BERLIN — After former Worcester Prep soccer standout Martin Sanchez accomplished just about everything a student-athlete could at the Berlin private school, he set his sights on the next challenge and ended up becoming a central figure in the resurgence of the Naval Academy soccer program for the last four years. Sanchez is on the… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2013
Ocean City Police Provides Home Security Check Program
OCEAN CITY — With many resort residents planning holiday travel or winter-shortening vacations, and thousands more using their beach property as second homes, the Ocean City Police Department has a residential security check program available to help ensure private property is protected, but it appears few are taking advantage of it. With the arrival of… Read more »
Several Stephen Decatur High School Classes And Clubs Join Forces To Support The Troops
Several Stephen Decatur High School classes and clubs joined forces to support the troops with monetary donations nearing $500 and other donations that included clothing, food and toiletries. Students also made appreciation cards with inspirational messages. The campaign, led by junior Katie Bear, culminated with a presentation to the American Legion Synepuxent Post 166 on Veterans… Read more »
Berlin To Host Reindeer 5K
BERLIN — The 6th Annual Reindeer Run 5K, sponsored by Live Long Fitness, is set to return on Dec. 7 with an early morning start time through downtown Berlin. The annual race, which has become a fixture on the local holiday schedule since its inception five years ago, starts and finishes at the Atlantic Hotel… Read more »
ACT Participates In #GivingTuesday
BERLIN — The Assateague Coastal Trust invites local residents and visitors to start a new tradition during the holiday season of gift giving. On Tuesday, Dec. 3, the Assateague Coastal Trust is part of the 2nd Annual #GivingTuesday, a nationwide movement that harnesses the power of a unique blend of partners – charities, families, businesses… Read more »
Stephen Decatur High School Senior Brooke Elliot Named Winner Of Poetry Out Loud Competition
Stephen Decatur High School senior Brooke Elliot, right, was named the winner of the Poetry Out Loud competition held during American Education Week beating out 13 others with her theatrical poetry recitations. Elliot now advances to compete at the county level. Senior Sarah Hill (center) placed second and senior James Kvarda placed third.
Probe Confirms Man Entered Rectory On Fire; Reverend Dies In Church Fire; ‘He Was An Excellent Preacher’
OCEAN CITY — While area residents mourn the loss of a pillar in the religious community, an ongoing investigation has confirmed a man entered an Ocean City church rectory on fire Tuesday morning. The three-alarm fire at the rectory of the St. Paul’s by the Sea Episcopal Church occurred Tuesday around 9:25 a.m. when Ocean… Read more »
Energy Conservation Specialist With Choptank Electric Cooperative Guest Speaker At Democratic Club Of Worcester County Meeting
Tom Tyndall, an Energy Conservation Specialist with Choptank Electric Cooperative, was the guest speaker at the Democratic Club of Worcester County meeting Nov. 7 in the Ocean Pines Community Center. Pictured, from left, are Democratic Club Secretary Dick Jacobs, Tyndall and Democratic Club substitute President Arlene Page.
Annual Shopper’s Fair This Weekend
OCEAN CITY — The whole family will enjoy a visit to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, Nov. 29-Dec. 1, for the 31st Annual Holiday Shopper’s Fair. The Holiday Shopper’s Fair, which was started in 1983 as part of the effort to bring visitors to the resort in the shoulder season, attracted… Read more »
Home Of The Brave Founder Visits Star Charities November Meeting
Tina Pearson, founder of Home of the Brave, a holiday away-from-home for combat veterans and their families, located in Berlin, visited Star Charities’ November meeting to tell board members about her Home of the Brave facility. The Home was conceived and founded in 2009 in a secluded private three-bedroom (sleeps eight), three-bath, handicapped accessible home in Berlin…. Read more »