Jan. 20, 27: Knights Of Columbus BingoDoors open 5 p.m.; games begin 6:30 p.m. Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Hwy. (behind St. Luke’s Church), Ocean City. Refreshments for sale. 410-524-7994.Jan. 20, 27: American Legion SAL12:30 p.m.-til. Oyster fritter sandwich: $8. Public Welcome. 10111 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin.Jan. 21: Ocean City Sisters MarchAll are invited to… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Members of the Ocean City Writers Group met with visual artists at the Ocean City Center for the Arts Tuesday to read their stories and poetry inspired by pieces on display at the exhibit.The presentation, entitled “Shared Visions,” partnered members of the artisan community to build off each other’s art form, according… Read more »
The Ocean City Lions Club has donated $2,500 to the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company (OCVFC) to help them purchase updated equipment for their life-saving Hurst Tools or “Jaws of Life.” Pictured, from left, are Lion J.D. Quillin, OCVFC President James L. Jester and Ocean City Lions President Jo-Anna Schanno.
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) and the Richard A. Henson Foundation (RAHF) have partnered to support the efforts of Junior Achievement to bring philanthropy education to all public high school students in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties. Funds for this in-school classroom-based program will provide about 1,800 students access to first-hand understanding… Read more »
Ocean City has seen its share of eye-catching advertising devices over the years. The Giant Bull with sunglasses at Capt. Bob’s Steakhouse on 64th Street, Laffin’ Sal at Jester’s Fun House on Worcester Street and Morbid Manner with its ghosts and ghouls on the pier have all pass-ed into history.One of the most recent to… Read more »
NEWARK – The county’s new superintendent of schools reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring teachers are given the compensation they deserve at this week’s school board meeting.During Tuesday’s meeting of the Worcester County Board of Education, Superintendent Lou Taylor said teachers would this month be receiving the mid-year step increase approved during the last budget process.“I… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials say plans to form a committee to develop a naming policy for public property are moving ahead.Following last week’s presentation of an informal petition calling for Berlin Falls Park to be renamed in honor of a retired mailman, the Berlin Town Council agreed the town needed a formal policy on how… Read more »
Maryland Delegate Mary Beth Carozza provided the Ocean City Development Corporation with an official citation recognizing the OCDC for its 2016 Impact Award. This prestigious award was provided by the Community Development Network (CDN), a statewide organization that promotes community development initiatives. Pictured, from left, are Glenn Irwin, OCDC executive director; Stephanie Meehan, OCDC Board… Read more »
The Rusty Pipes, a co-ed a cappella group from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), based in Troy, N.Y., performed for Worcester Preparatory School’s (WPS) Middle and Upper School on Jan. 12. What makes the visit even more meaningful is that one of the lead singers, Ariella Anthony of Seaford, Del. is a 2014 alum who sang… Read more »
Close playoff football gamesShowing my kids something they have never seen beforeA solitary leaf on a tree branchHumble professional athletesAllen Sklar’s wildlife photosEating out on half-price nightsThe last stretch of a long road tripShoes that hold up wellA friendly grocery store cashierThe patience level of a good youth sports coachExploring an unfamiliar area