As a result of Tuesday’s tragic and appalling fatal fire, tremendous grief surely put a damper on many Thanksgiving celebrations last night. While we did not personally know Rev. David Dingwall, we have learned a tremendous amount about him over the last couple days and it’s impossible not to feel a sense of tremendous loss…. Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2013
Adventures Of Fatherhood
Embarrassing your kids is a joy of being a parent. During last Saturday’s basketball practice, I did just that to Beckett, 5. It’s a new sport for him and he has enjoyed learning all the different skills, but one thing that has been getting under his skin is the fact he has not made a… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
Concerns Now Turn To Shelter Animals Editor: For my mom, Kenille Davies, the way she is leaving her position with the Worcester County/Ocean City Humane Society is hardly fitting. She has dedicated over 37 years to the organization she co-founded and has served our community and our areas homeless, neglected, abused animals with great leadership… Read more »
County Commissioner Bud Church Visits OC Elementary Classroom
County Commissioner Bud Church visited Mia Johnson in Mrs. Justice’s fourth grade classroom during American Education Week. She had written a letter inviting Church to her classroom to observe all the wonderful subjects that she is learning about at Ocean City Elementary. Church presented her with a special pin of recognition.
Interstate Container Donates $39,608 To United Way Campaign
The United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore recently recognized Interstate Container for its generous support during the annual United Way campaign. Employee and corporate contributions totaled $39,608 making Interstate Container the largest employee campaign in Dorchester County for the 2013-2014 United Way campaign season. Interstate Container has partnered with United Way of the Lower… Read more »
Court Review Sought Over West OC Pier Variance
WEST OCEAN CITY — A local environmental advocacy group is challenging an October ruling by the Worcester County Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) to grant a variance for a 190-foot pier over private and state-owned wetlands in West Ocean City. Last Friday, the Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT) filed a Petition For Judicial Review in the… Read more »
Stephen Decatur High School Future Educators Of America Members Serve As Greeters During American Education
Stephen Decatur High School Future Educators of America members Kiley Cooke, Katie VanBruggen, and Taylor Black served as greeters during American Education Week, Nov. 18-22. In addition to opening its classrooms and hallways to over 100 parents and community members throughout the week, SDHS hosted several events including the annual school competition of Poetry Out Loud and… Read more »
Ocean City Lions Club Presents Check For $300 To Stephen Decatur High School Cheer Squad
The Ocean City Lions Club presented a check for $300 to the Stephen Decatur High School Cheer Squad to help members raise money to take part in the pre-game show at the Capital One Bowl, New Year’s Day in Orlando. Thirteen squad members are planning to make the trip if they can raise enough money…. Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week
OCEAN CITY Makai Condominiums 42nd St. Bayside Sat & Sun 10-4 New Construction 2BR & Studio Condos Ben Dawson The Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 410-603-2205OCEAN CITY Sunset Island 67th St & The Bay Open Sat & Sun Condos, Townhomes, Single Family Homes Luxury Resort Living Terry Riley Vantage Resort Realty 443-880-0512OCEAN CITY The Gateway Grand… Read more »
Boat Grounded On Assateague; Captain Was Headed From New York To Florida
ASSATEAGUE ISLAND — For the second time in a month, another vessel has been grounded on Assateague Island. This time it was a 26-foot sail boat that came ashore in the early morning hours Monday. The ship, which had New York registration and was captained by Joseph “Buck” Yates, hit the beach around 4 a.m…. Read more »