Much, probably too much, has been said about Boardwalk safety this summer, and I set out last weekend to take a look for myself. I was hoping to get a clear perspective absent all the obviously politically-motivated machinations that have been blowing around of late. I spent three hours, starting at 9:30 on Friday night,… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2013
New County Teachers Learn Way With Help From Mentors
SNOW HILL — A fresh crop of Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) teachers went through induction last week, a process that paired them with a mentor and introduced them to some new ideas with the county set to start phasing in the federal Common Core Curriculum (CCC) next year. The four-day orientation expanded in a… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Weighing In On School Start Move Editor: As I begin my 29th year of teaching in a Maryland public school system, I would like to respond to your first piece of “Between the Lines” from the Aug. 16 edition of your paper regarding moving the start of the school year back to the day after… Read more »
Flea Market At Shepherd’s Nook Thrift Shop Under Construction
The flea market at the Shepherd’s Nook Thrift Shop at Community Church at Ocean Pines is under construction and is temporarily closed until the work is completed. The main shopping area of the Shepherd’s Nook remains open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Above, Denny Kalinowski, Ernie Stiles, Ron Smith and Jim Kinhart are pictured… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town
Every Saturday: Farmers’ Market 8 a.m.-noon, White Horse Park, Ocean Pines.Every Sunday: Morning Worship 7:30 a.m., Boardwalk Worship, 4th St. & the Boardwalk (on the porch at Shenanigans Irish Pub). 8:30 a.m., contemporary; 10 a.m., traditional, Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 4th St., O.C. For more information, 410-289-7430.Every Sunday: Morning Worship 8 a.m. & 11… Read more »
Who’s Playing When And Where
28th Street Pit and Pub 410-289-2020 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Every Thursday: DJ Dance Party45th Street Taphouse 443-664-2201 • 45th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Aug. 23: Pompous Pie, 8 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Aug. 24: One Night Stand, 8 p.m.-midnight Every Sunday: Zion Reggae Band, 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26: Alex & Shiloh, 8 p.m.-midnight… Read more »
Man Planning To End Cross Country Bike Voyage In Ocean City Over Labor Day Weekend
OCEAN CITY — After graduating from the University of Richmond, 23-year-old Alex Kelso decided to take a year off before entering the professional world. But while others might have hit the beach or traveled to places far and wide, Kelso hit the road, participating in a 53-day, 3,000-plus-mile bicycle trek from San Francisco, Calif. to… Read more »
Chief’s Crime Report Renews Political Debate Over Resort Safety; Ashley, Pillas Push Their Concerns Over Negative Changes
OCEAN CITY – It wouldn’t be a normal week at City Hall without the Mayor and Council engaging in a spirited debate over the correlation between crime statistics and population estimations.On Monday evening, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Chief Ross Buzzuro was invited to come before the full Mayor and Council to present decreasing percentages… Read more »
After Several Delays, Tall Ship Finally Arrives In Ocean City
The 170-foot, six-deck Nao Victoria Galeon, a replica of the 16th Century Spanish Navy tall ship, has reached its temporary home at 3rd Street. Here is a photo by Glenn Irwin of the ship as it nears the Route 50 Bridge. It’s pictured adjacent to the Duckaneer at the Talbot Street Marina. See our Facebook page… Read more »
Man’s Cross Country Bike Voyage Will End In Resort On Labor Day Weekend
OCEAN CITY — After graduating from the University of Richmond, 23-year-old Alex Kelso decided to take a year off before entering the professional world. But while others might have hit the beach or traveled to places far and wide, Kelso hit the road, participating in a 53-day, 3,000-plus-mile bicycle trek from San Francisco, Calif. to… Read more »