First grade students at Ocean City Elementary enjoyed a visit from the local 4-H organization and had the opportunity to hold baby chicks. Pictured is Jackson Hess from Kitty Herr’s class.
OCEAN CITY — An unidentified Ocean City municipal bus driver last week was informally recognized for his swift action during an incident this month when a pedestrian crossing Coastal Highway against a traffic signal was struck and killed by an Ocean City Police vehicle.Shortly after 1 a.m. on May 3, a 67-year-old Pennsylvania man was… Read more »
Eleven Worcester Prep students were inducted into the inaugural chapter of the WPS International Thespian Society. The International Thespian Society (ITS) is the Educational Theatre Association’s student honorary organization to recognize high school student achievement in theatre. Pictured, front from left, are Victoria Middleton, Chandler Dennis and Devin Hammond; middle row, Isabel Dashiell, Sambina Anthony… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The obvious divide between Ocean City and West Ocean City was clearly on display this week when resort officials shot down a proposal to allow a corporate restaurant over Route 50 Bridge to become a sponsor for town-sponsored special events.It’s no secret Ocean City proper on the barrier island is an entirely… Read more »
Liz Engh’s kindergarten scientists are pictured during an Earth Day walk to observe the school yard at Ocean City Elementary School for signs of spring.
28th Street Pit and Pub410-289-202028th St. & Coastal Hwy.Every Thursday: Locals’ Night With DJ BKAdolfo’s410-289-400113th St. & The Boardwalk,In The Beach Plaza HotelFriday, May 20: Rhonda Apple & Dale BrittAtlantic Hotel410-641-35892 North Main St., BerlinFriday, May 20: Danielle FurstEvery Monday: Earl BeardsleyEvery Tuesday: Bob Miller On The PianoThursday, May 26: Frankie MoranBuxy’s Salty Dog410-289-097328th St…. Read more »
Every 1st Friday: Star Charities Volunteers Meet10 a.m., Ocean Pines Library. 410-641-7667.Every Friday: FORGE Youth Ministries6:30-8 p.m., The Odyssey Church, 2 Discovery Lane, Selbyville. Fellowship, fun and a rewarding learning experience for children. Visit www.theodysseychurch.com or call 302-519-3867.Every Saturday: Weekly Farmers Market8 a.m.-1 p.m., White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Year-round featuring locally grown… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — An as-yet unidentified male motorcyclist lost his life in a horrific collision with a pick-up truck at the intersection of 28th Street and Philadelphia Avenue shortly after noon on Thursday.At 12:08 p.m. on Thursday, a motorcycle traveling south on Coastal Highway at speeds estimated at around 100 mph collided with a Ford F-350… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week approved on second reading the proposed $124 million fiscal year budget including a modest reduction in the tax rate, but not before defending a fund balance over and above their stated policy of 15 percent.The Mayor and Council on Monday unanimously approved the fiscal year 2017 spending plan… Read more »
(Editor’s Note: As part of our ongoing series on opioid abuse, “Curing Our Coast,” News Editor Bryan Russo discussed with Worcester County State’s Attorney Beau Oglesby the prosecution side of the situation.)Bryan RussoNews EditorSNOW HILL — It’s Worcester County State’s Attorney Beau Oglesby’s job to put bad guys in jail. He’s good at it, and… Read more »