SNOW HILL — Nine new events are planned at this summer’s Worcester County Fair, which will be held the weekend of Aug. 7-9.The Fast Fetch Cup (sponsored by Delmarva Unleashed) will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon and again from 1-5 p.m. This is a fetch competition with a timed component.The event is open… Read more »
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Berlin To Host 7th Annual Peach Festival Saturday
BERLIN — The 7th Annual Berlin Peach Festival will be held Saturday, Aug. 1, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., on the grounds of the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum on Main Street.Admission is free. Rain date for the festival will be Sunday, Aug. 2, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Off-site parking is available… Read more »
Area Realtors Help Build Habitat Home In Salisbury
SALISBURY – In their ongoing support of Habitat for Humanity, members of the Coastal Association of REALTORS® (CAR) volunteered their time last week to help build a home on Naylor Street in Salisbury.Construction of this year’s Habitat REALTOR® Build started in March and is expected to wrap up in the coming month. The one-story, three-bedroom,… Read more »
First-Degree Assault Charge Filed Over Street Fight
OCEAN CITY — A Pennsylvania man was taken into custody last weekend and charged with first-degree assault following an alleged brutal beating of another man on a midtown Ocean City street.On July 7, the Ocean City Police Department received a call from a woman who told officers her son had been brutally beaten during a… Read more »
Ocean Pines Hosting Antique Appraiser Aug. 6
BERLIN – Ocean Pines residents curious about what their antiques are worth will have the chance to find out next week as a nationally known appraiser comes to town.On Thursday, Aug. 6, antiques and art appraiser Todd Peenstra will host a free event at the Ocean Pines Community Center.“Todd is a nationally known appraiser with… Read more »
Sunset Park Crowds Growing; 500-Plus Turned Out Last Thursday
OCEAN CITY – Attendance to Sunset Park’s music events are on the rise as the town along with the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) continues to offer free entertainment in front of a beautiful view of the bay and West Ocean City.Sunset Park Party Nights are every Thursday starting at 7 p.m. So far this… Read more »
Ocean City, Recor Come To ‘Mutual Decision’ To Part Ways; Mayor Appointed To Interim Position While Nationwide Search Takes Place
OCEAN CITY – City Manager David Recor’s accident in a city vehicle this month may have been the proverbial straw that broke the camel’s back as it was announced on Monday the Mayor and City Council accepted Recor’s resignation.“Prior to this open session, the Mayor and City Council had a closed session to discuss personnel… Read more »
County Likes Solar Array Concept, But Wants To Investigate Further
SNOW HILL – County leaders agreed to begin exploring solar energy options this week following a proposal from Standard Solar and Sun Edison.The Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously to begin researching the possibility of having the companies erect a solar array in Worcester County.“I think we need to continue the discussion and do our homework… Read more »
Atlantic General Announces Date For Golf Classic
BERLIN – The Atlantic General Hospital Foundation has announced the 22nd Annual Fall Golf Classic to be held on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, rain or shine, at the Ocean City Golf Club.With gratitude for 16 consecutive years as a Title Sponsor, The Carousel Group is being recognized as a Legacy Sponsor.For local golfers, this tournament… Read more »
High-Speed Chase In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — A New York man faces 24 different traffic violations after leading Ocean City Police on a wild 30-plus block chase on a motorcycle before being caught sitting on a bench along the bay late last Friday night.Around 11:20 p.m. last Friday, an OCPD officer was on unmarked vehicle patrol in the area… Read more »