OCEAN CITY — The focus of a civil suit brought against Ocean City, seeking $750,000 by an elderly Philadelphia woman after a wheelchair fall, shifted last week when the plaintiff filed an amended complaint adding the state as a primary defendant.According to the complaint, on June 16, 2012, the plaintiff, Oda Wendt, 89, of Philadelphia,… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2014
Veterans Day Observed At County Memorial
OCEAN PINES — Against the backdrop of an overcast November morning highlighted by autumn foliage in all its glory, a brief but somber ceremony was held to commemorate Veterans Day at the Worcester County Veteran’s Memorial in Ocean Pines on Tuesday.Originally called Armistice Day following World War I to mark the 11th hour of the… Read more »
CWCA Holds Sixth Annual Charity Crab Feast
The Caine Woods Community Association (CWCA) in Ocean City held its sixth annual charity crab feast at Higgins Crab House North in Ocean City in September. The crab feast was the final event of the year for the CWCA’s selected charity, the N.O.E.L. (Nothing Other than Eating and Loving) Community of St. Paul’s by the… Read more »
Task Force To Study School Attendance Areas
SALISBURY — The Wicomico County Board of Education and Wicomico County Public Schools are reconvening the Redistricting Task Force to examine school attendance areas and to make boundary recommendations to the Board of Education.The task force will include parents/guardians and community members from throughout the county, as well as staff members. People who served on… Read more »
Locks Of Love Benefit Planned
BERLIN — On Sunday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bliss Salon & Spa on Route 50 is hosting a charitable event to benefit Locks of Love, a non-profit organization that provides vacuum fitted hairpieces to disadvantaged children suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis.The professionals at Bliss will be offering their cutting… Read more »
Construction On 44-Home Berlin Community To Begin
BERLIN – Berlin residents could see work begin on Cannery Village, the long-awaited rent-to-own community proposed near Flower Street, as soon as January.The project received final site plan approval from the Berlin Planning Commission as well as a needed tax break from the Berlin Town Council this week.“I’m really excited for this project,” Councilmember Lisa… Read more »
OC Flag Football Playoffs Underway
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department Fall Flag Football League playoffs got underway this week with four teams advancing to the winner’s bracket.The Bull Assassins routed Refresh Media, 46-0, in the opener on Monday. Steve Monroe ran for a three-yard touchdown and also threw a 60-yard TD pass to Tyler Boyle. Boyle… Read more »
Council Votes To Quickly Move Ahead With Homestead Tax Change
OCEAN CITY – City officials voted to have an emergency ordinance brought forward on Monday to approve a change in the Homestead Tax Credit for Ocean City in order to meet the state’s deadline.At the conclusion of Wednesday’s Mayor and City Council work session, Finance Administrator Martha Bennett brought forward a last-minute item to amend… Read more »
Scout Seeks Community Help With Nursing Home Project
BERLIN — A local girl scout working on her Gold Award project could use the public’s help in accomplishing her goal.Lauren Paulsen, a sophomore at Stephen Decatur High School, is seeking the highest and most prestigious award a Girl Scout can achieve. It requires that she completes a minimum of 80 hours of service and… Read more »
Seahawks Close Out Season With 41-8 Win
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity football team closed out its 2014 campaign on a high note, routing county rival Snow Hill, 41-8, last week in the traditional season finale.Decatur had a tough season, collecting only two wins against eight defeats, but the Seahawks took some solace in an impressive win over Snow Hill in their final… Read more »