January 11, 2013

NEW FOR THURSDAY: Assateague’s ‘Name That Foal’ Auction Sets Record

ASSATEAGUE -- A wild foal born on Assateague last spring has a new name after a record-setting “Name That Foal” eBay auction late last month. Each year, the Assateague Island Alliance auctions the naming rights to a foal born in the Assateague Island National Seashore and the proceeds support the organization’s management efforts for the herd of wild horses on the barrier island. The latest naming opportunity was auctioned on eBay in late December and brought a new record...READ MORE

NEW FOR THURSDAY: Thanos Case Recalled With Death Penalty In Focus

BERLIN -- With the governor’s proposed repeal of the death penalty taking center stage in the General Assembly this week, a brutal murder spree that began in Worcester County over two decades ago dimmed from memory over the years has come back into focus. On Tuesday, Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley announced a renewed effort to repeal the death penalty in Maryland. The Maryland legislature reinstated the death penalty in 1990 and convicted murderer John Frederick Thanos, whose Labor...READ MORE

NEW FOR WEDNESDAY: Boardwalk’s Purple Wood Not Connected To Ravens

OCEAN CITY – Placed in a timely manner as the Baltimore Ravens head to the AFC Championship this weekend, a unique purple section of Ocean City’s new Boardwalk was installed this week. While some may think it was placed to show pride in the Baltimore Ravens, the purple wood, called Purple Heart, was a planned marker on the Boardwalk to differentiate where the tram route moves from its own concrete lane and joins the wooden surface. The purple section of the Boardwalk begins on...READ MORE

NEW FOR WEDNESDAY: Parents Seek Greater Urgency On New School Security Measures

SNOW HILL -- One month after the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, the Worcester County Board of Education outlined the status of security in schools and discussed how improvements might be made in the months to come. Several parents in the audience, however, called on the board to implement more security measures immediately no matter the cost. “We are willing to fund raise,” said Jeanne Zender, vice president of the Showell Elementary School (SES) PTA....READ MORE

NEW FOR TUESDAY: Local Woman Bilked In Sweepstakes Scam; Authorities Issue Reminders

BERLIN -- Law enforcement officials this week are warning residents about a telephone scam that convinced an unsuspecting local elderly woman that she had won $2.5 million in a sweepstakes before bilking her out of $40,000 in increments to collect the winnings. In October, an elderly victim who wishes to remain anonymous was contacted by telephone by a person claiming to be from the American Sweepstakes Network. The caller told the victim she had won $2.5 million. The victim had not entered any...READ MORE

NEW FOR MONDAY: Resort Man Caught Stealing Car, Then Jumps In Bay

OCEAN CITY -- Just nine days after being charged in connection with six burglaries in the Montego Bay area, an Ocean City man was arrested again early Saturday morning after allegedly stealing a car in the resort and jumping into the bay in an attempt to avoid capture. On Jan. 3, Ocean City police concluded a nine-month investigation into multiple burglaries with the arrest of Alexander George Ellis, 20, of Ocean City. For nine months, OCPD detectives investigated seven burglaries, all of which...READ MORE

Worcester Health Offices Now ‘Smoke Free’

SNOW HILL -- The air cleared up in Worcester County a little bit more last week when the County Commission voted to make County Health Department offices “smoke-free” as well as certain park areas and events. In this context, “smoke-free” actually means that no tobacco products at all will be allowed. County health facilities are already tobacco-free within buildings, explained Health Officer Debbie Goeller. The requested expansion of that policy will extend the rule onto...READ MORE

Turtle Phenomena Continues Even With Warm Weather

OCEAN CITY -- Despite the warm spell this week, the sudden phenomena of “cold-stunned” sea turtles discovered on beaches up and down the east coast, including some as close as Chincoteague, keeping marine mammal rescue crews in the region on high alert. Over the last couple of weeks, hundreds of sea turtles have been discovered on beaches in the mid-Atlantic region, and many are in rehabilitation centers including seven in the National Aquarium in Baltimore. The sea turtles hit...READ MORE

Town Officials, Berlin Fire Company Seek Fatal Accident Probe

BERLIN -- Reports of a Berlin Police Department (BPD) officer driving an ambulance transporting a victim in a fatal accident in December to the hospital have prompted a request for an investigation by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Service Systems (MIEMSS).The Berlin Mayor and Council and the Berlin Fire Company (BFC), which responded to the accident and would typically handle all medical transport, have asked MIEMSS to investigate, acknowledging that having a police officer...READ MORE

