BERLIN- The Coastal Lacrosse Club recently secured a $15,000 grant from a local foundation and now has plans to utilize the funding for a number of initiatives both on and off the playing field.The non-profit Coastal Lacrosse Club, formed two years ago to provide additional opportunities for the growing youth lacrosse movement in the area,… Read more »
Support Appreciated Editor: I want to take a minute and thank everyone who sent me a Christmas card this year. I have been a widow now for two years and I am looking forward to returning to Ocean City soon.I especially want to thank St. Mary’s Star of the Sea, Holy Savior and St. Luke… Read more »
Here’s a look at some predictions I offer for the New Year:The Ocean City Mayor and Council will hire an administrator from Florida as its next city manager. The next convention center director will also come from that state.Due to a number of delays in the process, the new city manager will not be in… Read more »
WEST OCEAN CITY Bay Point Plantation Rt589/Gum Point Rd Daily 10-5 Waterfront Estate Lots in 142 Acre Preserve Kevin Decker The Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 443-235-6552OCEAN CITY Makai Condominiums 42nd St. Bayside Daily 10-4 New Construction 2BR & Studio Condos Ben Dawson The Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 410-603-2205WEST OCEAN CITY Sailor’s Watch Golf Course Road… Read more »
I spend most of the time in this space poking fun at myself, my wife and my kids, but I’m feeling quite warm and fuzzy today, thanks in part to what was a memorable Christmas weekend.Although it was an incredibly special holiday this year, it was equally exhausting.Over the last couple weeks, the excitement of… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A popular local man died last week after reportedly hitting his head during a fall from his bicycle on Coastal Highway.Around 7:50 p.m. last Thursday, the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) responded to the area of 116th Street and Coastal Highway for a welfare check on an individual observed lying on the… Read more »
SNOW HILL — The update given to the Worcester County Commissioners last week on the condition of small business in the area turned out to be a silver cloud with a dark lining.Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Regional Director John Hickman noted that interest in using the center has grown enough in the last… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The resort’s tourism department is looking to stay ahead of the game in partnering with the Maryland Office of Sports Marketing through its TEAM Maryland initiative.Last week Maryland Office of Sports Marketing Director Terry Hasseltine presented the Mayor and City Council with an update on Ocean City’s initiative to join TEAM Maryland.The… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A Worcester County grand jury last week indicted an Ocean City man on child pornography charges following a nearly two-year investigation.Last Tuesday, the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) arrested Laurence John Bode, 60, of Ocean City, after a grand jury indicted him on 16 child pornography charges earlier this month.The grand jury… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A Berlin business is moving forward in taking on renewable energy to not only benefit itself but the community as well.Ace Printing and Mailing owner Thom Gulyas said he has been investigating solar energy for his business for about three years now. He interviewed quite a few different companies to install solar… Read more »