BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team edged host Crisfield in overtime, 45-42, on Tuesday to pull even at 6-6 on the season.The Seahawks have been up and down all season, but have now strung together two straight to gain some momentum heading into the stretch run of the season. After starting the season 2-1… Read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2019
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – January 25, 2019
It didn’t take long for new Ocean City Councilman Mark Paddack to shake things up at City Hall.Paddack clearly is not on the same page as his colleagues when it comes to the Rapoport property on the Boardwalk that’s been home to Dumser’s Dairyland for more than 50 years. It’s unknown if he was the… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood – January 25, 2019
Carson was my assistant coach in a recent basketball game.Because his brother’s games are a little later in the evening, Carson has only been to one game this year. While warming up, Carson came out on the court to help rebound. When it came time for the game to start, he had no interest in… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – January 25, 2019
Response To Mayor Will Come After Court RulesEditor:I have read with dismay the many inaccuracies, misstatements, assumptions and untruths that have riddled the statements made by Mr. Meehan in recent days.Since the Town of Ocean City has requested that the Court of Special Appeals reconsider their ruling that Nathan’s Associates is the owner of the land,… Read more »
Keep Post-Labor Day School Start In Place
Legislators need to look no further than Worcester County to conclude a post-Labor Day school start does not harm public school students or educators.Senate Bill 128 seeks to repeal the mandate signed into law by Gov. Larry Hogan in 2016. It reads, “requiring each county board to set the start date and end date of… Read more »
Atlantic General Reports Mild Flu Season Thus Far; No Precautions At Hospital Yet
BERLIN – Despite regional activity, hospital officials in Worcester County are reporting a mild flu season.With the 2018-2019 flu season well underway, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimated in its latest report between 6 million and 7 million people have been sick with the flu this year and between 69,000 and 84,000 people have… Read more »
Swim Ocean City Event Founder Plans Support For Local Charities
BERLIN – Residents at Diakonia last week were treated to a rotisserie chicken dinner courtesy of Swim Ocean City, a local nonprofit.But founder Corey Davis said Tuesday’s donation was just one of the organization’s many efforts to support local charities and families.“I really want to give back to the community that helped me in my… Read more »
We Remember Those We Have Lost – January 25, 2019
Richard Bryan ZimmermanOCEAN CITY — Richard Bryan Zimmerman, age 74, of Ocean City, MD, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2019 at Coastal Hospice on the Lake surrounded by his loving family.From his birth in Flushing, N.Y. on May 4, 1944, to his recent death, Richard was a man of strong faith who believed in close friendships… Read more »
Habitat For Humanity Accepts $5,000 Donation From First Shore Federal
Andrea Bowland, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County, center, accepted a $5,000 donation from First Shore Federal, presented by Ocean Pines Branch Manager Debbie Tingle, left,and Berlin Branch Manager Patti Feeheley.
Docks To Promote Outdoor Tourism
SNOW HILL – New floating docks are expected to promote safety and encourage paddling on the Pocomoke River.Recently, the town of Snow Hill installed floating docks in two of its parks.Ann Gibb, Snow Hill’s grants administrator, said the docks – one located at Sturgis Park and another located at Gateway Park – were purchased with… Read more »