October 30, 2009

We Remember Those We Have Lost

John Paul Loomis OCEAN PINES - John Paul Loomis, 81, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in Washington DC, he was the son of the late Lynn Taylor Loomis and Lucile Loomis Metzeroth. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Elizabeth Walter Loomis; sons, John Charles Loomis and his wife Piper of Atlanta Ga., Robert Edward Loomis and his wife Marti of Salisbury; and daughter, Kathy Lynn Warfle and her husband Dayton of Charlotte, N.C. There are eight...READ MORE

Faces in Places

A spotlight on the local and regional bar and restaurant scene ...READ MORE

Ad Agency Decision Predictable, Justified

After reviewing all the presentations from companies bidding to become Ocean City's next advertising agency, the resort essentially went with the status quo, although it will cost more than it ever has before. This week's decision will mean the same agency and campaign will be used next year to market Ocean City to prospective visitors. To some, particularly the majority of the City Council, that's good news. To others, at least those in the minority on the council, it's not something to be...READ MORE

Thoughts From The Publisher's Desk

It's the exaggeration of the year to say it's a tough time for small business, and a letter in the mail this week confirmed what had already been in the news regarding unemployment. Through some grisly numbers detailing the 'economic storm' in Maryland, the generic letter detailed why the state has been forced to increase the current rate schedule. As a result of a 92-percent increase in the number of unemployed individuals seeking state help over the last two years, the unemployment insurance...READ MORE

Voices From the Readers

Decision Jeopardizes Berlin's Character Editor: Recently, the Berlin Historic Commission met to decide the fate of one of the town's oldest houses located in the South Main Street Historic District. By voting to allow the current owner to essentially raze the Elizabeth White House, circa 1820, and 'rebuild' a 3,000-square-foot-plus structure in its place, the commission has negated the relevance of the town's historic districts that it is charged to protect. It has also rewarded the current...READ MORE

City Council Votes 4-3 To Return Same Ad Agency

OCEAN CITY •€' After a lengthy process that often resembled a political catfight, the end result remained the same: MGH will continue to be the town of Ocean City's advertising agency for at least one more year. The City Council approved the Tourism Commission's recommendation to hire MGH for one year in a split 4-3 decision, with council members Joe Hall, Jim Hall, and Margaret Pillas in opposition, on Tuesday, despite a near 10-minute attempt at a filibuster from Joe Hall and a passionate...READ MORE

Friday, Oct 30--Berlin Building Surge Eyed

BERLIN - New homes, new buildings and new businesses are on the way for Berlin, despite the recession and real estate market concerns. The housing industry in Berlin is showing signs of life after months of dormancy, with proposals made recently for 40-plus units of new housing. 'Things are still happening. It's not the boom but things are happening,' said Berlin Planning and Zoning director Chuck Ward. A 38-unit housing development on 11 acres at the intersection of Tripoli Street and Route...READ MORE

Friday, Oct 30--Council Irons Out Energy Audit Program Wrinkles

BERLIN - Berlin homeowners who make improvements to the energy efficiency of their homes following the guidance of a town-sponsored energy audit could get a percent of those costs back as a credit on electric bills. Last year, the Berlin Mayor and Council set aside $30,000 to fund the energy audit assistance program. The town has two employees trained to conduct free energy audits, which are home surveys to measure how much energy a house loses. Currently, each audit takes about one day to...READ MORE

Friday, Oct 30--Davis Joins Thaler In Stepping Off OC Zoning Board

OCEAN CITY •€' It was no secret that Jeff Thaler would be stepping down from the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) last Thursday, but seemingly no one expected the board's chairperson to follow suit. After Thursday's BZA meeting, Thaler read a short statement thanking his fellow board members and a who's who list of city servants, politicians and family members. His resignation after 19 years of service to the town was no surprise as a city council member had allegedly leaked news of his...READ MORE

Friday, Oct 30--Hotel Owner Pleads Guilty To CO Violations, Avoids Fine

OCEAN CITY - The owner of a resort motel evacuated in the height of the summer season in August because carbon monoxide (CO) poisoned several guests pleaded guilty last week to one count of failure to provide CO detectors in violation of a town ordinance passed over two years ago, but got by with just a $1,000 donation to the fire department for its carbon monoxide education and outreach program. Salvatore Rinaldi, owner of the Americana Hotel on the Boardwalk at 10th Street, appeared in...READ MORE

