BERLIN – Town officials say they’re working with their electric consulting firm responsible for last year’s $435,000 mistake to recoup some of the funding.In the wake of the news of the generation error that cost the town $435,876, Berlin Mayor Gee Williams said this week officials were working with Booth and Associates, the consulting firm… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City officials this week made a pitch for continued federal funding for a variety of ongoing projects around the resort, including beach replenishment and the dredging of the Inlet and commercial harbor.The Mayor and Council on Monday approved sending a letter to U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), seeking support for the… Read more »
POCOMOKE- Former Pocomoke High School field hockey standout Taylor West, who was part of four straight state championship teams for the Warriors, has been named to Team USA after U.S. Women’s National Team Trials last month.West, who starred at Pocomoke under late Coach Susan Pusey and won four state championships during her time at the… Read more »
The Ocean Pines Garden Club held a candle lighting ceremony to install its 2016 officers. Pictured, from left, are Meg Herrick, President; Mary Wentworth, Co-Vice-President; Linda Baker, Recording Secretary; Anita Roberts, Corresponding Secretary; and Barbara Ferger, Treasurer. Not pictured is Co-Vice-President Margaret Yates.
ANNAPOLIS – In this week’s legislative digest, Governor Larry Hogan presents his 2nd state of the state address to the Maryland General Assembly, Delegate Mary Beth Carozza is joined by local supporters and educators for her false bomb threat bill hearing, and legislation is introduced that would grant paid sick leave to more than a… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The resort’s Neighborhood Watch Associations last week honored several Ocean City Police Department officers, employees and private citizens, including Pfc. Aaron Morgan, who was named Officer of the Year for 2015.Ocean City’s eight Neighborhood Watch Associations last Friday held their annual OCPD Officer of the Year banquet at the Stowaway Grand Hotel…. Read more »
SELBYVILLE — It’s hard to pinpoint what is more remarkable about Michelle D. Freeman, President and CEO of the Carl Freeman Companies, The Joshua Freeman Foundation, and the Freeman Stage at Bayside.Is it her underdog-like story of achieving so much despite enduring such heartbreaking loss, or the fact that she lives her life as an… Read more »
Annual Awards PresentedOCEAN CITY — Atlantic/Smith, Cropper & Deeley held its annual meeting on Jan. 19 at the Princess Royale in Ocean City. Many awards were handed out at this meeting to celebrate a successful 2015 fiscal year.Account Executive Megan Muller received the 2015 Top Producer Award. She focuses on community associations and non-profits.Travis Hinman… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team enjoyed a big week, sweeping a dual meet against Cambridge-South Dorchester and Kent County last Wednesday before beating Queen Anne’s and Bennett in meets on Friday and Monday.Against Cambridge-South Dorchester in the dual meet last Wednesday, Robert Kaminski beat Mason Brunner at 106 and Josh Lawson beat Xavier Spencer… Read more »
28th Street Pit and Pub410-289-202028th St. & Coastal Hwy.Friday, Feb. 5: Jack & T, 6-9 p.m.Saturday, Feb. 6:Melissa Alesi, 6-10 p.m.Every Thursday: Locals’ Night With DJ BKAdolfo’s410-289-400113th St. & The Boardwalk,In The Beach Plaza HotelCall For EntertainmentAtlantic Hotel410-641-35892 North Main St., BerlinEvery Monday: Earl BeardsleyEvery Tuesday:Bob Miller On The PianoBuxy’s Salty Dog410-289-097328th St. & Coastal… Read more »