Showell Elementary’s third graders have been learning ways to make smart economic choices. Above, Landon Smith is shown as he creates a Decision Tree to view the good and bad points of a choice.
BERLIN – Faced with no alternative, leaders of the Ocean Pines Association voted last week to approve a change order related to bridge repairs.On Friday, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve a $40,000 change order associated with the repair of the bridge across Ocean Parkway. The additional funding will pay… Read more »
SALISBURY – Through the tales of a wild horse, a local author is highlighting the importance of conservation and education in her new book, “Ace, King of My Heart”.Set on the barrier island of Assateague, author Lea Herrick details the fictional life of a colt named Ace and his stories of strength and survival.As the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Workers and volunteers at The Original Greene Turtle in Ocean City fed nearly 260 community members in need Tuesday evening at its “Feed our Friends” dinner, setting a new record for the annual event.Through the partnership of the Worcester County Health Department, Diakonia and Shepherd’s Crook Food Pantry, Greene Turtle officials were… Read more »
SALISBURY – The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) awarded Parkside High School a Schoolyard Habitat certification last week for its efforts in creating a Habitat Corridor for native plants and animals.The federation’s Garden for Wildlife Program recognizes schools each year that have successfully transformed schoolyards into viable habitats for wildlife to thrive and places for students… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Local politicians, business leaders and community members joined together Wednesday in Ocean City to gather information on the region’s economic climate at the annual Worcester County Economic Development Summit.The summit’s returning keynote speaker, Anirban Basu, chairman and chief financial officer of Sage Policy Group, gave the audience insight to this year’s economic… Read more »
For the second time, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City held a Coat Drive. Pictured are members with coats they donated and a collection of coats piled high. Pictured, from left, are Tom Southwell, President Barbara Peletier, Ted Vanvick, Co-Chair Joe Logisz, Jackie Todd, Co-Chair Mary Logisz and Wilma Chinn. The coats were… Read more »
Leticia Montalvo ParkerOCEAN PINES — Leticia Montalvo Parker, age 83, died peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 at the Woodlands Catered Living in Ocean Pines.Born in Honduras, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Arnulfo Castro and Olivia Montalvo. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Mitchell Parker of Ocean City, and… Read more »
WEST OCEAN CITY — After a rash of thefts from vehicles, allied law enforcement agencies on Tuesday executed a search warrant at a suspected residence in West Ocean City and recovered several dozen ladies’ purses and wallets.Law enforcement officials have been investigating a rash of thefts from vehicles in practically every area of northern Worcester… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Days after the Ocean City Mayor and Council fired off a letter last week opposing the designation of the Baltimore Canyon as the nation’s first Urban National Marine Sanctuary, a coalition of U.S Congressmen sent a letter of their own to a federal official who could ultimately make the decision.In October, National… Read more »