Suspect Jumps In Bay

WEST OCEAN CITY - A Fruitland man suspected of taking items from unlocked vehicles in West Ocean City was charged with rogue and vagabond and failure to obey a lawful order last week after fleeing from a Worcester County Sheriff's Deputy and jumping into the Assawoman Bay before eventually being taken into custody. Shortly after midnight on Oct. 17, a Worcester County Sheriff's Deputy was patrolling in the area of Golf Course Rd. and Pine Street in West Ocean City as part of the stepped up...READ MORE

Fatherhood Adventures

After what seemed like weeks of preparations, my family hit the road last week for a lot of rest and relaxation. We spent seven days and nights in one of our favorite, secluded spots along the coast - Emerald Isle, N.C. - with close friends. What a wonderful family vacation it was. When you are a new parent, which I still consider myself after 17 months, right or wrong, there are many moments when you can't help but notice how much life has changed along the way. Planning and taking a vacation...READ MORE

Who's Playing When and Where Musically Speaking

Buxy's Salty Dog 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Oct. 30: Kevin Poole, 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31: Halloween Bash with DJ BK Thursday, Nov. 5: DJ Wax Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums 410-524-1000 On the beach, 118th St. Every Thursday: DJ Rupe, 5-8 p.m. Every Friday: DJ Rupe, 1-5 p.m. Clarion Hotel 410-524-3535 10100 Coastal Hwy.  Ocean Club: Friday, Oct. 30 & Saturday, Oct. 31: First Class Dr.Unks Bar & Grille 410-213-7775 , 9636 Stephen Decatur Hwy.,...READ MORE

County's Substance Abuse Rate Ranks 2nd In State

BERLIN - Substance abuse rates in Worcester County are second only to substance abuse rates in Baltimore City, a state-commissioned report has concluded. The news did not shock local health department personnel. 'It sort of reinforced something we've been trying to point out to state funders for years - that Worcester County is a unique county,' said Marty Pusey, director of prevention for Worcester County's Health Department. Worcester County's status as an intensely visited tourist destination...READ MORE

Major Sewer Pipe Project To Disrupt OC Highway

OCEAN CITY •€' Once the Route 90 span gets fully repaired and reopened in mid-December, residents and visitors can expect another big project to begin shortly thereafter in the midtown area of Ocean City. Yet, this project has nothing to do with bridges or roadways, rather it has to do with 1,000 lineal feet of sewer line running 25 feet beneath Coastal Highway at 64th Street. Public Works Director Hal Adkins came before the Mayor and City Council on Tuesday to get the go-ahead to repair...READ MORE

Mayor Seeks Route 90 Dualization

OCEAN CITY •€' Bridges are a hot topic around Ocean City these days, and this week, the conversation about the two major conduits into Ocean City ranged from worry to wishful thinking. As the apex of the Route 90 Bridge over Assawoman Bay gets a major overhaul, some in the town's hierarchy are quietly concerned about the status of the other bridges in town, after it was revealed that the St. Martin's span of the bridge also showed some signs of deterioration. Maryland State Highway...READ MORE

OC Tourism Guide Vote Takes Design Work Outside Region

OCEAN CITY •€' The Sea For Yourself tourist guide is going through a lot of changes this year, and most of them have been welcomed with open arms.  Yet, this week, after an out-of-town designer was hired, there were some people that were seemingly up in arms. The 2010 Sea For Yourself Visitor's Guide will be the first that sees the Town of Ocean City and the Chamber of Commerce working together as partners, after the town's guide and the chamber's guide were merged together into one...READ MORE

Open Meetings Board Rules Against County

BERLIN - A controversial decision by the County Commissioners to consolidate three departments into one and lay off 11 employees was illegally made in a closed session, the state said this week in a ruling on an open meetings act complaint. The Open Meetings Compliance Board concluded in a report dated Oct. 27 that the decision to fold the Comprehensive Planning Department and Environmental Programs into the Development Review and Permitting Department should have been made in open session,...READ MORE

Ad Agency Head Comments On Winning The Job

OCEAN CITY •€' MGH Advertising President Andy Malis sat quietly and almost stoically in the second row of the City Council chambers at City Hall on Tuesday awaiting the final decision on whether the town would continue to keep his company on its payroll. At the end of the day, despite having to endure a few backhanded slaps at his portfolio and his past performances for the town, Malis made the drive back across the Bay Bridge a happy man as the council approved the Tourism Commission's...READ MORE

