SSGT Josh August and Cadet William Stamnus from the Stephen Decatur High School Junior ROTC recently received a $1,000 donation from Ocean City Lions Club President Norm Cathell.
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County last week suggested budget cuts in two departments to fund other projects and events.Last Thursday, the Wicomico County Council held a budget recap session to reevaluate the $148 million proposed budget for fiscal year 2020. The discussion followed weeks of work sessions with several county department heads to review… Read more »
One person was temporarily trapped in this vehicle after it flipped on Coastal Highway on Memorial Day around 1:30 p.m. The injuries sustained were not believed to be serious. Photo by Jay BosleyxxOil Trail Leads To SuspectOCEAN CITY — A Salisbury woman was arrested on hit-and-run and drunk-driving charges last week after allegedly colliding with… Read more »
The Republican Women of Worcester County served as the host club for the Maryland State GOP convention held at the Grand Hotel in Ocean City on May 17-18. Members, from left, are Barbara Loffler, Sandy Zitzer, Beth Rodier, Liz Mumford and Merilee Horvat.
SNOW HILL – Elected officials continue to express concerns regarding the cost of the county’s recycling program and homeowner convenience centers.Though there were no major changes approved last week, the Worcester County Commissioners once again voiced frustration over the $2 million cost of operating the recycling and homeowner convenience centers.“Sooner or later it’s going to… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The resort will be painted purple in many ways this weekend with the return of the Ravens Beach Bash.Beginning today, the 8th Annual Ravens Beach Bash is presented by Miller Lite and includes activities through Saturday.Thursday’s activities include a Beach Bash Happy Hour and cornhole tournament from 3-6 p.m. at the Ropewalk… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – One man’s sailing journey around the world ended in Ocean City last month.In June of 2016, Stephen Butz set sail from Maryland in his 50-foot catamaran, Alyosha. Since that time, he has completed a personal goal of circumnavigating the world by boat.“My wife and I had always wanted to take our kids… Read more »
It was a hot one today! Truck thermometer read 93 at one point in Ocean Pines, but summer is coming so its time to get used to it. The wind was down and the sun was out too making it a spring scorcher on land, but with water temps still in the 60s it was… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Volunteers and officials held a ceremony this week to kick off the 30th year of Play It Safe in Ocean City.On Tuesday, state representatives, resort and community leaders and volunteers gathered at the Boardwalk to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Play It Safe, a yearly program that encourages recent high school graduates… Read more »
BERLIN – Town officials approved the annexation of six acres near the intersection of Route 50 and Route 818 this week.On Tuesday, the Berlin Town Council voted 4-1, with Councilman Zack Tyndall opposed, to approve an annexation agreement with Athena Properties. The approval is expected to allow plans for a 7-Eleven gas station and convenience… Read more »