BERLIN- The 15th Annual Stephen Decatur Athletic Boosters golf tournament on Tuesday was a huge success with a maxed out field of golfers on a picture-perfect afternoon and a record amount of funds raised for the school’s athletic programs.A record 144 golfers participated on the annual tournament at Eagle’s Landing on Tuesday and over $29,000… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2014
Demo Funds Eyed For Major Redevelopment In Salisbury
SALISBURY – The City Council decided this week to move ahead in applying for state funds to demolish an old building so it can be used as a new medical education center by PRMC.A resolution of the City of Salisbury to approve a Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, Strategic Demolition and Smart Growth… Read more »
New Owners Add New Look, Equipment To Berlin Gym
BERLIN — Furious Fitness in Berlin has new owners, a new look and a new philosophy moving forward. The goal is to add classes and services at the gym while working to keep the atmosphere inviting and open to anyone of any fitness level.The most obvious change is apparent when first walking through the door…. Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood
One day I hope to regain my man card, but for now it’s gone. Yup, I have concluded I have lost my man card and I think it’s due in part to parenting little ones.However, for the time being, I have come to terms with it.A recent situation drove home this realization for me. While… Read more »
Keeping Worcester County Veterans Memorial Respectful A Significant Task
Keeping the Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines respectful and in clean condition is significant task. Each month one member from one of the services is assigned to clean up the goose and bird droppings, including power washing the memorial itself as well as the adjacent history placards. Weeds are removed and a memorial… Read more »
State Eyes Regs For Jetpack Water Rentals
OCEAN CITY — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has submitted a formal request to the Maryland Administrative Executive and Legislative Review to establish emergency regulations to cover jetpacks, a fairly new category of recreational vessel that has sprouted up in and around the resort area.Often worn on the operator’s back, the devices use… Read more »
Report Shows OC’s Retirement Costs On Decline
OCEAN CITY – An Other Post-Employment Benefits Actuarial Report for the Town of Ocean City has resulted in over $500,000 in reduced retirement costs.Kevin Binder and Roseanne Calzetta of Bolton Partners, Inc., presented the results of the Town of Ocean City Post-Employment Medical Benefits Actuarial Valuation during the Mayor and City Council’s work session on… Read more »
Group Completes Ocean Swim In Eight States In One Day
OCEAN CITY — Despite some late traffic delays, a group of beach enthusiasts called the Aquanuts who began their quest to take a swim at a saltwater beach in eight states from Maryland to Maine between dusk and dawn on Wednesday successfully completed the mission.The six Aquanuts, all from Massachusetts, called their latest adventure Eight… Read more »
Wicomico Library Looks To Build New Education Center
SALISBURY – The Wicomico Public Library is looking to construct an Education and Entrepreneur Center in the immediate future as well as expand branch locations in the county throughout the next 20 years.Wicomico Public Library Executive Director Andrea Berstler presented the City Council with her department’s hopes for two projects on Monday evening.First, Berstler proposed… Read more »
Little League All Star Tourneys Underway
BERLIN- Hoping to capture some of the magic that saw its under-12 team make a run at the World Series and a nationally televised game last year, the Berlin Little League this week opened up District 8 All-Star tournaments for both boys and girls and several age groups.Berlin Little League’s under-12 All Star team won… Read more »