SNOW HILL — Whether it is simply a sound seasonal business decision or further evidence of the pending demise of the Department of Liquor Control, the County Commissioners on Tuesday agreed to close the retail store on 16th Street in Ocean City during the winter months.Worcester County DLC Director Robert Cowger on Tuesday approached the… Read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2015
Ocean Pines Garden Club’s 2015 Officers Installed
The 2015 officers for the Ocean Pines Garden Club were recently installed at Lighthouse Sound. They are, from left, Barbara Ferger, treasurer; Sharon Cooper, recording secretary; Gail Jankowski, president; Mary Wentworth, co-vice-president; and Meg Herrick, co-vice-president. Not shown was Sharon Puser, corresponding secretary.
Performing Arts Center Opens With Much Optimism; Ocean City Seeking New Ice Cream Truck Vendor
OCEAN CITY – This week’s Mayor and City Council’s legislative agenda held a number of action items followed by praise of the new Performing Art’s Center grand opening event.This week in the briefs the town’s Vehicle Vending Franchise is cut short, FY 15 Budget Amendment #1 passes first reading and a new Boardwalk Task Force… Read more »
In Worcester, 56% Of Jobs Linked To Tourism; Report Confirms Industry’s Strength
BERLIN – A recent report proves that tourism continues to be a growing industry in Worcester County.According to the Economic Impact of Tourism in Maryland report, the industry generated $1.5 billion in visitor spending and $301 million in tax revenues for 2013.“It did not surprise us,” said Lisa Challenger, Worcester County’s director of tourism. “We… Read more »
Mallards Soar Past Herons, 60-14
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity basketball team routed visiting Gunston, 60-14, last Friday to pull even at 6-6 on the season.The Mallards cruised past the visiting Herons on Friday. Elio Telo and Wyatt Richins led the offense with 13 points apiece, while Erik Zorn added 10. With the win, the Mallards evened their on again-off… Read more »
Berlin Little League Preps For 2015 Season
BERLIN- Coming off one of the program’s most successful seasons ever, the Berlin Little League is now holding registration for the upcoming 2015 season.The 2014 season was a remarkable for the Berlin Little League program for several reasons. For the first time in league history, two Berlin All-Star teams went on to win state championships…. Read more »
Craig Birckhead-Morton, Seventh Grader At SH Middle School Donates Over 100 Books To WYFCS
Craig Birckhead-Morton, seventh grader at Snow Hill Middle School, donated over 100 books recently to Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, Inc. (WYFCS). The books were donated to help the WYFCS’ current book drive in progress. Once the effort is completed, all books will be donated to Books for Africa, a program helping to stock… Read more »
OC Elks Lodge Announces Boys Annual Hoop Shoot Contest Winners
On Jan. 10, the Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645 held its annual Hoop Shoot Contest at Worcester Prep Auditorium. The winners in three age groups, divided into boys and girls, will go to the next level in route to the Grand National Convention in Indianapolis this coming July. Winners for the boys were, above from… Read more »
Year-Long Safety Net Probe Results In 21 Arrests; Investigation Finds ‘Terrible Presence Online’
SNOW HILL – Law enforcement officials are reminding parents of the dangers of the Internet after a year-long investigation resulted in charges against 21 men they are calling sexual predators.Officials from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that through operation “Worcester Safety Net,” 21 men were arrested and charged after they attempted to engage… Read more »
Showell Elementary First Graders Busy Getting Ready For Science Fair
Lori Sullivan’s first graders at Showell Elementary have been busy getting ready for the Science Fair. They have been researching snakes and discovering the differences between poisonous and non-poisonous ones. Each student also constructed their own snake model and enjoyed sharing their creations with their classmates to learn from one another. Pictured, back, from left,… Read more »