Working on a rainy MondayEggs and Crab cakes for breakfastSwimming with a group of friends and their kidsPaying for quality crabs over quantityFinding a good pen brand and sticking with itS’mores from a bonfireMy sons’ faces on amusement ridesThat my wife handles all the back-to-school shoppingWhite Marlin Open weekAn Acai bowl for lunchA dog that’s… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2017
Adventures Of Fatherhood – August 11, 2017
Never have I felt older than last Sunday night at the Boardwalk amusement parks.Over the last several years, I have noticed amusement rides — especially those of the Tilt-A-Whirl and spinning variety — have been leaving me wrecked when I get off. I get dizzy and nauseous and any other adjective that describes feeling uncomfortable… Read more »
Rotary District Governor Rich Graves Visits Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club
Rotary District Governor Rich Graves, left, is presented a framed print in recognition of his visit to the Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club on July 19. Also pictured are Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club President Margaret Mudron, Assistant Governor (Area 60) Marie Calafiura, and District Governor-Nominee Bill Ferguson.
What’s Your Sign? August 11, 2017
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Relationships continue to thrive, but watch for any telltale signs of potential problems. Take needed action now to set things straight before they become troublesome later.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Your powers of persuasion, backed up, of course, by your considerable expertise, help you establish your case even… Read more »
Berlin To Join City Hall Selfie Day Campaign
BERLIN – The Town of Berlin will join municipalities from across the country next week for a social media event designed to celebrate local government.On Tuesday, Aug. 15, Berlin will take part in what’s being advertised as #CityHallSelfie Day. The Maryland Municipal League (MML) is encouraging towns throughout the state to take part.“It’s a great… Read more »
Back-To-School Immunization Clinics Planned In Worcester, Wicomico
SALISBURY – The Wicomico County Health Department will begin a series of walk-in immunization clinics next week ahead of the new school year.Beginning Aug. 16, the health department will be doing its part to bring Wicomico County students up-to-date on required immunizations.Students entering kindergarten, first, second and third grades are required to have two doses… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – August 11, 2017
While the short-term answer seems hard to come by for officials, one thing has become clear — Ocean City has a homeless issue.Homelessness is nothing new to Ocean City. It’s been prevalent for a number of years, but it’s typically not as noticeable in the summer months. It’s now clear and obvious, and the time… Read more »
Eviction Incident Renews Need For Seasonal Housing Solutions
OCEAN CITY — Less than a month after nearly two dozen foreign students working in the resort for the summer on J-1 work and travel visas were evicted from substandard housing downtown, a local business owner this week urged the Mayor and Council to address the broader issues associated with overcrowding and poor living conditions.In… Read more »
We Remember Those We Have Lost – August 11, 2017
Ronald C. Smith, Sr.OCEAN CITY — Ronald C. Smith, Sr., born on June 28, 1929, passed away on July 31, 2017.Ron, Dad, Pop, Pop-Pop you were truly an inspiration to our entire family. You taught us the value of togetherness. You brought order and calmness to the chaos of our lives.Ron was a Marine Veteran;… Read more »
Snow Hill Adds Monthly Event
SNOW HILL – In an effort to build on the success of First Friday, Snow Hill has added Third Saturday to its list of events.Each month, in addition to inviting vendors to set up the first Friday of each month, Snow Hill is now hosting vendors the third Saturday of each month. They’ll set up… Read more »