Suspect Charged With More North OC Burglaries

OCEAN CITY -- An Ocean City man, who pleaded guilty in November to one burglary in north Ocean City, was arrested last week after resort police were able to connect him to six other unsolved break-ins in the Montego Bay community in May. Last Thursday, the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) concluded a nine-month investigation into multiple burglaries with the arrest of Alexander George Ellis, 20, of Ocean City. For nine months, OCPD detectives investigated seven burglaries, all of which...READ MORE

State Agrees To Fund Offshore Wind Farm Survey

OCEAN CITY -- A future offshore wind energy farm off the coast of Ocean City inched a little closer to becoming a reality last week when the state Board of Public Works approved a $3.3 million contract for a private firm to conduct a geophysical survey of the proposed site about 10 miles off the coast. The three-member Board of Public Works, which includes Governor Martin O’Malley, Comptroller Peter Franchot and Treasurer Nancy Kopp, last Wednesday approved the $3.3 million contract for...READ MORE

Salisbury Salary Study Delayed

SALISBURY -- The bidding process to find a group that will conduct a salary study for Salisbury employees was delayed this week so that the terms of the deal could be revised to include benefits as well as salary in the review. Additionally, which of the half-dozen potential agencies that applied will eventually conduct the study is unknown since there is disagreement between the council and the administration over the bids. After the delay, Councilwoman Laura Mitchell accused the majority of...READ MORE

Potential Impact Of N.J. Damage Weighed In OC

OCEAN CITY -- While stopping short of attempting to take advantage of the competition’s misfortune, Ocean City business leaders this week discussed the potential impact from the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy last fall on the resort’s rival communities to the north. In late October, Hurricane Sandy rolled through Ocean City and the mid-Atlantic, flooding low-lying areas and eroding beaches. However, the storm’s eye made landfall much farther north and caused devastation...READ MORE

Perdue, Family Seeking $3M In Attorney Fees

BERLIN -- Three weeks after a U.S. District Court judge issued a ruling in the landmark civil suit filed against a Berlin farm family and Perdue over alleged pollution violations dating back to 2009, the victorious defendants in the case this week filed separate motions seeking a combined $3 million in attorney fees and other associated costs. In March 2010, the New York-based Waterkeeper Alliance, along with the Assateague Coastal Trust and the Assateague Coastkeeper, filed suit in U.S....READ MORE

Industry Wants State To Add ‘More Money For Tourism’

OCEAN CITY -- The Ocean City Economic Development Committee (EDC) this week held its annual legislative meeting just hours before the start of the Maryland General Assembly session and the conversation ultimately came around to the state’s tourism budget. Maryland Hotel and Lodging Association President David Reel, who lobbies on behalf of the hospitality industry in Annapolis, on Wednesday addressed the EDC on a wide variety of pertinent issues in the current General Assembly session from...READ MORE

Downs Casino Revenue Figures Climb 11%

OCEAN CITY -- The December revenue figures for Maryland’s three operating casinos were released this week, while resort business leaders discussed what the next evolution might bring on the eve of another General Assembly session. The state’s three casinos generated just over $45 million in revenue in December, driven largely by Maryland Live!, the juggernaut in Anne Arundel County that opened last summer. Maryland Live! generated nearly $36 million of the state’s $45 million...READ MORE

Council Plans To Revisit Decision Abolishing Committees

OCEAN CITY – Councilman Joe Mitrecic followed his campaign pledge this week when he suggested the city hold a future discussion on re-establishing subcommittees dissolved by the former council majority over two years ago. At the end of this week’s Mayor and City Council meeting, Mitrecic took the opportunity to share some thoughts with his colleagues and the public as he proposed a future discussion to re-establish a few council committees if not all of them. Mitrecic rejoined the...READ MORE

Catch 54 Planning To Add Mexican Flare To Tiki Bar

OCEAN CITY – As Catch 54 settles into its new restaurant, a new addition will soon arrive next door to accommodate the summer crowd that misses the old building’s outdoor vibe. After a devastating fire a couple of summers ago, Catch 54, re-opened just a couple days before Memorial Day last summer just in time to show off the new buildings during the peak season. The new restaurant, which is located on Route 54 not even a mile off of Coastal Highway, lies within the same footprint of...READ MORE

Berlin Eyes $300K For Stormwater Utility

BERLIN -- Residents irate at heavy flooding after storms in Berlin may see relief soon, as the Mayor and Council decided Monday to move forward with the process of establishing a dedicated stormwater utility for the town. Flooding after rain events in Berlin has plagued residents for decades. Within the last few years, a push to mitigate the problem led the council to allow the University of Maryland’s Environmental Finance Center (EFC) to conduct a stormwater feasibility study for...READ MORE

