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What's Your Sign?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Taking advice isn't always easy for self...READ MORE

Things I Like

A line of boats heading out of the Inlet to fish Having but not using ...READ MORE

Rotary Club Of Salisbury Congratulates Salisbury 4-Way Test Recipients

Congratulating 2013 Rotary Club of Salisbury 4-Way Test recipients Cur...READ MORE

Community Foundation Awards Off Street Sports Performance Program With $7,500 Community Needs Grant

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore awarded Off Street Sport...READ MORE

Worcester County Commission For Women Sponsors Suddenly Single Workshop

The Worcester County Commission for Women sponsored last month a Sudde...READ MORE

Worcester County Volunteer Service Manager Speaks At Republican Women Of Worcester County Meeting

Cyndy Howell, left, Worcester County Volunteer Service Manager, spoke ...READ MORE

OC Lions Club Presents OC Center For The Arts With A Check For $1,000

At a recent Ocean City Lions Club meeting, Lions President Cindy Malam...READ MORE

A Week In Business

Awards Presented OCEAN CITY -- Thirty-eight awards were recently prese...READ MORE

Health Care Reform’s Impact On Your Retirement

OCEAN CITY -- While there is still some debate about various aspects o...READ MORE

Best Bites On The Beach

Fruitland-Salisbury Restaurant 213 213 N. Fruitland Blvd., Fruitland 4...READ MORE

NEW FOR THURSDAY: Winterfest Of Lights Enjoys ‘Second Best Year Ever’; More New Year’s Eve Fireworks Possible

December 28, 2012 - Top Stories
OCEAN CITY – A near record-setting year of attendance at Ocean City’s Winterfest of Lights ended with a bang to bring in the new year, and because the inaugural New Years’ Eve fireworks show was such a success, the city will be looking to have it again next year. The 20th Annual Winterfest of Lights at Northside Park kicked off on Nov. 15 this year and as of its conclusion on Tuesday, Jan. 1, there were 95,599 attendees, ranking the year of 2012 with the second highest...READ MORE

NEW FOR WEDNESDAY: County To Seek Waiver For Traffic Light At Troubled Spot

December 28, 2012 - Top Stories
SNOW HILL -- Following a heated meeting between the State Highway Administration (SHA) and residents of Snow Hill last month, the Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday to write a letter to the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) requesting that a traffic light be installed at the intersection of Routes 12 and 113, despite the site not meeting the requirements for a light. Commissioner Virgil Shockley, who represents the Snow Hill district, briefed the rest of the...READ MORE

NEW FOR FRIDAY: Wacky Crime Stories From 2012

December 28, 2012 - Top Stories
OCEAN CITY -- Throughout the course of each year, hundreds of criminals are arrested and prosecuted in the resort area for a wide variety of offenses, ranging from the gravely serious to the downright silly, and 2012 was no exception. Crime is rarely funny and often tragic, but there are those occasions when the perpetrators’ actions are just so ridiculous, they make for perfect “Cops and Courts” fodder and lively water cooler talk throughout the area. The following is a quick...READ MORE

Accident Claims Life Of Local Man

December 28, 2012 - Top Stories
BERLIN -- A local man was killed Wednesday in a two-vehicle accident along Route 50 at its intersection with Route 818, or Main Street extended, in Berlin late Wednesday morning. Shortly before noon on Wednesday, Berlin Police responded to a reported vehicle collision at Routes 50 and 818 where Main Street extends across Route 50. The preliminary investigation revealed a vehicle, driven by Christopher Keenan, 24, of Berlin, was headed westbound on Route 50. Another vehicle, driven by Amberle...READ MORE

Wicomico Audit Confirms Expenses Below Budget

December 28, 2012 - Top Stories
SALISBURY – Wicomico County’s annual audit this year revealed fund balances increased and expenditures were less than predicted. Wicomico County’s auditor, Pigg, Krahl and Stern (PKS), presented the County Council last week with the annual audit, including an analysis of the county’s financial performance for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012, ending on June 30, 2012. The document begins by listing financial highlights, such as the county's government-wide operations showing an...READ MORE

