Worcester Preparatory School recently presents its fall sports awards to middle school student athletes. Above, front from left, are Quinn McColgan, soccer MVP; Madison Van Orden, soccer most improved; Sophia Ludt, golf coach’s award; and, back, Carly Hoffman, field hockey most improved; Emily Copeland, soccer coach’s award; Abbi Nechay, field hockey MVP; and Hana Miller,… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2015
Coastal Hospice Receives $2,600 Donation From Musician Jimmy Charles
Alane Capen, president of Coastal Hospice, received a $2,600 donation from musician Jimmy Charles at his concert at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club on Dec. 17. A capacity crowd turned out for the benefit of Coastal Hospice’s “Be An Angel” campaign that raises funds for the charity care provided by the non-profit.
Ocean Pines Line Dancers Perform Two Christmas Dances
Coaches Could Be Penalized For Concussions
BERLIN- With an increased awareness of the dangers of sports concussions, from the professional ranks down to the lowest youth sports levels, a pre-filed bill in the Maryland General Assembly could increase penalties, including suspensions, for coaches who allow concussed student-athletes to return to action.With the General Assembly session slated to start in mid-January, dozens… Read more »
Gala, Art Auction To Benefit Red Doors Community Center
OCEAN CITY – Area residents are invited to show their support for a popular community organization with the second annual Red Doors Gala and Art Auction.The event, to benefit the Red Doors Community Center in Ocean City, is set for Jan. 9 at Fager’s Island. Tickets cost $125 and can be purchased online at www.reddoors.org… Read more »
Annual Mayor’s Open House Set For New Year’s Day
OCEAN CITY — A lot can change in 20 years, as is evident in the evolution of the Mayor’s Open House on New Year’s Day. The event, which has been a community custom since 1997, has celebrated various town departments, community partnerships and elected officials, past and present.To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Mayor’s Open… Read more »
Berlin May Delay Growth Sessions To Focus On Short-Term Issues
BERLIN – With a busy year ahead, as plans for the Tyson property, a new police station and an excursion railroad move forward, Berlin Mayor Gee Williams wants to postpone the much discussed growth planning meetings.Williams said this week he wants to hold off about a year on the growth planning sessions that were scheduled… Read more »
Our Take On The Top Five Stories Of 2015
Year-in-reviews, lazy fillers for publications and media outlets, bore us. Therefore, we avoid them and instead focus on news reporting rather than simply taking the short week off. However, that doesn’t mean we don’t get reflective at the end of the year like everyone else. With that in mind, here’s our take on the top… Read more »
Q&A With Phil Houck: Raising Money For Penguin Swim A Year-Round Effort For Bull’s Team
(Editor’s Note: To listen to the entire conversation through The Dispatch’s Download, click over to www.mdcoastdispatch.com/podcasts.)OCEAN CITY — For the past 22 years, Bull on the Beach owner Phil Houck has started his new year off the same way: by leading a growing crowd of people into the chilly waters of the Atlantic Ocean.Yet, Houck… Read more »
OC Seeks Tram Suit Dismissal
OCEAN CITY — The Town of Ocean City last week filed a motion in U.S. District Court formally seeking a dismissal of a $750,000 civil suit filed by a Pennsylvania woman allegedly injured in a Boardwalk tram accident.According to the civil suit filed in U.S. District Court last summer, on Aug. 23, 2012, the plaintiff,… Read more »