Officially, there is no H20i event next weekend. What will be interesting to see is whether that fact is noticeable at all.If social media commenters are to be believed — dangerous business I know — it will not be apparent. The people who were planning to come months ago say they are still coming. That’s… Read more »
The prospect of a large seasonal housing facility being built in downtown Ocean City is exciting and a prime example of private enterprise stepping in to fill a significant need.Applicant Shannon Tippett, whose family owns the parcel at the corner of Wicomico Street and Baltimore Avenue, hopes to build a 3,200-square-foot restaurant and bar on… Read more »
Enforcement Of Laws NeededEditor:I have been coming to Ocean City since I was 13. I’m going to be 62 in November.The last 10 to 12 years I come three to five weeks a year. I own two weeks timeshare at the Bay Club. I stay one or two weeks at the Holiday Inn on 17th… Read more »
Forgetful is the latest adjective I am using to describe Beckett.He has a long list of positive attributes, including being funny, smart, optimistic, compassionate, understanding and kind-hearted. However, he also has one not so positive trait. He’s forgetful. There are times he can’t remember to do the simplest of things.At our house, school mornings have… Read more »
NEWARK – Summer school programs in Worcester County could see changes next year as officials struggle to find new funding sources.In a recap of the summer academy programs for middle school students during this week’s Worcester County Board of Education meeting, officials said funding would be a concern going forward. Tamara Mills, coordinator of instruction… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Members of Ocean City’s Coastal Resources Legislative Committee are one step closer to submitting an application for a national designation program that addresses solar energy.In July, Gail Blazer, the town’s environmental engineer, introduced the committee to a designation program that offers free technical advice to towns looking to bolster solar energy efforts.The… Read more »
Berlin Intermediate School kicked off its “One School, One Book” program this week, introducing the book “Wonder” to all fourth, fifth and sixth grade students. Every student at BIS received a hardback copy of the book “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio. The goal of this program is to build a community of readers including parents, students… Read more »
Marian Quillen ThrasherOCEAN CITY — Marian Quillen Thrasher, age 88, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.Born in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Emily Dodge Nichols. She is survived by her husband, Ret. Col…. Read more »
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County have approved a request for $28,989 to partially fund an opioid coordinator position.On Tuesday, Lori Brewster, health officer for the Wicomico County Health Department, came before the Wicomico County Council to request additional funding for a full-time opioid coordinator.According to Brewster, the health department received nearly $116,000 in grant… Read more »
Worcester Preparatory School Headmaster Dr. Barry Tull announced that Olivia Parker, of Ocean City has been named a Semifinalist in the 63rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. As a Semifinalist, she will continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship® award, Semifinalists… Read more »