Enforcement LackingEditor:I recently returned home from Ocean City, my first trip of three or four for the year.I visited from June 3-9. I stayed on the Boardwalk at the Holiday Inn on 17th Street. I was on the Boardwalk every night from the Inlet to 17th Street. I observed many police and safety officers throughout the Boardwalk,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- The first leg of a summer-long series featuring some of the top high school tennis players from across the Eastern Shore was held last weekend with local players taking first in most of the categories.Despite the rainy weather most of last weekend, local high school players took to the courts at the Ocean… Read more »
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Your creative side is enhanced by indulging yourself in as much artistic inspiration (music, art, dance, etc.) as you can fit into your schedule. Bring someone special along.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Take a little restorative time out of your busy life. Go somewhere quiet this weekend. Or… Read more »
SELBYVILLE — There were plenty of smiles and sunshine when The Freeman Stage welcomed over 6,500 students from Sussex, Worcester and Wicomico counties last month to enjoy a performance of “Junie B. Jones, the Musical,” by TheatreworksUSA as part of its Arts in Education program.From May 22-May 24, students from 25 elementary schools in Maryland… Read more »
The three Rotary Clubs in Salisbury presented a $3,000 check to U.S. Kennels, Inc. from their Flags for Heroes project. Pictured, from left, are Bill Ferguson, past president of the Salisbury Sunrise Rotary Club and District Governor Nominee for District 7630; Chris Hardy, executive director of U.S. Kennels, Inc.; “Kaiser”, a service dog in training… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Satisfied the request for a conditional use met the requirements, resort planners approved a new escape room in a midtown shopping center.The Ocean City Planning Commission last week had before them a request for a conditional use in an LC-1 zoning district that would allow for the development of an escape room… Read more »
Another school year is winding down, as our kids completed fourth and second grades this week.As is the case each year, there’s mixed emotions about school wrapping up.In general, both Beckett, 10, and Carson, 8, had great school years. Specifically, each had different challenges to face at their schools and we are proud of what… Read more »
Now-June 17: Change For Life Baby Bottle Campaign Eastern Shore Pregnancy Center annual program provides funds to help women with unplanned pregnancies. Churches, businesses or service organizations, anyone invited to take part by filling baby bottles with change or checks. To arrange bottle pick-up, call 410-546-5433 and drop-off from the center at 1300 S. Division… Read more »
Julia Perrotta and Katelyn Busacca from Atlantic General Hospital spoke to Berlin Intermediate fourth graders about MyPlate and healthy eating. They are pictured with fourth graders Ally Coleman, Skylar Kim, Lilianna Perella and Tim Johnson.
John Joseph GoughOCEAN CITY — John Joseph Gough “Big John” died peacefully on June 7, 2018 in Ocean City surrounded by his family.Born in Washington, DC and preceded in death by his parents, Patrick and Rose Gough, John is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ann (Rice) Gough; five children, Kathleen (fiancé Jerry Brennan)… Read more »