Jackson’s Casino was Ocean City’s most popular nightclub in the late 1930s and throughout the 1940s. Music, drinks and slot machines were the main attraction at the big wooden building on the Boardwalk between 9th and 10th streets.Jcakson’s was where the locals hung out and many still recall the special façade built to meet blackout requirements during… Read more »
SALISBURY – An elementary school student was honored in Wicomico County last week for winning a national speech contest on kindness.On Tuesday, June 19, Savanna Brooks, a fifth-grade student at North Salisbury Elementary School, was recognized by members of the Wicomico County Council for taking first place in the National Kindness Speech Contest.Council President John… Read more »
Raven Roost #44 held its 21st Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament June 1 at the Ocean Pines golf course to raise scholarship money for deserving graduating seniors. Scholarships are awarded annually to students from Stephen Decatur High School, Indian River High School and Worcester Prep. Almost $15,000 was distributed to seven students. Roost #44 has raised over $170,000 since… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners voted to approve an amendment to the county’s water andsewerage plan last week.The amendment, which adjusts the EDU (equivalent dwelling unit) allocation table for the Mystic Harbour Sanitary Service Area, will allow a campground expansion at Frontier Town to move forward.“They’re very happy,” said attorney Hugh Cropper, who… Read more »
BERLIN – Berlin’s town administrator is representing the municipality at a financial sustainability conference in South Carolina.At the invitation of the Government Finance Officers Association, Town Administrator Laura Allen is taking part in a conference at the Riley Center for Livable Communities at the College of Charleston this week.“It’s a collection of elected officials and… Read more »
BERLIN — Ocean Pines pools will once again turn into fun training facilities for future lifeguards as the community’s popular junior lifeguard program returns for the summer.The program, designed for ages 7 and up, will focus on teaching lifeguard skills, basic CPR, First Aid and more. Those who have already trained as Ocean Pines junior… Read more »
Kiwanis “Dawg Team” is pictured at the opening Thursday night Ocean Pines Concerts in the Park in the White Horse Park on June 21. Kiwanis will be at all the Thursday night concerts selling hot dogs, drinks and their special mini pies. Proceeds benefit local youth. Pictured, standing from left, are Ron Graybill, Joe Beall, Dan… Read more »
Major changes are ahead for law enforcement in Worcester County. The good news is there’s five full months before the new leaders are sworn in.Although it’s unofficial because write-in campaigns, which are rarely successful, could be mounted against them in the general election, it’s practically a certainty that Matt Crisafulli will become Worcester County’s next… Read more »
When I first heard about a local couple featured in the same obituary, the cynic in me figured it was not real. After a quick search, I found it, and I thought I would share the story.Funeral services were held this week for Gene and Mary Gray Bunting, who met in elementary school and have… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – A county nonprofit will launch a program in Ocean Pines next week that provides support services to senior citizens.Beginning July 1, the Worcester County Commission on Aging (WorCOA) will offer a membership program that provides key services to Ocean Pines residents ages 65 and older.As part of the program – entitled Community… Read more »