NEW FOR WEDNESDAY: OC Fire Dept. Embroiled In ‘Turmoil’; City Manager To Form Focus Groups; Employees’ Spouses Create Support Group

OCEAN CITY — Armed with concerns over hostile workplace conditions for Ocean City career firefighter-paramedics and deteriorating morale, a group of more than a dozen spouses has been formed to provide support and promote an improved direction for the city’s first responders.The creation of the support group is the latest controversy to embroil the Ocean… Read more »

NEW FOR WEDNESDAY: Cheerleaders Staying In Ocean City, Organizer Confirms

OCEAN CITY — Although there is no contract in place, the organizers of the annual cheerleading events in Ocean City have confirmed their intentions to return to the resort in 2014.Concerns arose last week after an email circulated by Global JBS, a full-service firm that handles the destination management for the annual conventions, indicated the… Read more »

Things I Like

Picking up my kids from schoolBooking a vacationBrowsing through Dick’s Sporting GoodsHappy hour with my wifeWhen something really is freeThe aroma of an Italian restaurantWorking on stormy daysWhen politicians break party linesChecking out people’s book shelvesEarly daffodils Watching dogs walk their owners

What’s Your Sign?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You could have some problems with doubters who don’t share your enthusiasm for that new project you’re supporting. But use the facts to win them over to your side.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Someone is impressed by how you managed to get your case to the right people,… Read more »

WREP Donate Food, Paper Products & Personal Hygiene To HALO Ministry

Wicomico Retired Educational Personnel (WREP) members at their February meeting donated food, paper products and personal hygiene to HALO Ministry, a Christ-centered faith based ministry that provides programs and services for the homeless and people in our community. Pictured, are Amanda Strott, HALO volunteer, center, with WREP Ann Shaheen, Bev Yurek, President, Cheryl Kennedy and Judy… Read more »

NARFE Chapter 2274 Holds February Meeting

NARFE Chapter 2274 had as its February meeting guest speakers Michelle Parker, an Independent Living Specialist from Holly Community, Inc., and Zach Ironside, Hearing Aid Dispenser from Audio Advantage Hearing Aid Center. Pictured, from left, are Ironside, NARFE Chapter 2274 President Arlene Page and Parker. 

Community Foundation Commits $25K Toward Mid-Delmarva Family YMCA’s Capital Campaign

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s Hebron Savings Bank Fund has committed $25,000 toward the Mid-Delmarva Family YMCA’s Capital Campaign. This $5,000 check represents the first of a five year commitment. Pictured, from left, are Tom Evans, Campaign Chairman; Doug Wilson, President, Community Foundation; Craig McConnell, Sr. Vice-President, Hebron Savings Bank; and Rich Stover,… Read more »