SALISBURY – Coastal Hospice has launched the “Put Your Name On It” campaign to provide opportunities for the community to support the Macky and Pam Stansell House of Coastal Hospice at the Ocean.Since its inception, Coastal Hospice has been on the forefront of end-of-life care on the Lower Shore. The organization continues this legacy with… Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2018
Kiwanis Club Of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City Holds Annual Installation Ceremonies
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City held its annual Installation Ceremonies at Lighthouse Sound this month. The president’s gavel was passed from now Past-President Ralph Chinn, Left, to new President Dick Clagett, in a ceremony performed by new Division 5 Lt. Governor Robin Marks. Additionally, the Kiwanian of the Year Award was presented… Read more »
Being Educated On Election Choices Important
There are 18 days until Election Day and just six days until early voting begins.The fact an election is approaching surely is obvious to local residents, thanks to campaign signs seemingly everywhere, mailboxes full of political mailers every day, social media content taking a partisan approach and ads prevalent on television and in local print… Read more »
Councilman Wants More Oversight On Surprise Expenses
OCEAN CITY — At least one Ocean City elected official wants greater oversight on unanticipated expenditures after a few more unbudgeted items came up during this week’s meeting.The Ocean City government’s various committees often bring unexpected and unbudgeted funding requests to the full Mayor and Council for a variety of reasons, most often because some… Read more »
Snow Hill Maintains Mayor Violated Town Charter; Dorman To Be Replaced By Mathews
SNOW HILL – Snow Hill’s mayor said a disagreement over methods to bring in new business prompted his resignation last week, but members of the town council say the mayor was abusing his powers.Last week, Snow Hill Mayor Charlie Dorman submitted his resignation to the town council. Dorman has served as mayor since 2012 and… Read more »
New Berlin Development Sparks Traffic Pattern Concerns
BERLIN – Town officials expressed concern regarding traffic patterns near a new apartment complex on Seahawk Road.As developer Blair Rinnier approached the Berlin Town Council to buy sewer capacity to continue construction of Ocean’s East on Seahawk Road last week, council members used the opportunity to criticize traffic flow in the area.“In my humble opinion,… Read more »
Aquarium, MCBP Partner On Seal Steward Training
BERLIN – The Maryland Coastal Bays Program is currently recruiting and hosting a volunteer training for seal stewards on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. at the Keyser Point Road fire station.National Aquarium Director of Animal Rescue Jen Dittmar will conduct the training.This volunteer opportunity is an “on call” opportunity. When a seal hauls out,… Read more »
Worcester County Arts Council Hosts “Women In The Arts” Celebration
The Worcester County Arts Council hosted the “Women in the Arts” celebration on Oct. 10 at the Berlin library. The event included an art exhibit by Berlin female artists and performances by the Delmarva Chorus and the Ocean Pines Children’s Theatre. Performing songs during the event were students Alana Troxell, Trista Harner and Corrine Krasner… Read more »
Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club Welcomes President Of Minds In Motion Children’s Museum As Guest Speaker
The Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club welcomes speaker Vira Ogburn, president and co-founder of the Minds in Motion Children’s Museum. She is pictured above with Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club President Margaret Mudron left.
Berlin Approves Body Cameras For Police Officers
BERLIN – Body cameras will soon be used by the Berlin Police Department.The department is moving forward with plans to outfit patrol officers with body cameras from Axon Enterprise Inc. following approval from the town council last week. Police Chief Arnold Downing expects the cameras, which should be in use by the end of the… Read more »