Our kids are just 17 months apart in age. At some point, I believe that will be a good thing. At least, that’s what I keep telling myself.At this point, though, with Beckett, 5 ½, and Carson, who turned 4 in November, there is a lot of refereeing and overseeing that needs to take place.It’s… Read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2014
Kiwanis Club Of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City Sell 300 Cases Of A Healthy Gift Alternative
For nearly a decade, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City has run a successful Fruit Sale Fundraiser for the holidays. This year 300 cases of a healthy gift alternative were sold. Pictured, from left, on distribution day Suzanne and Dick Clagett, Fruit Sale Chair Roy Foreman, Tom Southwell, Mike Foelber, Ralph Chinn, Mike Morton,… Read more »
Heintz Wins Vintage Ocean Pines Poster For Ocean Pines Players Raffle
The lucky winner of the vintage Ocean Pines poster donated by Edie Brennan for the Ocean Pines Players raffle was Mark Heintz, left, who is pictured with his daughter, Katie, and his brother, Father Andrew Heintz.
Bank Robber Gets 13 Years In Federal Court
SALISBURY — A Salisbury man who pleaded guilty in federal court in August to bank robbery following the hold-up of a PNC Bank last March was sentenced this week to 13 years in prison.Gary Allen Mitchell, 43, of Salisbury, in August pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to bank robbery. According to his plea agreement,… Read more »
Committee To Review Standup Paddle Board Request; Code Change Sought To Allow In Surf
OCEAN CITY – The town will soon explore the possibility of altering the way its code views the growing hobby of standup paddle boarding after a request was made this week to allow them in the ocean for surfing purposes.Gabriel Mancini, owner of Mancini’s Italian Restaurant in Fenwick Island and an Ocean City resident, came… Read more »
Good News Keeps Coming for Decatur Wrestlers
BERLIN- Good news continues to abound for Decatur’s varsity wrestling program, which turned in a strong performance at the Iron Horse Duals last weekend, has two wrestlers on the cusp of their milestone 100th wins and has soared into the top echelon in the rankings of high school programs across the state.The Seahawks competed in… Read more »
Details About New OC Brewing Company Released
OCEAN CITY – The details regarding the new OC Brewing Company on 56th Street emerged this week as the Planning and Zoning Commission deliberated a request for a Conditional Use for site plan approval to follow.On Tuesday evening, a public hearing was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider a request of a… Read more »
Decatur Boys Edge Washington, 77-73
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity basketball team got the second half of its season off to a good start on Tuesday, beating a tough Washington team, 77-73, on the road to improve to 5-3 on the season.In their first regular season game since the holiday break, the Seahawks traveled to Washington High on a bitterly… Read more »
A Week In Business
Bank PromotionsBERLIN — Raymond M. Thompson, President and CEO of Calvin B. Taylor Banking Company in Berlin, has announced several promotions.Tina Kolarik has been named Chief Operating Officer and will be working out of the Main Office in Berlin.Peggy Welsh will assume the duties of Chief of Branch Administration with her office located at the… Read more »
Bond Authorized For New Snow Hill High School
SNOW HILL — Worcester County has officially gone to the bond market for partial financing of Snow Hill High School (SHHS).The County Commissioners voted to borrow $45 million in general obligation bonds this week. That will be used to fund the lion’s share of SHHS renovations with the remaining money coming from the state. The… Read more »