Peninsula Regional Medical Center recently celebrated the 42-year career of Dr. Donald M. Wood, a cardiologist who was responsible for a great amount of growth and progress in cardiology on the Eastern Shore. Wood was presented with a plaque and portrait that will hang in PRMC’s Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute in his honor. He… Read more »
Monthly Archives: December 2014
Changes Ahead For Ocean Pines Farmers Market
BERLIN – The New Year is expected to bring a number of new additions to the Ocean Pines Farmers Market.Changes for 2015 include the creation of the Friends of the Ocean Pines Farmers Market group, designed to coordinate volunteer efforts, as well as a new bazaar section to feature antiques and the like.While the bazaar… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann
For nearly 40 years, Dale’s Esso Center was the first thing people saw when entering Ocean City.The gas station at the foot of the Route 50 Bridge was one of just a handful of local businesses to stay open year-round in the 1940s and 1950s.William Dale started the business in 1941 but it was taken… Read more »
Assault, Child Abuse Alleged
NEWARK — A Newark man was arrested on assault and child abuse charges last week after allegedly assaulting his wife and juvenile daughter.Around 2 a.m. last Tuesday, Worcester County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence in Newark for a reported domestic assault. The investigation revealed a suspect identified as Ali Sufyan, 22, of Newark, had… Read more »
SD High School Senior Katie Bear Named American Legion Junior Auxiliary Member Of The Year
Stephen Decatur High School senior Katie Bear was recently named the American Legion Junior Auxiliary Member of the Year for the state of Maryland. In addition to organizing the Veterans Day Project at Stephen Decatur High School, Bear assists with the “Metals for Miracles” campaign, collects coupons for military families, and helps with several American… Read more »
Decatur Wrestlers Compete In Battle By The Bay
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team this week is competing in the Battle by the Bay Tournament hosted by Indian River High School after sweeping three straight matches just before the holiday break.The Seahawks lost to Poly in its season opener, then reeled off three straight wins in impressive fashion over Kent County, North Dorchester… Read more »
Officials Report OC Tourism Group Improving Synergy
OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean City’s new Tourism Group is looking forward to working together in turning ideas into reality this year.Prior to last summer, the division of Special Events moved from the Recreation and Parks Department and joined the town’s new “Tourism Group.”City Manager David Recor formed the Tourism Group, which is… Read more »
Ocean Pines Line Dancers Perform At Ocean Pines Department Of Recreation
Ocean Pines Line Dancers are pictured prior to their performance on Fri., Dec. 19. The Line Dancers meet in the gym at the Ocean Pines Department of Recreation every Monday and Wednesday morning from 9:30-10:30 am. The fee to join is just $10. If interested, contact Lynn Gibbons at [email protected].
Ravens Roost #44 Presents Members Of The Year Award
Mixed Reactions For Berlin’s Possible Land Buy
BERLIN – Ideas abound for the future of the former Tyson property as the town begins the purchasing process.Within days of the announcement that the Town of Berlin was planning to buy the former Tyson facility and surrounding property for $2.75 million, residents were talking excitedly about potential uses for the roughly 60-acre piece of… Read more »