A new chapter of memories are currently being made on Saturday mornings at the indoor pool in Ocean Pines.That’s where Beckett and I, along with a dozen or so other local parent/child teams, participate in Coach Lori’s Toddler and Me swimming lessons.This is a fun family activity for us, and it gives me the organized… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2010
Police Got The Right Speece
WEST OCEAN CITY – A Baltimore man with an extensive criminal record and numerous known aliases was arrested in West Ocean City early Wednesday morning after attempting to deceive Maryland State Police (MSP) troopers.Shortly after midnight on Wednesday, a MSP trooper patrolling in the area of Routes 50 and 611 in West Ocean City observed… Read more »
Friday, May 28–Fenwick Island Landmark Celebrates Two Decades
OCEAN CITY — Some have said that David and Janet Twining built Nantuckets Restaurant on an exceptional bowl of soup, but that would only be part of the recipe, and according to them, not nearly the most important ingredient.As the couple recently celebrated 20 years as award-winning restaurateurs of the Fenwick Island mainstay, they have… Read more »
Friday, May 28–County To Fund Welcome Center
SNOW HILL – The Pocomoke Welcome Center should be kept open, the Worcester County Commissioners decided this week.In a final budget work session Tuesday morning, the Worcester County Commissioners considered last-minute changes to the fiscal year 2011 budget, with some further expenditures on the table, as well as more reductions.The commissioners agreed Tuesday to several… Read more »
Friday, May 28–Burglary Suspect Caught In Del.
BERLIN – A Pocomoke man wanted in connection to a string of burglaries throughout the county over a two-day period in March and April is in custody in Delaware this week after attempting another burglary and having his car tires shot by a concerned neighbor as he tried to escape.Brad Donaway, 32, was charged last… Read more »
Friday, May 28–Berlin Retains Same Tax Rate, Copes With Less Money
BERLIN – Berlin will make do with less revenue in fiscal year 2011 and keep the real property tax rate the same despite lower property value assessments.The town will make up the projected gap in revenue by reducing expenses in the fiscal year 2011 budget, not increasing taxes, officials emphasized.Town taxpayers will be subject to… Read more »
A Week in Business
Top Producer NamedWILLARDS – Atlantic/Smith, Cropper & Deeley has announced Meagan Krause Kohut as top producer for April. Kohut is a commercial insurance account executive specializing in property and casualty insurance. She has completed extensive training with The Hartford, earning the Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist (CLCS) designation. New Hire, Top Sales AgentsBERLIN – Shamrock Realty… Read more »
Teen Credited With Saving Toddler’s Life
WEST OCEAN CITY — Two local teens are being called heroes this week after helping to save an 18-month-old girl’s life.When 16-year-old Austin Deppe heard cries for help outside his West Ocean City home last Saturday, he said he wasn’t sure what was going on, but he knew that he had to help in any… Read more »
Who’s Playing Where and When Musically Speaking
Sports Bar & Grille Old Bridge Road, West OC May 21: Fuzzbox Piranha Saturday: Karaoke With Hey Mick May 27: Walt The FreakAngler, The • Talbot St. On the bay May 22 & Sunday, May 23:Nate Clendenen Salty Dog • 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. May 21: Aaron Howell Band May 22: Reedo Sunday: Local’s… Read more »
Ocean City News in Brief
OCEAN CITY — In the brief this week, the City Council decided to wait until chiming in on a national offshore oil drilling debate, the total for town seized taxi medallions now stands at three and the newly amended undomesticated animals ordinance continues to spark conversation.Council Stays Mum On Offshore Drilling DebateOcean City is staying… Read more »