Atlantic Physical Therapy (APT) was honored by the Worcester County NAACP this month for “Outstanding Service to the Community.” At the awards banquet, CEO Robert Hammond said it was the most prestigious honor he’s ever received. Pictured, from left, are Hammond, NAACP President Ivory Smith, APT Vice President Bobby Hammond and US Rep. Donna Edwards. Submitted PhotosThe… Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2015
Officials Forced To Euthanize Assateague’s Oldest Stallion
ASSATEAGUE — Assateague Island National Seashore’s famed wild horse population lost its patriarch this week when Sham, the known oldest stallion ever to live on Assateague at nearly 25 years, was humanely euthanized on Monday due to his steadily declining condition.Also known by his official alpha-numeric code N2BHP, Sham’s health had declined in recent months… Read more »
Q&A With Commissioner Joe Mitrecic: Former Councilman Fighting For Change In Retiree Benefits, Transparency, Exit Strategy for Liquor Department
OCEAN CITY – It’s been almost a year since Joe Mitrecic won his seat in Snow Hill as a Worcester County Commissioner, but very few people in the region would have the audacity to call him a political “newbie.”Yet, even the stoic and often outspoken Mitrecic admits that things are much different as a County… Read more »
New Berlin Signs To Tout ‘Small Town’ Designation, Remind Motorists To Slow Down
BERLIN – Two new signs will soon welcome visitors to Berlin.The town received approval from the Worcester County Commissioners to install two signs, one on Route 113 and another on Libertytown Road, welcoming drivers to Berlin. Laura Allen, town administrator, says it’s part of an effort to increase the town’s visibility in the wake of… Read more »
Berlin-Based Excursion Train Operation Could Bring $17M Impact, 72K Riders Per Year, Study Suggests
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 »
Regional Biking Initiatives Picking Up Momentum With OC, Berlin, Salisbury Putting More Focus On ‘Red-Headed Step Child Of Transportation’
OCEAN CITY – The quest to connect many of the region’s neighborhoods and communities with safe bike lanes may still be slow, but advocates believe both support and progress is picking up speed and momentum.The term “walkable/bikeable” has become not just a community buzz word in places like Berlin and Salisbury, but it’s also become… Read more »
Here Is The Boom: ‘This Is The Time Of Hotels’
(Editor’s Note: The following is the first in a three-part series on the hotel boom that is happening in and around Ocean City. Next week, we’ll explore how the West Ocean City landscape is in the midst of a major change with the addition of several chain hotels along Route 50.)OCEAN CITY – There will… Read more »
Worcester County Garden Club Member Glenda Clarke Receives Mary Ann Royal Award
Worcester County Garden Club member Glenda Clarke received recently the Mary Ann Royal Award from previous year’s winner Carol Morrison. This award was established by Norma Polk the first president of the Worcester County Garden Club and member of the House of Delegates in honor of her friend, Mary Ann Royal.
Showell Elementary Students Celebrate Hard Work During Writer’s Workshop Celebration
Showell Elementary’s Matthew Reed, Ethan Hitchens, David Esch and Owen Sperry celebrate their hard work during a writer’s workshop celebration in Heather Hand’s third grade class.
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann
The Ship Shape Apartments were located on the bayside of Coastal Highway at 61st Street. Owned by Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Truitt, they were seasonal — Memorial Day to Labor Day — as were most vacation rentals in the 1950’s and early 60’s. Designed to resemble a boat, the Ship Shape Apartments were considered far… Read more »