The Worcester County Commission for Women and the Friends of the Commission will celebrate Women’s History Month at a luncheon on Wednesday, March 18, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel in Ocean City. The 2015 national theme is “Weaving the Stories of Women’s Lives.” The event will honor young students as… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team gained the upper hand in the Bayside South standings, beating Mardela, 60-54, on the road on Tuesday.Both teams entered Tuesday’s big showdown with just one conference loss, Decatur’s coming to the Warriors way back in the second game of the season at home in what felt like a… Read more »
Some could argue it’s a matter of semantics, but it’s important for supporters and detractors of the current smoking regulation process in Ocean City to remember an outright ban is not happening.Ocean City appears to be honing in on its chosen direction with an ordinance to return next month that essentially creates a number of… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The end of 2014 resulted in a nearly 2% decrease in crime in Ocean City.According to the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) report, a weekly breakdown reflects a 1.8-percent decrease in total crime this year compared to last year. Under Part 1 Crimes there was one homicide in 2014 compared to two… Read more »
BERLIN- Decatur’s boys’ varsity basketball team got by host Mardela, 71-59, on Tuesday to halt a five-game skid that dated back prior to the holiday break.The young Seahawks have been competitive throughout the season, but have struggled to a 4-6 record. After winning its first two games, Decatur lost five straight regular season games and… Read more »
SNOW HILL — Whether it is simply a sound seasonal business decision or further evidence of the pending demise of the Department of Liquor Control, the County Commissioners on Tuesday agreed to close the retail store on 16th Street in Ocean City during the winter months.Worcester County DLC Director Robert Cowger on Tuesday approached the… Read more »
The 2015 officers for the Ocean Pines Garden Club were recently installed at Lighthouse Sound. They are, from left, Barbara Ferger, treasurer; Sharon Cooper, recording secretary; Gail Jankowski, president; Mary Wentworth, co-vice-president; and Meg Herrick, co-vice-president. Not shown was Sharon Puser, corresponding secretary.
OCEAN CITY – This week’s Mayor and City Council’s legislative agenda held a number of action items followed by praise of the new Performing Art’s Center grand opening event.This week in the briefs the town’s Vehicle Vending Franchise is cut short, FY 15 Budget Amendment #1 passes first reading and a new Boardwalk Task Force… Read more »
BERLIN – A recent report proves that tourism continues to be a growing industry in Worcester County.According to the Economic Impact of Tourism in Maryland report, the industry generated $1.5 billion in visitor spending and $301 million in tax revenues for 2013.“It did not surprise us,” said Lisa Challenger, Worcester County’s director of tourism. “We… Read more »
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity basketball team routed visiting Gunston, 60-14, last Friday to pull even at 6-6 on the season.The Mallards cruised past the visiting Herons on Friday. Elio Telo and Wyatt Richins led the offense with 13 points apiece, while Erik Zorn added 10. With the win, the Mallards evened their on again-off… Read more »