Compromise Reached To Protect Atlantic Menhaden

December 28, 2012 - Top Stories
OCEAN CITY -- Federal fisheries management officials last week took an important first step in protecting the Atlantic menhaden, a vital link in the food chain along the Atlantic coast and the Chesapeake Bay, when they compromised on a 20-percent catch reduction. After years of debate about the need for protections for the Atlantic menhaden, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (AMFC) voted 13-3 to reduce the catch limit on the small, silvery species by 20 percent in 2013 with the...READ MORE

Downtown Group Keeps Inlet Lights Goal In Sight

December 28, 2012 - Top Stories
OCEAN CITY – Although the holiday season will come to an end next week, Light Up Downtown will continue its fundraising efforts to reach the goal of having light displays in the Inlet Parking Lot once again. Light Up Downtown kicked off its first year on Nov. 24 with a celebration and the lighting of Sunset Park’s tower into an illuminated tree. Each Friday and Saturday following until this past weekend Santa was on the scene with various entertainment scheduled, including music and...READ MORE

Downtown Restaurant Building Demolition Near

December 28, 2012 - Top Stories
OCEAN CITY – The Fat Daddy’s restaurant building on S. Baltimore Ave. and Dorchester Street in downtown Ocean City received its demolition permit last week and destruction is expected to begin next week. Dave Rainy of Sens Contracting said on Thursday crews are currently in the process of taking a week to remove and dispose of asbestos siding shingles on the building before demolition can take place. Razing efforts are expected to begin next week. According to Ocean City Development...READ MORE

Some Salisbury Boards Struggling With Participation

December 28, 2012 - Top Stories
SALISBURY -- A few commissions in Salisbury have had trouble operating recently due to insufficient members or attendance, resulting in an inability to have a quorum, according to City Administrator John Pick. While some on the council blamed new state-mandated ethics codes for the lack of interest from the public, others argued that the city has struggled to fill many of its boards and commissions for years and that new regulations are a minor factor. “They’re so complicated,”...READ MORE

Spotlight Put On ‘Silent Giants’ At OC Open House

December 28, 2012 - Top Stories
OCEAN CITY -- Residents and visitors are invited to start off the New Year with a visit to the Ocean City Mayor and City Council's 17th Annual Open House, scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. on New Year's Day at City Hall, located at 3rd St. and Baltimore Avenue. The Mayor and City Council’s Open House, which has been a community tradition since 1997, offers a different theme each year. This year's theme focuses on the "The Silent Giants: The men and women of the Public Works...READ MORE

Annual Beach Walk To Honor Trust Founders

December 28, 2012 - Top Stories
ASSATEAGUE- One of the highlights of the start of a new year, the annual Ilia Fehrer-Judy Johnson Memorial Beach Walk on Assateague Island, will be held again on New Year’s Day at 1 p.m.. The Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT) next Tuesday will host its 33rd Annual Ilia Fehrer-Judy Johnson Beach Walk honoring the individuals who founded the organization over three decades ago with an entertaining guided tour of the barrier island. The theme for this year’s annual walk is...READ MORE

OC Strategic Plan Process Continues With Council Input

December 28, 2012 - Top Stories
OCEAN CITY – City Manager David Recor’s strategic planning process is rounding the corner as the council met last week to evaluate the priority list moving Ocean City into the future. Earlier this month, a session was held with city staff to work on the Strategic Planning Model, which starts with a vision that will describe the value-based principles that describe the preferred future of Ocean City over the next 15 years. Next is a plan of goals that focus outcome-based objectives...READ MORE

Wicomico Drug Unit Breaks Up Major Cocaine Operation

December 28, 2012 - Top Stories
SALISBURY -- The Wicomico County Narcotics Task Force last week announced the indictments of 71 suspects on various cocaine and other drug distribution charges, including six identified as kingpins, in what is being deemed one of the largest dealer round-ups in the county’s history. Last week, the Wicomico County Narcotics Task Force, a high intensity drug trafficking area unit, announced the results of a multi-year investigation dating back to 2010 that targeted a large-scale drug...READ MORE