Berlin Club Adds Youth Activities To Art Stroll

BERLIN -- Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services (WYFCS) will begin its new tie-in program with Berlin’s 2nd Friday Art Stroll this week. The organization’s Berlin Youth Club will be offering a free children’s art activity during this week’s stroll and every following stroll until at least June. “Each week has a theme and it’s going to be either an art period or an artist,” said Melanie Windsor, youth coordinator for WYFCS. The activity will be...READ MORE

Worcester Girls Suffer First Loss

BERLIN- After starting the season with a 7-0 record, Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity basketball team dropped its first contest of the year last week, falling to visiting Delmarva Christian, 32-36. The Mallards ran the table during November and December with a 7-0 mark, but may have suffered from the nearly three-week layoff during the holiday break. The Worcester girls fell to Delmarva Christian, 36-32, in a tight game last Friday. Sophie Brennan led the Mallards with eight points. ...READ MORE

Seahawks Thrash Snow Hill, 65-36

BERLIN- After suffering back-to-back losses to Somerset County foes Crisfield and Washington to start the second half of the season, the Decatur boys’ varsity basketball team got back on the winning track on Tuesday with a decisive 65-36 win over Worcester County rival Snow Hill on Tuesday. The Seahawks lost to the Crabbers, 71-54, last Thursday in the first regular season game back from the holiday break although they did play in the Governor’s Challenge the week before. Against...READ MORE

Seahawks Edge Kent Island on Tiebreaker

BERLIN- After a knock-down, drag out match last week between Bayside Conference rivals Stephen Decatur and Kent Island, it was the Seahawks who declared the winners after officials sorted out several steps in the tiebreaker protocols. Decatur and Kent Island squared off last week in an early season showdown that will likely be a preview of the conference championship later this season. After dropping the first match at 145, the Seahawks got off to a quick start with wins in the middle of the...READ MORE

Mallards Pick Up Where They Left Off

BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity basketball team showed no ill effects of the long holiday layoff this week, sweeping two games against Delmarva Christian and St. Thomas More to improve to 8-0 on the season. The Mallards cruised through the first half of their season, compiling an impressive 6-0 record in late November and December. However, they last played way back on December 17 in a game they won over Central Christian and did not play again for nearly three weeks. Last...READ MORE

Decatur Sweeps First Three of 2nd Half

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team got the second half of its season off to a great start this week, sweeping three games culminating with a 69-25 win over Snow Hill on Tuesday. In its first game back from the holiday break last Thursday, Decatur trounced Crisfield, 53-24, as Dayina Godwin scored 10 points and Monique Wise grabbed 13 rebounds. On Monday, the Seahawks picked up where they left off, beating Washington, 58-48. Abby Schorr led the Seahawks with a...READ MORE

Coastal Lacrosse Registration Underway

BERLIN- Registration for the Coastal Lacrosse Club’s 2013 outdoor season is underway and teams are filling up quickly. Registration for the 2013 season may be done online through PayPal or the forms can be downloaded and mailed. In order to maintain a low player to coach ratio, the club will limit the number of players per team, therefore, teams will be formed solely on a first come-first served basis. Games and practices will be held at the Worcester County Northern Complex. Games will be...READ MORE

Voices From The Readers

Editor: Congress and President Obama have set the inheritance tax trigger at $5 million and indexed it to inflation. They also indexed the alternate minimum tax (AMT) to inflation. This legislation limits some of the penalty to those that have achieved wealth that they subsequently pass it on to their heirs. It also limits the penalty on those that are in the in process of achieving their wealth. Now that those inequities have been addressed and alleviated, it is time to eliminate the inequity...READ MORE

Monitoring Utility Expansion Key To Approval

While it came with understandable objections from the community, the Ocean City Mayor and Council was right to approve the Delmarva Power & Light’s substation expansion plans with certain conditions. The utility currently operates a substation between 137th and 138th streets in north Ocean City in the dense Caine Woods residential community. That substation needs to be expanded significantly to allow for the installation of a Static Var Compressor, which company officials report will...READ MORE

Thoughts From The Publisher's Desk

News reporters think differently than other people, and that’s why a friend of mine in the industry elsewhere had some questions for me after reading about the major pot bust on our website last Friday.He was specifically questioning how authorities came up with a street value in excess of $400,000 for the 350-plus pounds of marijuana they recovered during a traffic stop along Route 113. I said I had no idea how they came up with that number but would get back with him.After some...READ MORE

