The Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Perdue Farms, has made a $150,000 commitment to the Wor-Wic Community College “Providing For Today While Ensuring Tomorrow” fundraising campaign. Above, Mitzi Perdue, wife of the late Franklin P. Perdue, and Kim Nechay, executive director of the Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, present Dr. Ray Hoy,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — It would have been hard to find better weather for the 4th annual Surfer’s Healing: A Foundation for Autism event in Ocean City Thursday.Over 200 children with autism and their families enjoyed a day on the beach and free surf lessons. It’s an experience that the children look forward to all year,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Despite some high-profile crimes during the month, key data from the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) reveals calls for service declined approximately 3 percent last month compared to last July. At Monday’s Police Commission meeting, it was reported July’s total calls for service, including traffic stops, business checks and assistance to citizens,… Read more »
BERLIN — Work to clear invasive plant species and potentially hazardous trees from a section of Route 50 is moving at a brisk clip, according to State Highway Administration (SHA) officials, and is part of a larger project to unclutter Maryland’s roads. “It’s an invasive species project,” said SHA representative Charlie Gischlar. “We’re doing it… Read more »
BERLIN — Bikers from across the country will be invited to swing by Berlin next week as part of Bike Week on the Eastern Shore.In the future, the town would like to play a bigger role in the event, viewing the bikers as a lucrative and positive group of visitors, according to officials.This fall, Berlin… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — An unidentified teenage girl suffered serious back and neck injuries on Tuesday at 100th Street after diving over a shore break wave into shallow water, illustrating again the importance of safety when swimming in the unpredictable ocean. Late Tuesday afternoon, a teenage girl and her friend were swimming in the ocean when… Read more »
WEST OCEAN CITY — A new statewide initiative to provide gas stations and other fuel distributors across Maryland with funding for back-up generators in the event of a natural disaster or other extensive power outage was launched in West Ocean City yesterday. The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), in conjunction with other public and private sector… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Next week marks 80 years since the epic storm of 1933 ravaged Ocean City, and while the deluge nearly erased the fledgling resort town, the cataclysmic changes left in its wake changed the course of history along the sleepy barrier island forever. Significant storms have hit the resort since, most notably the… Read more »
BERLIN — Work to clear invasive plant species and potentially hazardous trees from a section of Route 50 is moving at a brisk clip, according to State Highway Administration (SHA) officials, and is part of a larger project to unclutter Maryland’s roads.“It’s an invasive species project,” said SHA representative Charlie Gischlar. “We’re doing it all… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With the one-year anniversary of the tragic accident that claimed the life of a former Ocean City local and popular Baltimore restaurateur approaching next week, a group of Baltimore bartenders are planning to carry on his generous legacy by recreating his now famous kayak paddle from Charm City to Ocean City. Patrick… Read more »