Obituaries – January 14, 2022

Anthony David SmithBERLIN — Anthony David Smith, age 79, passed away on Jan. 2, 2022 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.Born in Washington, DC; he was the son of the late William Smith and H...

Worcester County Garden Club Decorated Historic St. Martin’s Church

With clippers, garden gloves and greens from their yards in hand, members of the Worcester County Garden Club braved the cold to decorate Historic St. Martin’s Church in Showell for the holidays...

Decatur Wrestlers Split Two Matches

BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team split two matches last week, topping Wicomico, 78-6, last Wednesday before falling to Cape Henlopen, 34-27, in an impromptu match last Sat...

The Adventures Of Fatherhood – January 14, 2022

(The following is a reprint of an article from 2013.)I walked around much of Monday with Beckett’s underwear in my coat pocket.I just didn’t know what to do with it. Underwear is not exact...

Three Months, Probation For Pistol Whipping Incident

SNOW HILL — A Pennsylvania man charged in July with first-degree assault after pistol-whipping another man was sentenced last week to three years, all but 90 days of which were suspended.Michael...

Harris Pushing For More H-2B Visas

BERLIN — With uncertainties already surrounding the availability of a seasonal workforce for some key industries locally and across the Eastern Shore, Congressman Andy Harris (R-Md.) is implorin...

Focus Multisports Contributes To Friends Of Holts Landing State Park

Race Directors Rick Hundley and Ernie Felici, of Focus Multisports recently made a contribution of $1,250 to the Friends of Holts Landing State Park, after successful Bethany Beach Sports Weekend and ...

Mallards Beat Arcadia, Fall to Royals

BERLIN – It was win one, lose one for Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity basketball team this week with a 47-21 win over Arcadia, followed by a 43-34 loss to Delmarva Christian.The Mall...

Chamber Outlines Legislative Priorities For Assembly Session

SALISBURY – Business leaders in Salisbury say issues involving employer mandates, workforce development and broadband top the list of legislative priorities for 2022.With the Maryland General As...

OC Police’s Seasonal Recruitment Woes Continue

OCEAN CITY – Seasonal recruitment remain a challenge for the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD), according to Police Chief Ross Buzzuro.On Monday, Buzzuro told members of the Ocean City Police ...