OCEAN PINES – The committee tasked with finding ways to improve drainage in Ocean Pines continues its efforts this month.Ocean Pines Association (OPA) General Manager John Bailey told the board of directors last week that the drainage working group was still developing its recommendations, which were intended to be presented in July.“The drainage working group… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2018
Chincoteague Defends Event, Practices After Horse’s Death
CHINCOTEAGUE — The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company this week staunchly defended the annual pony swim and its treatment of the wild horses after a national animal advocacy group called for an end to the historic annual event.After one of the wild horses from the Virginia side of Assateague Island died in a tragic accident following… Read more »
AGH And Health Systems Holds “Year Of The Woman” Health Fair
Atlantic General Hospital and Health System held the “Year of the Woman” Health Fair on Thursday, July 19, at Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services. The health fair was held as a part of Berlin’s 150th Anniversary. Available to the public were free health screenings, women’s health education, information about the Atlantic General Campaign for… Read more »
White Marlin Open Returns For 45th Year
OCEAN CITY- The resort will once again become the center of the sportfishing universe next week when hundreds of anglers and thousands of spectators gather in Ocean City for the 45th Annual White Marlin Open.For over four decades, the White Marlin Open, deemed the largest billfish tournament in the world, has been one of the… Read more »
Height Regs Questioned After Building Permit Denied
FENWICK ISLAND – An ordinance dictating height regulations in Fenwick Island and how those rules are enforced came into question last week after the town’s building official agreed to allow mechanical equipment on the roof of a resort motel.In early July, the connections of the Sands Motel applied for a building permit that would allow… Read more »
Worcester Scores $1.2M Literacy Grant
NEWARK – Worcester County will receive a $1.2 million grant from the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) to aid in literacy efforts.On Monday MSDE announced it was awarding $43.3 million in grants to local school systems. Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) is set to get $1.2 million to help update its literacy curriculum and… Read more »
Berlin Festival Planned ‘To Celebrate The Peach’
Rebecca Evans Staff WriterxBERLIN – For 10 years, the Berlin Heritage Foundation has been holding the Berlin Peach Festival.This year’s festival promises to be, “bigger and better,” said Susan Taylor, curator for the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum.“It’s a great event,” Taylor said. “It gets bigger every year.”The festival is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 4… Read more »
Beebe Medical Foundation Receives $21,000 Donation To Benefit Beebe Healthcare’s Tunnell Cancer Center
Beebe Medical Foundation received a donation in the amount of $21,000 from the 28th Annual Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival to benefit Beebe Healthcare’s Tunnell Cancer Center. Pictured, from left, are Denny Santangini, president, Delaware Celebration of Jazz Inc; Diane Barlow, gift planning officer, Beebe Medical Foundation; Larry DeFrancisco, vice president, Delaware Celebration of Jazz Inc.;… Read more »
OC Theatre Renovation Completed
OCEAN CITY — Bayside Limited Partnership and Fox Theatres have announced the completion of the Fox Gold Coast renovation including the installation of luxury heated recliners with tray tables.The new plush seating will afford moviegoers the ultimate in comfort with heated cushions and electric controls reclining the seat back and raising the footrest. The theater… Read more »
Things I Like – August 3, 2018
A kid reading on the beachHow fast this paper gets picked up by readers on FridaysLifeguards who try to educateWatching the boats go through the Inlet at Harrison’s Harbor WatchSenior citizens who volunteerJim Kelly’s ESPY speechA phone with a long-lasting batterySplitting a dozen jumbo crabs with my wifeLong beach daysWatching the moon rise over the… Read more »