Council President Looks Forward To 2013

December 28, 2012 - Top Stories
OCEAN CITY – Although the election brought about significant changes for Ocean City, newly elected Council President Lloyd Martin is refusing to look back at the past but rather ahead in the town’s positive direction. On Nov. 6, the voters returned incumbents Mary Knight, Doug Cymek and Mayor Rick Meehan to the City Council and elected former Councilman Joe Mitrecic and former City Manager Dennis Dare. Mitrecic and Dare replaced former Council President Jim Hall and Councilman Joe...READ MORE

Voices From The Readers

December 28, 2012 - Letter To The Editor
Clarifying NYE Rules Editor: It has come to my attention from conversations with individuals and other Town of Berlin officials that some people believe the selling and consumption of alcoholic beverages will not be allowed this year in the designated area for Berlin’s third annual New Year’s Eve Ball drop celebration. Unfortunately, there is a misconception that the Town Council’s rejection of The Globe’s request to establish a separate outdoor bar on Broad Street means...READ MORE

Guest Editorial Liberty, Safety Must Walk Together

December 28, 2012 - Editorial
The easiest political solution in response to the murderous rampage in Connecticut would be to point the finger at something...anything...and ban it to the abyss. We could then pronounce our children to be “safe” and accept the kudos for our “success”. Politics as usual.
On the books, we have thousands of gun laws obeyed by our good citizens while ignored by criminals. Most of our mass shootings have been perpetrated by those suffering from mental illness who were...READ MORE

Thoughts From The Publisher's Desk

December 28, 2012 - Between The Lines
With the flip of calendar looming next week, the following, in no particular order, are my annual predictions for the year ahead.Ocean City will not promote from within the police department for its next chief. Instead, a current chief with experience in the northeast will be chosen to replace Bernadette DiPino.A member of the Ocean City Mayor and Council will call it quits as a result of political discontent.Delmarva Power & Light’s plans to expand its substation in north Ocean City...READ MORE

Open Houses Of The Week

December 28, 2012 - Open Houses
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 443-235-6552 OCEAN CITY Sunset Island 67th St & The Bay Sat & Sun Condos, Townhomes, Single Family Homes Luxury Resort Living Terry Riley Vantage Resort Realty 443-880-0512 OCEAN CITY Makai Condominiums 42nd St. Bayside Daily 10-4 New Construction 2BR & Studio Condos Ben Dawson The Fritschle Group/ Condominium...READ MORE

Casino Granted 24-Hour Request

December 28, 2012 - Top Stories
BERLIN -- While it could be several months before the Casino at Ocean Downs formalizes any plans to add table games, significant changes in the hours of operation, such as being open 24 hours a day on weekends and holidays, including New Year’s next week, are already in the offing after the state gaming commission approved several changes last week. In November, Maryland voters approved referendum Question 7 allowing, among other things, an expansion to table games, such as blackjack,...READ MORE

Reassessment Shows North Worcester Property Values Still Declining

December 28, 2012 - Top Stories
BERLIN -- When north-end Worcester County property owners get their reassessment notices in the mail likely next week, most will see their values have continued to decline, but the level of decrease will likely not be as great as once anticipated. Assessments of real estate values in a north end of Worcester County, including Berlin, Ocean Pines and other areas, were officially completed earlier this month, and new notices are expected to be mailed out by the end of the year. While most in the...READ MORE

Business Owners Team Up For VW Bus Drop

December 28, 2012 - Top Stories
OCEAN CITY -- Unsatisfied with a traditional ball-drop to ring in the New Year, Oasis Bar and Grill in Whaleyville will be teaming up with Shorebilly Brewing to lower a holiday-themed Volkswagen bus from the sky on Dec. 31. According to Oasis owner Bobby Riccio, his bar organizes a New Year’s Eve celebration every winter and has finally decided to do something that will make the event an extremely memorable one. There will be no cover for the bus drop, live entertainment, a champagne...READ MORE

