BERLIN — “I want to be the first in my family to go to college.”Pocomoke High School freshman Justin Cunha’s powerful declaration caused a tumult of applause at the Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore’s Adopt A School campaign dinner at Waterman’s Restaurant in Ocean City on Nov. 1.The Adopt A School campaign is a… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2016
Worcester, Wicomico School Systems Weigh Calendars
NEWARK – The new state-mandated post-Labor Day school start has simplified the calendar process for local jurisdictions.In Worcester County, the school system has put forth two potential school year options instead of the usual three in the annual calendar survey. In Wicomico County, two options were provided to the public but only one included the… Read more »
Worcester Tourism Director Wins Statewide Honor; Post-Labor Day School Campaign Also Recognized
OCEAN CITY – Industry leaders named Worcester County’s own Lisa Challenger Maryland Tourism Person of the Year for 2016.At the Maryland Tourism and Travel Summit held this month in Baltimore, Challenger, who has served as head of Worcester County tourism since 1989, was awarded the honor for her commitment to the industry.“To be recognized by… Read more »
Fed Judge Blocks President’s Overtime Change, Winning Praise From Small Businesses
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City area businesses received a reprieve this week after U.S. District Court Judge Amos Mazzant granted a national injunction against new overtime rules that take effect Dec. 1.The Department of Labor (DOL) is expected to appeal the injunction, according to Vanessa Sinders, senior vice president of the American Hotel and Lodging… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week – November 25, 2016
MILLVILLEBishop’s Landing25513 Fox Point LnDaily 10-6New Community5 Minutes to Beach3-5BR Villas & HomesLots of AmenitiesBeazer Homes302-235-3024OCEAN CITYThe Gateway GrandOceanfront 48th StreetDaily 10-5Fully Furnished3-4BR/3BACondos & PenthousesMark Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty877-260-2710OCEAN PINES5 Village WayHarbor VillageSat 10-2 Waterfront4BR/2.5BA HomeBonus/Office RmColleen DeptulaColdwell Banker443-880-3471WEST OCEAN CITYSeaside VillageGolf Course RoadTues-Sun 10-6New Construction3BR/3.5BATown HomesLennar Homes302-540-0309OCEAN CITYSunburst Townhouse1600 Philadelphia AveFri-Sun 12-33BR TownhousesJon BarkerMark Fritschle Group/Condominium… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – November 25, 2016
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 »
Kiwanis Club Collects Food For Diakonia
Who’s Playing When And Where – November 25, 2016
28th Street Pit and Pub410-289-202028th St. & Coastal Hwy.Every Thursday:Locals’ Night With DJ BKSaturday, Nov. 26:Spinner & Lugnut, 6-9 p.m.Adolfo’s410-289-400113th St. & The Boardwalk,In The Beach Plaza HotelFriday, Nov. 25:Rhonda Apple & Dale Britt Atlantic Hotel410-641-35892 North Main St., BerlinEvery Monday:Earl BeardsleyEvery Tuesday:Bob Miller On The PianoFriday, Nov. 25:Blynd WindThe Big Easy On 60 410-524-23055909 Coastal… Read more »
Kiwanis Club Of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City Makes Two $600 Donations To Worcester G.O.L.D.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City earmarks two $600 donations each year for Worcester G.O.L.D. (Giving Other Lives Dignity). The donations are made in line with the Kiwanis International Program Priority One, which supports children from pre-natal to age 5. Worcester G.O.L.D. has a pantry serving that purpose. Pictured, from left, at a recent… Read more »
SD High School Future Educators Of America Members Greeters During American Education Week
Stephen Decatur High School Future Educators of America members Dina Sbih and Deja Kellam, left, served as greeters during American Education Week, Nov. 14-18. SDHS opened its doors to over 100 parents and community members throughout the week including Maryland State Delegate Mary Beth Carozza. The delegate is pictured right during a visit with the school’s… Read more »