OCEAN CITY — One week after viewing grim pictures of stacked bunk beds and blocked doors and windows, Ocean City officials got a different perspective this week as they passed on first reading a tweak in the occupancy calculations for seasonal workforce housing.Ocean City’s current calculation calls for 40 square feet of bedroom space for… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2016
OC Elementary Holds Worcester County Humane Society Drive
Ocean City Elementary recently held a Worcester County Humane Society drive to collect donations for the many homeless dogs and cats who call the shelter their home. Students from all grades donated items such as dog and cat treats, kitty litter, blankets, paper towels, dry dog and cat food, kongs and peanut butter. In addition, they collected… Read more »
Wicomico County Board Of Education Employees Present $53,026 Check To United Way Of The Lower Eastern Shore
Wicomico County Board of Education employees Cindy Clutter, Jeanne Underwood, Jesse Reid, Joyce Phillips, Mark Thompson and Kris Huntington present a $53,026 check of employee campaign donations to United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore.
Old City Hall Once Served As OC-Based School
The building that serves as today’s City Hall was at one time the center of formal education in Ocean City. This was the site of Ocean City High School from 1917 until its merger with Berlin’s Buckingham High to form Stephen Decatur High School in 1954. During much of that time, it was one of… Read more »
We Remember Those We Have Lost
Harriet Beatty JohnsonWEST HILLS, Calif — Harriet Beatty Johnson, passed away on March 1, 2016, at home in West Hills, Calif.She was the daughter of Margaret “Margie” Sullivan Beatty and Robert H. Beatty, both deceased. She leaves her beloved son, Jeffrey James Johnson, of Nashville, Tenn.; a sister, Barbara “Bobbie” Beatty Corbett and her husband,… Read more »
Republican Women Of Worcester County Met To Plan Annual Patriotic Fashion Show
The Republican Women of Worcester County met to plan their Annual Patriotic Fashion Show and Luncheon to be held on Tuesday, September 27. This year’s theme will be “Honoring Women Suffragettes”, the women who helped give all women the right to vote in public elections.
Seahawks Finish Strong At Cambridge Meet
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity track teams had a strong meet last week at Cambridge-South Dorchester with top finishes in practically every event.On the girls’ side, in the 100 meter hurdles, Emily Cook finished first, Adrianna Serpe finished second and Kate Carpenter finished fourth. In the 100, Madison Jones finished second, Lindsay Jones was second and… Read more »
Worcester Humane Society Plans Weekend Of Fundraising Events
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City is going to the dogs later this month, April 22-23, and the community is invited to join the Worcester County Humane Society for a weekend of fundraising fun, including the 17th Annual Boardwalkin’ for Pets.The public is invited to a dinner and silent auction on Friday, April 22 at Adolfo’s… Read more »
Local DUI Conviction Rate Tops In Md.
SNOW HILL — For the second time in three years, the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office has achieved the highest conviction rate for driving under the influence cases in the state of Maryland in 2014.The data is collected and compiled by the Maryland State’s Attorney’s Association each year. The association tracks the overall success rate… Read more »
Paint Snow Hill Returns To Shore Next Week, April 14-17
SNOW HILL — The third week in April will bring 70 artists for the annual Paint Snow Hill, the Eastern Shore’s first plein air “paint out” started in 2004.If you see artists painting in and around the Snow Hill area April 14 to 17, be sure to take note of their enthusiasm for the spring… Read more »