Worcester Prep pre-kindergarten student Vivian Spraul acted as the Headmaster of the school on June 2. Her parents purchased the “Headmaster of the Day” at the WPS Annual Gala’s fund-raising auction this past March. As Headmaster, she, along with many other fun activities, allowed all students to wear pink and purple casual clothing instead of… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2016
Q&A With Kyler Taustin, Bringing Culture To Hometown Area Thrilling For Director
BERLIN — For the past six years, Kyler Taustin has been bringing theatre back to the very region he felt compelled to flee to follow his artistic heart at a young age. Growing up on the Eastern Shore, Taustin says he felt like an outcast, despite being a part of one of Ocean City’s most… Read more »
Police Seek Public’s Help In Hotel Armed Robbery
OCEAN CITY- Ocean City Police this week are seeking the public’s help in identifying three suspects involved in an armed robbery that took place on Tuesday at a downtown hotel.The investigation revealed three unidentified men accosted a victim, who was struck by an expandable baton. It is also believed one of the suspects displayed a… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – June 17, 2016
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 »
Who’s Playing When And Where – June 17, 2016
28th Street Pit and Pub410-289-202028th St. & Coastal Hwy.Every Thursday: Locals’ Night With DJ BKFriday, June 17: The Racket, 10 p.m.Adolfo’s410-289-400113th St. & The Boardwalk,In The Beach Plaza HotelFriday, June 17 & Saturday June 18:Rhonda Apple & Dale BrittEvery Tuesday: Brenda Golden & Michael SmithEvery Thursday: Billie Carlins BandAtlantic Hotel410-641-35892 North Main St., BerlinEvery Monday:… Read more »
Repeat Offender Ordinance Headed To Council; Ocean City Could Pass As Emergency Measure
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week advanced an ordinance that will, if approved, enhance penalties for those issued civil citations for various offenses but flaunt the law and continue the same illegal activity throughout the same day.Last month, the Police Commission began cursory discussions about enhanced subsequent penalties for individuals who might receive a… Read more »
‘I never will be a ‘Maverick.’ I am, in fact, a ‘Goose.’’
OCEAN CITY — Growing up, I loved the movie ‘Top Gun.’ It ranked somewhere between ‘The Karate Kid’ and ‘Back to the Future.’ I longed to be as cool and reckless as Tom Cruise’s character Maverick. I even learned all the words to the Righteous Brothers’ “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling” and would sing it… Read more »
Dozen Turtles Released On Assateague Island
BERLIN – “There they go!”While it wasn’t much of a race the crowd cheered excitedly as the National Aquarium released a dozen sea turtles at Assateague Island National Seashore Thursday. The release, which coincided with World Sea Turtle Day, also marked the 25th anniversary of the National Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Program. Since 1991, the program… Read more »
Can OC Enforce New Uber Regs? Officials Worried About Keeping Level Playing Field For Taxi Industry
OCEAN CITY — As Uber grows in popularity in the resort, so too are the number of questions city officials have about what state laws allow in regards to enforcing these app-based ride sharing services, also known as Transportation Network Companies (TNC’s).Several elected officials, including Mayor Rick Meehan, Councilmen Dennis Dare, Doug Cymek and Lloyd… Read more »
Landowner, Berlin At Odds Again Over Road Closure
BERLIN – An impasse between the town and the Adkins Company has again resulted in the closure of a portion of Harrison Avenue.A year after it was temporarily closed to through traffic in 2015, the section of Harrison Avenue in front of the Adkins Company is again blocked off to vehicles.Richard Holland of the Adkins… Read more »