RPS ISG International recently held its 3rd Annual Disc Golf Tournament raising over $10,000 in support of United Way’s Imagination Library Program. Twenty-eight teams from area companies competed to raise funds for the program, which provides free, home-delivered books to local children. Pictured are Brad Sutliffe with Nita and Dean Goodwin of RPS ISG International.
Monthly Archives: November 2014
Charity Scam Attempts Expected To Increase Over Holidays
OCEAN CITY — The arrival of the holiday season means more opportunities for charitable giving and donations to those less fortunate, but it also signals a time for a criminal element to take advantage of the collective good will in the community.More than at any other time of the year, the holiday season presents numerous… Read more »
Public Invited To Attend Economic Summit On Dec. 10
SNOW HILL — Worcester County Economic Development (WCED) officials invited the public to join them and other economists for an Economic Development Summit Dec. 10 at 8:30 a.m. at the new Ocean City Performing Arts Center in the Roland E. Powell Convention Center.Featured speakers at the economic summit will include world-renowned economist Anirban Basu along… Read more »
Fatal Accident Probe Finds Trooper’s Speeding Not ‘A Contributing Factor’
BERLIN – Nov. 8 marked the one-year anniversary of 16-year-old Tymeir Dennis’ death.Time hasn’t yet eased the pain for his family.“I look around my house and I can just see him here,” said Roxie Dennis, Tymeir’s great aunt. “I just can’t believe it.”More than a year after the teenager was struck and killed by a… Read more »
One Year Later, St. Paul’s Pastor Reflects On Devastating Fire
OCEAN CITY — The one-year anniversary of the tragic fire at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea in Ocean City was remembered this week with special services as well as numerous personal reflections, including one this morning.“We acknowledge our grief and proclaim our faith in God’s love and reconciliation. We recognize the importance of acknowledging the past, no… Read more »
Major Hotel Addition Planned For Ocean City; 15-Story Structure Would Be Connected To Existing Quality Inn
OCEAN CITY – A new oceanfront 15-story hotel proposed for Ocean City received formal site plan approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission last week.Last Tuesday evening the Planning and Zoning Commission held an informal discussion regarding the Planned Overlay District to include a 15-story hotel, which will have 101 units. The site of the… Read more »
22nd Annual Winterfest Of Lights Underway In Ocean City
OCEAN CITY — The Town of Ocean City will be a bit brighter for the next five weeks, as Winterfest of Lights celebrates its 22nd year illuminating Northside Park.Named a prestigious Top 100 Event for 2013 by American Bus Association and voted “Maryland’s Finest Holiday Tradition” by Maryland Life Magazine, Winterfest of Lights is a… Read more »
Things I Like
Going to the beach at least once a weekChecking in on my kids in their bedsAn old suit that still fitsThanksgiving morning workoutsFunny commercials with petsPhotos of a seal on a local dockShort work days on FridaysBig oak tree leavesNo-fee ATMsMy collection of “to read” booksWaking up early
Worcester Prep’s Upper School Fall Girls’ Sport Awards Presented
Worcester Prep Upper School Girls’ Fall Sports Awards were recently presented to, front from left, Bridget Brown, Varsity Volleyball Most Improved; Isabel Carulli, Varsity Field Hockey Coach’s Award; Shelby Laws, Varsity Soccer Most Improved; Jordie Loomis, Varsity Field Hockey MVP; and Maya Zia-Shakeri, JV Volleyball MVP; and, back, Rylie Doyle, Varsity Golf Coach’s Award; Cecily… Read more »
Final Phase Of 45th Street Village Redevelopment OK’d
OCEAN CITY – With distress, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve the final phase of the 45th Street Village redevelopment that will include outdoor seating and bars at the Shallow Waters restaurant, residential units and new retail space.On Tuesday evening, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed a proposed project includes a new 10,282-square-foot… Read more »