BERLIN — What has four legs, five arms and three heads?The Gimp Monkeys – a team of three climbers attempting the first all-disabled ascent of Yosemite’s iconic El Capitan. This tale of true grit amidst a majestic setting is but one of the cinematic treasures that will be on display at the Wild & Scenic… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2014
Locals Honored For College Achievement
BERLIN — The following represents a compilation of recent releases documenting local students’ achievements at their designated colleges and universities• Dr. Bashar Hanna, Delaware Valley College’s vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty, announced that Joshua Massey of Berlin has been honored for academic achievement by being named to the fall 2013 Dean’s… Read more »
Fenwick Seeks State Funding For Study On Sea Level Rise
FENWICK ISLAND – Town officials voted last month to apply for state funding to conduct a sea level rise study to help prepare Fenwick for impacts in the future.Town Manager Merritt Burke announced to the Town Council on Jan. 23 the opportunity to apply for a Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Coastal… Read more »
Seahawks Edge Mardela to Tighten Standings
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team avenged an early season loss to Mardela in dramatic fashion on Monday, beating the Warriors, 40-36, on a late free throw by a freshman to pull within one game of the conference leaders with just a handful of games remaining.Mardela entered Monday’s contest unbeaten on the season with… Read more »
‘Ping Pong Summer’ Rights Acquired For Distribution
OCEAN CITY — It was announced this week the movie “Ping Pong Summer,” filmed in Ocean City in 2012 and premiered at Sundance Film Festival a few weeks ago, has been acquired by Gravitas Ventures, which will release the film to theaters and on Video On Demand (VOD) by early summer.“I am very excited about… Read more »
Coastal Lacrosse Club Registration Open
BERLIN- Registration is now open for the Coastal Lacrosse Club in preparation for the organization’s sixth season.The Coastal Lacrosse Club is looking forward to a fantastic sixth season and is now accepting registration for young players, both boys and girls, in several age groups. Practices are set to begin on March 3, weather permitting, with… Read more »
Locals Honored For College Achievement
BERLIN — The following represents a compilation of recent releases documenting local students’ achievements at their designated colleges and universities• Dr. Bashar Hanna, Delaware Valley College’s vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty, announced that Joshua Massey of Berlin has been honored for academic achievement by being named to the fall 2013 Dean’s… Read more »
North OC Blocks To See Flood Insurance Spike
OCEAN CITY — Concerns were raised this week about the new federal flood maps and associated higher flood insurance premiums for a two- to three-block section of oceanfront property in north Ocean City adjacent to the Delaware line, but it appears there might be no easy solution.Local resident Mac Balkcom, owner of a unit in… Read more »
Members Of The Youth Leadership Academy Hear From Community Leaders
Members of the Youth Leadership Academy heard from community leaders during their recent recap event, Get Into the Game for Success. The event, held Saturday, Jan., 25 at Salisbury University, featured Jacob Day, president of the Salisbury City Council, center, and Cindy Shifler, of the Wicomico County Health Department, far left. Each spoke about opportunities… Read more »
Elks District Hoop Shoot Held At Salvation Army
The Elks District Hoop Shoot was held at Salvation Army in Salisbury on Feb. 1, 2014. Rachael Rodimak (Most Blessed Sacrament) and Matt Kinsey (Stephen Decatur Middle) placed first in the 12-13-year-old age group. They will represent the Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645 at the State Hoop Shoot in Frederick on Saturday Feb. 15. Calvin… Read more »