The property best remembered as Melvin’s Steakhouse had its beginning in 1946 when William Ruark built a restaurant and rooming house on the corner of N. 1st Street and Philadelphia Avenue. Originally named The Avenue Hotel and Restaurant but known to locals as Ruark’s, the building was purchased at an auction by Dirk Quillin in… Read more »
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ and girls’ varsity lacrosse teams were rewarded for their outstanding seasons by the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference.Wyatt Richins was named ESIAC Player of the Year, while Leigh Lingo was also named ESIAC Player of the Year. Named to the boys’ ESIAC All-Conference First Team were Wyatt Richins, Sam Cantello, Tucker… Read more »
The last week of school always comes with mixed emotions.There’s the pride and sense of accomplishment you feel as parents for your children. In addition, however, there is a sense of finality and loss that hits home.There are so many proud moments for parents, but, for me, it’s these times, such as finishing up a… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- The Delmarva Dolphins under-13 girls’ lacrosse team went undefeated on their way to the championship in the Brine Girls Lacrosse Festival last weekend.The tournament took place all weekend with games played practically around the clock at Northside Park in Ocean City featuring some of the best girls’ lacrosse programs in the country. The… Read more »
Several elected officials were on hand last Thursday evening at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club to mark the 40th anniversary celebration of the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce. The officials presented proclamations of congratulations to the organization. Pictured, from left, are Ocean Pines Chamber President Amy Unger, Chamber Executive Director Ginger Fleming, Senator Jim Mathias,… Read more »
The Republican Women of Worcester County’s literacy volunteers recently visited Showell Elementary School. In three hours, these Republican Women volunteers inventoried over 30 percent of the collection, which is equal to more than 3,200 books. Volunteers plan to return and help complete the inventory. Pictured, from left, are Joanne Breedlove, Vera Beck, Sharon Byerly, Sandy… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A new twist in the annual Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation fundraiser is allowing area businesses to participate in the prom-themed event.Though the foundation’s annual Prom Night isn’t until February, the fundraising that precedes the event is already underway. For the first time, businesses instead of individuals will make up the prom… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- With strong, gusty winds in the forecast for much of the weekend, the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 37th Annual Small Boat Tournament scheduled for this weekend has been moved back to next weekend, June 24-26.With several major offshore tournaments looming later this summer, some of the smaller boats in the resort’s sportfishing fleet… Read more »
Ocean Pines resident David “Dave” Lloyd received the prestigious Kiwanis International Award known as the “Legion of Honor” for his 25 years of service. All have been with the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City. Special Advisor Ralph Chinn made the presentation along with President Mark Joseph.
The mixed emotions that come with the kids’ last day of schoolMy new FitBit watchPeople who like their jobsRoad trips without traffic issuesTrying new foodsStaying at a new hotelWatching my son make quick new friends on the beachAir Show weekend in OCCatching up with old friendsThe sights and sounds of a beach dayCool morning air