Students in Andrese Foreman’s third grade class at Ocean City Elementary School have been “growing” their knowledge about plants by observing the parts of a cabbage plant and learning about the important role each special part plays to help it survive.
Atlantic General Hospital President Michael Franklin talked to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City last month about the hospital’s “Campaign For The Future.” Pictured, from left, are Kiwanis Club President Barbara Peletier, AGH President Michael Franklin, Kiwanian and member of the AGH Board of Trustees Charlotte Cathell and AGH Event Coordinator/Development Assistant Joy Stokes.
OCEAN CITY — Are you ready to walk the walk and show your support for the homeless dogs and cats in our community? If so, then join the Worcester County Humane Society for a weekend of fundraising fun that includes the 18th Annual Boardwalkin’ for Pets on Saturday, April 22.The public is invited to a… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Just one week after state lawmakers approved Maryland’s share of the funding for the next expansion of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, resort officials this week found themselves defending the project.Citing a need to gain a competitive advantage over similar facilities in the state and region and increase the economic impact,… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Though budget work sessions have only just begun, county officials agreed to advertise for a potential tax increase to fund the current shortfall.On Tuesday the Worcester County Commissioners agreed to advertise for a real property tax rate of $.867 per $100 of assessment. That rate is 5.5 percent higher than the constant… Read more »
Atlantic General Health System celebrated the new location last week of Atlantic General Women’s Health Center at the Atlantic General Medical Center in West Ocean City off Route 50. Left, members of the hospital board, foundation and staff are joined by chamber officials for a ribbon cutting celebration. Photo by Jeanette DeskiewiczBank PromotionBERLIN — Raymond… Read more »
Despite his age of 86 years old, it came as a shock last weekend to learn of Jesse Turner’s passing less than two months into retirement. If there’s a bright side to the sadness many have experienced this week, it’s that Turner was able to learn how people in the community felt about him before… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — While complaints about off-color Boardwalk displays and signage have dropped significantly in recent years, resort leaders voiced concern this week eliminating a seasonal enforcement position could erase the progress and nurture a return to how things were in the past.During a budget work session on Wednesday, Planning and Community Development Director Bill… Read more »
Every 1st Friday: Star Charities Volunteers Meet10 a.m., Ocean Pines Library. 410-641-7667.Every 2nd Friday: Food PantryNew Bethel United Methodist Church, 10203 Germantown Rd., Berlin. 410-641-2058.Every Saturday: Weekly Farmers Market8 a.m.-1 p.m., White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Year-round. Locally grown vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, kettle corn, flowers, artisan breads, seafood, meats, more. New… Read more »
Of all the cost cutting moves that could come with the micro-managing review that is budget season in Ocean City, it’s startling that the Mayor and Council would see fit to cut $5,000 for the first white marlin release prize of the season.The council will have the opportunity next week during budget wrap-up sessions to… Read more »