OCEAN CITY — Faced with growing pains at the West Ocean City station, the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company this week requested a boundary line adjustment at the town-owned property on Keyser Point Road.Since 1974, the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company (OCVFC) has maintained a fire station, or Station 5, on a piece of property… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2019
OC Ordinance Would Ban Dockless Bike Share Operations
OCEAN CITY — The first formal step toward prohibiting dockless bicycle share programs and electric scooters took place this week.The Mayor and Council had before them Tuesday a proposed ordinance that would ban dockless bicycle share programs and stand-up electric scooter share programs, which have become increasingly popular in metropolitan areas in recent years. In… Read more »
New Exhibits At Berlin’s Taylor House Museum This Year
BERLIN – For the first time in a decade, refreshed exhibits will greet visitors to the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum this spring.While the first floor of the museum looks much as it has in recent years, volunteers revamped much of the second floor exhibit space as repairs to the roof and floor were made… Read more »
Cops And Courts – May 3, 2019
Pedestrian StruckOCEAN CITY — A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the area of 28th Street last weekend, but the victim was not seriously injured and no charges were filed against the driver.Shortly after 5 p.m. last Sunday, a pedestrian ran into the southbound lanes of Philadelphia Avenue and was struck by a pick-up… Read more »
Republican Women Of Worcester County Welcome Two New Members
Two new members were signed up at the April Republican Women of Worcester County luncheon held at the Mad Fish Restaurant in West Ocean City. Pictured, from left, are Jean Delcher, RWWC membership chair, and new members Cynthia Malament and Jennifer Brilhart.
Zoo Offers ‘A Special Night For Special Needs Families’
SALISBURY – The Salisbury Zoo will host an after-hours event next week for children with special needs.On Tuesday, May 7, the Salisbury Zoo will host “A Special Night for Special Needs Families” from 5-7 p.m.Education Curator Leonora Dillon said families and children with special needs can explore the zoo and test new sensory-inclusive materials.“Children with… Read more »
Council Approves Subsidy For BikeFest Storm Loss
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week approved funding to offset losses from last year’s OC BikeFest, which was curtailed by a pending hurricane.The Mayor and Council reviewed Tuesday a series of funding requests from the Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) for various special events in the coming year. Each year, TAB gets an allocation paid… Read more »
2019-2020 Wicomico Retired Educational Personnel Officers Sworn In
At the April meeting of the Wicomico Retired Educational Personnel (WREP), 2019- 2020 officers were sworn in. WREP meets four times a year for lunch, fellowship and guest speakers. All retired Wicomico County school employees are eligible. Pictured, from left, are Ann Marie Downey, president Maryland Retired School Personnel Association; WREP President Ben Reavis; Jackie Jones,… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – May 3, 2019
Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5:30-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy life-style.410-641-0157.Every Monday: Delmarva Chorus Meeting 7 p.m. Ocean Pines Community Center. Women of all ages invited to sing with the group. 410-641-6876.Second Monday Of Month: Ocean Pines Camera Club 7… Read more »
Things I Like – May 3, 2019
Holding a new bornThe sound of my kids laughing togetherOld hooded sweatshirtsWorking in silenceQuiet vehicle startsSmell of surf wax in a truckBrick sidewalks in an old townSteam coming off a pile of nice crabsWhen a kid gets a foul ball at a gameA grill full of meatSons who surf with their fathers