Petition Nearing GoalEditor:First, I would like to say what a thrill it has been for me, a 65-year-old, to meet you citizens as I went door to door over the last four months getting signatures to lower taxes. Since I started the Tax Petition, I have knocked on over 2,500 doors, shaken hands and looked… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2014
Film Festival Offers Viewings For Adults, Children
OCEAN CITY — The Wild & Scenic Film Festival, featuring award-winning short films that will amaze, amuse and inspire, kicks off Thursday, Nov. 13 with two shows in Ocean City at Seacrets Morley Hall, including a matinee at 2 p.m. and an evening screening at 6 p.m.Featuring 15 short films, this year’s program will be… Read more »
Downtown Association Thanks Participants In Drive In Disguise Boardwalk Parade
The Downtown Association would like to thank all who participated in the recent Drive in Disguise Boardwalk parade, local businesses Kite Loft, Dough Roller, Pickles, Dolle’s Candy, The Original Greene Turtle, Blue Ox, Pour House, Ayers Creek Adventures and Trimper’s Haunted House for their contributions and a special thanks to the Ocean City Development Corporation… Read more »
Carozza Wins, Ready To Represent New District; Long-Time Delegate Loses Seat
BERLIN- With a sweeping victory in the new House Delegate 38C district, which encompasses much of northern Worcester County and an eastern section of Wicomico County, Republican Mary Beth Carozza is hardly what would be considered a political neophyte.The House Delegate districts were redrawn since the last election, creating a new 38C district and an… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood
It’s been a week since Halloween in Berlin, and it’s a good thing it only comes once a year.Trick-or-treating in Berlin only last two hours, but it’s a hectic time for just about everyone.In some ways, my kids don’t get to enjoy all the customary traditions of Halloween because we live on a street that… Read more »
Hayman, This Weeks Bank Of Ocean City Most Valuable Player Award Winner
This week’s Bank of Ocean City Most Valuable Player Award for Stephen Decatur varsity football was awarded to R.J. Hayman for his outstanding play in a loss to Parkside last week. Pictured above is Hayman (center) flanked by Coach Bob Knox (left) and the Bank of Ocean City’s Earl Conley (right).Submitted photo
Kiwanis Club Of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City Welcome Representatives From Delmarva Council Of Boy Scouts
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City recently welcomed representatives from the Delmarva Council of Boys Scouts to provide information to members. Pictured, from left, are speaker Richard Johnson, Field Director of the Delmarva Council of Boys Scouts; Kiwanis Club President Carolyn Dryzga; speaker Lou McCoy, Tri-County District Executive Director; and J. Graham Caldwell, club… Read more »
Fatal Accident On Route 50
BERLIN — A local woman perished in two-vehicle accident on Route 50 at Route 346 early Thursday morning.Shortly after 8 a.m. on Thursday, Maryland State Police troopers responded to a reported motor vehicle accident on Route 50 at Route 346, or Old Ocean City Blvd., in Berlin.The preliminary investigation revealed a 2008 Volvo C70 driven… Read more »
City Council Members Participate In Last Meeting
OCEAN CITY – Monday evening’s Mayor and City Council legislative session was the last for a few council members as they took the opportunity to give thanks and say goodbye.This year’s election left four open council seats and no question that there will be a new council by the conclusion of Election Day on Tuesday…. Read more »
SD High School Women’s Soccer Program Raises $255 For Women Supporting Women
The Stephen Decatur High School women’s soccer program raised $255 for Women Supporting Women, a local non-profit organization dedicated to helping women battling breast cancer. Since 2011, the SDHS women’s soccer program has raised over $1,000 for the organization.