SALISBURY — After a month-long vetting process, he Salisbury City Council this week tapped its newest member, R. Hardy Rudasil, to fill a vacancy in District 5 created in September when Council Vice President Laura Mitchell resigned.Citing personal and family issues, Salisbury City Council Vice President Laura Mitchell last month announced her resignation effective at… Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2016
Fatherhood Adventures – October 28, 2016
A fun development of late has been Beckett’s interest in his early days, or as he says, “when I was a kid.”A nightly routine for us is to chat about his day while he showers. The males of the house still use the outdoor shower, which provides a fun setting for these talks. I always… Read more »
OC Elementary School Students, Faculty And Staff Participate In Firemen’s Relay
Ocean City Elementary School students, faculty and staff participated in a firemen’s relay to celebrate Fire Prevention Week, among many other activities. Left, teachers and staff members are pictured with some students. Each year during Fire Prevention Week, the Ocean City Fire Department sponsors a poster contest for grades Pre-K to three and an essay contest… Read more »
Route 50 Plan Changes Sought To ‘Make The Corridor More Commercially Viable’
SNOW HILL – An update of the county’s commercial design standards and Route 50 corridor plan could help increase development along the well-traveled highway into Ocean City.Since February, a committee of county officials, planning professionals and area business people has been working on revisions to the county’s design guidelines and Route 50 corridor plan. The… Read more »
Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Present Coastal Hospice With A Generous Gift
Members of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine recently presented Coastal Hospice with a generous gift. Pictured, from left, are Coastal Hospice Clinical Director Vondi Hutt, Past Potentate Jesse Turner, Illustrious Potentate Frank Ausby, Coastal Hospice President Alane Capen, Honorary Past Potentate John D. Handy, Sr. and Chief Rabban Lemonte Robinson.
Shelter Announces Fundraiser Dinner
OCEAN CITY — The Worcester County Humane Society is holding its 36th Annual Fundraiser Dinner along with their 6th Annual Cash Raffle Drawing on Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Ocean City Fish Company.Cost for tickets is $60 per person or $480 per table of eight. Ticket price includes appetizers, dinner, dessert, beverages (non-alcoholic), taxes, gratuity… Read more »
Local Teams Earn High Seeds In States
BERLIN- The state playoffs brackets for many of the fall sports were announced this week with several area teams earning high seeds and clear paths for regional championships and beyond.In the boys’ state 3A-East Section II bracket, Decatur earned the top seed and a first-round bye. The Seahawks will face the winner of the first-round… Read more »
Berlin Weighing Tennis Court Options After Cost Estimates Soar
BERLIN – In spite of complications, town leaders are hoping to see the tennis courts at Stephen Decatur Park replaced early next year.After the realization that installing new courts would be a bigger project than anticipated, the town sought advice from the U.S. Tennis Association. The national organization provided Berlin’s engineers with several options to… Read more »
Fishing Industry Right To Question Designation
With recent history confirming their worries are valid, members of the Ocean City fishing community have every reason to be alarmed about this week’s announcement of a plan to make an offshore fishing canyon a sanctuary.The National Aquarium is currently seeking online support to nominate the Baltimore Canyon, a 28-mile long and five-mile wide submarine… Read more »
Pocomoke Middle School Hosts Friendly Lunch Challenge
POCOMOKE – Eighth-grader Abby Boyce doesn’t usually buy school lunch.She’s willing to start if Pocomoke Middle School offers more of what she tasted Wednesday.“This is pretty good,” she said after trying a chicken sandwich flavored with a sweet potato spread.The dish was one of several showcased during Pocomoke Middle School’s first-ever “Sauce it up” challenge…. Read more »