Del. Wayne Hartman to serve on Maryland tourism board

(July 20, 2023) Del. Wayne Hartman (R-38C) has officially been appointed to the Maryland Tourism Development Board by House Speaker Adrienne Jones.

The board’s mission is to guide activities to develop and market the state as a destination for tourism.

“I am pleased to appoint Delegate Wayne Hartman to serve as a House of Delegates representative on the Maryland Tourism Development Board,” Jones said in a news release.

“I am confident that Delegate Hartman will share his extensive experience and leadership skills with the Maryland Tourism Development Board and that his expertise will ben- efit the tasks of the Board.”

Hartman said in the release that he was honored to be appointed to the board.

“I look forward to working with the Board to increase Maryland’s tourism rates and overall competitiveness,” he said.

Hartman also scored 100 percent in the Maryland Free Enterprise Foundation’s annual roll call publication, indicating a strong pro-business and pro-jobs growth position.

“My business score from the Maryland Free Enterprise Foundation reflects my voting record during session in Annapolis,” Hartman said in the release. “I will always remain committed to supporting economic development, job creation, and a strong business climate throughout Maryland.”

Worcester County students win state DAR essay contest

(July 20, 2023) Three Worcester County students were recently recognized for first-place wins in an essay contest hosted by the Maryland State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

According to a news release, members of the DAR hosted the organization’s 118th State Conference on May 20 at Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City. During an awards luncheon, State Regent Mernie Crane presented students sponsored by the General Levin Winder Chapter from Pocomoke Middle and Worcester

Donate new, used sneakers to Grace Center in Berlin

(July 20, 2023) The new or used athletic shoe fundraiser drive to support the programs offered at the Grace Center for Maternal and Women’s Health in Berlin held in May and June was such a success that it has been extended through the end of August.

According to a news release, any gently worn, used, or new sneakers may be donated to be turned in for cash to members of the Grace Center to benefit the environment when they are shredded and recycled to be used in road construction.

As children get ready to return to school, it’s the perfect time to get rid of outgrown sneakers rather than throwing them out - no matter the condition. And everyone in the community can participate.

Sneaker donations may be dropped off at the Grace Center for Maternal and Women’s Health at 10226 Old Ocean City Blvd., Unit 2, Berlin, MD 21811 - across from Atlantic General Hospital. Call 443-5134124 for questions or directions.

Preparatory schools with first-place American history essay awards.

Gabrielle Purdy from Pocomoke Middle was the fifth grade winner, and Collin Hastings and Sophia Poffenberger, both from Worcester Prep, won for sixth and eight grades.

Each student read an excerpt from their essay about a delegate to the Second Continental Congress and received a medal, certificate and cash award.