The Democratic Women’s Club of Worcester County held a chili cook-off Saturday night, Nov 14 at the Ocean Pines Community Center with Kay Hickman take home top honors. Pictured, from left, are Em Hensch, Tom Wilson, Kathy Emmert, Diana Gross, Senator Jim Mathias, Women’s Club President Judy Butler, Irene Daly, Vicky Wallace, Jean Fry, Karen… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The tedious chipping away at sections of failing concrete under the Route 50 Bridge that has caused single-lane closures for the last month continues this week, but the project is nearing the finish line.Crews contracted by the State Highway Administration (SHA) last month to chip away at the underside of the Harry… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – It’s a well-known fact that of all the properties in Ocean City, almost 80 percent are owned by people who don’t call the resort home.Yet, we rarely hear their voices in the daily dialogue of town planning and strategizing. Their stories, as some would argue, are part of the lifeblood of what… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The dull roar of a janitor’s floor buffer echoed through the halls of Stephen Decatur High School on Wednesday night as longtime county English teacher Maureen Brittingham taught a diverse group of adult students how to properly fill out a resume.“Read the passage and circle any of the words you don’t know,”… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Each year, Ocean City shells out $5.5 million in order to advertise to the masses. While some may oppose the approach, criticizing a few of the target markets or even the town’s unofficial spokesman “Rodney the Lifeguard,” the results continue to trend positive.A recent report presented to the Ocean City Mayor and… Read more »
Stephen Decatur High School and Premier Driving School have announced Jillian Mitrecic (women’s soccer) and Matt Kristick (golf) as the October Premier Players of the Month. Mitrecic, a junior, scored three goals and two assists on the season. Kristick, also a junior, shot a 76 in the state finals, earning him 18th in the state… Read more »
Every 1st Friday:Star Charities Volunteers Meet10 a.m., Ocean Pines Library. For more information, 410-641-7667.Every Saturday: Weekly Farmers Market8 a.m.-1 p.m., White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Year-round featuring locally grown vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, kettle corn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. For more information, 410-641-7717.Every Saturday: Morning WorshipYear… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Although the debate got a little chippy at times, cooler heads prevailed this week in the latest attempt to tweak Ocean City’s ordinance regulating Boardwalk street performers.The Boardwalk Task Force met on Wednesday to take into consideration some of the concerns voiced during a public hearing last month on the city’s busker… Read more »
WEST OCEAN CITY — Local law enforcement agencies are seeking anyone who might have been the victims of a pair of West Ocean City business owners charged earlier this fall with acting as a contractor without a license.Since February, the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation has been investigating Apex Property Maintenance and Joseph Carlini for… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A Berlin man faces first-degree burglary, theft and malicious destruction of property charges this week for his alleged role in a series of break-ins at a north Ocean City condominium building.Last Friday, Ocean City Police responded to the Avalon condominiums on 140th Street and Coastal Highway for a reported burglary. OCPD officers… Read more »