Making Decisions Early Key For Your FutureEditor:National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) is a national initiative to encourage adults of all ages to plan ahead of a health crisis. Making decisions ahead of time and putting your wishes in writing brings peace of mind to families. It helps to avoid the difficult situations that are so… Read more »
It’s safe to say the eight members of the Ocean City Mayor and Council are typically not on the same page when it comes to current events. That’s a great thing in the current circumstances because there seems to be a mature, professional, healthy and open dialogue surrounding decisions. This is the way government is… Read more »
Berlin Intermediate student Emily Sandt, second from right, won first place in the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. State Association Americanism Poster Contest and her poster will go to the national competition. The theme this year was “My Favorite American Symbol.” Shilah Ponds, second from left, won the Americanism Essay Contest and the theme was “Why Is It Important… Read more »
I’m pulling for the University of South Carolina in this weekend’s NCAA Final Four.While I love the underdog story, I’m also quite fond of their coach, Frank Martin. He’s a humble, candid type who speaks from the heart. He never expected to be where he will be this weekend and when giving the opportunity he’s… Read more »
Berlin Intermediate School’s sixth grade students counted coins donated during their penny race. Students collected more than $3,000 to benefit the Worcester County Humane Society. The students selected the Humane Society as their community partner for service learning. Students have also donated bleach, Fabuloso, paper towels, dog treats and cat toys. Pictured, from left, are… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum recently made a donation to the USS Cod Submarine Memorial in Cleveland.Paul Farace and his wife, Teresa, visited in mid-March and selected several artifacts to take back to Cleveland. Along with the pyro locker, other artifacts from the USS Blenny include two crew mess tables, an… Read more »
BERLIN – Last year’s agreement between the Town of Berlin and The Nature Conservancy has resulted in the restoration of 182 acres of wetlands along the Pocomoke River.Mike Dryden, project manager and outreach coordinator for The Nature Conservancy, told the Berlin Town Council Monday that wetlands restoration work at the town’s spray irrigation facility was… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island will not fund a $25,000 study to dredge the area’s waterways until they acquire more information.In a Town Council meeting Friday, Councilman Richard Mais, chair of the ad hoc financial committee, informed officials of a proposed study that was brought to the group at its first meeting.Although the… Read more »
Herbert William TuelBERLIN – Herbert William Tuel, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Atlantic General Hospital.Herbert is survived by his wife of 11 years, Kathryn Moclaire; step-son Cory Moclaire; step-daughter Elizabeth Doyle and her husband Patrick, brothers Fred Roycroft and his wife Mary and Scott Roycroft; sister, Mitsy Palmer; and three… Read more »
Ocean City Elementary School held its annual Heavenly Hats Spirit Day on Friday, March 10. For just a $1 donation, students and teachers had the privilege of wearing their favorite hats to school to positively impact the lives of those suffering from cancer. Ocean City Elementary’s event raised $705.36. They also mailed off a box… Read more »