Stephen Decatur High School administrators, counselors and teachers recently held a successful Senior Seahawk Application Week that included college, career, and military counseling, financial and FAFSA advice, writing center tutorials and on-site college acceptances. Close to 300 seniors received the intensified services and 40 students earned on-site college acceptances from Salisbury University, University of Maryland… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Lower Shore Health Insurance Assistance Program has begun the open enrollment period for private health insurance plans.From Nov. 1 to Jan. 31, residents of Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties will be able to select qualifying health plans from the assistance program.Worcester County Health Department Prevention Coordinator Kat Gunby said the program… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Resort planners last week approved an uptown hotel’s plan to swap out an oceanfront area historically used for dumpsters and trash collection with an attractive amenity for its guests, but it appears the neighbors were unaware of the final design.Last Tuesday, the Ocean City Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed a site plan… Read more »
Edward T. Weitzel, Jr.BERLIN — It is with heavy heart we announce the passing of Edward T. Weitzel, Jr. on Oct. 14, 2016 at home.He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Barbara Weitzel (nee’ Musella), their dog Lizzie, brothers Wayne and Robert, and sister Margaret Hanley, daughters Barbara (Charles), Lori (David), Susan… Read more »
Students from Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School participated last month in their annual Walkathon fundraiser and Family Fall Festival. These events, sponsored by Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School’s Home and School Association, promote health and fitness school-wide for students ranging in grades from Pre-K 3 through eighth grade as well as community fellowship. The monies… Read more »
Based on the most recent municipal elections, it’s clear Ocean City’s registered votes have an affinity for fresh faces who have not held elected office previously.Two years ago, Matt James, a young and inexperienced resident, cruised to the highest vote tally among the candidates to win his seat. This week, John Gehrig, a business owner… Read more »
Ocean City Elementary second grader Halle Marshall and fourth grader Lily Carson were recently recognized by the Federated Garden Club of Maryland for their entries in the Garden Club’s poster and poetry contest during the 2015-2016 school year. They both received certificates of participation for their Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl posters. Carson also received… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — For the second time in as many elections, an independent political newcomer to the Ocean City Council was the top vote-getter in the municipal election on Tuesday, surpassing the next closest candidate by over 500 votes.Two years ago, Councilman Matt James finished in first place in the town’s election, securing his first… Read more »
28th Street Pit and Pub410-289-202028th St. & Coastal Hwy.Every Thursday:Locals’ Night With DJ BK Adolfo’s410-289-400113th St. & The Boardwalk,In The Beach Plaza HotelFriday, Nov. 11:Rhonda Apple & Dale BrittAtlantic Hotel410-641-35892 North Main St., BerlinEvery Monday:Earl BeardsleyEvery Tuesday:Bob Miller On The PianoFriday, Nov. 11:Frankie MoranThe Big Easy On 60 410-524-23055909 Coastal Hwy.Friday, Nov. 11:Tor & Coastal StormSaturday,… Read more »
Every 1st Friday: Star Charities Volunteers Meet10 a.m., Ocean Pines Library. 410-641-7667.Every 2nd Friday: Food PantryNew Bethel United Methodist Church, 10203 Germantown Rd., Berlin. 410-641-2058.Every Saturday: Weekly Farmers Market8 a.m.-1 p.m., White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Year-round. Locally grown vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, kettle corn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats, more. New… Read more »