There was nothing nefarious about the Dew Tour’s decision to not return to Ocean City in 2015 for a fifth year. It was simply a business decision — a wise one at that — by organizers aimed at continuing to evolve the brand, and the sponsors that make it possible, across the country.In fact, a… Read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2015
Volunteers Plant 2,000 Trees At Bishopville Dam Site
BERLIN – Changes continue at the Bishopville dam restoration site.Last week, Maryland Coastal Bays Program volunteers planted 2,000 trees around the new pools that have replaced the old Bishopville dam. It’s just one of many activities Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) volunteers will be performing at the site in the coming years.“The restoration isn’t just… Read more »
Kiwanis Club Member Robert Fralle, Presented With Legion Of Honor Plaque
Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines- Ocean City member Robert Fralley, pictured with President Carolyn Dryzga at the Jan. 7 weekly meeting, was presented with a Legion of Honor plaque recognizing him for 50 years of service as a member of Kiwanis. He is the longest serving member of the club. In recognition Dryzga baked him 50 red… Read more »
Worcester County, Ocean Downs To Study Water Deal
SNOW HILL — Worcester officials last week agreed to help fund a study that could lead to Ocean Downs turning over its water supply to the county to help provide service for growing commercial development in the area.Worcester is currently nearing the finish line in connecting the Casino at Ocean Downs to the county’s public… Read more »
OC Council Approves Funds For Free Weekly Events
OCEAN CITY – Fireworks and laser light shows downtown will continue this summer with the support of town funding as well as OC Bikefest 2015.On Tuesday afternoon, Greg Shockley, chairman of the Tourism Advisory Board (TAB), came before the Mayor and City Council to recommend TAB funding go towards TEAM Productions’ series of events in… Read more »
Berlin Annexation Effort Moves Ahead
BERLIN — Plans for a Royal Farms in Berlin continue to move forward as the annexation process begins.The Berlin Planning Commission approved adding the property owned by Stephen and Karen Black at the intersection of Friendship Road and Route 50 to Growth Area 1 in the town’s comprehensive plan. Now that that action has been… Read more »
Local Flag Football Team Wins National Title
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City-based D4 Assassins earlier this month captured the 44th Annual USFLT Flag Football national championship in Florida after hanging on with a late interception in the title game.The Assassins compete in the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department’s annual flag football league along with regional tournaments all over the country. The… Read more »
Seahawks Rout Crabbers, Extend Streak To 11
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team enjoyed another impressive week, sweeping three opponents to stretch their win streak to 11 games.The Seahawks are now 12-1 on the season, their only loss coming way back on December 9 to Mardela. Last week, the Decatur girls avenged the early season loss to Mardela with a 60-54… Read more »
Worcester Court To Hear Wheelchair Fall Case
OCEAN CITY — A civil suit filed against the Town of Ocean City last August after a wheelchair fall was dismissed this week in federal court and will now be heard in Worcester County Circuit Court.Last Aug. 20, Oda Wendt, 89, of Philadelphia, filed suit in U.S. District Court seeking a combined $750,000 in damages… Read more »
Iron Man Offers Advice During Surprise School Visit
POCOMOKE — The Pocomoke High School student body got a rare mid-winter treat this week when former Baltimore Orioles great and Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. surprised them with a visit on Wednesday afternoon.Last spring, Ripken made preliminary arrangements to address Pocomoke’s senior class at graduation, but as the date drew nearer, a schedule… Read more »