Synthetic Drugs, Scooter Changes Top Early Bills Filed In Annapolis

December 28, 2012 - Top Stories
BERLIN -- With the opening of the 2013 Maryland General Assembly now just two weeks away, nearly 150 pieces of legislation of local and state importance have already been pre-filed in advance of the session. The Maryland General Assembly reconvenes on Jan. 9, and before the 90-day session is over, state lawmakers will debate and ultimately vote on thousands of pieces of legislation from the gravely serious to the somewhat mundane. With two weeks to go, already 84 bills have been pre-filed in the...READ MORE

Study Examines Discovery Center

December 28, 2012 - Top Stories
POCOMOKE -- A recent assessment by Salisbury University’s Business, Economic, and Community Outreach Network (BEACON) praised the Delmarva Discovery Center (DDC) in Pocomoke for the educational service it provides to the community. However, BEACON also highlighted some areas where the center should look to evolve, especially in regards to continued funding. “While it is clear that DDC is an outstanding educational and cultural asset in our community, it is also clear that the...READ MORE

Sides React To Clean Water Act Lawsuit Verdict

December 28, 2012 - Top Stories
BERLIN -- When the dust settled after a U.S. District Court judge ruled late last week in favor of a Berlin farm family and Perdue over alleged pollution violations dating back to 2009, parties on both sides reacted in a variety of ways from joy and relief to disdain and angst. In March 2010, the New York-based Waterkeeper Alliance, along with the Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT) and the Assateague Coastkeeper, filed suit in U.S. District Court against Perdue and Berlin’s Hudson Farm, a...READ MORE

Main Street Sweets Appeals To Tastes Of All Ages

December 28, 2012 - Top Stories
BERLIN -- Tucked in neatly along the town’s main corridor, Main Street Sweets in Berlin completes a picture that would be at home in any work by Norman Rockwell, but the inside of the store blends everything from the classics to modern chocolates and designs. “It’s a mix: some ‘30s, some ‘40s, some ‘50s, some ‘90s, some 2000s,” said owner Connie Mayers. “So, I’m trying to grasp everybody.” Though Mayers used a “touch of the...READ MORE

Interest In Old Boardwalk Lumber Runs High

December 28, 2012 - Top Stories
OCEAN CITY – Pieces of Ocean City’s old Boardwalk are being spread around the country for all to enjoy as the contractor has been recycling the lumber through interested parties. City Engineer Terry McGean reported last Friday the reconstruction of Ocean City’s famous Boardwalk is going well and is still ahead of schedule. Phase two of the Boardwalk’s reconstruction began in early October and is planned to end in April of 2013. The second phase will finish the entire...READ MORE

Things To Do Around Town

December 28, 2012 - Things To Do
Every Saturday: Pancake Breakfast 8 a.m.-noon, Ocean City Airport. To benefit the Ocean City Aviation Association’s Huey Memorial Dis-play restoration and continuous maintenance fund. For more information, 410-641-6888 or 410-213-2471. Every Sunday: Morning Worship 8 a.m. & 11 a.m., Traditional Worship; 9:30 a.m., Contemporary Worship; St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A, 10301 Coastal Hwy., O.C. For more information, 410-524-7474. Open Monday-Saturday: Atlantic United...READ MORE

Things I Like

December 28, 2012 - Things I Like
Christmas morning Making bank deposits Warm peanuts Simple business cards Room service breakfast A little kid with freckles Planting a tree seedling Watching videos of my boys A night fog Church bells ringing in the distance Christmas night ...READ MORE

Showell Elementary Students Discover If A Pumpkin Would Sink Or Float

December 28, 2012 - Students
Teddy Sites and Eleni O'Brien, from Miss Drake's second grade class at Showell Elementary, wanted to discover if a pumpkin would sink or float in water.  The results were exciting. ...READ MORE

Showell Elementary Third Graders Create A Script Using Idioms To Create Short Video Clip