Adventures Of Fatherhood

I walked around much of Monday with Beckett’s underwear in my coat pocket. The problem was I knew it but I just didn’t know what to do with it. Underwear is not exactly something I can leave on my desk or in a drawer or in my truck without raising some questions. Therefore, I figured the safest place was for it to stay in my pocket to ensure it returned home at the end of the day. For some reason, my oldest son, 4, made sure to grab a pair of his underwear before we left the house...READ MORE

Pedestrians Struck Intentionally In Berlin

BERLIN -- A Bridgeville, Del. man was arrested on first-degree assault and other charges last weekend after intentionally trying to run over a man and a woman after an altercation at a Masonic Lodge party in Berlin. Shortly before 11 p.m. last Saturday, Worcester County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the area of the Masonic Lodge on Trappe Rd. in Berlin for a report of pedestrians that had been struck by a vehicle. Berlin Police and Maryland State Police also responded and assisted...READ MORE

New Year Brings Health Care Changes

SALISBURY – At the start of 2013, healthcare professionals are busy trying to manage changes brought by federal healthcare reform. “This is a pivotal year for the healthcare industry,” said Nancy Bagwell, branch director for Peninsula Home Care. “The line of thinking has moved from treatment to prevention and education. Healthcare professionals across all platforms will be in direct communication with each other about the status and needs of every patient. We will work...READ MORE

Berlin Seeking Fire Company’s ‘Actual Financial Status’

BERLIN -- In what could be the first tentative step towards what many in town will hope will be a peaceful reconciliation, the Mayor and Council recently directed Town Attorney Dave Gaskill to begin a dialogue with the Berlin Fire Company’s (BFC) legal representation. However, Gaskill’s job, according to Mayor Gee Williams, is only to request “specific financial documents” from the BFC so that the town can determine where the institution stands financially. Whether or not...READ MORE

OC Council Approves Utility’s Substation Expansion With Conditions

OCEAN CITY – Delmarva Power and Light (DP&L) received the Mayor and City Council’s approval to expand its substation in north Ocean City with fair warning not to exceed safe electromagnetic field (EMF) and noise levels. On Monday evening, for the second time, the Mayor and City Council was presented with a conditional use request to expand the existing DP&L substation between 137th and 138th Streets in the neighborhood of Caine Woods. Last August the Planning and Zoning...READ MORE

OC Experience Effort Modified, Approved

OCEAN CITY – Spark Productions reconvened this week with the Mayor and City Council to get the OC Experience underway, receiving a final blessing to move forward with the project despite a prior “painful” meeting. The OC Experience has developed quite a history with the city government without even hitting the road yet. The bumpy road began in February of 2011 when Brad Hoffman of Spark Productions first proposed the concept as a tractor trailer sporting Ocean City’s...READ MORE

OC Merchant Pleads To Selling Counterfeit Goods

OCEAN CITY -- An Ocean City Boardwalk store owner last week pleaded guilty in federal court to trafficking in high-end counterfeit merchandise after a raid in August 2011. Liang Lin, 34, a Delaware resident, last week pleaded guilty to selling counterfeit merchandise at two Boardwalk stores he operated including Hot Topik in the area of 4th Street and Everything $5.99 and Up in the area of 8th Street. The two stores were raided by federal investigators and roughly 8,000 items of counterfeit...READ MORE

Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Reached

WEST OCEAN CITY -- A class action lawsuit against a popular restaurant chain, including its West Ocean City operation, over unfair wages for tipped employees was closed last week when the defendants reached a settlement totaling over $43,000 with several of the plaintiffs in the case. In late October, the Sakura Japanese Steakhouse chain was named the defendant in a class action lawsuit filed by a handful of former employees in U.S. District Court, alleging unfair labor and wage practices. The...READ MORE

Turtle Hatchling Saved On Island Headed To N.C.

