OCEAN CITY – Proposed changes to the section of the City Code regarding display of outdoor merchandise on the Boardwalk aims to clarify confusion and allow for easier enforcement.Last week the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing concerning proposed changes to the City Code involving outdoor display of merchandise standards for properties fronting… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2015
Decatur Boys Win Season Tune-up Over Sabres
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s deep, talented boys’ varsity lacrosse team tuned up for its Bayside Conference opener this week with an 8-4 win over private school Saints Peter and Paul in Easton on Monday afternoon.The Seahawks were solid all over the field against the Sabres on Monday. Shane Moore led the offense with three goals and… Read more »
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): An unexpected problem should be handled as quickly as possible so that it doesn’t cause too much of a delay. Someone who knows what you’re facing could provide needed advice.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): An unsettling situation seems to be taking forever to be resolved. Fortunately, your Bovine… Read more »
18-Months In OC Theft, Drug Case
SNOW HILL — An Ocean City man pleaded guilty last week in Circuit Court to burglary, theft and possession of heroin and was sentenced to 12 years, all but 18 months of which were suspended.In late January, Ocean City Police served a warrant on Sean F. Dempsey, 24, of Ocean City, concluding several months of… Read more »
Seahawks Cruise Past Mardela In Season Opener
BERLIN- On a frigid opening day that felt more like winter than early spring, Stephen Decatur’s varsity baseball team took care of business in workmanlike fashion with a tidy 11-0 win over visiting Mardela.The talented, veteran Seahawks opened the 2015 campaign with a home game against the Warriors on Monday with game time temperatures hovering… Read more »
OC Elementary Students Use Smarties To Represent Fractions
Ocean City Elementary School students Christopher Stedding, Ali Woods, Cameron Merritt and Mya Williamson of Lynn Wrench’s class use Smarties candy as a hands on manipulative to represent fractions during their third grade Math Unit. Submitted Photos
Accord Ensures Powdered Alcohol Stays Out Of Md.
ANNAPOLIS – Expressing deep concern for the health and safety of Marylanders, Comptroller Peter Franchot this week announced that a voluntary agreement to ban the distribution and sale of powdered alcohol has been reached with the Maryland State Licensed Beverage Association, Maryland Beer Wholesalers Association and the Licensed Beverage Distributors of Maryland“This product, by its… Read more »
Kids Fun Fair, Arts, Crafts Set For Convention Center
OCEAN CITY — The 16th Annual O.C. Easter Art, Craft and Kids Fun Fair will be held at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center next weekend, April 3-4.The Art and Craft Show features more than 80 vendors from near and far, a wide variety of creative and unique gifts, and accessories galore. It provides an… Read more »
School System Seeks 6% Increase In County Funding
SNOW HILL – School system officials this week advocated for the $82.7 million in county funding they say is needed to promote college and career readiness and support local teachers.At a budget work session with the Worcester County Commissioners Tuesday, Superintendent of Schools Jerry Wilson said that while he understood the county faced financial challenges… Read more »
Nephew Charged With Burglarizing Uncle
OCEAN CITY — A Delaware man was arrested last week on first-degree burglary and other charges after an investigation connected him to the theft of a silver bar and old coins he allegedly swiped from his uncle’s Ocean City residence before pawning them in area shops.Last June 12, an OCPD officer responded to a residence… Read more »