OCEAN PINES – Officials with the Ocean Pines Police Department are using $30,030 in awarded grant money to fund a new finger and palm printing machine that will comply with federal mandates.Police Chief David Massey said the new equipment will replace a six-year-old Livescan system, which was purchased before the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2017
Seahawks Solid In Bayside Championships
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity indoor track teams turned in solid performances at the Bayside Conference championships at the Worcester County Athletic Complex last week with several athletes finishing near the top in their various events.On the girls’ side, Alyssa Romano finished 10th in the 300. Claire Billings was third in the 500, while Alyssa Romano… Read more »
Real Estate Market Also Thriving In ‘America’s Coolest Small Town’
BERLIN- More than two years after the honor, the glow of Berlin’s designation as America’s Coolest Small Town remains. For the most part merchants are busy, residents are happy and visitors are frequent.While there is rarely a commercial vacancy to be found in the downtown area, how does the town’s residential real estate market compare?“Berlin’s… Read more »
AGH Foundation Recieves $14K Gift From Hal Glick Distinguished Service Award Gala
The Atlantic General Hospital Foundation was recently the recipient of a $14,000 gift from the Hal Glick Distinguished Service Award Gala for its commitment to serving the community and its visitors. Pictured above, from left, are Warren Rosenfeld, co-chairman of the Hal Glick-Temple Bat Yam Committee; Buddy Trala, this year’s Hal Glick Distinguished Service Award… Read more »
Daughters of the American Revolution Recognize Several Community Volunteers
The General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently recognized several community volunteers for their outstanding service to veterans at a recent luncheon meeting. Pictured, from left, are General Levin Winder Chapter DAR Service for Veterans Committee Chair Janet Cassidy, honorees Geri Palmer and Pamela Egnatovich and Regent Patricia Ayers.
Bottle, Knife Threat Results In First-Degree Assault Charge
OCEAN CITY — A local woman faces first-degree assault and other serious charges this week after allegedly first bashing her ex-boyfriend over the head with a liquor bottle before threatening to kill him with a knife while he was still dazed.Around 6:30 a.m. on Monday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were dispatched to an… Read more »
New School Board President Elected
NEWARK – Former teacher Bill Gordy has been selected to lead the school board as president of the Worcester County Board of Education.Gordy, who joined the school board in 2014, was elected to hold the seat of president at Tuesday’s regular meeting. Longtime board member Doug Dryden was chosen to serve as vice president.“It is… Read more »
Carolyn Dryzga December 2016 Kiwanian Of The Month
Receiving the December 2016 Kiwanian of the Month Award is Carolyn Dryzga, left, from Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City Kiwanis Club President Barb Peletier.
Several Seahawks Place In Parkside Meet
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity indoor track teams turned in several strong performances at last week’s Bayside Conference meet at Parkside High School on Wednesday.On the girls’ side, in the 1,600, Dori Krasner finished 10th overall, while Peyton Dunham finished seventh in the 3,200. In the 500, Claire Billings was fourth while Alyssa Romano finished seventh…. Read more »
Worcester Boys Hold Off Pesky Gunston
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity basketball team outlasted pesky Gunston, 50-46, at home on Monday to improve to 7-4 on the season.Gunston got out to a quick 5-0 lead in the first before Worcester tied it a 5-5 on baskets by Brendan Miller and Patrick Petrera. The Herons scored on a layup, but Worcester’s Tucker… Read more »