OCEAN CITY — Swim Ocean City returned for its second year on Saturday, July 19, attracting over 249 race participants.An officially sanctioned World of Open Water Swimming Association (WOWSA) event, Swim Ocean City – comprised of a series of 1, 3, and 9-mile ocean races — was accompanied by the debut of the East Coast… Read more »
The Republican Women of Worcester County Fashion Show Committee is planning for the 6th Annual Patriot Day Fashion Show Luncheon to be held on Sept. 25. This year’s theme is “Never Forget-the Benghazi Four”.
ASSATEAGUE — Just over one month after a wild horse was struck and injured by a vehicle on Assateague, a similar incident occurred on Monday evening when yet another of the barrier island’s most famous inhabitants was hit.Around 5 p.m., a horse named N2BHS-AG, or more affectionately known as “Joy,” was hit by a vehicle… Read more »
BERLIN — The 6th Annual Berlin Peach Festival will be held Saturday, Aug. 2, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., on the grounds of the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum. Admission is free. Rain date for the festival will be Sunday, Aug. 3, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.The festival will be opened officially by… Read more »
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore presented its 30th Anniversary Pearls of Service Award during Diakonia, Inc.’s July board of directors meeting. The award was created to celebrate, reward and encourage outstanding achievement in the charitable sector. Pictured, from left, are Claudia Nagle, Bill Jones, Harry B. How, George Hollendersky, Jack Burbage, Tom Wilson,… Read more »
ASSATEAGUE — A new National Park Service report released last week revealed Assateague Island National Seashore created $84.3 million in direct and indirect economic impact last year.The report conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey and National Park Service economists showed the two million plus visitors to Assateague Island National Seashore in 2013 spent $84.3 million… Read more »
BERLIN — A local church is searching for space for a community center that would double as the congregation’s permanent home.SonRise Church has so far had trouble finding a large enough site that meets all of the necessary conditions but church leadership is hopeful that if they get the word out about the project they… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A civil suit was filed last week against Trimper’s Rides seeking $1 million and citing negligence against the Boardwalk amusement park following an incident in June 2012 when a child was allegedly run over by a ride.Last Wednesday, a Virginia family filed suit in U.S. District Court against Trimper’s alleging negligence during… Read more »
Worcester County G.O.L.D. (Giving Other Lives Dignity), Inc. has announced the election of three new members to the Board of Directors, Nancy Fortney of Ocean City, Nancy Howard of Ocean City and Amanda Kiesewetter of Snow Hill. The mission of Worcester County G.O.L.D. is to improve the quality of life of local citizens for whom… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- Before the big boys hit the seas for the 41st White Marlin Open next week, lady anglers throughout the resort area will have their moment in the sun this weekend with the arrival of the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 6th Annual Heels and Reels Tournament.The ladies-only tournament got underway yesterday with registration and… Read more »