The Stephen Decatur High School National Honor Society sponsored two Worcester GOLD families for the holidays, treating them to groceries, toiletries and presents from Santa Claus. Pictured, back, are Kayla Lantz, Alex McKahon, and Emily Ladd; and front, Zelene Almazon, Ashley DePaul, Samantha Quilter and Chelsea Hale.
OCEAN CITY – After over a year of construction, the Caroline Street Comfort Station on the Boardwalk is now open. “The building is open and substantially completed,” McGean said on Tuesday without wanting to further comment. A few weeks ago, McGean advised the contractor, Black Diamond Builders, if the Caroline Street Comfort Station did not… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Elected officials this week reflected on the past year full of infrastructure and capital improvement progress and discussed 2014 priority items. Besides the the opening of a new Art League of Ocean City’s Center for the Arts on 94th Street, the expansion of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center and the completion… Read more »
George Brinton Conner, III BERLIN — George Brinton Conner, III, age 67, died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013 at his home. Born in Salisbury, he was the son of the late George B. Conner, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Earla Marie Sodeman Conner, and children, Garrett Conner of Ocean City, Bonita Conner Wells and… Read more »
SNOW HILL — Members of the County Commission tagged balancing the budget without a tax hike, encouraging major development along Route 50 and addressing deteriorating county roads as some of their major goals for 2014. The commissioners also discussed public involvement in the upcoming election year and how Worcester’s Department of Liquor Control (DLC) will… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City is looking to simplify and publicize its crime tip hotline for citizens to partner with the police department by reporting suspicious activity. During the Mayor and City Council meeting a couple of weeks ago, Councilman Brent Ashley questioned if Ocean City’s Crime Tip hotline of 410-520-5136 is still active. “If… Read more »
BERLIN — Members of the Berlin Mayor and Town Council looked back this week on 2013 and discussed their priorities for 2014. Buckling down on the town’s new stormwater utility and repairing the frayed relationship with the Berlin Fire Company (BFC) were high on a lot of lists, though town development and annexation followed a… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – With the 21st Annual Winterfest of Lights coming to an end on Wednesday night, city officials are optimistic 2013 will prove to be another successful year, as an official attendance count will come next week. “In terms of attendance, we are on pace with last year, which is great, so our patrons… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department’s Holiday Food and Toy Drive once again proved to be a huge success with hundreds served by the annual charitable giving event. This year, the OCPD partnered with the Santa House, Inc. for its annual holiday food and toy drive. The OCPD served as a drop-off and… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Although fundraising totals are preliminary, the 20th Annual Penguin Swim, held on New Year’s Day in Ocean City, appears to have surpassed its previous record in support of Atlantic General Hospital.The event took place on Wednesday with 750 participants diving into the Atlantic Ocean with the water temperature being in the low… Read more »