OCEAN CITY – Although calls for service increased in the month of February mostly due to inclement weather, criminal incidents dropped this February compared to last year.On Monday morning, the Police Commission reviewed crime statistics and Taser incidents in February.According to the report, February’s total calls for service, including traffic stops, business checks and assistance… Read more »
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 Saturday: Habitat ForHumanity Warehouse Sale8 a.m.-noon, 7033 Worcester Hwy., Newark. Currently accepting donations in the form of… Read more »
The Bank of Delmarva President/CEO Edward M. Thomas announced a recent $500 donation to Hope And Life Outreach (HALO), a local organization that helps the less fortunate with food and shelter. The Bank of Delmarva’s employees contribute money to a Casual Day Fund in order to dress casually on Fridays throughout the year. The monies collected… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Mermaid-themed Boardwalk trams were pushed off into the future this week as city officials decide to move forward with tram advertising as planned for this summer season.At the conclusion of Tuesday morning’s Transportation Commission meeting, City Manager David Recor brought up a concept to expand on Boardwalk tram advertising that was brought… Read more »
The Worcester County Commissioners presented a commendation to Beth Gismondi last week following 18 years of service to the community as a member of the Worcester County Board of Zoning Appeals. The commissioners recognized Gismondi for her willingness to assist others, her initiative to educate herself on various land use issues, and her tenacity to… Read more »
BERLIN – A decade after Berlin’s designation as a Maryland Arts and Entertainment District, local merchants have joined town officials to launch a renewal effort.On Monday, members of the town council approved a resolution endorsing Berlin’s re-designation as an Arts and Entertainment District. Ivy Wells, the town’s economic development director, said that because 10 years… Read more »
SNOW HILL — An Ocean City man arrested in October on assault and other charges after choking a waiter at a Boardwalk restaurant pleaded guilty last week to second-degree assault and was sentenced to 10 days in jail.Around 11:25 p.m. last Oct. 18, Ocean City Police responded to the Brass Balls Saloon on the Boardwalk… Read more »
Shara Smith from Verizon Wireless of Ocean Pines recently donated school supplies to Edward Reid, guidance counselor, for needy students at Showell Elementary School
It’s looking more and more like the Labor Day school start mandate legislation will not be a slam dunk by any means. It’s most likely that way because the bill’s timing could not come at a worst year for several reasons.One is the calendar, which can obviously not be controlled. Labor Day this year falls… Read more »
After hearing about the Stevenson United Methodist Church’s Spirit Kitchen needing supplies, Mrs. Fenoglietto, a seventh grade Science teacher at Stephen Decatur Middle School, and her students decided to help. The students organized their own drive for the needed items, and 793 pounds of needed supplies were collected. Submitted Photos