OCEAN CITY – Dead Freddies is in the clear to add the operation of paddle boats, stand up paddleboards and kayaks to the restaurant.On Tuesday evening, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing to consider granting a Conditional Use permit to OC Land Holdings, LLC, who owns all lots within the block between… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2015
Seahawk Swimmers Turn In Strong Meets At States
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity swim teams closed out a remarkable season with a strong finish in the state championships, placing high as teams in their respective meets and collecting several individual honors.The Decatur girls finished fifth overall among the 28 schools represented in the state championship meet, while the Decatur boys finished 13th among the… Read more »
Education Key Piece With Child Vaccination Debate
BERLIN – Diptheria. Measles. Pertussis.All diseases that can kill. And all diseases that can be prevented by vaccines.The promise of immunity though, isn’t always enough to convince parents to vaccinate their children. As the recent measles outbreak in California illustrates, there are parents who, for a variety of reasons, are opting not to follow traditional… Read more »
Perdue Associates Present $280,309 Check To Representatives Of The United Way
Perdue associates presented a check for $280,309 to representatives of the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore. Pictured, from left, are Chairman Jim Perdue; Perdue campaign co-chairs Amy Wingate and Jennifer Cannon; associate Gus Lebois, a United Way Board member; Connie Strott, United Way Board member and Wicomico County Chair; Cathie Thomas, vice president… Read more »
Opponents Rally For Offshore Drilling Meeting
OCEAN CITY — With the clock ticking on the public comment period and a public meeting scheduled in Annapolis next week on the federal government’s proposed lease of a vast area off the mid-Atlantic coast for offshore oil and natural gas drilling, environmental groups were lining up the troops in opposition this week.As part of… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood
Beckett hosted his first sleepover last weekend, and there was little sleep to speak of for the most part.Despite my best attempts to tire them out by taking them sledding after school, Beckett and his little buddy, Stephen, both 6, were wide-awake at 8 p.m. The same goes for 9 p.m. as well as 10… Read more »
Ward Museum Visits Showell Elementary Kindergarten Classes
The Ward Museum recently visited Showell Elementary kindergarten classes. Above, student JD Yates learned about the oceans during the exciting lesson.
American Legion Synepuxent Post #166 Presents $1,000 Check To The Ocean Recreation Department
Synepuxent Post #166 American Legion Executive Committee members Bo Spicer, left, and John Granite presented a check for $1,000 to Al “Hondo” Handy of the Ocean Recreation Department for $1,000. The post is a proud sponsor of the many programs the department offers.
Ocean City Proposes New Formula To Increase County Grants; Proposed MOU Outlines Resort’s Tax Setoff Goals
SNOW HILL – In lieu of the traditional grant request, Ocean City leaders this week presented plans for a new funding formula that would gradually increase the level of funding the resort receives from Worcester County.As an alternative to a tax differential, Ocean City officials asked the Worcester County Commissioners this week to consider a… Read more »
Beach Patrol Officer Honored For Saving Infant
OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City Beach Patrol Sergeant who saved an infant from choking in Virginia Beach last summer during a lifeguard competition has been recognized with a national honor for his heroic efforts.Last August, OCBP Sgt. Jamie Falcon was officiating the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) National Lifeguard Championships in Virginia Beach when… Read more »