OCEAN CITY – Musician Randy Lee Ashcraft and his wife will host fundraising events on the Eastern Shore next weekend and again in March to benefit the Fisher House Foundation.Lisa Ashcraft, vice president of contract operations at Abt Associates, said she took an interest in the organization after joining her company six years ago. She… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2017
Union, City Stalemate Over Scheduling Continues
OCEAN CITY — A mid-December meeting with a labor arbitrator resulted in no real movement in the impasse between the Town of Ocean City and its local firefighter and paramedic union over a proposed shift schedule change.The clock expired last February on negotiations between the town and the Career Firefighter Paramedics Association of Ocean City,… Read more »
Financial Dispute Turns Violent In Front Of Child; First-Degree Assault Charge Filed
OCEAN CITY — A Baltimore man was arrested on first-degree assault charges last week for allegedly strangling and threatening to kill his girlfriend in front of her 4-year-old son at a resort condominium during a dispute over finances.Around 10:50 p.m. last Thursday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to a condominium on 120th… Read more »
Kiwanis Club President Makes Edible Gifts For Meals On Wheels Recipients
Around the holidays, Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines/Ocean City President Barb Peletier has traditionally prepared edible gifts for recipients of Meals On Wheels delivered from the Northern Worcester County Senior Center in Berlin. Pictured, from left, are Kiwanis member Carolyn Dryzga, Peletier and Kiwanian Pat Winkelmayer checking out the gifts before delivery on Dec…. Read more »
Pine’eer Craft Club Of Ocean Pines Holds Annual Holiday Luncheon
The Pine’eer Craft Club of Ocean Pines held its annual Holiday Luncheon on Dec. 15 at the Captain’s Table Restaurant in Ocean City. A ceremony was held prior to the luncheon to hand out donation checks of $4,700 to various departments in the Pines. The proceeds from the annual August and November Artisan & Craft Shows… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week – January 6, 2017
MILLVILLEBishop’s Landing25513 Fox Point LnDaily 10-6New Community5 Minutes to Beach3-5BR Villas & HomesLots of AmenitiesBeazer Homes302-235-3024OCEAN CITYThe Gateway GrandOceanfront 48th StreetDaily 10-5Fully Furnished3-4BR/3BACondos & PenthousesMark Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty877-260-2710WEST OCEAN CITYSeaside VillageGolf Course RoadTues-Sun 10-6New Construction3BR/3.5BATown HomesLennar Homes302-540-0309OCEAN CITYSunburst Townhouse1600 Philadelphia AveFri-Sun 12-33BR TownhousesJon BarkerMark Fritschle Group/Condominium Realty410-935-3810OCEAN CITYSunset Island67th St & The BayFri, Sat &… Read more »
Decatur Girls Rout Clippers, 44-28
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team took its first loss of the season last week during the Governor’s Challenge holiday tournament, but got back to business on Tuesday with a 44-28 win over Bayside South rival Bennett.The Seahawks entered the Governor’s Challenge tournament with a perfect 6-0 record, but figured to face still challenges… Read more »
Berlin Restaurant Week To Begin Monday
BERLIN – The town will once again celebrate its array of eateries with Berlin Restaurant Week.The event, in its second year, takes place from Jan. 9 to 15. Nearly all of the town’s restaurants are offering specials to encourage residents and visitors alike to dine in Berlin.“Berlin has so many unique restaurants and a restaurant… Read more »
Seahawks Rebound From 1st Loss, Rout Bennett On Road In 2nd Half Opener
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity basketball team took its first loss of the season last week in the Governor’s Challenge, a 55-54 heartbreaker to Virginia powerhouse Potomac in overtime, but rebounded with a decisive Bayside South win over Bennett on Tuesday.The Seahawks opened the first half of their “unfinished business” season with seven straight conference… Read more »
Snow Hill Park Renovation Planned
SNOW HILL – A $30,000 grant from the state will allow the Town of Snow Hill to begin planning for the renovation of Sturgis Park.The town has been awarded an FY 2017 operating assistance grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. The $30,000 grant will fund a concept plan for the park,… Read more »