OCEAN CITY — A New Jersey woman was critically injured when struck by a vehicle while crossing Coastal Highway against a pedestrian signal on Friday night.Around 10:20 p.m. last Friday, Ocean City Police responded to a reported pedestrian collision at 127th Street and Coastal Highway. The investigation revealed a 19-year-old Manalapan, N.J. woman was crossing… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2016
County Board Grants Three Alcohol Licenses, Rejects One
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners granted alcohol privileges to a trio of new Ocean City businesses this week.The board approved licenses for a Boardwalk restaurant, a Cumberland restaurant taking over the former Blue Ox property and a new venture by Mother’s Cantina.Ryan James of Mother’s Cantina told the board that… Read more »
Rotarian Ed Welch Presented With Certificate Of Achievement
Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club President Arlan Kinney, center, and Bob Smith, Past Assistant Governor-District 7630, right, presented a Certificate of Achievement to Rotarian Ed Welch for his participation in the Rotary District 7630 Pedaling for Polio fundraiser.
Alpha Phi Omega Donates $1,724 To Operation We Care, Inc.
Salisbury University’s chapter of the Alpha Phi Omega (APO) national service fraternity recently donated $1,724 to Operation We Care, Inc. to help offset the cost of postage for the organization’s overseas military care packages scheduled to be sent for Memorial Day delivery. APO members pictured, from left, with Operation We Care organizers Jeff and Diana… Read more »
Ocean City Seeking HEAL Designation
OCEAN CITY — Despite its French fry and funnel cake reputation, Ocean City is taking strides to nurture a healthier community by seeking a Healthy Eating Active Living, or HEAL, designation for the city.During last week’s Recreation and Parks Committee meeting, Director Susan Petito presented a draft resolution seeking a HEAL city designation for the… Read more »
Most Blessed Sacrament Students Participate In Rhythms Of Nature Outreach Program
Most Blessed Sacrament students in kindergarten through fourth grades participated in the Rhythms of Nature Outreach program. Educators from the White Clay Creek State Park in Newark, Del. traveled to MBS to teach students an arts integrated lesson about different sounds of animals and water life. Third grade students are pictured here.
Twelve SD High School Students Honored At Annual Berlin-Ocean City Optimists WeXL Banquet
Twelve Stephen Decatur High School students earned A’s over 15 consecutive terms and were honored at the annual Berlin-Ocean City Optimists WeXL Banquet at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on May 10. Pictured, from left, are Erin Smith, Deep Patel, Zohar Omer, Wyatt Mumford, Gabe Kim, Brett Kim, Contessa Hutchins, Caroline Dortenzo, Owen Dennis,… Read more »
Things I Like – May 20, 2016
Proud parenting momentsQuick-moving stormsLooking through old newspapersSmell of an old bookSmell of a new bookLearning something from my kidsClose playoff basketball gamesThe Orioles’ orange uniformsThe Invictus GamesMonday workoutsAn all-seafood dinner
Police Seek Tweaks On Same-Day Repeat Offenders
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Commission is exploring potential ways to enhance penalties for those issued civil citations for various offenses but flaunt the law and continue the same illegal activity throughout the same day.During last Monday’s Police Commission meeting, Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro informally brought up the subject of enhanced… Read more »
Cops And Courts – May 20, 2016
Bombs Away At Condo BuildingOCEAN CITY — A Pennsylvania woman was arrested on malicious destruction of property and other charges this week after allegedly bombing a cooler full of glass bottles and other items off the sixth-floor condo balcony damaging vehicles below following an argument with her husband.Around 5 p.m. on Monday, OCPD officers were… Read more »