WEST OCEAN CITY- A cornhole tournament and special fundraising event aimed at raising money to send two Ocean City Flag Football League teams to the National Championships in Kissimmee, Fla. in January is set for tomorrow, Saturday, November 9, at the Hooters in West Ocean City. The inaugural event, dubbed “Cornholepalooza,” will raise funds necessary… Read more »
BERLIN — With the support of local restaurants, businesses and talent, the Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County will be holding its inaugural Holiday Gala for Homes this month at the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin. The event is poised to be one of the organization’s biggest events and is part of an ongoing “re-branding” effort,… Read more »
Common Core: Was It State Led? Editor: Proponents of Common Core claim that the standards are a state-led, voluntary effort and not a national standard endorsed by the federal government. However, while these standards may have started out as a state-led effort between the National Governors Association (NGA) and the Council of Chief State School… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A number of Veterans Day ceremonies are planned for the lower shore on Monday. The American Legion Synepuxent Post 166 will partner with the O.C. Memorial VFW Post 8296 for a special Veteran’s Day program on Monday at Post 166 headquarters on 26th Street beginning at 5 p.m. Additionally, the Worcester County… Read more »
SNOW HILL — While concerned about a strong and disruptive odor coming from a property where a large amount of creosote is being stored, the Worcester County Commissioners admitted Tuesday that little in the zoning code could be used to force the property owner to fix the situation. A significant amount of “pressure treated wood… Read more »
This week’s Atlantic Physical Therapy “Tough Guy of the Week” award went to quarterback Justin Meekins, who led the Seahawks’ comeback victory over Parkside. Pictured above is Coach Bob Knox, Meekins, Bobby Hammond and ATP President and CEO Bob Hammond.Submitted photo
BERLIN — Distant rumblings heard and felt across the south end of Worcester County and as far north as West Ocean City on Monday were the result of the U.S. Navy practicing simulated carrier landings for two large aircraft at Wallops Island, NASA officials confirmed this week. The loud noises were the result of a… Read more »
Youth sports cracks me up, and this year’s outdoor soccer season did not disappoint. While there were several proud parenting moments along the way, there were also plenty of hilarious instances as well. Since the funny ones surely make for better fodder for this space, here’s a couple off the top of my head. Beckett… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Five local juveniles were arrested this week after allegedly throwing homemade improvised explosive devices from a north-end Ocean City condominium building. Around 4 a.m. on Monday, Ocean City Police responded to the area of 110th Street in reference to a citizen’s report of the sound of an apparent gunshot. Upon arrival, OCPD… Read more »
Students from Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School recently participated in a Walk-a-Thon to raise funds for the school. A total of $20,000 was raised through the Walk-a-Thon and the annual Fall Family Festival that is sponsored by the school’s Home & School Association.