Kindergarten students in Bethany Pugner’s Music class at Ocean City Elementary have been working on a Movement while Listening Unit. Pictured are Lucas Ruppert, Caroline Olson and Cole Smith, listening to Bear Hunt, a speech piece about a pretend bear hunt. On their search to find the bear’s cave, students had fun rubbing their hands together to produce a “wheat-like” sound… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2016
The English Diner Was The ‘It Place’ For Many
The English Diner opened in 1939 on the corner of Wicomico Street and Baltimore Avenue. Moved to 21st Street and Philadelphia Avenue in the last 1950s, it was one of Ocean City’s most popular family restaurants.It was known as “Little City Hall” for the daily breakfast gatherings of Ocean City’s political elite during the years that… Read more »
Wave Machine Definition Clarified; Amenity Must Be In Amusement District
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 »
Q&A: Michelle Freeman Reflects On Faith, Culture, Life, Tragedy
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 »
Historic Ocean City Church Undergoing Major Renovation Project; Steeple Removed This Week For Overhaul
OCEAN CITY — An historic downtown landmark, the oldest Catholic church in Ocean City, is getting a major facelift, including the restoration of its steeple, which was removed this week.St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, which dates back to 1877 and nearly the beginning of the resort itself, is undergoing a major restoration and… Read more »
Things I Like
Watching my kids ski in the snowYoung leaders in actionReader submitted imagesChildren who don’t mind wearing glassesSmart phones with a long battery lifeUniquely large coffee cupsVisiting a place I’ve never been beforeThe view from atop a ski liftMovies with a great soundtrackThe show Amazon show, ‘Transparent’An old book smell
Berlin, Utility Consultant Working On ‘Fair’ Compensation After Major Error
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 »
National Search Likely To Replace Worcester Superintendent; Wilson To Serve On Interim Basis Till Summer ’17
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 »
Food Truck Proposal Raises Questions In Pines
BERLIN – Questions regarding the food truck proposed by Ocean Pines Association management dominated a public hearing on the homeowner’s association’s budget this week.On Saturday, Ocean Pines Association (OPA) General Manager Bob Thompson hosted a public hearing on the coming year’s proposed $11 million budget. When it came to questions from the residents in attendance,… Read more »