December 28, 2012 - Students
Showell Elementary third graders Miah Schwind and Abby Yeager create a script using idioms in order to create a short video clip illustrating their idiom "you are driving me crazy." ...READ MORE

SD High Launched New Interact Club

December 28, 2012 - Students
Stephen Decatur High School has launched the new Interact Club, a high school division of the Rotary Club. The new group, which is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ocean City and Berlin, will be focusing on new service missions. Pictured, back from left, are Principal Tom Zimmer, Trenton Lindenberger, District Governor Jim Roney, Josh Michnick, Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club President David Blair, Larry Michnick, Arlan Kinney and Tom Bickerstaff; and, front from left, Jensen Todd,...READ MORE

SD High School National Honor Society Adopt Needy Family For The Holidays

December 28, 2012 - Students
As part of its annual tradition, members of the Stephen Decatur High School National Honor Society adopted a needy family for the holidays from Worcester GOLD Pictured, back, Robert Phillips, Emmalee Murrell, Lindsey Dillon and Connor Neville; and, front, Julia Phillips and Ashley Trice. ...READ MORE

Fourth Graders At OC Elementary Create Gingerbread Houses

December 28, 2012 - Students
Fourth Grade students at Ocean City Elementary School created gingerbread houses.  The houses were created using three dimensional shapes and decorated with patterns. With their creations are Victoria Mueller, Lizzie Coates, Isabella Vazquez, Mackenzie Barrett, Zachary Whitacre and Leeth Omar.  ...READ MORE

SD High School Key Club Hosts Blood Drive

December 28, 2012 - Students
The Stephen Decatur High School Key Club hosted its first of two blood drives for the year this past week. Above, senior Glenn Hastings enjoys a moment with the technician while donating blood. ...READ MORE

Worcester Prep Students Select Gifts For Sheriff's Office's Annual Needy Program

December 28, 2012 - Students
Each year Worcester Preparatory School students in the Lower School select gifts for children who may not otherwise receive gifts during the holidays. The gifts are given to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office’s annual needy program. Above, from left with Santa, are pre-schoolers Layla Webster, Jacob Brasure, Anisha Batra and Lena Parker. Submitted Photos ...READ MORE

Adventures Of Fatherhood

December 28, 2012 - Fatherhood Adventures
Christmas can be stressful for parents of little ones, but it’s also the most special time of year and well worth any anxiety that it brings. Once Christmas comes and goes, it’s a bittersweet feeling. There’s an interesting combination of exhaustion and regret. There’s relief that it’s over at first, but then comes some dejection that the excitement that comes with it has passed for another year. For me, although my wife did just about all of the shopping as she...READ MORE

Who's Playing When And Where

December 28, 2012 - Best Beats
19th hole bar & Grille, The 410-213-9204 Corner of Rte. 611 & Sunset Ave., West Ocean City Friday, Dec. 28: Louis Wright Saturday, Dec. 29: Melissa Alesi Sunday, Dec. 30: Louis Wright, 10 a.m.-noon Monday, Dec. 31: NYE with Chris Button, 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1: New Year’s Day with Chris, Johnny & Walt, 1-5 p.m. 28th Street Pit and Pub 410-289-2020 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Every Thursday: DJ Jeremy 45th Street TapHouse Bar & Grille 443-664-2201 45th St. & Coastal...READ MORE

Best Bites On The Beach

December 28, 2012 - Dining
Fruitland-Salisbury Restaurant 213 213 N. Fruitland Blvd., Fruitland 410-677-4880 • www.restaurant213.com Just 20 minutes from Ocean Pines and Berlin, Restaurant 213 is worth the drive! Chef Jim Hughes has been serving celebrities worldwide for 25 years and was named a 2009 inductee to the coveted Distinguished Restaurants of North America awards, one of only 220 in North America and the only one in this region. Serving dinner Tuesday-Sunday starting at 5 p.m. Also offering a 5 course...READ MORE

