It’s not a normal occurrence for convicted criminals to speak to the media openly about past indiscretions in an effort to spread awareness and education about their individual circumstances. That happened twice this week.Typically, jailhouse interviews are requested by prisoners because they want to explain their innocence and how the system has worked against them… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — After putting the kibosh on a request to hold the latest in a summer-long beach volleyball tournament season on a downtown beach at the same time as the Ocean City Air Show last weekend, the Mayor and Council on Monday gave the green light to the promoters for three more weekends throughout… Read more »
Stephen Decatur Middle School recently thanked BB&T for their generosity to students this year. Through their Lighthouse Project, the bank sponsored students by supplying them with healthy meals and personal items each week. Pictured, from left, are Cherie Townsend, school counselor; Mark Shipley, vice principal; Stephanie Cress, school counselor; and BB&T representatives Joe Dembowski and… Read more »
The Delaware legislature — or at least half of it — wants all school systems to return after Labor Day.By an 11-10 vote, the Delaware Senate voted Wednesday to approve legislation mandating school districts must start school after Labor Day. The vote comes after a state-appointed task force endorsed the change, despite school officials opposing… Read more »
The 40-year anniversary of the Worcester County Arts Council recently observed at the annual meeting that was held in our beautiful Ocean Pines Yacht Club. Pictured, from left, are event organizers Kay Hickman, Pat Barrett, Marcy Snyder, Carol Dorman, Sharon Sorrentino and Anna Mullis.
OCEAN CITY — Since the first Ocean City Uber vehicle appeared on the app-based ride service last May, there has been an ongoing debate about how or if Uber should be held to the same standards as traditional taxi cabs.Last week, the Maryland Public Service Commission met with resort officials to try and explain how… Read more »
Prior to school letting out, Worcester Prep family and friends enjoyed an afternoon of music and art presented by Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5 students who performed at the Annual Spring Music & Art Festival. Lower School music teacher Alana Parker directed a cast of more than 200 students colorfully dressed for the theme “Musical Mallards… Read more »
Every 1st Friday: Star Charities Volunteers Meet10 a.m., Ocean Pines Library. 410-641-7667.Every Saturday: Weekly Farmers Market8 a.m.-1 p.m., White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Year-round featuring locally grown vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, kettle corn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats and more. New vendors welcome. 410-641-7717.Every Saturday: Morning WorshipYear round, 10 a.m., Bible study;… Read more »
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, June 24 & Saturday June 25:Rhonda Apple & Dale BrittEvery Tuesday: Brenda Golden & Michael SmithEvery Thursday: Billie Carlins BandAtlantic Hotel410-641-35892 North Main St., BerlinEvery Monday: Earl BeardsleyEvery Tuesday: Bob Miller On… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — While it’s one thing to accept that heroin has become a difficult problem in this region, it’s much harder for the average person to understand the long journey that former addicts must embark on to both get and stay sober.The “one day at a time” mantra that almost every addict has uttered… Read more »