OCEAN CITY- The Mid-Atlantic Tournament that wrapped up last Friday was one for the books with a record $3.6 million in total prize money, a big white marlin that took first place on the last day, record payouts in several divisions and a record number of blue marlin released.The Mid-Atlantic concluded with a flourish last… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2018
We Remember Those We Have Lost – August 31, 2018
Roland E. PowellOCEAN CITY — Roland E. “Fish” Powell, 89, of Ocean City, passed away peacefully on Aug. 29, 2018 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Ocean City on Sept. 5, 1928 and was the son of the late Earl Powell and Minnie Savage.He is survived by his devoted and loving… Read more »
Worcester Kicks Off School Year With Festive Event
OCEAN CITY – Worcester County Public Schools celebrated and inspired local teachers with a rally this week.For the second year in a row, the school system marked the start of the school year with a kick-off event for teachers at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center. Superintendent Lou Taylor reminded educators of the importance of… Read more »
New Briddletown Interpretive Sign Celebrated
BERLIN – Cheers, applause and tears of joy marked the unveiling of a new interpretive sign outlining the history of Briddletown east of Berlin.On Tuesday, elected officials, community members and descendants of the Briddell family gathered at the east end of Flower Street to celebrate the installation of a sign displaying the history of Briddletown…. Read more »
Ocean City’s Annual Plein Air Event Attracts 50 Participants
OCEAN CITY — Alison Menke of Silver Spring took top honors in this year’s “Artists Paint OC” plein air event with her painting, “Color Rigging.” Menke also won honorable mention in the Quick Draw competition on the Boardwalk on Sunday.Fifty artists — popular regional artists as well as painters from around the country — painted… Read more »
OC Energy Efficiency Projects Save $375K
OCEAN CITY — Sweeping energy conservation measures through a series of projects performed even better than expected with over $375,000 in savings in the first year alone.In November 2015, the town of Ocean City entered into an energy performance contract with the Energy System Group (ESG). The contract required ESG to complete a number of… Read more »
Members Of The Republican Women Of Worcester County Attended Bay Club Tea In Annapolis
Berlin Electric Earns Recognition
BERLIN – A national organization issued a commendation to Berlin Electric in recognition of the department’s efforts to help restore power in Florida following Hurricane Irma.The American Public Power Association (APPA) recognized the town’s electric department for its mutual aid response last year in Hurricane Irma recovery efforts in Florida.“They awarded our Berlin Electric Utility… Read more »
Fox Shot In Berlin Tests Positive For Rabies
BERLIN – Police killed a rabid fox in the Franklin Knoll neighborhood of Berlin this week.On Tuesday, the Berlin Police Department dispatched a fox that was suspected of having rabies. The Worcester County Health Department confirmed that the fox had tested positive for the rabies virus.“On early Tuesday morning, a fox was shot near Powell… Read more »
Fenwick Issues Ocean Reminders
FENWICK ISLAND – As the summer season comes to an end, officials with the Fenwick Island Beach Patrol are reminding visitors of unattended lifeguard stands.In last week’s Fenwick Island Town Council meeting, Beach Patrol Captain Tim Ferry announced that some lifeguard stands will remain unoccupied in the weeks following Labor Day.“Due to staff shortage we… Read more »