Ruth Wilson LawsSALISBURY — Ruth Wilson Laws, 81, of Salisbury, died Saturday, March 28, 2015, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake.Born in Salisbury May 23, 1933, Ruth was a daughter of the late Royce B. and Belva Wilson. When Ruth was five, the family moved to their farm in Dorchester County, Puckum, where her father… Read more »
Monthly Archives: April 2015
OC Looking Toward Another Powell Center Expansion; Feasibility Study Eyed As First Step
OCEAN CITY – Just months after the second phase of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center’s most recent expansion project was completed, Ocean City is requesting the state partner up in studying the potential of Phase III that will expand the exhibit hall.Before the Mayor and City Council on Tuesday, City Engineer Terry McGean explained… Read more »
Brooke Phillips Of Worcester Prep Takes Home Third Place In 2016 Fair Housing Poster Contest
Taking home third place in the 2016 Fair Housing Poster Contest was fifth grader Brooke Phillips of Worcester Preparatory School. She is pictured with Sarah Rayne of CAR, which chose three winners from Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties. Winning second place in the contest was fourth grader Rebecca Shanan from North Salisbury Elementary.
OC Fire Marshal’s Office Eyes Program Change
OCEAN CITY – The Fire Marshal’s Office is looking to outsource its own Quality Assurance Program (QAP) correspondence and billing to spare employees from the tedious work so they can focus their attention on enhancing fire safety.According to Deputy Chief David Hartley, the local QAP allows the office to monitor the inspection and testing services… Read more »
SD High School Senior Jake Gaddis Spends Two Weeks In Annapolis Working In The Maryland General Assembly
Stephen Decatur High School senior Jake Gaddis spent two weeks in Annapolis working in the Maryland General Assembly while it was in session as the only Page from Worcester County. In addition to working at the State House, updating Bill books, and attending committee meetings, Gaddis had the opportunity to work with Delegates Mary Beth… Read more »
Edward Cropper Recognized For 60 Years Of Services To The American Legion
Edward (Sykes) Cropper recently was recognized with an award for 60 Years of Service to the American Legion in Ocean City.
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You might be upset about having to deal with problems that are no fault of your own. But you can turn the annoyance into an asset by showing how quickly and how well you can resolve them.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): The Bovine’s fondness for tidiness pays off… Read more »
Fed Grand Jury Indicts Business Owner For Minor Abuse
WEST OCEAN CITY — A West Ocean City resident and business owner, arrested in December for sexual solicitation of a minor, was formally indicted in U.S. District Court last week and now faces as much as life in prison.The U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland announced on Monday a federal grand jury has indicted… Read more »
Decatur Rallies Late To Knock Off Rams
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity baseball team rallied for a 4-3 win over Bayside South rival Parkside on Tuesday to improve to 4-0 on the young season.The Seahawks cruised through their first three games, beating Mardela, 11-0, Crisfield, 10-0 and Snow Hill, 8-0. Decatur did not allow a run in their first three games and outscored… Read more »
Coastal Association Of REALTORS® Community Involvement Committee Has Chosen Three Winners
After receiving over 150 submissions, the Coastal Association of REALTORS® (CAR) Community Involvement Committee has chosen three winners – one from each of the three Lower Shore counties – of its 2016 Fair Housing Poster Contest. First place went to Deal Island Elementary fifth grader Morgan Ann Brenner, who is pictured with Sarah Rayne of… Read more »