Second grade students in Cindy Leitgeb’s class at Ocean City Elementary School learned how to judge similar items fairly in order to list reasons why an item is their favorite. This classroom activity helped the students prepare for an opinion writing paper during Writer’s Workshop. Students, from left, are Julian Culley, Connor Mason and Ryleigh… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2016
Coin Toss Breaks Tie For Bayside South Boys Title
BERLIN — Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity basketball team held up its end in the battle with Pocomoke for the Bayside South championship with a win Monday, but the Seahawks lost a fateful coin toss on Tuesday morning to the Warriors.By virtue of the coin toss win over Decatur, Pocomoke won the Bayside South championship and… Read more »
Berlin, CAR Unveil New Community Chalkboard
BERLIN – Representatives of the Coastal Association of Realtors joined Berlin leaders to celebrate a new community art kiosk.On Feb. 19 members of the Coastal Association of Realtors (CAR) and Town of Berlin officials hosted a ribbon cutting for the new community art display — essentially a chalkboard — in front of the town’s visitor… Read more »
Applicants Being Sought For OCFD’s Live-In Program
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Fire Department is looking for applicants for its popular live-in program, which allows firefighters and first responders to live rent-free at the beach while gaining valuable experience on the front lines in the resort.As the name implies, the OCFD live-in program provides living space for roughly 10 current members… Read more »
Seahawks Wrestlers Finish Second At Baysides
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team turned in a strong performance at the Bayside Championships last weekend with a second-place overall finish as a team and a handful of individual championships and top finishes.North Caroline won the Bayside championship with a total of 241 points, while Decatur finished a close second with 212.5 points. Kent… Read more »
Bomb Threat Prosecution Bills Pass House, Senate
ANNAPOLIS – In this week’s legislative wrap-up, Governor Larry Hogan wants to give the people of Maryland more than a sneak peek of the happenings on the state’s respective legislative floors. Drunk driving laws could get even more strict, Maryland is touted as one of the leading states on the fight to reduce greenhouse gas… Read more »
Senator, County At Odds Over Package Goods Measure; Commissioners Support House Legislation
BERLIN — One week after Worcester officials threw their support behind a bill introduced in the House to pursue an exit strategy for the county’s Department of Liquor Control (DLC), Senator Jim Mathias responded to criticism his legislation did not represent the county’s wishes.As part of the exit strategy for the beleaguered DLC, a pair… Read more »
Growing SonRise Church Eyes Former Merial Site On Route 50 For Future Home
BERLIN – After years of fundraising and searching for the perfect site, SonRise Church is poised to move to the former location of Merial Select in Berlin.“Our plans are to acquire the property and make it into the new permanent home for SonRise Church,” said Pastor Jerry Wade, the church’s executive pastor.Wade said this week… Read more »
Former Harley Property On Route 50 Bought By Baltimore Investment Firm
BERLIN – An investment company from Baltimore has purchased the long vacant Harley Davidson property on Route 50.The 13-acre property, which was listed for $3.9 million, has been empty since the Harley Davidson dealer occupying the space closed up shop in 2010. According to Realtor Randy Bendler of Bendler Realty Corporation, the building and attached… Read more »
Morning Coin Toss Decides Bayside South Title With Pocomoke Taking Honors Over Decatur
BERLIN — Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity basketball team held up their end in the battle with Pocomoke for the Bayside South championship with a 71-61 win over Cambridge-South Dorchester in the regular season finale on the road on Monday, but the Seahawks lost a fateful coin toss on Tuesday morning to the Warriors, who will… Read more »