OCEAN CITY – When the resort slows down during the off-season months, the Ocean City Center of the Arts comes alive as the schedule for classes and events continues to grow.Since the Art League of Ocean City’s (ALOC) Center for the Arts opened in March of 2013, over 30,000 visitors have come to the facility.“When… Read more »
Monthly Archives: December 2014
Seahawks Earn All Bayside South Honors
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity volleyball team was well represented when the Bayside South awards were announced last week following the 2014 season.Bennett’s Madison Brock was named Player of the Year and Pocomoke’s Paul Becker was named Coach of the Year in the Bayside South. Decatur’s Ellen Bargar and Hannah Adkins were named First Team-All Bayside… Read more »
Route 50 Utility Project Comments Sought
BERLIN — The federal Army Corps of Engineers is currently seeking public comment on a proposed Delmarva Power project that will, if approved, upgrade a major electric power transmission line between Berlin and West Ocean City.Last week, the Army Corps of Engineers opened the public comment period on the proposed project, which would ultimately replace… Read more »
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Events could inspire adventurous Lambs looking to make a major career or personal move. But as always, get all the facts before rushing into any sort of deal or commitment.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): What seems to be a great opportunity could cause even usually practical Taureans to… Read more »
New Bike Route Parking Issue Quickly Resolved
SALISBURY – A portion of Riverside Drive will become a “No Parking” zone as part of the city’s Bike Route Project.An ordinance to designate Riverside Drive from West College Ave. to Mill Street as a “No Parking” zone came before the council last week on first reading.According to the ordinance, the Bike Route on Riverside… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town
Every Saturday:Weekly Farmers Market8 a.m.-1 p.m., White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Year-round featuring locally grown vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, kettle corn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. For more information, 410-641-7717.Every Sunday: Morning Worship8:30 a.m., contemporary; 10 a.m., traditional, Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 4th St., O.C. For… Read more »
New Monthly Event Eyed For Downtown Salisbury; Performing Arts To Be Highlighted
SALISBURY – Plans for a new monthly music event in Salisbury’s downtown were rolled out before the City Council last week.Aiming to bring more visitors to the downtown, First Saturday will provide a free, family-friendly experience for locals while also promoting local business, tourism growth and community involvement through music and celebration. The event is… Read more »
We Remember Those We Have Lost
Dolores Christina KyleOCEAN VIEW, Del. — Dolores Christina Kyle (nee George), age 91, of Ocean View, Del. and formerly of Ocean City and Baltimore, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2014.She was born on May 29, 1923, the first child of Joseph and Bertha George. She attended grammar school and… Read more »
33rd Governor’s Challenge Off To Fast Start
SALISBURY- The 33rd Annual Governor’s Cup holiday basketball number got off to a fast start this week with championships claimed in the early brackets and mixed results for some of the local teams participating.The Governor’s Challenge has long been a staple of the holiday basketball tournament scene on the shore. For years, it has featured… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
On the last day of 2014, there’s no better time than to look ahead to what will make news in 2015. Here are some of my predictions as I look into my crystal ball.Nothing will officially happen in regard to Berlin purchasing the Tyson property in 2015, as the initial time frame of six months… Read more »