Seahawks Sweep Two to Remain Unbeaten

December 28, 2012 - Sports
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team swept two matches last week, beating North Caroline, 58-12 and Easton, 54-21, to remain unbeaten at a perfect 4-0. The Seahawks got off to a quick start against North Caroline, winning by pin in the first five matches to take a commanding 30-0 lead. Andrew Borradaile got the streak of pins started at 160, followed by Jared King at 170, John Devenny at 182, Adam Bargar at 195 and Caleb Massey at 220. North Caroline got on the board with a win...READ MORE

Coleman Christmas Tourney Underway

December 28, 2012 - Sports
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur and Worcester’s two other public high schools this week are competing in the annual John Coleman Christmas Tournament, which got underway last night and concludes today with games all over the county. The annual tournament, named for long-time Worcester County Public Schools Administrator John Coleman, has become one of the highlights of the holiday basketball tournament schedule over the years although its configuration has been altered several times. For years,...READ MORE

Running for a Brighter Future 10K Next Week

December 28, 2012 - Sports
BERLIN- The first significant event of the local running circuit in the new year, the Running for a Brighter Future 10K, is set for next Saturday, January 5, in and around the Newark area for the benefit of the Worcester County Developmental Center (WCDC). The Running for a Brighter Future 10K will begin next Saturday morning at 9 a.m. at the WCDC facility in Newark and the course will wind its way through a bucolic, rural area of Worcester County before ending back at the WCDC building....READ MORE

Boys Winter Basketball Action Continues

December 28, 2012 - Sports
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department’s boys winter basketball league continued last week with a full slate of games at Northside Park. The following are some of the highlights from recent games: (bullet) Park Place Jewelers 34- Fresco’s 32: Colton Edmunds led Park Place with 16 points. Brett Berquist scored 14 for Fresco’s, while Tyree Henry added 10. (bullet) Fishers Popcorn 25- OC Rec Boosters 20: Alex Gaddis led Fishers with nine points, while Hayden...READ MORE

Beach Lacrosse Registration Now Open

December 28, 2012 - Sports
BERLIN- The Beach Lacrosse Program is now holding player registration for the upcoming 2013 spring season. Beach Lacrosse will field several teams for both boys and girls on different levels including under-9, under-11, under-13 and under-15. For young players born in either 2006 or 2007, Beach Lacrosse is also offering its Scoopers program for both boys and girls. Practices will start in the beginning of March with games played on Saturdays throughout the spring. Those interested in registering...READ MORE

Decatur, Local Teams in Governor’s Cup

December 28, 2012 - Sports
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity basketball team, along with several other teams from the Bayside Conference, are competing this week in the 3rd Annual Governor’s Cup Holiday Basketball Tournament featuring the top teams from Maryland against some of Delaware’s best. For years, the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center in Salisbury has played host to holiday basketball tournament featuring some of the best prep teams from around the region between Christmas and New...READ MORE

4th Annual Reindeer Run Held

December 28, 2012 - Sports
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Black Sea Bass Season to Re-Open

December 28, 2012 - Sports
OCEAN CITY- After abruptly closing the black sea fishery off the coast of Maryland in November, the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council last week issued some temporary relief for local anglers with a season set to begin on January 1, but long-term management plans for the species remain in doubt. In November, the MAFMC closed the black sea fishery after preliminary landings estimates indicated the harvest limit had been exceeded. The decision abruptly closed the fishery off the coast of...READ MORE

Tips For Talking To Elderly Parents About Money

December 28, 2012 - Money Sense
OCEAN CITY -- For parents and their children, aging presents a host of financial issues — on everything from managing finances to preparing for medical costs. The longer these issues are ignored, the greater the chances your parents’ or grandparents’ most important family wishes will not be honored. Given the emotionally charged nature of the topic, adult children understandably shy away from the dialogue. “They feel they’re invading their parents’ space, and...READ MORE

