OCEAN CITY — The holiday season is quickly approaching and the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) has begun collecting new, unwrapped toys for their Annual Holiday Toy Drive.This year, all toy donations will benefit Worcester County GOLD, a local non-profit organization that strives to promote dignity by providing financial aid to families in crisis, vulnerable… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2018
Worcester Prep School Math Team Finishes First At Eastern Shore H.S. Mathematics Competition
The Worcester Preparatory School Math Team placed first and senior Matt Durkin placed second in the Individuals category at the 35th Annual Eastern Shore H.S. Mathematics Competition hosted by Salisbury University Department of Mathematics and Computer Science on Nov. 8. WPS Upper School math teacher Linda Bragg coached the winning three-person team consisting of Durkin… Read more »
Redistricting Ruling Appeal Stalls Inevitable
It’s tough to understand Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh’s decision to appeal a judicial panel’s opinion the state’s current congressional district map is unconstitutional.Earlier this month, a special three-judge panel ruled the state should “establish a neutral commission” to redraw Maryland’s congressional boundaries. The panel was unanimous in its opinion with one judge writing, “There… Read more »
New Businesses Granted Liquor License Requests
SNOW HILL – Officials granted liquor licenses to a trio of a new businesses at a hearing this week.On Monday, the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) approved license requests from a new pizza restaurant in Ocean Pines, a Mediterranean eatery in Ocean City and a new West Ocean City Bad Monkey location.Attorney Joe… Read more »
Ocean City Elementary School Kindergarten Class Reads Leaf Man
Savanna Akins’ kindergarten class at Ocean City Elementary School read the story, Leaf Man, as part of an informational unit on main topic and key details. Students used the key details from the text to create characters from the story using leaves.
Synepuxent American Legion And American Legion Auxiliary Of Ocean City Donate To AGH Community Flu Clinics
The Synepuxent Post #166 American Legion and Unit #166 American Legion Auxiliary of Ocean City have donated to Atlantic General Hospital’s community flu clinics. Pictured, from left, are Rosie Garlitz, chair of community service the post; Tracey Mullineaux, employee health and wellness coordinator; Sarge Garlitz, public relations officer for the post and commander of the… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week – November 23, 2018
OCEAN CITY Gateway Grand Oceanfront 48th St Units 306 & 1012 Saturday 10-12 Jon Barker Mark Fritschle Group/ Condominium Realty 410-723-6292OCEAN CITY 16 Shore Point Drive Sunset Island Sat 10-1 Luxurious 5BR/4.5BA Home Bay Views Mary Lou Hearn Long & Foster 410-726-8280OCEAN CITY Bayview Grand Bayfront 5th-6th St Models Open Daily New Construction 4BR/3BA Condos… Read more »
New Bike Signage Eyed For Highway’s Problem Area
OCEAN CITY — Finding a solution to a break in the bike route along the midtown section of Coastal Highway continues to be challenging, but one possible remedy got a lot of play this month.Under current conditions, the bike route shares the bus lane along both sides of Coastal Highway and for years has worked… Read more »
Testing Committee Concludes No Changes Needed In Schools
NEWARK – A school system committee recommended no significant changes after reviewing local assessment practices.At a meeting of the Worcester County Board of Education this week, officials reported that while there was slight overlap among some of the assessments administered to local students, the committee tasked with studying the assessments had no major concerns.“The recommendation… Read more »
WOC Townhome Development Gets Final Approvals
SNOW HILL – Plans for a townhouse development on Route 611 are moving forward following approval from county officials this week.The Worcester County Commissioners approved an amendment to the county’s water and sewerage plan as well as establishment of a residential planned community (RPC) at a meeting Tuesday. The actions will enable Sea Oaks Village,… Read more »