This week’s decision by the Ocean City Mayor and Council to lower the free roam time at the Inlet Parking Lot from 30 minutes to 20 is not a big deal.Although it’s been labeled as a money grab by some, the reality is it’s a practical matter that will only impact a small percentage of… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2017
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – February 10, 2017
One year after Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan ordered all school systems must ring their first bell after the Labor Day holiday, Delaware and Pennsylvania are in the process of trying to do the same thing.I have long thought the significance of the governor’s mandate — aimed at adding an extra week, or weeks in some… Read more »
Cops And Courts – February 10, 2017
Shoplifting Leads To DrugsOCEAN CITY — A Frankford, Del. man was arrested last week on theft and drug charges after an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer allegedly observed him swiping cheese sticks from a north-end convenience store.Around 1:40 a.m. last Thursday, an OCPD officer on uniformed patrol inside the Wawa store at 120th Street… Read more »
We Remember Those We Have Lost – February 10, 2017
James Robert PondBERLIN — Jim Pond, born in 1939, died Dec. 2, 2016.He was born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Falls Church, Va. He graduated from George Mason High School. He bought Mister Softee in 1976 and operated it until 1984. He spent several years in the U.S. and British Virgin Islands onboard his… Read more »
Resort Kicks Off Ad Campaign Earlier Than Ever
OCEAN CITY – Officials in Ocean City are taking advantage of cold weather and hotel room discounts to launch the town’s earliest summer advertising campaign to date.At an Economic Development Committee (EDC) meeting last week, Donna Abbott, the town’s tourism director, told members that Ocean City began its Early Seagull Savings campaign Jan. 16 and… Read more »
Proposed Berlin Fire Station Gets Site Plan Approval
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Planning Commission approved a site plan for a new Berlin Fire Company building on Route 50 last week.Though there’s no timeline for construction yet, the fire company now has site plan approval for its new 10,409-square-foot building planned for property just east of the Friendship Road and Route 50… Read more »
Kiwanis Club Of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City Sponsors SD Middle School Builders Club
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City sponsors the Stephen Decatur Middle School Builders Club each year. Pictured at the first meeting of the year are the new officers of the SDMS Builders Club with teacher-adviser Mindy Ouelette.
Worcester Prep Lower And Middle School Chess Club Participates In Chess Tournament
Some members of the Worcester Prep (WPS) Lower and Middle School Chess Club, run by Head of Lower School Celeste Bunting, traveled to Salisbury this month for the Wicomico County Recreation, Parks & Tourism Annual Youth Chess Tournament. Third grader, Ansh Batra won first place in his ages 8-9 division. Ten students from WPS competed,… Read more »
Seahawks Roll As Briddell Scores 1000th
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity basketball team continued to steamroll through the Bayside Conference last week, beating Bennett, 77-67, as guard Gary Briddell picked up his 1,000th career point.Decatur had beaten Bennett handily, 73-36, on the road back on January 3, but the Clippers appeared vastly improved in the rematch at Decatur last Thursday. The… Read more »
OC Elementary School Raises $2,400 For American Heart Association
In January, Ocean City Elementary School students in grades 1-4 participated in its annual Jump Rope for Heart Event, raising over $2,400 for the American Heart Association. The 225 jump participants collected the donations and showed their caring hearts and outstanding sportsmanship by helping others. Pictured with Ocean City Elementary physical education teacher Mark Engle are… Read more »