Melee At McDonalds

December 28, 2012 - Cops & Courts
BERLIN -- One juvenile was arrested after a large fight at the McDonalds on Route 50 in Berlin last Thursday during which police had to use pepper spray to subdue the crowd. Shortly before 9 p.m. last Thursday, Berlin Police, along with Maryland State Police troopers and Worcester County Sheriff’s deputies, responded to the McDonalds on Route 50 for a reported large fight in progress. Upon arrival, officers found a large disorderly crowd and observed a large number of individuals involved...READ MORE

Worcester County Receives Government Finance Officers Association Certificate

December 28, 2012 - Community News
Worcester County Finance Officer Harold Higgins, center, displays a Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, which the county received for its comprehensive annual financial report. With him are Enterprise Fund Controller Jennifer Swanton, Budget Accountant Kim Johnson, Budget Officer Kathy Whited; Commissioner Jim Bunting, Assistant Finance Officer Phil Thompson and Commissioners Virgil Shockley and Merrill Lockfaw....READ MORE

Pony Tails To Charity To Help Celebrate The Spirit Of The Holiday Season

December 28, 2012 - Community News
Jeff Wadler, a Realtor with Shamrock Realty Group in Berlin, and his stepdaughter Melissa Monroe, a corrections officer with ECI in Westover, gave their pony tails to charity to help celebrate the spirit of the holiday season.  ...READ MORE

OC/Berlin Rotary Club Recongnizes Volunteers For The Annual Christmas Tree Sale

December 28, 2012 - Community News
The Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club recognized volunteers for the Annual Christmas Tree Sale during its holiday party at the Captain’s Table Restaurant in Ocean City. Pictured, back from left, are President David Blair, Dan Harris, Robert Poli, Arlan Kinney, Josh Michnick, Larry Michnick, Margaret Mudron, Stan Kahn and Tom Bickerstaff; and, front from left, Cathy Blair, Ken Bates, John Grim and Jeff Grim. Volunteers not in attendance were David Taylor, Ed Welch and son, Jamie. Proceeds...READ MORE

12th New Member Inducted Into The Kiwanis Club Of Greater OP/OC

December 28, 2012 - Community News
Capping off a great year for the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City, Ocean Pines resident Terry Chuvala was inducted into the club as the 12th new member for the year 2012.  Pictured, from left, are Membership Chair Pat Winkelmayer, President Barb Peletier and Phil Lassiter who stood in for Chuvala's sponsor, Skip Dennig. ...READ MORE

Buckingham Elementary Congratulates Its 2012-2013 Teacher Of The Year

December 28, 2012 - Community News
Buckingham Elementary School recently congratulated its 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year, Tanya Call. Call has been a kindergarten teacher with Buckingham for the past seven years. She is an active member of the Buckingham staff, serving on the Christmas Float Committee, Technology Team, Scheduling Committee, and the BES Adult Relay for Life Team. ...READ MORE

McEvoy Presented With Raven Roost #58 Volunteer Of The Year

December 28, 2012 - Community News
On Dec. 15, Ravens Roost #58 held its club Christmas Party at Pit-n-Pub. Santa was there to give out toys and do crafts with the kids and club secretary/treasurer Maria McEvoy, center, was presented a plaque for Volunteer of the Year.  Pictured with McEvoy are club President Danny Bohn and Vice president Gordon Bramble. Submitted Photos...READ MORE

A Week In Business

December 28, 2012 - Business News
Top Agents Announced OCEAN CITY -- The Mark Fritschle Group of Condominium Realty, LTD recently announced at its December sales meeting the company’s sales, settlement and listing leaders for November. J. F. Cropper was both the top listing agent in the number of new listings and the top listing agent in volume. Sheri Smith was the top new sales pending agent. Kim McCabe was the top settled agent both by dollar volume and number of units settled. Additionally at the meeting, guest speaker...READ MORE

What's Your Sign?

December 28, 2012 - Horoscopes
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): It's a good time for reunions with those very special people from your past. You could be pleasantly surprised by what comes to light during one of these get-togethers. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): The new year gets off to an encouraging start for the Bold Bovine who takes that demanding workplace challenge by the horns and steers it in the right direction. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): The clever Gemini will be quick to spot the telltale signs of workplace changes...READ MORE