OCEAN CITY — In what was essentially a mere formality after months of debate, Ocean City officials on Monday approved the purchase of eight new Boardwalk tram coaches and the Jeeps to pull them at a cost of around $1.4 million.Late last year, the Mayor and Council opted to replace the existing motor units of… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2018
Merrill Lynch/Bank Of America Presents Wor-Wic With $5,000 Check
John Kilian, left, senior vice president of Merrill Lynch/Bank of America, presented Dr. Ray Hoy, president of Wor-Wic Community College, with a check for $5,000 to assist with operating costs for the college’s Food for Students initiative, which includes a food pantry and community garden that began in the fall of 2017. The college intends… Read more »
Things I Like – September 21, 2018
Quiet weekend morningsLiving a mile from a hospitalA great hollandaise sauce on Eggs BenedictSeptember beach daysThose rare days we don’t get an Amazon package at homeSunfest on Sunday afternoonListening to an auctioneer at workWatermelon on a hot dayA house with a real flag pole in the front yardThe first shower with a new bar of… Read more »
Sunfest Ushers In OC’s Fall Season For 44th Year
OCEAN CITY – The 44th Annual Sunfest will once again take over the Inlet parking lot this weekend, featuring nearly 300 vendors including over 180 artists, live music, artistic demonstrations, gourmet food and beverages and family hayrides on the beach.In addition, Sunfest offers unique elements including a large T-Mobile exhibit, Duke’s Mayonnaise exhibit, a Ocean… Read more »
Ocean City Plans First Storm Drain Cleaning Project In 30 Years
OCEAN CITY — Some of Ocean City’s chronic flooding issues could be soon relieved with an extensive project to clean the town’s vast storm drain system on tap.The debate on the storm-drain cleaning project began last week during the Coastal Resources Legislative Committee, or Green Team, meeting and carried over to Monday’s Mayor and Council… Read more »
We Remember Those We Have Lost – September 21, 2018
James Dayton YostSALISBURY — James “Jim” Dayton Yost, 60, of Salisbury, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at his home in Salisbury.Born in Baltimore, he was the son of John D. Yost and his wife, Petite of Albany, Ga.He enjoyed a very accomplished career in law enforcement of over 22 years where he served… Read more »
LPGA Amateur Golf Association-Eastern Shore Of Maryland/Delaware Chapter Kicks Off Its Breast Cancer Fundraising Effort
The LPGA Amateur Golf Association-Eastern Shore of Maryland/Delaware Chapter, formerly the Executive Women’s Golf Association (EWGA), kicked off its breast cancer fundraising effort last month with its Pink Ball event. Approximately 275 members spanning 11 leagues participated in the event and surpassed last year’s total, collecting $4,825.00. All proceeds go directly to the local American… Read more »
Board Questions Adversarial Police, Business Relationship; Multiple Fines Issued For Underage Sales Violations
SNOW HILL – Officials handed down a $750 fine and cautioned a resort business regarding its treatment of local police at a hearing this week.The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) fined Coconuts $750 after the beach bar at the Castle in the Sand hotel failed a compliance check by serving alcohol to a… Read more »
Rock For Recovery Date Announced
WEST OCEAN CITY – An annual event dedicated to raising funds for those seeking treatment is expected to benefit two local groups this year.On Sept. 30, the Worcester County Warriors Against Opiate Addiction will host its third annual Rock for Recovery fundraiser at Trader Lee’s in West Ocean City. Money raised from the event will… Read more »
‘You Made Berlin Proud, You Made Worcester County Proud’
SNOW HILL – County leaders this week honored the Berlin Little League team that fell just short of reaching the Little League World Series earlier this summer.The Worcester County Commissioners recognized the Berlin Little League 11-12 All-Stars on Tuesday following the memorable run in August. The team was lauded for its District 8 title and… Read more »