SNOW HILL — Though many likely wish it could last a little longer, summer vacation is coming to an end and Worcester County schools are opening their doors on Aug. 27. And with a new school year comes a fresh crop of teachers who went through induction this week.“The induction helps improve and accelerate teacher… Read more »
WEST OCEAN CITY — After months of regulatory red tape followed by hard work and moving dirt, the old town of Ocean City dump turned pristine kayak launch along Ayres Creek officially opened this week with a little help from state and local dignitaries and the lieutenant governor’s family.On Tuesday, the Ayers Creek Kayak Launch… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City officials “dropped in” yesterday morning with Dew Tour athletes to kick off the Pantech Beach Championships.Equipped with miniature finger trick boards, the Ocean City Mayor and City Council, along with Dew Tour officials and athletes Jamie Bestwick, Bob Burnquist, and Bucky Lasek gathered on the skate vert and let them… Read more »
BERLIN — With the fall high school sports season now in full bloom, the potential for concussions and head injuries has returned, but one local physical therapy establishment is helping make sure local student-athletes, coaches and trainers are better prepared for diagnosis and management.In late July, the State Board of Education handed down emergency regulations… Read more »
Be Sure To Register Editor:Realizing how quickly the November elections are approaching, I am reminded of the promise that I made to myself after our last municipal election. It was to become pro-active during the 2012 election season so that voter apathy would not result in another unqualified majority serving on our City Council.Our council… Read more »
The 2012 Dew Tour got underway yesterday morning in Ocean City with much fanfare, and the celebratory mood is expected to continue throughout the weekend, mainly due to the fact the resort is thrilled to have it and the Dew Tour seems excited to be here.The festive celebration thus far has been impressive but not… Read more »
Is it a big deal that Ocean City Councilman Joe Hall billed the city $3,300 for 220 meals his restaurant served to emergency responders during Hurricane Irene?Some say yes, some say no. Some even bashed me when the story was produced electronically on Wednesday for even finding the transaction newsworthy in the first place. That’s… Read more »
This month marks the four-year anniversary of this column.As I recently looked back through the hard-copy album of these ramblings that I plan to one day give to my boys, I could not help but laugh at some of the incredibly stupid things I have written in the course of this column.Here’s a look at… Read more »
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 443-235-6552OCEAN CITY Sunset Island 67th St & The Bay Fri, Sat & Sun Condos, Townhomes, Single Family Homes Luxury Resort Living Terry Riley Vantage Resort Realty 443-880-0512WEST OCEAN CITY 12510… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A New York man was arrested on multiple charges including second-degree assault on police officers after scrapping with the cops who found him lying half-dressed on top of a vehicle in a parking garage last weekend.Around 2:30 a.m. last Sunday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) bike patrol officer observed a white… Read more »