Chris ShearerContributing WriterBERLIN – While most people will be watching the St. Patrick’s Day Parade from a beach chair on an Ocean City curb or a handcrafted float, three friends will likely be celebrating their tribute the day before to a Medal of Honor winning Vietnam Vet.Pat Keough, Carl Biersack and Mike “Murphy” Faber will… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2016
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Consider moving beyond the usual methods to find a more creative means of handling a difficult on-the-job situation. Avoid confrontation and, instead, aim for cooperation.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Seasonal change creates a new look for the outdoors. It also inspires Taureans to redo their own environments, and… Read more »
Sites Identified For New SHA Sign Program
OCEAN CITY — Several attractions throughout the resort have already been identified as potential candidates for a new State Highway Administration (SHA) program to install new signage along roadways to better attract visitors to historic sites and other amenities, but the list could be growing.In January, SHA officials met with the Mayor and Council to… Read more »
OC Council Advances Trailer Changes As Emergency Ordinance With Vehicle Events Coming Up
OCEAN CITY — With the clock now ticking on the spring Cruisin’ event, the Mayor and Council last week advanced an ordinance requiring registered participants to purchase a permit for parking oversized trailers on city streets to second reading as an emergency ordinance at the request of the show’s producer.As part of the ongoing effort… Read more »
Compromise Reached On Liquor Bills
OCEAN CITY – A compromise measure between private industry and the Department of Liquor Control led to an amendment that would instill a one-year restriction for additional liquor stores within a 10-block radius in Ocean City of an existing DLC store.This amendment covers the 10 blocks north and south of the Gold Coast Mall location… Read more »
OC Museum Society Creates Hurley Memorial Scholarship
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Museum Society has announced the creation of the George M. Hurley Memorial Scholarship.The scholarship is open to any graduating senior at Stephen Decatur High School and who plans to attend Wor-Wic Community College, Salisbury University or the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.Hurley obtained his teaching certificate from the Maryland… Read more »
Fenwick Passes 2-Year Moratorium On New Hotel Construction
FENWICK ISLAND – Following the contentious debate surrounding the redevelopment of the Sands Motel, the town has passed a two-year moratorium on hotel construction.On Feb. 26 the Fenwick Island Town Council voted to establish a moratorium, essentially a ban, on the construction of any new hotels for two years.“This will be new hotels only,” Councilman… Read more »
Worcester Prep Announces Winter Sports Award Middle School Winners
Worcester Prep recently announced its Winter Sports Award Middle School winners. Above, front from left, are seventh grade team leaders Sydney Stebenne (Most Improved Player), C.C. Lizas (MVP) and Sophia Ludt (Coaches Award); and, back from left, are eighth grade team leaders Maddy Shanahan (MVP), Quinn McColgan (Coaches Award) and Madison Van Orden (Most Improved… Read more »
Historical Society Announces Spring Dinner
POCOMOKE — The Worcester County Historical Society is planning its annual spring dinner for Friday, April 8, at the Pocomoke Community Center on Market and 14th streets. The dinner will feature the Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary’s famous chicken and dumplings.This year’s speaker will be Gordon E. Katz, an award winning author, who will speak on… Read more »
Run/Walk To Benefit MAC, Inc.
SALISBURY — Ann Kuhn Purnell of Salisbury died on Christmas Eve in 2014, following a 12-year struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease.“Alzheimer’s is one of the most insidious diseases that we have to deal with. And people don’t talk about it,” said Susan Kuhn Purnell, Ann Purnell’s daughter. “When someone has a heart attack or gets cancer,… Read more »