ASSATEAGUE -- The loggerhead turtle hatchling rescued from the beach at Assateague in advance of Hurricane Sandy in late October continues to progress and has been moved to rehabilitation facility in North Carolina in what will likely be a final stop before a return to the wild in the near future. On October 26, just about two days before Hurricane Sandy arrived in the mid-Atlantic area, biological technicians and other staff from the Marine Animal Rescue Program (MARP) of the National Aquarium...READ MORE

New Technology Aids Knee Replacement Recovery

BERLIN -- A new approach to knee surgery is providing patients with faster operations and shorter recovery periods, according to representatives from Atlantic General Hospital (AGH). Even more appealing, said Dr. Tom Beck, D.O., is that the process is less invasive and many patients have reported reduced pain with the surgery when compared to a traditional knee replacement. Called “Visionaire Patient Match” technology, the new process is centered around using MRI and X-ray pictures...READ MORE

Ireton, Albero File For Salisbury’s Mayoral Seat

SALISBURY -- A heated contest to see who will be mayor of Salisbury after this spring’s election is already shaping up with current Mayor Jim Ireton announcing his bid for re-election just days before Joe Albero, a local blogger and one of Ireton’s harshest critics, declared his intentions to run. In this election, Ireton has said that he will be running on the strength of his record. In his announcement, he listed nearly a dozen “highlights” of his first term, including...READ MORE

Berlin Welcomes First Yarn Shop

BERLIN -- People are anything but shy about A Little Bit Sheepish, according to owner Brenda Trice, who said that Berlin has been incredibly welcoming to the yarn shop since it opened in the fall. “I do have some repeat customers already and some groups that have started coming in just to casually come and knit, which is what those areas in the front are for,” she said. Trice, a former Spanish teacher at Stephen Decatur High School, revealed she opened Sheepish because of her desire...READ MORE

350-Plus Pounds Of Pot Seized After Traffic Stop

OCEAN CITY – To the knowledge of the Maryland State Police at the Berlin barrack, the largest marijuana bust in the history of Worcester County took place last month after a driver did not follow one of Maryland’s newest traffic laws. Around 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 30, a Maryland State Police (MSP) trooper in an unmarked car with its red and blue lights flashing was stopped on the shoulder along Route 113 just north of Germantown Rd. in Berlin. A Toyota Sienna van, driven by Donald P....READ MORE

A Week In Business

Top Producers Named OCEAN CITY -- Re/Max Premier Properties Broker Dr. Carl E. Ortman announce the company’s top producers for the month of December. The top listing agent was Edie Brennan and the top sales producer is Marlene Ott with over a $1 million in sales. Ortman also announced the company reached its goal of $80 million in sales volume for the year 2012. Bank Promotions OCEAN CITY -- Wayne Benson, president and CEO of Bank of Ocean City, along with the Board of Directors, announced...READ MORE

Things To Do Around Town

Every Saturday: Pancake Breakfast 8 a.m.-noon, Ocean City Airport. To benefit the Ocean City Aviation Associ-ation’s Huey Memorial Display 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

Who's Playing When And Where

19th hole bar & Grille, The 410-213-9204 Corner of Rte. 611 & Sunset Ave., West Ocean City Friday, Jan 11: Chris Button Saturday, Jan. 12: Melissa Alesi 28th Street Pit and Pub 410-289-2020 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Every Thursday: DJ Jeremy Adolfo’s 410-289-4001 13th St. & The Boardwalk, In The Beach Plaza Hotel Friday, Jan. 11: Rhonda Apple & Dale Britt Atlantic Hotel 410-641-3589 2 North Main St., Berlin Every Friday: Elsworth Wheatly Every Monday: Earl...READ MORE

Best Bites On The Beach

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

Literary Ladies Of OP Celebrate 2012

The Literary Ladies of Ocean Pines celebrated 2012 at a luncheon held at The Inn on the Ocean in Ocean City. Pictured, from left, are Marion Winslow, Sharon Armstrong, Muriel Hinz, Marlene Price, Shirley Schaefer, Jeanne Stiehl, Diane McGraw and Kay Gibbons. ...READ MORE

Pine'eer Craft Club Presents Checks To Several Organizations Of OP

At the recent installation of officers/holiday luncheon, Nancy Welsh, President of the Pine'eer Craft Club, presented checks totaling $3,500 to organizations of Ocean Pines.  Recipients accepting the checks were, above, Jim Hamlin, Neighborhood Watch, $600; Steve Rosen, OPVFD, $1,000; Lou Etta McClaflin, Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines, $100;  Debbie Donahue, Ocean Pines Rec and Parks, $1,100; Joshua Vickers, Public Works, $300; Lt. Greg Schoepf, OPPD,...READ MORE

Hotel Monte Carlo And OC Development Corporation Partner To Paint Delmarva Power Utility Box

The Hotel Monte Carlo and Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) partnered to paint another Delmarva Power utility box located on 3rd Street, east of Baltimore Avenue in downtown Ocean City.  The OCDC commissioned local artist Todd Leasure to paint this box. He is pictured with Clara Ziman, partner of Hotel Monte Carlo. ...READ MORE

