OCEAN CITY — For the past three years, a local woman named Casey has had nowhere to call home for the holidays.But this year, she not only has a home, but she feels like she’s gained a family too.“You never realize how much you enjoy decorating, until you have nothing to decorate,” said the 48-year-old… Read more »
At the 45th Annual Christmas Candlelight Service, portray the nativity scene were, front from left, Luke Bunting as Joseph and Ava Vane as Mary; back, three shepherds Rory Pugh, Parker Tingle and JR Hamer and three wisemen Saad Faisal, Ibrahim Khan and Hunter Hammond. Submitted Photos
Realtors Attend ConferenceBERLIN – Representatives from the Coastal Association of REALTORS® (CAR) recently traveled to San Diego, Calif. to participate in the annual National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) 2015 Conference & Expo.CAR President Linda Moran, Incoming President Don Bailey and Executive Vice President Page Browning represented the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland at the national… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Eastern World Series softball tournament will return next summer to the Lower Shore as part of the continued partnership between the Town of Ocean City and Worcester and Wicomico counties.The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) announced last week the Eastern World Series will return to the Lower Shore in 2016,… Read more »
It’s that time of year to look back on how I fared with my annual predictions made last year. In hindsight, it turned out to not be my best effort, but I am already looking ahead to next week’s predictions for the year ahead.On The Money•I didn’t get much right this year on the prediction… Read more »
Stephen Decatur High School recognized senior Wade Wilkins as a VIP of the Game between quarters of the varsity boys basketball game on Dec. 16. The VIP program recognizes outstanding students who demonstrate the principles of the Decatur Way: pride, achievement, respect and responsibility. Wilkins is a member of the National Honor Society, the National… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — One week after Worcester County agreed to explore how Ocean City arrives at its tax differential request totals, at least one Ocean City elected official believes the resort should begin preparing for a potential legal battle over the long-standing issue.Last week, the Worcester County Commissioners agreed to fund a review of Ocean… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Mayor and Council week signed off Monday on a new charitable run and walk event on the Boardwalk next spring, but not before nixing a request for free parking at the Inlet lot for participants and volunteers.The Mayor and Council approved the request for the inaugural Lyme Disease Awareness… Read more »
OCEAN PINES — Principal Mark Record stands by the front doors of Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School each morning when the kids arrive. He welcomes each of the almost 300 students by name, something he says he could never have done when he was in the public school system.Record has been an educator for almost… Read more »
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Handle a potentially awkward situation by warming up your confidence reserves and letting it radiate freely. Also, expect an old friend to contact you.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): It’s not too early for the practical Bovine to begin planning possible changes for 2016. A recent contact can offer… Read more »