OCEAN CITY – Surfers Healing returned to the beaches of Ocean City this week for a day-long surfing camp designed for children with autism.On Wednesday, 200 children with autism, their families and surfers from Hawaii, California, Puerto Rico and New Zealand gathered on the beach in front of Castle in the Sand Hotel for Ocean… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- The 2018 White Marlin Open was one for the books in so many ways, including a record $2.58 million paid out to the winner, a record $5.45 million in total prize money, a monster blue marlin weighed on day one and a wild finish that saw fortunes change hands on the last day.Remarkable… Read more »
The original “Boardwalk Train” was five cars long plus an engine that actually looked like a train. Each car carried a maximum of six people and had just two wheels with the axle in the middle. It cost 25 cents for a one-way trip down the Boardwalk and it was a bumpy ride.On June 23,… Read more »
SNOW HILL – County officials agreed to accept a proposal from a consulting firm to assist in implementation of a new radio system.The Worcester County Commissioners last week voted unanimously to accept a proposal from Federal Engineering to help implement the county’s new Harris P25 radio system. The vote came after county staff reached out… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company is looking for a productive way to discuss ongoing concerns with emergency services leadership.At an Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company (OCVFC) Board of Directors meeting last Wednesday, the board declared “no confidence” in Ocean City Fire Chief Chris Larmore. The “no confidence” vote is the first… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- With news still trickling in of a suspected terrorist attack in London involving a vehicle crashing into a pedestrian area protected with barriers, Ocean City officials on Tuesday afternoon reviewed a considerably scaled-down plan for the second phase of the Boardwalk vehicle access control system.Last year, after a handful of similar events in… Read more »
BERLIN – From Aug. 30-Sept. 23, Brown Box Theatre Project will transform local parks, streets, schools and public spaces into the Forest of Arden with its 8th Annual Free Outdoor Shakespeare tour of “As You Like It.”When a motley cast of characters finds themselves banished from the court, misdirection, desire and ser-endipity unite to form… Read more »
The Arcadia Chapter of The Questers staffed its bake sale table at the Peach Festival at the Taylor House Museum in Berlin. The Questers are a group that supports preservation and restoration of historic buildings and landmarks for educational purposes.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Impatience with those who don’t keep up with you can cause resistance, which, in turn, can lead to more delays. Best to be helpful and supportive if you want results.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): A surprise announcement from a colleague could put you on the defensive. Gather your… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – As the school year quickly approaches, officials with CMA Kids Care, a division of Chesapeake Martial Arts, are encouraging parents to sign their children up for one of CMA’s child care programs.Owner Jim Heaney said CMA Kids Care is now enrolling students for before-school and after-school care, half-day pre-K and all-day child… Read more »