Worcester arts council calls for entries for summer show

(June 22, 2023) The Worcester County Arts Council invites all artists to participate in a juried art competition and exhibit for the month of July at the arts council gallery.

A news release said the exhibition is open to all artists (18 years old and older), emerging or established, with work in all media.

The subject: “Summertime” is open to the artist’s individual expression and interpretation.

All entries must be original and completed within the last three years.

Entries must be delivered to the arts council’s gallery between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., June 27 - 29, to be accepted. Artwork will be judged for the competition.

Monetary prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place during an open-to-the-public reception from 5-7 p.m., July 14, at the Worcester County Arts Council’s gallery at 6 Jefferson Street in Berlin.

Visit the Arts Council’s website at worcestercountyartscouncil.org for detailed exhibit guidelines and an exhibit entry form.

Crash in Pocomoke claims life of New Jersey man, 34

(June 22, 2023) Maryland State Police Troopers are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early last Friday morning in southern Worcester County.

According to a news release, Alexander Prince, 34, of New Jersey, crashed a white Nissan Rogue just after 12:30 a.m. Friday, June 16, while driving on Route 113 at Betheden Church Road in Pocomoke.

Prince was pronounced dead on scene when responders arrived, and three passengers — Vanessa Piquant, 33 and her two children, ages 6 and 8, all of New York — were taken by ambulance to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury for treatment of injures.

The preliminary investigation indicates Prince was driving south on Route 113 when, for reasons unknown at the time of the release, the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree.

Deputies from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office responded to provide assistance and staff from the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration were also on scene to assist with traffic.