BERLIN- Decatur’s boys’ varsity basketball team split its first two games of the season, beating North Caroline, 71-63, on the road last Thursday before falling to Crisfield in the home opener on Friday. The Seahawks traveled to North Caroline for the first game of the season for both teams last Thursday and returned with a… Read more »
Monthly Archives: December 2013
‘Walk Smart Berlin’ Campaign Launched; Route 113 Speed Study Underway
BERLIN — Incoming safety improvements to US Route 113 were outlined this week following a meeting between the Berlin Pedestrian Safety Committee and the State Highway Administration (SHA). The committee is riding the tide of community demand for changes to the road following the death of one teenager and injury of another in a vehicle… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann
St. Rose’s Summer Home for Orphans was built by the Sisters of Charity of Washington, DC in 1898. It was far outside of city limits at the time (Ocean City ended at 7th Street in that era) and the road to 14th Street was unpaved. Supplies were delivered by ox cart and horse drawn wagon… Read more »
Cold Stunned Turtle’s Condition Improving At Aquarium
OCEAN CITY — The cold stunned green sea turtle that was rescued in Ocean City at the end of last month officially has a name and is showing strong signs of recovery. “Chipper” still faces a long road of rehabilitation, however. While it would be forgivable to assume the name “Chipper” is a reflection of… Read more »
The Resorter … Revisited
Summer of 1964 Volume X Edition 1Issue Highlights• The new Royal Palm Court on the bay at 12th Street was unveiled in an advertisement.• Courtesy of Herbert Berger Ltd. Sportswear of Ocean City, the Lifeguard of the Week was Bill Marshall Jr.• Bailey’s Drug Store on 8th Street was featuring Russell Stover candies, Wilkerson blades,… Read more »
‘Stuff The Truck’ Event To Aid Salvation Army
OCEAN CITY — A spontaneous act of goodwill could turn into a holiday tradition in West Ocean City. Later this month, Denny-O, owner of Peppers Tavern, will be parking his vintage 1956 farm truck in front of the West Ocean City Super Fresh store seeking food donations for the Salvation Army in the first-ever “Stuff… Read more »
Dr. Uday Jani, Featured Speaker At Worcester Preparatory School’s Annual Thanksgiving Service
Dr. Uday Jani, a respected physician from Lewes, was the featured speaker at Worcester Preparatory School’s annual Thanksgiving Service. Jani, who spoke to the entire student bodies in different sessions, stressed the importance of learning to understand and appreciate others. He told students to think about what their parents and others do for them and… Read more »
Mathias Seeking Third State Senate Term
OCEAN CITY — As expected, incumbent State Senator Jim Mathias (D-38) filed for re-election this week, setting the stage for what promises to be a spirited campaign against Republican challenger and current Delegate Mike McDermott for the seat. Mathias, the popular incumbent state senator, whose District 38 includes Ocean City, Worcester County and much of… Read more »
OC’s $12M Bond Scores Low Interest Rate
OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean returned from a bond sale last week that resulting in a low interest rate. At the conclusion of this week’s Mayor and City Council work session, Finance Administrator Martha Bennett announced the town went to the bond market last Thursday and sold $12.7 million of general obligation municipal… Read more »
Hit-and-Run Suspect Pleads Guilty
SNOW HILL — A local elderly woman, charged last week with negligent driving in connection with a hit-and-run accident involving a pedestrian on Route 611 near Frontier Town, pleaded guilty this week and was fined $140. Around 5:45 p.m. on Nov. 16, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Route 611 near… Read more »