Jan. 12: Star Charities Annual Beef & Beer 5-9 p.m. Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room. All Volunteers In Action presenting this event to benefit wounded soldiers. Music and live auction by DJ Rupe, emcee is Irv Brumbley, food catered by Monty Jones, entertainment including comedy skit by Paul Mazzei. $30 per person. For tickets: 410-596-5498,… Read more »
Company PromotionsBERLIN – Taylor Bank announced the promotion of Ray Robinson to Senior Vice President and Branch Manager, Security Officer, Kathy Allam to Assistant Vice President, IT and Electronic Services Manager and Lisa Caldwell to Operations Supervisor.“We are proud to announce the promotions of Ray, Kathy and Lisa,” said Raymond M. Thompson, President and CEO…. Read more »
BERLIN – Concerns from a downtown business owner have prompted the town to promise increased cleanup efforts after special events.On Monday, Brooks Davis, owner of Wainwright’s Tire Center, told the Berlin Town Council he’d spent the day after the town’s annual ball drop picking up trash left in his parking lot by attendees. Mayor Gee… Read more »
Ruth Johancen Miller GilfillanBERLIN — Ruth Johancen Miller Gilfillan, age 93, passed away on Jan. 1, 2018 at her home in Berlin.Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Johancen and Myrtle Thompson Johancen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Air Force Lt. Col. Charles Oliver Gilfillan. She is survived… Read more »
Ocean City Elementary students recently enjoyed the annual Children’s Theater at Stephen Decatur High School. This year’s production was Jack and the Beanstalk. Students Tristan Pendleton and Yaretzi Castro Gutierrez are pictured with the giant, played by Stephen Decatur student, Frankie Nanna.
Worcester Preparatory School lower school music teacher Joanie Brittingham introduced a spectacular new performance “Oh, Beautiful Star” last month at the 47th Annual WPS Christmas Candlelight Program.Left, WPS first grade angels close the show in front of the fifth-grade nativity scene. Pictured, front from left, are Kristie Carr, John Parker, John Galles, Kaylin Zervakos, Reed… Read more »
Watching movies at home on a snow dayPittsburgh Dad videosTeens looking to shovel sidewalks for moneySnow-covered beach photosTrying shrimp and grits at different restaurantsWatching kids try the ninja course at Berlin Activities DepotThat the Winter Olympics start soonA bright blue sky above a snowy fieldSteve Harvey’s laughNoticing kids improving at a sportWhen I try and… Read more »
BERLIN- Last week’s epic snowstorm that blanketed the shore with a foot of snow and caused schools to be closed through the early part of the week on the heels of the holiday break has wreaked havoc on the local prep sports schedule.The severe storm wiped out the heavy prep sports schedule last Thursday and… Read more »
The building that houses today’s City Hall opened in 1915 at 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue as a training facility for teachers. Known as the Maryland State Normal School, it was the first brick building in Ocean City. The Normal School lasted only two years and then became the Ocean City High School in 1917.Eventually… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With an eye on tightening security and limiting entry points on the Boardwalk, the Ocean City Mayor and Council approved funding for the preliminary design work on a vehicle access control project for the famed promenade.After a handful of events in the U.S. and around the world when terrorists killed and injured… Read more »