OCEAN CITY — Bus ridership numbers throughout the season and through the early fall thus far continue to be flat or even declining slightly, setting the table for what could be a rebound year.It’s no secret bus ridership numbers in Ocean City are largely reliant on decent weather and 2018 has been a decidedly wet… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2018
County Approves Land Use Accord For School Fields
SNOW HILL – County officials approved a land use agreement with the school system in an effort to maintain state funding levels.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners approved a joint use agreement with the Worcester County Board of Education regarding the use of school system property for county recreation activities. Director of Recreation and Parks… Read more »
Source Reduction Survey Input Could Lead To Green Grants
OCEAN CITY – Officials with the Maryland Coastal Bays Program came before a resort committee this month seeking input for a survey that could lead to grant funding for various programs.On Nov. 14, Frank Piorko, executive director for the Maryland Coastal Bays Program, came before the Coastal Resources Legislative Committee, or Green Team, to gather… Read more »
WOC Turkey Trot Set For Saturday
WEST OCEAN CITY- The 5th annual Greene Turtle Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K is set for Saturday at the Greene Turtle in West Ocean City.The annual race, sponsored by the Greene Turtle West and produced by OC Tri Running, gets underway tomorrow. The race starts and ends at the Greene Turtle in West Ocean City and… Read more »
Berlin Intermediate School Students Wear Blue For World Diabetes Day
Berlin Intermediate School rallied around World Diabetes Day last week by wearing blue. Students and staff talked about the signs of type 1 and type 2 diabetes and the effect it has on the families and lives of the BIS community. Fourth graders are pictured above. Submitted Photos
SD High School Tutorial Interns And Members Of Future Educators Of America Serve As Greeters
Stephen Decatur High School tutorial interns and members of the Future Educators of America served as greeters during American Education Week, Nov. 12-16. Teachers celebrated the week with fun-filled, engaging and service-oriented activities including poetry readings, science labs, a canned food drive, and a military drive. Additionally, SDHS opened its doors to over 100 parents and… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – November 23, 2018
Enough Bars In BerlinEditor:Here we go, following in Ocean City’s footsteps with two bars on every block in Berlin.Accolades to Carol Rose for her performance at the town meeting in opposition over the Viking Tree Trading Co. liquor license request.I am giving the Brushmillers a couple of Pinocchio’s on this move.Robin M. YatesBerlinxFood Drive ThanksEditor:I… Read more »
Fiscal 2018 Described As ‘Very Good Year’ For Resort
OCEAN CITY – An annual presentation gave resort officials a better understanding of Ocean City’s financial position.On Monday, Finance Director Chuck Bireley presented the Mayor and Council with a Comprehensive Annual Finance Report for fiscal year 2018, which ended on June 30.“2018 was a good year for the Town of Ocean City,” he said. “I… Read more »
Brian’s Christmas Songbook Concert Returns To OC Dec. 15
OCEAN CITY – A Christmas concert is expected to address the opioid epidemic with messages of hope for children and their families.On Saturday, Dec. 15, Brian’s Christmas Songbook will return to the Ocean City Performing Arts Center.Organizer Tony Christ said the concert will feature traditional Christmas carols, contemporary holiday songs, storytelling, performances by the Mid-Atlantic… Read more »
Who’s Playing When And Where – November 23, 2018
28th/127th Street Pit And Pub 410-289-2020/443-664-7482 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. & 127th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Nov. 30: Otto Grundman Wednesdays: DJ Wax (127th St.)Atlantic Hotel 410-641-3589 2 North Main St., Berlin Mondays: Earl Beardsley Tuesdays: Bob Miller on PianoBuxy’s Salty Dog/Dry Dock 28 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Saturday, Nov. 24: DJ WaxCaptain’s… Read more »