OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department this week is seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect or suspects wanted in connection to multiple vending machine thefts over the last several days.Around 8:25 a.m. on Monday, Ocean City Police took a report for thefts from a total of eight Coca-Cola vending machines. The… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2016
Things To Do Around Town
Every 1st Friday:Star Charities Volunteers Meet10 a.m., Ocean Pines Library. 410-641-7667.Every Friday: FORGE Youth Ministries6:30-8 p.m., The Odyssey Church, 2 Discovery Lane, Selbyville. Fellowship, fun and a rewarding learning experience for children. Visit www.theodysseychurch.com or call 302-519-3867.Every Saturday: Weekly Farmers Market8 a.m.-1 p.m., White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Year-round featuring locally grown… Read more »
Cops And Courts
DUI, Drug ArrestWHALEYVILLE — A local woman was arrested on drunk-driving and drug charges last weekend after her vehicle left the road and struck a ditch and utility pole in Whaleyville.Around 10:30 p.m. last Saturday, Maryland State Police troopers received a call about a motor vehicle collision on Route 346 in front of the Oasis… Read more »
SoDel Concepts’ Chefs Participate In Girl Scout Cookie Throw Down
SoDel Concepts’ chefs on March 24 participated in the hospitality company’s annual Girl Scout Cookie Throw Down at NorthEast Seafood Kitchen. Pictured, from left, are Chef Anthony Leonardi of Plate Catering, who took first place for an icebox cake made with Toffee-tastic; Chef Chris Parks of Lupo Italian Kitchen won third place for his layer… Read more »
SD Former Boys’ And Girls’ Lacrosse Players Try To Start Easter Weekend Traditon
In what could become an Easter weekend tradition, dozens of Stephen Decatur former boys’ and girls’ lacrosse players gathered at the Berlin school on March 26 for the first-ever alumni lacrosse game under the direction of Coach Scott Lathroum. Many of the player, some of whom continued their lacrosse careers at the next level, gathered… Read more »
Exonerated Teacher Resigns, Releases Statement Calling For Cameras In Classrooms
POCOMOKE — William A. Cathell, Jr., the Worcester County Public School teacher who was exonerated by a Worcester County Circuit Court last month of all charges stemming from allegations levied by former students, has resigned from teaching at Pocomoke Middle School.“Having proven my innocence in a court of law, I have formally tendered my resignation… Read more »
Eastern Shore Ballet Theatre Brings Snow White To Resort
BERLIN — Growing up as artsy kids on the Eastern Shore of Maryland was not an easy thing for Fawn Mete and Nicole Brushmiller, who grew up in Berlin and Salisbury, respectively. There were only a handful of programs, and even fewer programs catered toward more advanced levels of a particular art-form like dance, theatre,… Read more »
New Regs Make It Harder For Out-Of-State Uber Drivers, But Questions Remain On Ocean City Impact, Enforcement
OCEAN CITY — Even though the local taxi industry is not thrilled about it, even the most vehement detractors of the ride-hailing service Uber concede that it’s here to stay in Ocean City.“This will be the second year that they are here, and we know they aren’t going to do anything but ramp up their… Read more »
Deep Freeze Takes Toll On Shore Farm Operations; Spring Weather Extremes Leave Farmers On Edge
BERLIN — The extreme wacky weather this week, with snow on Monday and temperatures dipping into the low 20s midweek wreaked havoc on agriculture across the Lower Shore, including an iconic family peach orchard in Sussex County that lost its entire crop.A cold front passed through the region early this week, causing a surprising light… Read more »
Paid Sick Leave Bill Clears House, Heads To Senate; Changes Spark Major Concerns For Resort Operations
ANNAPOLIS — A highly contested bill that aims to give paid sick leave to hundreds of thousands of Marylanders easily passed through the House of Delegates this week by a vote of 84-54.All 49 house Republicans and five Democrats opposed House Bill 580, which covers both full- and part-time workers for any business with 15… Read more »