Assateague Planning To Be More Pet Friendly

ASSATEAGUE - Assateague State Park could be going to the dogs, or cats, next year if proposed changes to expand pet access in state parks across Maryland are approved. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) this week announced it was seeking public comment on proposed changes to the pet policy in state parks in Maryland including Assateague and other locations in Worcester County. The proposed plan includes increasing areas in state parks such as Assateague where pets have long been...READ MORE

City Asks Judge To Dismiss Cop Discrimination Suit

OCEAN CITY - Nearly a year after a long-time Ocean City police sergeant filed a discrimination civil suit against the town and its police department, alleging he was bypassed for promotion to lieutenant when he was activated into service as a Coast Guard reserve officer following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorists attacks, town attorneys this week reiterated his lack of qualifications, not his military service, was the reason he was bypassed for promotion. Last November, Sgt. William Bunting, an a...READ MORE

County, Sheriff's Office Dismissed In Defamation Suit

SNOW HILL - The Worcester County Commissioners and the County Sheriff's Office last week were dismissed as defendants in the $125,000 civil suit filed in June by an Ocean Pines man erroneously named as a defendant in a press release issued to local media, but the case moves on against the author of the document. During a hearing last week, a Circuit Court judge ruled favorably on motions to dismiss the commissioners and the Sheriff's Office as defendants in the defamation case, the former...READ MORE

Effort Underway To Prevent Ban On Backyard Chickens

BERLIN - Backyard chickens should not be banned, according to some Berlin residents, despite the recent controversy over one resident's pet poultry. 'There's a lot more people in town that have chickens and are doing it right,' said Kate Patton, who is thinking of adding chickens to her property to produce healthy eggs and teach her children about where food comes from. 'I don't think the council really wants to get rid of them. I think this has really been blown out of proportion.' A first...READ MORE

Lynch Points Out New Sunset Clause Left Out Of Codebook

BERLIN - A law passed by the Berlin Mayor and Council last spring has not been included in the official Berlin town code, a council member discovered recently. Last spring the town council voted to remove a sunset clause placed on sewer and water allocations. If an allocation went unused for 10 years, under the previous regulations that are still listed in the code, the allocation could then be recaptured by the town. Last spring, the town council voted to do away with the sunset clause on that...READ MORE

Ocean City News In Brief

OCEAN CITY •€' In the brief this week, Councilman Joe Hall wants to create a new program for area kids, one of the town's wastewater clarfiers gets the nod for repair and the permit fees for special and private run events in the town of Ocean City might be getting a bit pricier. Hall Pitches New Kids Crabbing Program At Tuesday's Recreation and Parks Committee meeting at Northside Park, Councilman Joe Hall made a guest appearance to pitch a crabbing program for area youths. 'I remember...READ MORE

Route 90 Surface May Find Home In Chesapeake Bay

OCEAN CITY - The bad news is, it now appears the 85-foot section of concrete and steel contractors are in the process of removing from the Route 90 bridge will not find a home in the waters around the resort area as part of a growing artificial reef system, but the good news is, the huge slabs could be used for the same purpose in another area of the state, possibly the Chesapeake Bay. When the word went out earlier this month the state would have to remove a large section of the Route 90 Bridge...READ MORE

State Sex Offender Sign Required For Halloween

BERLIN - When trick-or-treaters young and old head out for the annual Halloween tradition tomorrow, the scariest sights they might see are the 'No Candy at This Residence' signs posted on the doors of dozens of registered sex offenders in the area. The rather ominous signs adorned with a sneering pumpkin were sent out to the roughly 1,200 registered sex offenders across Maryland earlier this month and are required to be posted on the registrants homes prior to the Halloween, which arrives...READ MORE

ATP Tough Guys of the Week

Stephen Decatur football players Delonte Tate and John Rich are the last two recipients of the Atlantic Physical Therapy 'Tough Guy of the Week' awards for their contributions during the Seahawks' two big win in the last two weeks. Pictured above, left is Tate (center) flanked by Coach Bob Knox and ATP lead therapist Charles Curran. Pictured above, right is Rich (center) with Knox and ATP president Bob Hammond. Submitted photos ...READ MORE

