Next Year’s Worcester School Calendar OK’d

NEWARK – Following a few last minute changes at the request of the community, school system officials approved a 2017-2018 calendar this week. The Worcester County Board of Education on Tuesday appr...

What’s Your Sign? February 24, 2017

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): The adventurous Aries won’t be disappointed with taking on a new challenge, despite some initial misgivings. Look for this move to open other opportunities down the...

Students Participate In Grand Discussion After Reading The Book “The Other Side”

After reading the book, “The Other Side,” by Jacqueline Woodson, students in Dr. Melanie Biscoe’s class participated in a grand discussion. One student initiates the conversation, then ot...

Worcester Prep Lower School Fifth Graders Design, Construct And Code Robotic Animals

Worcester Prep Lower school computer teacher Mandy Lynch challenged her fifth graders to design, construct and code robotic animals. Each animal featured movement, sounds and lights.  From a penguin ...

Salisbury Jaycees Receive WeHeartSBY Non-Profit Award

The Salisbury Jaycees recently received the WeHeartSBY Non-Profit Award, sponsored by Remedy Church. The accolade was presented during WeHeartSBY’s second annual awards ceremony at Headquarters Live...

Klump Group Eyes New Volunteer Program

BERLIN – Officials with the Jesse Klump Suicide Awareness and Prevention Program have announced plans to start a volunteer liaison effort in schools across Worcester County. Dina Jones, outreach coo...

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – February 24, 2017

People who make a living in the world of public works are passionate about garbage. That’s why Ocean City Public Works Hal Adkins used the phrase “game changer” when describing a heavy-duty, fou...

Council, Chamber Send Support Letters For Airbnb Bill

OCEAN CITY — Hearings were held this week on legislation in the General Assembly that would tighten regulations for online short-term rental operations such as Airbnb, for example, and the local...

Showell Elementary School Holds Heavenly Hats Spirit Day

Showell Elementary School held a Heavenly Hats Spirit Day on Feb. 8. For just a $1 donation, students had the privilege of wearing a favorite hat to school to raise money for the Heavenly Hats Found...

Ocean City Elementary Kindergarten Class Celebrates 100th Day Of School

Christine Lieb’s kindergarten class at Ocean City Elementary celebrated the 100th Day of School by creating a 100th Day snack. Students counted out 10 pieces of each treat for a total of 100 ...