NEWARK – Nearly 50 years after the last graduating class walked the halls of Worcester High School, the tradition of the black and gold lives on.While the county’s all-black high school closed in 1970, memories made at the Newark facility remain vivid for those who call it their alma mater.“I’ve got that ‘W’ on my… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The resort area’s support for a post-Labor Day school start was expressed this week during an initial committee hearing on bills seeking to end the three-year-old mandate.In 2016, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan surprised many when he issued an executive order mandating a post-Labor Day start to the school year for public schools… Read more »
BERLIN – A group of local women interested in making a positive impact on their community have a lot to celebrate, according to its organizers.In its first two years, 100+ Women Who Care on the Shore – a group that donates money to local charities – has raised more than $20,000 for six nonprofits.But the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Pfc. Nathan Kutz was named Officer of the Year for 2018 last weekend by the Neighborhood Watch Associations.Kutz was named Neighborhood Watch Association Officer of the Year at a special ceremony at the Grand Hotel last Friday. Nearly 200 guests attended the awards banquet with Kutz honored… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Despite a scaled-back proposal that dropped one Ocean City community from consideration, a decision on the installation of cell phone towers in certain residential areas of the resort was again tabled.In December, representatives of the private-sector company Crown Castle announced a proposal to install small cell towers in certain north-end residential neighborhoods… Read more »
BERLIN — The Lower Shore Land Trust (LSLT) will present the inaugural Stephen N. Parker Conservation Legacy Award to Charles “Buddy” Jenkins at the Atlantic Hotel, in Berlin on Feb. 15, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.This award ceremony luncheon is an opportunity to recognize an individual and/or organization that has displayed an enduring and distinct dedication… Read more »
The Eastern Shore Running Club Scholarship is now accepting applications for its inaugural $500 scholarship. The Running Club established the scholarship fund at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore to support graduating seniors involved in an organized track and/or cross-country sports team from Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties, including those attending Delmar High School…. Read more »
28th/127th Street Pit And Pub 410-289-2020 443-664-7482 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. & 127th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Feb. 1: Jack & T, 7 p.m. 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… Read more »
Prior to becoming a parent, I admit to never thinking much about the term inclusion.However, it’s a big part of life now with our special needs son, Carson. For us, inclusion means being part of a community that is understanding of him, supportive and genuinely caring.Inclusion means our non-verbal son is still able to participate… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City’s motion for reconsideration of a state Court of Special Appeals decision in the ongoing Boardwalk property issue was denied this week, exhausting one of the last remedies at asserting ownership of the historic land for the town.In late December, the Court of Special Appeals issued an opinion asserting the town… Read more »