OCEAN CITY – The Tourism Commission accepted a proposal for new interactive projects this year that will create a trip planner on the town’s website, a microsite for the new Performing Arts Center (PAC) and install a new webcam on the Boardwalk.At the conclusion of Monday afternoon’s Tourism Commission meeting, Tourism Director Donna Abbott outlined… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2014
OCPD Writes 17 Pot Citations In Law’s First Month
OCEAN CITY — One month into the new state law making simple possession of marijuana a civil offense similar to a traffic ticket, the Ocean City Police Department has not seen any real spike in the number of cases or any significant change in how the department is handling the cases.The Maryland General Assembly earlier… Read more »
Salisbury Stormwater Fees To Start By Next Summer
SALISBURY – Salisbury property owners should expect to start paying a new fee next summer as a result of the formal establishment of a new stormwater utility.An ordinance establishing a stormwater utility under the direction and supervision of the Public Works Department that will further establish a stormwater utility fee system came before the City… Read more »
Quota Club Presents $5,000 Field Of Interest Grant To PRMC
Quota Club representatives recently presented a $5,000 Field of Interest Grant to Peninsula Regional Medical Center staff to provide forensic nurse training for regional nurses. The training program will begin January 2015, giving priority to Lower Eastern Shore nurses. Pictured, from left, are Paula Brown, Board Member, Quota Club Women & Children; Emily Saulsbury, President,… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood
Every now and again I shock myself with what I say to my kids, thinking how I never imagined speaking these phrases prior to becoming a dad.There are times when my boys bring out the worst in me. Fortunately, most of the time that’s not the case, but there are ups and down with raising… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town
Every Sunday: Morning Worship8:30 a.m., contemporary; 10 a.m., traditional, Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 4th St., O.C. For more info, 410-289-7430.Every Sunday: Morning Worship8 a.m. & 11 a.m., Traditional Wor-ship; 9:30 a.m., Contemporary Wor-ship; St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A, 10301 Coastal Hwy., O.C. For more info, 410-524-7474.Every Monday: Delmarva Chorus,Sweet Adelines Meet7-9 p.m., Ocean Pines… Read more »
NFL Football 5K Race On Tap
OCEAN CITY- Bragging rights and a handsome trophy will be on the line this weekend in the NFL Football 5K Challenge pitting teams of runners representing the Baltimore Ravens against teams of runners representing the Pittsburgh Steelers along with several other popular teams.For the first two years, the event was called the Ravens-Steelers 5K Challenge… Read more »
SD High School Seniors, Purnell And O’Brien, Recognized As Decatur Way VIPs Of The Game
Stephen Decatur High School seniors Delilah Purnell and Fiona O’Brien were recognized as Decatur Way VIPs of the Game between quarters of the SDHS versus Snow Hill football game on Nov. 7. Both Purnell and O’Brien are officers of the National Honor Society and founding members of the Acts of Kindness club. They are pictured… Read more »
SoDel Concepts Brings Big Thunder Roadside Kitchen To Grand Opening Of Epworth Skate Park
SoDel Concepts brought its Big Thunder Roadside Kitchen to the grand opening of the Epworth Skate Park, located on the grounds of Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth, and not only did the skateboarders and their families enjoy the food but the park also enjoyed the profits. SoDel Concepts donated all its proceeds from food… Read more »
New Members Inducted Into The National Honor Society At Worcester Prep
New members inducted into the Charles R. Jenkins Chapter of the National Honor Society at Worcester Preparatory School were, first row from left, Devin Hammond, Grace Tunis, Bridget Brown, Regan Shanahan, Laura Issel, Taylor Zarif, Erika Smith, Taylor Hawkins, Sarah Koon and Cassie Stevens; second row, Ali Kahn, Cameron DiPerna, Alexander Choy, Jason Cook, Scott… Read more »