At Buckingham Elementary School, teacher Jennifer Lewandowski is pictured working with first-grade student Claire Merritt.
Monthly Archives: September 2008
Stephen Decatur High School
An “All about Attitude” pep rally was held at Berlin Intermediate School to get everyone in the right attitude about a terrific new school year. Talents were displayed by teachers and staff and the Stephen Decatur High School cheerleaders got everyone in the spirit with some special BIS cheers. Above, sixth-graders Craig Snyder, Matt LeCompte… Read more »
Berlin Intermediate School
With backpacks full and ready for a new school year, Berlin Intermediate School students Brandon McKenzie, Joey Dukes, Clarke McDonough and Sean Corcoran head from the buses to start the day.
Ocean City Elementary School
In one of his first assignments since being back in school, Ocean City Elementary School fourth-grader Carl Echols enjoys working with his teacher, Kristin Rorke, on an “All About Me” project.
State Highway Holding 589 Open House On Sept. 18
BERLIN – Area residents concerned about Route 589 will get the opportunity to learn more about the future of the beleaguered corridor next week when the State Highway Administration (SHA) hosts on open house on the ongoing feasibility study at Stephen Decatur Middle School next Thursday.Improving or widening Route 589 has become a top priority… Read more »
Resort Okay With Spending $1M On Restrooms
OCEAN CITY – Despite its $1 million price tag, town officials this week approved final design plans for the new comfort station and performing arts stage at Caroline Street and the Boardwalk.The new facility will replace the existing restrooms just north of Caroline Street. The old bunker-style restrooms will be replaced with a new comfort… Read more »
Resort Council Field Swells To Five
by Steven Green
Steve GreenEditorOCEAN CITY – Some familiar faces, including two incumbents, have joined the race for the four City Council seats up for grabs in next month’s election.Councilman Jim Hall and Doug Cymek filed for office within the last week, joining Councilman Jay Hancock, Councilwoman Mary Knight and resident Sean Rox as the candidates thus far…. Read more »
Howard Defends Questioning Of Resort Fire Chief’s Hiring
OCEAN CITY – A minor debate simmered on the ongoing Ocean City Fire Department issue again this week, beginning with one council member defending her position on the hiring of the new chief before a job description was established and ending with the city attorney saying the apparent breach of protocol was correct given the… Read more »
Hanna Provides Nice Sets For Surfing Contest
OCEAN CITY – On Saturday, Sept. 6, Tropical Storm Hanna roared through town, bringing heavy rains and winds of 30 to 40 knots. That evening however, as the storm passed, the winds shifted offshore and began to groom some of the best waves seen at a local contest in years, just in time for the… Read more »
Fed Up With Trash Ordeal, Berlin Invokes Project Bond
BERLIN – Efforts to find a working solution in the Franklin Knoll trash pick-up situation have been unsuccessful, prompting the Berlin Mayor and Council to invoke the performance bond on developer ADC Builders.“It’s an option of last resort,” said interim Mayor Gee Williams.The town council thought it had reached a solution a few weeks ago… Read more »