Berlin Dolphins Extend Streak to Three

BERLIN- The Berlin Dolphins Juniors ran their winning streak to three games last week, pounding the Salisbury Terps, 33-12, in a key Salvation Army Youth Football League contest. The outcome was never really in doubt from the beginning as the Berlin Juniors, ages 11-13, controlled the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball for much of the contest. Berlin got on the board first on a six-yard touchdown run by Jared King and an extra point by Andrew Borradale to take a 7-0 lead. Salisbury...READ MORE

Decatur Fall Teams Prep for States

BERLIN- State playoff seedings for several fall sports were released this week and many of the Decatur teams will have a tough row to hoe to make any real advances in post-season play. The Decatur men's varsity soccer team finished the season with a 6-5-1 record and earned the number-9 seed in the state Class 3A-East region tournament. The Seahawks will face number-8 Hebron on the road tonight. The winner will get a shot at top-seeded River Hill early next week. The only other Bayside Conference...READ MORE

Mallards Complete Improbable Title Run

BERLIN- Worcester Prep's girls' varsity soccer team completed an improbable run to an ESIAC title last Friday, beating Saints Peter and Paul, 2-1, in the conference tournament championship game. After starting the season a mediocre 2-2, the Mallards never lost after September and ran off seven straight wins to claim both the ESIAC regular season and conference tournament championships. Old rival Saints Peter and Paul figured prominently in the season for Worcester, which tied the Sabres, 1-1, in...READ MORE

Pop Warner Seahawks Claim Title

BERLIN- The Berlin Seahawks Pee-Wee football team beat the host Cape Sharks, 15-7, last Sunday to complete a perfect 8-0 regular season and capture the Pop Warner Henlopen Conference championship. The Seahawks entered last Sunday's regular season finale shootout with the Cape Sharks with their perfect regular season record and a conference championship on the line and responded with a solid effort on both sides of the ball. Berlin got on the board first with a touchdown on a kick return by Colin...READ MORE

Seahawks Run Win Streak to 12

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur's girls' varsity volleyball team continued its dominance this week, sweeping Easton, 3-0, on Monday for its 12th win in a row. The Seahawks cruised past Easton on Monday, beating the Warriors in straight games, 25-12, 25-22, and 25-20. Holly Melson led the way with 16 service points, four aces and six kills. Anne Winters also made a big contribution, adding eight digs and four kills, while Rosa Navarra pitched in four kills. For Decatur, the win over Easton on Monday was...READ MORE

Seahawks Vent Frustration on Parkside with a 48-7 Homecoming Win

BERLIN- After enduring a grueling four-game losing streak in the middle of the season, Stephen Decatur's varsity football team has come back with a vengeance including a 48-7 drubbing of Parkside on Homecoming last Friday. Decatur struggled somewhat during the four-game skid that included a couple of tough brakes and bad bounces, but the Seahawks have righted the ship in a big way in the last two games. Two weeks ago, Decatur vented its frustration on Easton, thrashing the Warriors, 48-0, behind...READ MORE

Worcester Boys Punctuate Perfect Season

BERLIN- Worcester Prep's men's varsity soccer team added icing to its perfect season cake last week, beating Salisbury School, 1-0, in the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) tournament title game to finish with an unblemished record. The Mallards wrapped up the regular season two weeks ago with a 13-0 record, leaving only the ESIAC tournament standing between them and a perfect season. The Mallards dominated all year on their way to a perfect regular season during which they...READ MORE

WPS Golfers Take ESIAC Tourney

BERLIN- Worcester Prep's varsity golf team cruised to the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) tournament championship this week, beating the next closest competitor by over 20 strokes to claim the title. The Mallards shot a team-low 184 at the ESIAC championship tournament in Chestertown on Monday. Gunston was second with a team score of 208, followed by Salisbury School (216) and Salisbury Christian (229). Christina Vosters was named Conference Player of the Year, while Ty...READ MORE

Youth Wrestling Registration Upcoming

BERLIN- The Worcester County Youth Wrestling Program is hosting open registration for young wrestlers in grades 1-8 on November 17-19 at Stephen Decatur High School. Formed eight years ago to create a local youth wrestling feeder program for Stephen Decatur, the team has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years under the direction of Seahawk Coach Kevin Gilligan and his group of talented coaches. As a result, the high school program has grown as well, becoming a powerhouse on the Eastern Shore...READ MORE

