of broken water pipes in this year… Read more »
New Ocean City Surf Club Formed With Eye On Fundraising
OCEAN CITY — With close attention to a nostalgic past and a careful eye on a promising future, a new chapter in the legendary local surfing culture and community was launched on Monday with the announcement of the formation, or resurrection more appropriately, of the Ocean City Surf Club.A virtual who’s who of Ocean City… Read more »
This Week’s OC Blood Drive Critical After Recent Weather Cancelled Planned Donations
OCEAN CITY — The always important O.C. Cares Beach Blanket blood drive set for Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 28-29, at the Convention Center in the resort is taking on a greater importance this week after last week’s snow storm and subsequent bitter cold temperatures left blood shortages across Delmarva at critical levels.Last week, the Blood… Read more »