BERLIN — After almost six years as director of Public Works, Mike Gibbons will be leaving the town of Berlin for a similar position in a larger city.His tenure has seen huge leaps in the department’s efficiency, according to town leadership, and his impact on Public Works has been great enough to spark a change… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2014
WPS Student Filming In Budapest
BERLIN — Quinn McColgan, Millsboro, a sixth grade student from Worcester Preparatory School, recently attended the Paris premiere of her most recent movie, “Non-Stop.”McColgan is currently in in Budapest to work on a new film, Welcome to Harmony, with stars Matthew Fox (Lost/Party of Five) and Jeffrey Donovan (Burn Notice). McColgan, Fox, and Donovan are… Read more »
Two Locals Recognized With Good Sports Awards
OCEAN CITY- Two members of the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department family were honored last week at a special ceremony in Annapolis with 2013 Dennis Callahan Good Sports Awards by the Mid-Atlantic Recreation and Parks Sports Alliance (MARPSA).MARPSA each year recognizes youth players, coaches and administrators from across Maryland with a variety of awards… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
A big commercial property of interest on Route 50 went on the selling block this week for $4 million.It’s not a surprise to see the 68,115-square-foot Merial Select property located at the corner of Routes 50 and 818 (N. Main Street) up for sale, but the price is sure to turn some heads and should… Read more »
800-Plus Sought Summer Jobs With Ocean City Police
OCEAN CITY – Each year the Ocean City Police Department’s summer applicant pool increases by about 100, usually resulting in about a 50-percent test failure rate before the number of eligible applicants surface.On Monday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Captain Greg Guiton gave the Police Commission an update on the department’s 2014 testing cycle for… Read more »
Annual Boat Show Highlights Big Winter Weekend; Vendor Layout Tweaked Due To Ongoing Construction
OCEAN CITY — The Seaside Boat Show returns to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center this weekend, and despite a little less space than usual due to the ongoing construction of the Performing Arts Center in the facility, the annual harbinger of warmer days to come promises to be one of the best ever.For the… Read more »
Stephen Decatur High School Senior Rebecca Lederman Signs Official National Letter Of Intent
Stephen Decatur High School senior Rebecca Lederman has signed her official National Letter of Intent to play soccer for Canisius College, a Division I school in Buffalo. Lederman was awarded an NCAA scholarship for $14,000 and another $20,000 for academics. Lederman is flanked by her parents Russell and Christine. Witnessing the signing are SDHS Athletic… Read more »
Officials Seem To Support Adding ‘No Profanity’ Suggestion Signs
OCEAN CITY – Although no official support has been announced, city officials appear poised to pursue posting signage this summer politely asking Boardwalk visitors to be mindful of vulgar language.The subject of “No Profanity Signs” being posted on the Boardwalk was broached this week by the Police Commission after being discussed preliminary last month and… Read more »
Worcester Boys Win Streak Ends At 11
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity basketball team fell to Salisbury School, 53-42, on Tuesday on the road, ending an 11-game win streak for the Mallards.The Mallards had been on a major roll heading into Tuesday’s road game with the Dragons, having won 11 in a row. Their last lost, and their only loss on the… Read more »
The Resorter … Revisited
Season of 1973Volume XIXEdition 5Issue HighlightsWorcester County Health Officer Dr. William Fritz estimated there were 160 different restaurants in town and about 120 pools that will need to be inspected in advance of the summer season.Reservations for the summer of 1973 were being taken at the Sandyhill Motel on the Boardwalk at 18th Street. New… Read more »