Open Houses in Ocean City

OCEAN CITY The Meridian Daily 10-4 Oceanfront Residences New Construction Dan Clayland Coldwell Banker 410-520-0072 OCEAN CITY Bella Vista Open Daily 10-4 3BR Bayside Condos 45th Street Coldwell Banker 410-524-6111 OCEAN CITY Belmont Towers Boardwalk & Talbot Street Daily 11-4 Kevin Decker The Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 443-235-6552 OCEAN CITY Bahia Vista 10th St. Bayside Daily 10-4 3&4BR Condos Dan Clayland Coldwell Banker 410-524-6111 OCEAN CITY Seaside Escape 79th Street 2...READ MORE

Open Houses in West Ocean City and Berlin

WEST OCEAN CITY Sailor\'s Watch Golf Course Road Daily 10-4 New 3BR, 3.5BA Luxury Townhouses Coldwell Banker 410-524-6111 WEST OCEAN CITY New Construction 9800 Mooring View West Harbor Village Daily 11-5 11 Townhouses 3BR/3.5BA/Garage Prudential Carruthers 410-520-2600 BERLIN Purnell Crossing Mon 12-6 Tues-Fri 10-6 Sat & Sun 11-6 3BR/2.5BA Villas New Construction Ryan Homes 410-641-2730 BERLIN 9 Bay Street Auction Preview Sun 12:30-1:30 Downtown Historic Home & Outbuildings Marshall...READ MORE

Open Houses in Surrounding Areas of Ocean City

NEWARK, MD Arcadia Village Affordable New Homes Models Open Sat & Sun 11-2 Prudential Carruthers 410-430-5333 SALISBURY 128089 Van Tassel Way Sleepy Hollow Sun 2:30-4 2BR/1BA Ranch Pam Morris Porter Marshall Group Long and Foster 443-235-6757 MILLVILLE, DE Millville by the Sea Mon-Sat 9-5 Sun 11-5 New Beach Community Single Family & Townhomes Off Rt 26 877-285-2888 ACCOMAC, VA 23585 Front Street Auction Preview Sat 11-12 4BR/4BA Brick Ranch 5000+sf, Fireplaces Great Details Marshall...READ MORE

A Week In Business

New Company Addition BERLIN - Shamrock Realty Group recently welcomed Marilyn Bushnell to its office in the Gray's Corner Professional Center.  Bushnell brings with her four years of real estate sales experience and 12 years in the bed and breakfast industry, which she now handles in her real estate business.  Bushnell previously worked as a vice president of the Chesapeake Human Resources Association, for McCormick and Company, headquartered in Baltimore.  Bushnell is licensed...READ MORE

Bank of Ocean City's SDHS MVP of the Week

The Bank of Ocean City continues to sponsor the live broadcast of Stephen Decatur High School's football games on WQMR 101.1FM this season. In addition, the bank is presenting a weekly plaque to the MVP of each game as well as making a $50 donation to the football program's athletic boosters. Above, from left, are WQMR's Rick Charles, week eight MVP John Rich, Bank of Ocean City's Earl Conley and coach Bob Knox. ...READ MORE

Scenes From Showell Elementary Third Grade Class

Showell Elementary students in Mrs. Johnson's third grade class read an adventure story about kids who found a lucky hat. Mrs. Johnson and her students wore their own lucky hats to school to connect with the story's plot. Front, from left, are Carter Bunyea, Jacob Hagy, Vicky Vazquez, Allison Jones, Sierra Snyder and Nicholas Schmidt; middle, from left, Lilly Clark, Sarah Beesley, Zachary White, Samantha Short and Everett Brown; back, from left, Johnson, Jeffrey Helvig, Jaden...READ MORE

Area Students Compete in Wicomico County Chess Tourney

Worcester Prep's Lower School Chess Club and several students from Middle School participated in the Wicomico County Chess Club Tournament. Student winners in Division I were, from left, first place, Zachary Wilson; second place, Adam Pizza; and third place, Brenner Maull. With the winners are their coaches Mary McCracken and Todd Wilson. ...READ MORE

BIS Students Show Off their "Hat-titude"

