OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) recapped its past year for the Mayor and Council this week and provided a look ahead to upcoming initiatives.OCDC President Bob Givarz and Executive Director Glenn Irwin presented OCDC’s Annual Report on Tuesday providing an update of its activities pertaining to its façade program, public art,… Read more »
Monthly Archives: April 2014
Local Man Killed In Accident
BERLIN — A local man perished in a two-vehicle accident on Lewis Rd. in Berlin on Wednesday evening, but the driver and two young passengers in the other vehicle escaped with minor injuries.Around 6:25 p.m. on Wednesday, Worcester County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a motor vehicle collision on Lewis Rd. near DiCarlo Lane in Berlin…. Read more »
OC Elementary Students Describe “Signs Of Spring” In Poetry
Students in Wendy Macrides’ first grade class at Ocean City Elementary School were eager to describe the “Signs of Spring” in their poetry. Pictured are poets Ellie Rankin, Solomon David and Jessica Lopez-Moreno.
New OC Mexican Restaurant’s Plans Okayed
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday voted to approve a site plan approval extension for an addition to be Sunsations on 92nd Street, approval of an addition of restrooms and outdoor seating at what will become Guido’s Burrito’s II and a five-year extension of the Sea Rocket location’s Conditional… Read more »
SD High Holds Annual Senior Class Dodgeball Tournament
Stephen Decatur High School seniors Ashley DePaul, Emma Spack, Chelsea Hale, Rebecca Haskell and Cora Cox prepare to square off against their opponents during the annual senior class dodgeball tournament on March 12.
OC Elks Lodge Makes Donation To OC Development Corporation Public Arts Committee
Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645 Treasurer Jim Flaig, Charity Chairman Carroll Wagner and Exalted Ruler Pete Peterson present a donation to Veronica Kahn of the Ocean City Development Corporation Public Arts Committee to benefit the Dolphin Sculpture to be placed at the foot of the Route 90 Bridge.
Beach Brawl Suspects Wanted After Missing Court Date
SNOW HILL — Two suspects found guilty in February for their roles in a melee on the beach in Ocean City now face much more trouble after failing to appear in court last week for proceedings related to their appeals and are now technically being considered escaped convicts.Two of the four suspects charged in the… Read more »
Fatal Accident On Route 50
BERLIN — A Berlin woman succumbed to injuries she received in a single-vehicle accident on Route 50 near Holly Grove Rd. in West Ocean City last Friday morning.Around 8:12 a.m. on Friday, Maryland State Police responded to a single-vehicle accident on eastbound Route 50 just west of Holly Grove Rd. The investigation revealed the vehicle,… Read more »
Worcester Music Teacher Claims Top Honor
OCEAN CITY — Embodying this year’s theme of “soaring against the wind,” the 2014 Worcester County Teacher of the Year (TOY) is Brenna Johnson, a music education teacher at Stephen Decatur Middle School (SDMS).A 10-year teaching veteran, seven of which having been spent at SDMS, Johnson likened the experience of winning to another award show… Read more »
Dew Tour’s Summer Dates Approved For June 26-29
OCEAN CITY – It is official, the Dew Tour will be returning to Ocean City in its fourth year to be held June 26-29.This week Chris Prybylo of Alli Sports, a division of NBC Sports Group, requested the Mayor and City Council approve the 2014 Dew Tour, June 26-29.The event is part of a professional… Read more »