OCEAN CITY — With the arrival of another Fourth of July holiday next week and the anticipated crowds that will bring, state and local officials this week took the opportunity to hammer home the highly successful Walk Smart pedestrian safety campaign.After a rash of fatal pedestrian incidents a few years ago, Ocean City and the… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2017
Seventh Grade Twins Headmasters At Worcester Prep For A Day
Worcester Preparatory School seventh grade twins Hugh Thomas and Myra Cropper acted as headmasters of the school on June 1. Their parents purchased the “Headmaster for a Day” at the WPS Gala’s fundraising auction this past March. As headmaster, they allowed all students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 to wear casual clothing instead of their… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? June 30, 2017
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Be prepared to face some challenges stirred up by an envious colleague. Your best defense is the Arian’s innate honesty. Stick with the truth, and you’ll come out ahead.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Your sensitivity to the needs of others is admirable. But be careful to avoid those… Read more »
Berlin Considers Drone Regs
BERLIN – Town officials agreed this week to begin investigating ways to regulate the use of drones within Berlin.During Monday’s meeting of the Berlin Town Council, a discussion of updates to the section of town code addressing parks and recreation quickly turned into a conversation about the use of drones in town.“Having these things whirl… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – June 30, 2017
Every Friday: FORGE Youth And Family Meetings6:30-8:30 p.m. House of Mercy Sanctuary, behind House of Mercy Thrift Shop, Route 113, Selbyville. Small meal, music, games and life lessons. All are welcome. 443-513-1048.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…. Read more »
Cops And Courts – June 30, 2017
Bicyclist Struck In OCOCEAN CITY — A Pennsylvania woman was arrested and charged with drunk-driving and failure to render aid to a victim last week after allegedly hitting a bicyclist with her vehicle and then showing indifference to the victim who had suffered a broken leg.Around 9:50 p.m. last Friday, an Ocean City Police Department… Read more »
Service ID Helps Nab Burglary, Assault Suspect
OCEAN CITY — A Westminster man was arrested last week on first-degree assault and first-degree burglary charges after allegedly entering a downtown Ocean City residence and attacking the property owner.Around 11:15 p.m. last Thursday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to a residence on 8th Street for a reported burglary and theft that… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week – June 30, 2017
MILLVILLEBishop’s Landing25513 Fox Point LnDaily 10-6New Community5 Minutes to Beach3-5BR Villas & HomesLots of AmenitiesBeazer Homes302-235-3024OCEAN CITYThe Gateway GrandOceanfront 48th StreetDaily 10-5Fully Furnished3-4BR/3BACondos & PenthousesMark Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty877-260-2710OCEAN CITYSunburst Townhouse1600 Philadelphia AveFri-Sun 12-33BR TownhousesJon BarkerMark Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty410-935-3810OCEAN CITYSunset Island67th St & The BayFri, Sat & SunCondos, Townhomes,Single Family HomesLuxury Resort LivingTerry RileyVantage Resort Realty443-880-0512WEST… Read more »
Resolution Allows For Tax Exempt Bonds For AGH Project
BERLIN – Conduit financing will allow Atlantic General Hospital to take advantage of the Town of Berlin’s tax exempt status.On Monday the Berlin Town Council approved a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $10 million in tax exempt bonds for Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) to fund a regional cancer center in Berlin… Read more »
Wicomico Schools Start Summer Scientist Academy
SALISBURY – Wicomico County Public Schools this week began a new month-long summer school program that educates elementary school students using a national STEM-based curriculum.The program, dubbed the Summer Scientist Academy, is hosted at North Salisbury, Northwestern and Willards elementary schools and Fruitland Primary this year and gives participating students in grades 1-4 the opportunity… Read more »