An Inspiring EventEditor:I wanted to share a wonderful event and experience I had this past weekend that I believe deserves more recognition than this letter, let alone the event received could possibly offer.Last Saturday, the Maryland Chapter of the Concerns of Police Survivors, or C.O.P.S. Organization held its annual retreat in Ocean City, at The… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — It’s no secret the Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) is made up largely of students, teachers and even college professors, but the extent to which the department relies on those who return to school each late summer was not really known until the results of a recent study were revealed this month.While… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A Pennsylvania man was arrested on assault charges last weekend after allegedly beating his girlfriend repeatedly over the course of a few days, including once to the point she was knocked out.Around 7:45 p.m. last Thursday, Ocean City police officers responded to the Howard Johnson Hotel on the Boardwalk at 11th Street… Read more »
BERLIN – The creation of an excursion railroad operation in Worcester County could have as much as a $17.6 million impact on the local economy, according to a report released this week.At Tuesday’s meeting of the Worcester County Commissioners, Randy Gustafson of Stone Consulting went over the potential cost and economic impact of a tourist… Read more »
BERLIN – The Maryland With Pride movement is coming to Berlin.The Berlin Coffee House is now home to the first Maryland With Pride pop-up shop in the state. Going forward customers will find a display of made-in-Maryland goods set up in the Jefferson Street coffee shop.“I wanted something to make us stand out,” said Peggy… Read more »
BERLIN — The Town of Berlin released a Request for Qualifications for a Community Solar Garden on Monday, Mayor Gee Williams announced.“Renewable energy is the future,” said Mayor Williams. “We are looking for an experienced firm who will be an effective partner as we plan for that future.”A community solar garden is a shared solar… Read more »
Worcester Preparatory School teachers demonstrate how science lessons can be fun for all ages inside the classroom and out. Above, senior physics students discover acceleration as they push teacher Tom Westcott’s truck for 10 seconds and reach a final velocity. Pictured are Grace Tunis, Madison Doody, Devin Hammond, Staton Whaley, Ryan Murphy, Reece Brown, Jordan Osias,… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity soccer team swept a pair of Bayside North opponents this week, but the Seahawks will not a get a shot at the conference championship after Parkside edged Bennett last week to clinch the south title.After Decatur dropped a close one last week to Parkside, the Seahawks knew they would need… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Barbershop Harmony Society’s Mid Atlantic District Quartet and Chorus Competition and Show of Champions will take place Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center.Attendees will be able to see and hear the region’s Top 10 Barbershop Quartet Finalists plus a spectacular Show of Champions featuring past and present… Read more »
SALISBURY — A Delaware man, suspected of being a major heroin supplier in Wicomico and across the Lower Shore, was arrested this week and charged with multiple counts of assault and drug distribution after a traffic stop turned demolition derby on Monday.A combined law enforcement effort in Wicomico County on Monday afternoon resulted in the… Read more »