BERLIN- Despite falling to old rival Saints Peter and Paul last Thursday, the Worcester Prep girls’ varsity basketball team has much to build on after a solid first half of the season during which they went 5-2. The Mallards lost to the Sabres, 29-21, last Thursday in the last game before the holiday break, but… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2013
Voices From The Readers
Appreciation Expressed Editor: Once again, the Ocean City AARP Chapter 1917 had a successful Christmas Gala, held this year at the Knights of Columbus Hall. We greatly appreciate the beautiful decorations put up by Mr. Rick Fairbend of the Knights and his committees. The local businesses were very generous in donating to the event. We… Read more »
We Remember Those We Have Lost
Margaret Cordner Trail BERLIN — On Dec. 22, 2013, Margaret “Peg” Cordner Trail passed away. She was the beloved wife of the late Vernon H. Trail, dear aunt of Gary Cordner and Gwen Cordner, and dear cousin of Doris Fordham, Barbara Lee Schriefer and Harry Schriefer. Mrs. Trail served as administrator of Woodlawn Cemetery and… Read more »
Second Graders At Ocean City Elementary School Participate In “Share A Bear Program”
Committee Approves Tweaks To New Beach Patrol Building
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Beach Patrol’s new headquarters design was tweaked last week to address recent concerns. Last Monday Mayor and Council members met with City Engineer Terry McGean, Ocean City Police Captain Kevin Kirstein, Ocean City Beach Patrol Lt. Ward Kovacs, Recreation and Parks Director Tom Shuster, OCDC Vice President Jay Knerr… Read more »
Worcester Prep Lower School Students Bring In Presents To Give To Children In Need
37th Annual Stephen Decatur High School Children’s Theatre Production Presented This Month
New STEM Program Offered To Middle School Students
BERLIN — As Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) continues to have an expanded focus in Worcester County schools, a new program will allow middle school students to get a big jump on the field. Gateway to Technology (GTT) offers eight units encompassing aspects like Green Architecture, Magic of Electrons and Energy and the Environment…. Read more »
Worcester Approves Riddle Service Area Expansion
BERLIN — A long-discussed project to expand the Riddle Farm Sanitary Service Area was approved this week by the Worcester County Commission, but several nearby property owners felt they were being left in the lurch when they weren’t included in the expansion. Initial planning for the extension of Riddle Farm water and sewer service to… Read more »
Major Expansion, Renovation For West-O Bottle Shop
BERLIN — Re-branded and renovated, The West-O Bottle Shop, formerly The Green Room, now serves beer, wine and liquor. But the expanded selection is just part of the business’s major makeover in recent months, according to owners Sara and Dave Hambury. Under its former name, the establishment served beer and wine with a focus on… Read more »