Berlin Intermediate School students recently celebrated 'Hat-titude Day' by wearing hats that displayed their creative personalities. Pictured are the Hat-titude winners for their grade levels. Back row, from left, Rachel Florek, Dulce Ramos, David L'Hussier, Evan Haas, Wade Wilkins, Elaina Miller and Cody Maykrantz; front, from left, Betsey Barb, Ray Jenkins and Savanna Hastings. ...READ MORE

Carmella's Kids Learn About Fire Prevention From Sparky the Dog

Carmella's Kids Learning Center of Berlin learned about Fire Prevention and got a visit from Sparky the Fire Dog recently. Pictured above are teachers and students. ...READ MORE

Worcester Prep Eighth Grader Wins Oratorical Competition

Razaak Eniola, an eighth grade student at Worcester Preparatory School, receives a plaque in his honor from Optimist Oratorical Chairman Richard Caprone. The plaque was awarded for Razaak's achievements in the 2009 Optimist Oratorical competition. He placed first in the state competition and received a scholarship award of $1,500 in addition to other prizes. ...READ MORE

Worcester Prep Family Presents Program About Iran to Students

Worcester Prep parent Jill ZiaShakeri, her sister-in-law Monir Mojtabaei and her children Aria, fifth grade, and Maya, fourth grade, presented a program at the Berlin school about Iran. The ZiaShakeri family traveled to Iran this summer, both to learn more about the country and to visit with Dr. Mahmoud ZiaShakeri's family members who live in Iran. ...READ MORE

Things I Like

Dawn The sound of waves crashing Vacationing with friends Looking at newspapers in other areas College football A rainbow over the water My son's excitement over a •€˜nana' A tree full of orange and red colors An old leather couch Houses with open floor plans Learning something new in a book ...READ MORE

How Will You Pay For Long-Term Care?

OCEAN CITY - We're all living longer •€' and paying more to stay healthy. The rising cost of health care is a major worry for retirees as well as those approaching retirement, and no matter what happens with the reform legislation currently being debated in Congress, it's likely to continue to be a concern. Most worrisome of all, perhaps, is the cost of long-term care (LTC). It's estimated that 70% of Americans over age 65 will require some form of long-term care1, which Medicare typically...READ MORE

What's Your Sign?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): A rejection of your attempt to be friendly leaves you with two choices: Try again, or give up. If you want to make another effort, go slowly. Let things develop without pressure. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): It could be a problem dealing with unfamiliar people who do things differently from what you're used to. But rely on that strong sense of purpose to get you through this difficult period. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): To avoid neglecting a personal matter because...READ MORE

Congressman's Wife Speaks at Worcester County Democratic Women's Club

Kim Kratovil, wife of Congressman Frank Kratovil, was the guest speaker at the Worcester County Democratic Women's Club monthly meeting at the Ocean Pines Community Center on Monday, Oct. 19. Kratovil spoke on her role as wife to a congressman and mother to four sons. Pictured, from left, are Arlene Page, president; Debbie Resnick, treasurer; Diana Gross, vice president; Marge Sebour, executive committee; Kratovil; and Mary Ellen Gunther, executive...READ MORE

Ladies Auxillary Honors Three Gold Star Mothers

American Legion Post #166, Ladies Auxilliary honored three of Worcester County's Gold Star Mothers at a ceremony at the American Legion post in Ocean City last month. Pictured, from left, are Anna Foultz, president, Ladies Auxilliary; Kit Federico, Gold Star Mother; Elsie Bowen, Gold Star Mother; Mary Suplee, Gold Star Mother; and William Wolf, Commander, Post 166 in Ocean City. ...READ MORE

Showell Elementary Gets Monetary Gift

Optimist member Steve Acton recently presented Showell Elementary with a monetary gift to enhance learning for all students. Pictured, from left, are Showell Principal Dee Shorts, Acton, and Vice Principal Aaron Dale.  ...READ MORE

Scenes from the Coastal Style Luxury Living Show

The Coastal Style Luxury Living Show was held last weekend at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, featuring a wide range of events and exhibitors. Above, representing the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation at the hospital's booth were Laura Small and Chris Hoen. Below, ready to answer questions about finance are Merrill Lynch's Brian and Christine Selzer. ...READ MORE

People in Society

Snapshots of What Your Neighbors are Doing Throughout the Community ...READ MORE