OCEAN CITY — The future of the former Dew Tour skate bowl, one of the last vestiges of event last held in Ocean City in 2014 after a four-year run, was debated last week.The Dew Tour, the wildly popular multi-sport event that included skateboarding, BMX riding and even surfing, was held in Ocean City for… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2017
Suspects Charged In Armed Robbery
OCEAN CITY — Two suspects were arrested on armed robbery and first-degree assault charges last week after allegedly stealing a victim’s wallet at knifepoint in the area of 19th Street.Around 8:30 p.m. last Thursday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was on patrol in the area of 19th Street when he was approached by… Read more »
OC Tennis Center Parking Lots In Need Of Repair
OCEAN CITY — The steadily deteriorating parking lots at the Ocean City Tennis Center complex are in need of a serious repaving, but the lots are pretty far down the town’s paving priority list.During a Recreation Committee meeting last week, it was learned the town-owned parking lots at the Ocean City Tennis Center complex at… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? June 23, 2017
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Information you need might be coming in sporadically, but at least what you’re getting is valuable. Continue to wait until more is available before acting on that career move.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You continue on an upbeat cycle, and with that strong Taurean energy you should see… Read more »
‘Stop The Bleed’ Demo Teaches Lifesaving Skills
OCEAN CITY – A national security initiative made its way to the Ocean City beach this week to teach people bleeding control techniques.As part of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association Convention this week, advanced life support (ALS) instructors with the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI) offered a “Stop the Bleed” demonstration Monday to those… Read more »
Berlin Approves Believe In Tomorrow Block Party
BERLIN – A block party planned for downtown Berlin in August will benefit Believe in Tomorrow.On Monday, June 12, the Berlin Town Council approved a request from Believe in Tomorrow representatives to host a fundraiser described as a block party on Main Street Aug. 12. The event would raise money for the nonprofit, which offers… Read more »
Berlin Intermediate Special Education Teacher Retires
Through rain, sleet, snow and fog delays, Berlin Intermediate special education teacher Mik Megary has welcomed students to school each day and said good-bye each afternoon. June 16 was Megary’s last day at BIS to start his well-deserved retirement.
A Week In Business – June 23, 2017
Bank Supports CampaignBERLIN – The Atlantic General Hospital Campaign for the Future received a donation of $5,000 from Shore United Bank toward upcoming projects including the new John H. “Jack” Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center.Shore United Bank and its community of companies have a rich history dating back to 1850. The bank is committed to… Read more »
Health Literacy Program To Grow In Worcester County
NEWARK – By the fall, Worcester County’s health literacy program will be fully implemented in local schools.The Integrated Health Literacy Program (IHLP), launched through a partnership between Worcester County Public Schools, Atlantic General Hospital and the University of Maryland’s Herschel S. Horowitz Center for Health Literacy, was first introduced to local students in 2014. Though… Read more »
Worcester Prep Lower School Students Earn Perfect Attendance Certificates
Seven Worcester Prep Lower School students earned Perfect Attendance Certificates for the school year. Pictured with Head of the Lower School Celeste Bunting, front from left, are Brax Giardina, John Lynch and Collin Hastings; and, back, Beckett Green, Jack Lynch, Hunter Simons and Briar Parsons. Submitted Photos