Keith Geiger’s seventh grade American History classes at Worcester Prep brewed up a batch of hardtack, a tasteless rock-hard cracker, which was a staple for soldiers during the Civil War. When the hardtack cooks were finished, winners of the best hardtack cook-off were selected. They were, with Geiger from left, Alannah Curtis, Maya Natesan and… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2014
Worcester Prep To Preform The Musical Grease This Weekend
Handling sound and lighting for the Grease production this weekend at Worcester Prep will be, from left, Jamie Welch, Robbie Rogers, Ali Khan and Chris Klug. Music teacher Dan Freed directs the production with the help of choreographer and dance teacher Paulette DeRosa-Matrona and Head of Upper School Nancy Decker.
SH Elementary School Sisters Win Ribbons At Worcester County Tech Fest.
A Week In Business
New Group FormedSALISBURY – Ben Alder, Senior Advisor with Sperry Van Ness – Miller Commercial Real Estate in Salisbury, has announced two new hires and the formation of Alder Land Group.Bob Rich has joined the group as a land advisor and Nick Campanaro will be working with Akder as a land analyst.Rich has a background… Read more »
Four Candidates Vying For OP Commissioner Seat
OCEAN PINES — With incumbent Worcester County Commissioner Judy Boggs not seeking re-election this year, the race for the District 5 seat is wide open. Four candidates have filed for the position, each coming in with a unique background and platform, though there is a large amount of agreement between the four on some of… Read more »
Group Eyes Grant To Help Streamline Process
SALISBURY – Promoting new business in the city continues to take place at the government level in Salisbury with efforts to better streamline business development efforts coming into focus.A couple of weeks ago, Ernie Colburn, CEO of Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC), with Brad Gillis, SACC President, and Laura Kordzikowski, City of Salisbury Business… Read more »
Study Outlines Need For Stadium Enhancements
SALISBURY — State and local officials this week got their first look at an independent study suggesting over $5 million in various improvements to the nearly 20-year-old Arthur W. Perdue Stadium in Salisbury, but neither a firm timetable nor an agreed-upon financing plan for the enhancements has been announced.The Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA) commissioned Crossroads… Read more »
Departure Leads Berlin To Combine Two Departments
BERLIN — Rather than seeking a new department head, the Town of Berlin announced this week it will be consolidating the Public Works and Water Resources departments under the oversight of Jane Kreiter, the current director of Water Resources.The announcement was made only days prior to the departure of Mike Gibbons, the current director of… Read more »
Md. Legislation Aims To Slow Utilities’ Smart Meter Initiative
OCEAN CITY – Smart meters have been a hot topic of late with area residents planning to meet with Delmarva Power representatives next month amid legislation introduced in both the House and the Senate to address them.At the conclusion of Tuesday afternoon’s Mayor and City Council work session, Ocean City AARP President Chris Norris announced… Read more »
‘George Feehley Has Surfed His Way Into The History Of Ocean City And Will Always Be Remembered’
OCEAN CITY — The sun set on the “endless summer” for a local legend last weekend with the passage of a former Ocean City elected official, lifeguard and surfing icon.George Feehley, 87, passed away last Saturday at the Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, but his legendary exploits and indomitable spirit live on. Feehley… Read more »