OCEAN CITY- Before the big boys hit the field in Pittsburgh on Thanksgiving night for the latest chapter in the ongoing rivalry between the Ravens and the Steelers, local bragging rights will be settled on Saturday between the two teams’ loyal followers in the resort area with the first-ever 5K race and other events to… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2013
United Way Presents $176,500 Check To MAC, Inc.
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore recently presented a $176,500 check to MAC, Inc. in support of community outreach programs. Pictured are Lee Hammond and Peggy Bradford of MAC Inc. and Pam Gregory of United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore.
Dewey Increases Public Urination Fine; Ocean City To Evaluate Code
OCEAN CITY – Following in Dewey Beach’s footsteps, Ocean City will re-evaluate its fines associated with public urination to help enhance decency in Ocean City. At the conclusion of a Police Commission report during this week’s Mayor and City Council meeting, Councilman Brent Ashley questioned Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Chief Ross Buzzuro over Ocean… Read more »
3-Year-Old Turns Over Birthday Donations To Spirit Campaign
OCEAN CITY – The level of generosity has been set high this holiday season as a local 3-year-old recently accepted donations over birthday gifts for himself to give other children a better Christmas. On Monday, Brantley McKenna, son of Kellie Meehan and grandson to Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan and Stephanie Meehan, presented a $400… Read more »
Samuel Chase Chapter Of The Daughters Of The American Revolution Present “The Flag of the United States of America” To Students Of Worcester Preparatory School
The Samuel Chase Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Salisbury, presented “The Flag of the United States of America” to students of Worcester Preparatory School. At the request of the Honorable Benjamin L. Cardin, United States Senator, the flag was flown over the United States Capitol “in honor of Worcester Preparatory School, for… Read more »
New Life For Worcester Campground Proposal
SNOW HILL — The Worcester County Commission showed some tentative support for changes to campground enclosures when they voted unanimously to table the issue so that a re-draft of the proposal could be developed. The original amendment called for the allowance of “soft plastic” porch enclosures at cooperative campgrounds. Currently, porches at the campgrounds can… Read more »
Fourth Grade Class At Ocean City Elementary Participate In Literature Discussion Group
Students in Mrs. Justice’s fourth grade class at Ocean City Elementary participated in a literature discussion group while reading the novel “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane”. Pictured are Emma Meyer, Rachel Peretz, Colin Sweeney and Joseph Buxbaum.
Ocean City Settles Busker Lawsuit; Violinist To Receive $21K In Damages
OCEAN CITY — The civil suit filed by a street performer last April challenging Ocean City’s newly implemented 30-foot rule on the Boardwalk was settled this week with a permanent injunction against the town from imposing the ordinance change and restitution to the plaintiff for his lost compensation.Last April, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)… Read more »
Shelter Director Says ‘I’m Not Retiring, I Am Being Forced Out’; Board Responds, ‘The Shelter Needs To Be Rescued’
WEST OCEAN CITY — With the clock ticking on the formal date of her resignation on Nov. 30, Worcester County Humane Society Director Kenille Davies this week shed more light on the events that led to her alleged forced departure after leading the facility for the last 37 years.Two weeks ago, Davies announced at an… Read more »
Ocean City Performing Arts Center Petition ‘Discontinued’
OCEAN CITY – A petition opposing the new Performing Arts Center (PAC) addition to the convention center was discontinued this week by a local citizens group amid claims the town has not disclosed relevant information about future bookings at the facility.Tony Christ, spokesperson for the Ocean City Taxpayers for Social Justice (OCTSJ), last month received… Read more »