2013 Atlantic General Hospital Auxiliary Officers Installed

The 2013 Atlantic General Hospital Auxiliary Officers were installed at the auxiliary’s annual meeting.  Pictured, from left, are Sharon Fosler, President of the Maryland Association of Hospital Auxiliaries (MAHA); Sue Harting, President; Jane Wolnik, Vice President; Ann Hamilton, Treasurer; Marlene Cochran, President Elect of MAHA; Jane Bartolomeo, Recording Secretary; and Betty Franke, Corresponding Secretary. ...READ MORE

Tanger Outlet Donates To Eunice Q. Sorin Women's Diagnostic Center

The Tanger Outlet Center in Ocean City donated $1,472.06 to the Eunice Q. Sorin Women’s Diagnostic Center, for the battle against breast cancer. Tanger’s 2012 PinkSTYLE Campaign took place last fall with funds raised through the sale of the popular TangerSTYLE Pink Card.  For a $1 donation, Tanger customers received a special pink card that provided 25 percent bonus savings at participating Tanger Outlet stores. Above, from left, are Todd Ferrante, vice chair of the Atlantic...READ MORE

Open Houses Of The Week

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

Showell Elementary Students Become Santa's Helpers

Many students at Showell Elementary became Santa's helpers when they celebrated Giving Day last week by bringing in new, unwrapped toys and books.  These items will stay locally and go to needy children in the county. Pictured, from left, are Zarek Coyman, Jack Quisgard, Owen Kneer and Mackenzie McLaughlin. ...READ MORE

OC Elks And Knights Of Columbus Sponsor 21st Annual Hoop Shoot/Free Throw Contest

For the 21st consecutive year, the Ocean City Elks and Knights of Columbus sponsored the Annual Hoop Shoot/Free Throw Contest, which included qualifiers from five local schools in Worcester County. Worcester Preparatory School hosted the event, which took place on Saturday, Jan. 5. In February, the six Elks champions and 10 Knights champions will go on to compete in their respective District Finals. Above, winners of the Elks Shoot Contest were, from left, Rachael Rodimak, Jalen Planter, Sierra...READ MORE

SD High Honors VIPs Of The Game

Stephen Decatur High School honored "VIPs of the Game" between quarters of the Dec. 20 basketball triple header. Recipients were art teacher Christy Powell and senior Tim VanVonno. Throughout the winter sports season, Stephen Decatur will be recognizing those who have made outstanding contributions to the school and community. Honorees are presented lifetime passes to Stephen Decatur High School events. Pictured, from left, are VIP Program Coordinator Amy Fenzel-Mergott, Powell,...READ MORE

Showell Elementary Students Use New Tap-it Board

Mrs. Ball, ESL teacher at Showell Elementary School, works with two of her students, Yuvia Saldana and Fatima Zamudio-Juarez. Using the new Tap-it Board, the students look closely for the same characteristics in Santa's reindeer.   ...READ MORE

Second Grade Class At OC Elementary Work Hard Writing Their 2013 Academic Goals

Students from Cindy Leitgeb's second grade class at Ocean City Elementary School worked hard on writing about their 2013 academic goals. Pictured, from left, are students Donovan Roos, Alyssa Clark and Renee Fohner. ...READ MORE

SD Middle School Students Dissect Chicken Wings

During their study of the human body, students in Mr. Romano’s seventh grade science class at Stephen Decatur Middle School dissected chicken wings to view the bones, muscles and skin and apply what they learn to concepts of the human body. Above, Omer Peled, Zerrick Collins, Tiffany Blankenship and Montrel Moore take notes and measurements. ...READ MORE

Students At Showell Elementary Practice Being Community Activists

Students from Mrs. Hawkins' class and Miss Drake's second grade class at Showell Elementary practiced being community activists when they collected items to donate to local families in need. Pictured, back from left, are J.D. Cooper, Ava Malara, Autumn Drew and Owen Knerr; and, front, Paige Wisniewski and Anthony Angelo. Submitted Photos ...READ MORE

What's Your Sign?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You might be hurt by a colleague's harsh criticism. But don't let it shake your confidence in what you're trying to do. A more positive aspect starts to appear by week's end. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You're torn between your sensible self and the part of you that enjoys acquiring lovely things. Best advice: Wait for an end-of-month sale, and then buy something wonderful. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): Your artistic side has practical applications this week, such as...READ MORE