OCEAN CITY — While the replica tall ship El Galeon Andalucia has long since disappeared over the horizon after a three-week-plus stay in the resort, some final numbers in terms of number of visits and financial success were made available last week.During the Sept. 11 Tourism Committee meeting, Special Events Director Frank Miller briefed members… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s Coastal Resources Legislative Committee, or Green Team, last week selected the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) to administer funds received from a pilot program that uses decorative trashcans to promote public art and clean beaches.Over the summer, the Art League of Ocean City organized a pilot program called Art “Can”… Read more »
Teachers and students celebrated International Dot Day on Sept. 15 with a variety of activities and art projects throughout the Lower School. From reading The Dot book to painting on canvas and making hats, pre-kindergarten through fifth grade students enjoyed the lesson of “making their mark.” Pictured, above front from left, are first graders John Parker,… Read more »
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity soccer team swept two Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) games in impressive fashion this week to improve to 3-0-1 on the season.Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity soccer team beat Salisbury Christian, 5-2, at home last Friday. The Mallards got four goals from Vincent Petrera including three in the first half…. Read more »
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County this week sought the input of the director of administration after volunteer fire companies and local auditing firms voiced concerns regarding financial reporting requirements.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council met with Wayne Strausburg, the county’s director of administration, to address concerns the county received in response to a letter… Read more »
OCEAN CITYHawaiian VillageOceanblock, 142nd StUnits 415 & 122Sat&Sun 12-32BR/2BA CondosMany AmenitiesMary Lou HearnLong & Foster410-726-8280OCEAN CITY1111 Edgewater AveFri-Mon 10-4New ConstructionDirect WaterfrontBoats slips availableFurnished 3BR/2.5BAPeck MillerColdwell Banker443-880-2341WEST OCEAN CITYWest Harbor VillageOld Bridge Rd/Rt 707Daily 11 – 5New ConstructionTownhomes andSingle Family HomesHarbor Homes443-366-2814WEST OCEAN CITYVillas at Inlet IsleDaily 11-3Waterfront THs3BR/4BAPJ AldridgeMark Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty410-251-7562BETHANY BEACHForest LandingDaily 12-5Carriage… Read more »
SALISBURY – After not shaving for more than three months, it all came down to five judges and a measuring stick for the participants in the fastest growing beard category of Wicomico County’s Brothers of the Brush contest.The contest, held as part of Wicomico County’s 150 Year Celebration, kicked off on June 3 during the… Read more »
POCOMOKE – A new initiative at Pocomoke High School is giving students the chance to learn life skills that will help them as adults.The main hallway at Pocomoke High School (PHS) now features the Poco Percolator, a café counter serving coffee and hot chocolate each morning. The shop is staffed by PHS students.“We really want… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Monday’s Mayor and Council meeting had a decidedly international flair with a coalition of visitors from Haiti on a tour of the resort and its operations in attendance.At the outset of Monday’s meeting, Mayor Rick Meehan introduced the group visiting from Haiti including the Director General of the Ministry of the Interior… Read more »
SNOW HILL – Plans are underway to scout locations and garner support for community gardens in Worcester County.On Wednesday, members of the community and officials with the Worcester County Health Department met in a public interest meeting to share ideas and resources for an initiative that will establish community gardens in the area.Kat Gunby, the… Read more »