SNOW HILL — An Easton man, charged in August with first-degree arson and reckless endangerment after purposely starting a fire at a downtown Ocean City apartment complex, pleaded guilty this week and was sentenced to seven years in jail, most of which was suspended in favor of a fine and probation.Luke Vincent Howard III, 18,… Read more »
Mayor Comments On Utility SituationEditor:A local newspaper article published Jan. 29 accurately reported the circumstances which resulted in the Town of Berlin’s Electric Utility being charged this year with an additional $435,876 for purchased power cost because the town was not advised by the town’s electric utility consultants to generate power on a severely cold day… Read more »
Worcester County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jerry Wilson gave his one year’s notice this week. Actually it was more like 16 months.While the news did not come as a surprise Tuesday to the Board of Education, it was not expected among the majority of the school system. It’s disappointing that Wilson is retiring after just… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Town of Ocean City is encouraging residents and businesses affected by last month’s coastal storm Jonas to contact the Office of Emergency Management.More specifically, information regarding the type and extent of loss experienced as a direct result of the weather incident, including losses in business revenue due to closures, is requested…. Read more »
NEWARK — After almost 40 years in education and four years in Worcester County, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jerry Wilson says he’s ready to do something else.Prior to the Worcester County Board of Education budget meeting on Tuesday morning, Wilson announced that he will not seek re-appointment at the end of his four year term,… Read more »
Ocean Pines Kiwanis are always helping the local schools and a recent example was serving as judges for the Showell Elementary School Science Fair. Pictured, from left, are Roy Foremen, Irene Daly, Doris Lloyd, Rita Landis, Jackie Todd, Carolyn Dryzga, and Dave Landis .
We took the kids on their first ski vacation last week, and I’m happy to report there were no injuries.Thanks to forecasted blizzard conditions along our five-hour route to Deep Creek Lake from here, we made our trip a nine-day excursion rather than seven, and I’m so glad we did.About 20 minutes after we arrived… Read more »
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): A gracious Lamb can learn more about a problem-filled situation than one who is openly suspicious of what could be happening. A friend might offer some well-directed advice.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Getting adjusted to an unexpected change might be difficult for the Bovine who prefers things to… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Simulated wave machines, such as the Flow Rider proposed for a downtown site last year, belong in amusement parks and not just anywhere in town, resort planners opined this week.Last year, a downtown business owner requested permission to install a wave machine on a vacant lot that was part of the old… Read more »
BERLIN — The following is a collection of press releases about local residents’ achievements in post-secondary education.• Rydge Dudley of Selbyville, Del., was one of nearly 700 Lebanon Valley College students named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester. Dudley, a graduate of Indian River High School, is pursuing a bachelor of arts in sociology… Read more »