The iconic and nostalgic Zipper ride at Trimper’s on the south end of the Boardwalk will not be going away any time soon, despite some social media reports from around the country and beyond that a leading manufacturer is no longer fabricating or producing replacement parts.It was reported this week the Zipper was being retired… Read more »
BERLIN – Jefferson Street traffic concerns have prompted town leaders to seek recommendations from public safety officials.Mayor Gee Williams said this week that he’d asked the Berlin Police Department to look into the growing number of vehicles parking on Jefferson Street, which runs between Main and Washington streets, and ways to alleviate accessibility issues.“The Berlin… Read more »
The local Dolphins girls’ travel lacrosse club last weekend wrapped up its summer tournament schedule on with a strong finish, reaching the championship game in their last three tournaments, winning one and placing second in two others. Pictured above, back row are Coaches Ryan Murphy, Ryan Kirby and Chris Williams. Pictured second row, from left… Read more »
June 28 was an especially good day because Edward Ahlquist of Ocean Pines was inducted as the newest member of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City. He’s pictured at his induction with Kiwanis Membership Chair Pat Winkelmayer, his sponsor Kitty Wrench and Kiwanis President Barbara Peletier.
OCEAN CITY- The 30th annual Ocean City Tuna Tournament is underway with dozens of boats and hundreds of anglers descending on the resort for a three-day search for the burly behemoths in the canyons off the coast.The tuna bite has been rock solid thus far this summer, setting up what should be a memorable 2017… Read more »
Lynne Conner GillenBISHOPVILLE — Lynne Conner Gillen, age 77, died Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at her home with her loving husband at her side.Born in Ithaca, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late John William Conner and Margaret Sturm Conner. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Jack Gillen.Also surviving are her… Read more »
At the July 5, 2017 weekly meeting, Maryland Delegate Mary Beth Carozza visited the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City and thanked the club for its involvement with children. She specifically signaled out the new Kiwanis Aktion Club at the Worcester County Developmental Center and how the “in house” program where the members who have… Read more »
The Stephen Decatur Hotel was built on the north corner of 12th Street and the Boardwalk in 1930.One of Ocean City’s most upscale hotels, its clientele included many business and political figures from Baltimore. The lobby featured two large fireplaces and the four tall columns supporting the porch roof were one of the most recognizable… Read more »
A pool dip first thing in the morningCold fruit on the beachA relaxing afternoon after yard work in the morningWhen things are simpleCarryout lunch from Berlin OrganicsSunrises any time of yearBoard games with my kidsA week without one meetingSteamed crabs once a weekA dog on a boatLow tide beach days
BERLIN- Not so quietly, the Quiet Storm Lacrosse Club has continued a 14-year run of success on the summer tournament circuit this summer, collecting a handful of championships in major events while cementing itself as the Eastern Shore’s premiere program for advancing promising young players and opening pathways to success at the next level.The Quiet… Read more »