Every 1st Friday:Star Charities Volunteers Meet10 a.m., Ocean Pines Library. For more information, 410-641-7667.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… Read more »
ASSATEAGUE — A satellite tracker on a massive great white shark pinged just off the coast of Assateague early Thursday morning, becoming the latest tagged big shark to make its presence known in the resort area.In September 2012, OCEARCH, a research organization that tracks the movements of big sharks all over the world, tagged a… Read more »
BERLIN – Local students showcased their artistic skills in everything from sculpture to music this week at the Worcester County Fine Arts Festival.The annual event, held at Stephen Decatur High School, featured the work of students of all ages from public schools throughout the county.“I’m excited about nights like this because it shows the creativity… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — No arrests have been made for the bold graffiti spree in Ocean City last week, although suspects have been identified and charges are expected to be filed in roughly three weeks.On Sunday, April 19, a vandal or more likely vandals struck a wide swath of the downtown Ocean City area early last… Read more »
Members of the Ocean City/Berlin Leo Club at Stephen Decatur High School recently attended the 2015 Lions District 22-B, Leader Dogs for the Blind dinner in Willards. The Leos presented a check for $500 to the program that has made a positive difference in the lives of thousands of blind individuals. Pictured, from left, are… Read more »
BERLIN — One of two Pennsylvania men arrested in July 2013 in connection with the armed robbery of the PNC Bank on Route 50 in West Ocean City, the last in a two-state spree over the course of about a week, was sentenced this week in federal court to 22 years in prison.Dale Mentzer, 37,… Read more »
Winners in the Grades 4 to 8 Worcester Prep Chess Competition were, from left, Pranay Sanwal, first place; Ibrahim Khan, second place; and Daniel Chen and Carter McCabe, tied for third place.
WEST OCEAN CITY — Legal posturing in the federal child sex solicitation case against a West Ocean City resident and business owner picked up steam this week with the defense attempting to suppress evidence collected from the defendant and statements he made in a post-arrest interview.In March, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland… Read more »
BERLIN – The owner of one long-time seafood favorite has taken over another in West Ocean City as the 2015 season approaches.Captain’s Galley, a fixture on the Ocean City commercial harbor since the 1980s, has been taken over by Joe White, owner of the Shrimp Boat. Though the restaurant has changed hands, customers will notice… Read more »
After Ocean City Elementary School kindergartener Pierce Snyder’s Flat Stanley visited the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., his kindergarten class received a special surprise. The American Flag, pictured, was flown for Robyn Diesel’s kindergarten class on April 14 in the occasion of Flat Stanley’s visit. The class received a special certificate that accompanied the… Read more »