Another truck load departed Stephen Decatur High School loaded with donations during the week of Jan. 22. This time it was filled with toiletries for Believe in Tomorrow, thanks to senior Connections and National Honor Society member Jude Al-Hamad, who led the drive. The lot of toiletries was collected in a two-week period by the… Read more »
Paul Evans Gorman, Jr.,BERLIN — Paul Evans Gorman, Jr., 86 years old, of Berlin, passed away Jan. 4, 2019.A Baltimorean born and bred he was raised in the Roland Park area where his family owned and operated the Grauel’s Grocery stores. Active as a boy in Boy Scouts and the American Red Cross, he taught… Read more »
Thanks to the local Kiwanis Club and its donation of $500, the Stephen Decatur High School Key Club will be engaging in more exciting activities this year including sponsoring the second of two annual blood drives and attending the annual Key Club leadership conference in Washington, D.C. this spring. Pictured, back from left, are Advisor Stella… Read more »
Ocean City Elementary first grade students recently had a visit from the tooth fairy. She came to talk with the students about how to care for your teeth and some healthy eating habits to keep your teeth healthy. Pictured are students from Lauren Truitt’s class, from left, Yonathan Jasinski-Elbaz, Olivia Reddick and Anna McCormack.
OCEAN CITY — Satisfied with the need, the Ocean City Council approved the purchase of two new police vehicles to the tune of around $57,000.In January, the Mayor and Council had before them a request to purchase two vehicles for the OCPD that were included in last year’s Vehicle Trust budget but were ultimately cut… Read more »
Girl Scout Cadettes from Troop 649 have been working on their Silver Award with the Worcester County Humane Society. The shelter was in great need of “Adopt Me” vests for the shelter dogs when they go out to events. The girls put their ideas together and through research on the Internet found a pattern and… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — While the sample size is fairly small, the hiring of a new recruitment and retainment coordinator for the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company (OCVFC) appears to be achieving the desired results.Last year, the OCVFC gained approval from the Mayor and Council to hire a recruitment and retainment coordinator. The OCVFC ultimately hired… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island last week selected an appraisal firm to reassess all properties in town as part of a revaluation project.In October, the Fenwick Island Town Council agreed to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for appraisal services to reassess the value of real property within the town’s corporate limits.At the… Read more »
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Seeing the silly side of some really ridiculous situations helps give the Lamb a new perspective on how to handle them. Some important contacts can be made this weekend.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Try to complete your outstanding tasks by midweek. This leaves you free to take advantage… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Concerned over its vague definition, officials in Fenwick Island last week agreed to stop using the word “shall” in all new or amended ordinances of the town code.Last Friday, Councilman Roy Williams presented his request to use the words “must” or “will” in any new or amended sections of the town code…. Read more »