The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s Goslee Youth Initiative awarded a $5,800 grant to the Delmarva Discovery Center (DDC) to support the organization’s After School Program Partnership with Pocomoke Middle School. Pictured, from left, are Barbara Tull, founder, DDC; Heather Mahler, Program Director, Community Foundation; and Taylor Whitehair, Technical Writer, DDC
OCEAN CITY- The 22nd Annual Ocean City Lacrosse Classic, held at several venues in and around the resort area last weekend, was again a huge success with over 100 teams and thousands of the top players in the country competing for four days culminating with championships in seven divisions on Sunday.The event has grown by… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – As the summer winds down, a list of what is not working for performers on the Boardwalk was voiced before the Mayor and City Council with officials assuring their concerns will be reviewed for possible change.An ordinance on second reading to update language within the City Code regarding street performers came before… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean City will support the Fish in OC endeavor for another year with officials believing it has gained momentum in attracting visitors.Last week Scott Lenox of Fish in OC presented an update to the Tourism Commission of the marketing initiative’s success in the past year.“I would like to thank… Read more »
Summer of 1962Volume VIIIIssue 1Issue HighlightsThe Capitol Theatre on Worcester Street was showing the following movies: Walk on the Wild Side, Samar, Madison Avenue, Cape Fear, The Night Creature, The Outsider and Lonely Are The Brave.Captain’s Hill was being advertised as the “gracious new waterfront community” west on Route 50. Now here in the ad… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- Two Baltimore men were arrested early Monday morning after allegedly refusing to pay a taxi cab fare before threatening and assaulting the driver and stealing the keys to the vehicle.Around 2:45 a.m. on Monday, Ocean City Police responded to the area of 126th Street and Coastal Highway for a reported armed robbery. The… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Following further analysis of the permit process and man-hours involved with mechanical and electrical permits, the Mayor and City Council voted to raise the fee to a minimum of $65.During the fiscal year 2016 budget discussion, the Mayor and City Council requested a review of the permit fee structure in the Building… Read more »
SALISBURY — One of three Lower Shore men arrested last week for the murder of a Fruitland teen was arrested in Ocean City just two weeks earlier for the burglary of a downtown condo.The 17-year-old Fruitland teen was shot while in the parking lot of the America’s Best Value Inn on N. Salisbury Blvd. as… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The 2nd Annual Ocean City Sandfest will return next week to the Boardwalk by popular demand, Aug. 24–30.OC Sandfest will feature giant sand sculptures along the Ocean City Boardwalk with special family attractions and activities.Visitors and residents will be able to watch as master champion sand sculptors transform the smooth beach sand… Read more »
James Leonard DavisBISHOPVILLE — James Leonard Davis, age 57, died Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.Born in Washington, DC he was preceded in death by his father, Harry L. Davis, and step-father John Rice, Jr.He is survived by his mother Madeline Dulaney Davis of Staunton, Va.; his beloved wife of… Read more »