HALO Offers Hope and Shelter
If you pass by HALO in Salisbury just before mealtime, chances are you’ll see a line stretching from the door along the front of the building, with few cars in the parking lot. More than 300 meals are served daily at the café, and not all recipients are guests at the shelter. HALO, Hope and […]
Finding Shelter from the Cold
Walter Davidson vividly remembers the day he raised his hand. He had been involved in the cold weather emergency shelter and was invited to attend their board of directors meeting but didn’t know why. “I started praying and asking the Lord for understanding,” Davidson recalled. Prior to the meeting, “I kept thinking, ‘raise your hand’.” […]
Honoring Local Veterans
Salisbury will soon join the ranks of cities and towns across America with banners on display to honor veterans from all branches of the military. Banners with the names and photos of military members with a connection to Salisbury will be hung from the light poles along Eastern Shore Drive beginning in May. Organizer Nicole […]
The Pines Cafe is Open for Business
The most wonderful little dining spot opened this fall and it’s worth the trip from wherever you are on the shore. The Pines Cafe, in the TidalHealth medical complex in Ocean Pines, is run by the students from the Worcester Technical High School Culinary & Arts Pastry Program and it’s a fantastic spot to grab […]
Explore Wicomico’s Newest Park
Wicomico County’s newest recreational facility, Pirate’s Wharf Park in Quantico has slowly been attracting visitors since opening a year ago. It opened without much fanfare, but the excitement is finally building as more and more people find out about the park. Families are enjoying the woodland-themed playground, the bulk of the crushed stone trails are […]
Children Need to Play
Children have a natural curiosity about the world around them and Vira Ogburn has high hopes that the Minds in Motion Children’s Museum will come to fruition to help kids “Explore, Discover and Create.” Ogburn, a Bennett Middle School science teacher and mom of three, first conceived the idea years ago and she and a […]
Helping Others Takes Priority
High school student Claire Moreno of Salisbury was hoping to raise enough money for TEAM 360 to purchase one specialized racing chair for adaptive athletes. But what started out as a modest campaign by the young lady who says “public speaking is my weakness” brought in enough funds to purchase five of the special jogging […]
ReStore is Open in Fruitland
A second location of ReStore – Habitat for Humanity’s home goods store – is now open for shopping and donating in Fruitland. Excitement was in the air last week during Thursday’s grand opening when customers were treated to discounts, hourly drawings and free hot dogs. Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County embarked on a massive […]
Exploring Smith and Tangier Islands
If you’re like me, you’re trying to squeeze the most fun you can out of these few hot months. How about a mini vacation close to home? Consider a day trip to Smith or Tangier islands! I’ve lived on the Eastern Shore for 30 years, have explored in all directions, but there were a couple […]
The Problem of Trash
The volunteers picking up trash in the community hear the same question repeatedly: Does anyone ever get fined for littering? There are “Do Not Litter” signs posted with threats of fines, cameras seem to be everywhere these days, and the community’s frustration seems to be growing as fast as the junk lining our roadways and […]