SNOW HILL – Officials hope changes to the county’s electrical standards will prevent unlicensed electricians from working in the county.Last Tuesday the Worcester County Commissioners approved changes to the county’s electrical standards in an effort to ensure licensed electricians are performing any tasks beyond the minor electrical work homeowners are allowed to do themselves. The… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2017
Ocean Pines Hosts Full Day Of Fourth Festivities
BERLIN — One of Ocean Pines’ most anticipated celebrations will take place on Tuesday, July 4, when residents and guests will gathered to celebrate the nation’s independence.“Our annual Fourth of July celebration in Ocean Pines has become a hallmark day of events for families, friends and vacationers,” said Ocean Pines Marketing and Public Relations Director… Read more »
Berlin Council Approves New Special Events Policy; Only Six Allowed To Serve Alcohol
BERLIN – A policy approved this week is expected to better regulate the town’s growing list of special events.On Monday the Berlin Town Council unanimously approved a new event policy that outlines the event approval process and lists associated restrictions.“We’re trying to make the playing field even for everyone,” Mayor Gee Williams said. “We’re trying… Read more »
Time To Ticket Jaywalkers In OC
One of the takeaways from this week’s press conference on the OC Walk Smart initiative was Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan’s call for police to crack down on enforcement.Although the costumed crab character used as a symbol of the safety initiative is silly, there’s nothing lighthearted about the fact many people take their lives into… Read more »
Water Safety Stressed As Summer Season Kicks Into High Gear
OCEAN CITY — With two shallow diving accidents in less than a week and a handful of other water-related incidents, resort officials this week issued a few water safety reminders as the summer season gets ready to really ramp up.Through much of the first half of June, most serious incidents in Ocean City and the… Read more »
Margaret Mudron Presented With Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club Outstanding Club Member Award
Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club President Elect and Treasurer Margaret Mudron, left with club President Cliff Berg, proudly displays The Outstanding Club Member Award 2016-2017, which was presented to her by Rotary District 7630 District Governor Cliff Hutton. Mudron was nominated for this prestigious award by members of the Ocean City/Berlin Rotary Club.
Kiwanis Club Awards 13 Scholarships To SD High School Students
On May 24 at Stephen Decatur High School, 13 scholarships were awarded from the Kiwanis Club. Noah Sperry received the $2,000 Ray Pugh Memorial Scholarship, Lidia Kappelmeier received the $1,000 David Lloyd Memorial Scholarship, Lexi Van Kirk received the $500 Al Levine Memorial Scholarship and Logan Gordy received a $500 scholarship dedicated to Marcus Page,… Read more »
Ocean City’s New Public Boat Ramp Celebrated
OCEAN CITY – State and local officials this week joined Gov. Larry Hogan to officially open the 64th Street public boat ramp with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new location.Though the boat ramp has been open for nearly two months, Tuesday’s celebration highlighted the partnership between the Town of Ocean City and the Maryland Department… Read more »
Retiring Health Officer Named First Award Recipient
SNOW HILL – State officials named Worcester County Health Officer Debbie Goeller the first recipient of the Dr. Ulder Tillman Award.This week the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) presented Goeller with the Dr. Ulder Tillman Commemorative Annual Award for Public Health Officers Community Service. The award was created this year in honor… Read more »
Things I Like – June 30, 2017
The Orioles’ orange jerseysTesty press conferencesKevin Spacey in ‘House of Cards’My kids’ excitement for jumping off the lifeguard standsFruit smoothiesRemembering the Wide World of Sports as a kidAssateague’s bayside when there are no fliesIce cold water on the beachEavesdropping on touristsHaving lunch and dinner on the beachHebron Carnival