BERLIN – Students at Stephen Decatur High School were recognized last week for completing a financial literacy course.On June 5, students received certificates for completing the EverFi Financial Literacy program, a digital education tool that teaches students how to make wise financial decisions with interactive lessons.For nearly eight years, the Bank of Ocean City has… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2019
2019 Ocean City Surf Fest A Big Success
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Surf Club’s 2019 O.C. Surf Fest last weekend was a huge success with a weekend-long festival of contests, parties and the club’s typical positive community message.The annual event got underway last Friday with a kick-off party and legends induction at Barn 34, just a few blocks from the weekend’s contest… Read more »
Cops And Courts – June 14, 2019
Garage Attacks Result In ChargesOCEAN CITY — A Pennsylvania man was arrested on assault and other charges last week after allegedly punching people in an uptown parking garage.Around 10:25 p.m. last Monday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a hotel parking garage at 91st Street for a report of a disorderly male assaulting… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? June 14, 2019
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Things that usually come easily and quickly for the Aries Lamb might need more of your time and attention during the next several days. Try to be patient as you work things out.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): A changing situation can create some complications. But if you apply… Read more »
Church Tourney At Berlin Park Approved
BERLIN – Town officials approved a local church’s request to hold a basketball camp at Henry Park at a meeting this week.On Monday, the Berlin Town Council approved a request from Ocean City Baptist Church to hold a youth basketball camp at Henry Park from July 15-18.“It has been our goal for a long time… Read more »
Ocean City Selects New Fire Chief; Four Internals Sought Post With Bowers Getting Nod
OCEAN CITY — After an extensive, months-long search and interview process, resort officials announced the hiring of a longtime Montgomery County and Fairfax County, Va. fire chief as the new chief of the Ocean City Fire Department.Earlier this year, Ocean City Fire Chief Chris Larmore announced his retirement after nearly 11 years as chief and… Read more »
Ravens Roost #44 Presented Scholarships To Three Outstanding Stephen Decatur High School Student/Athletes
Ravens Roost #44 presented scholarships to three outstanding Stephen Decatur High School student/athletes on May 22. The scholarships were presented by Roost member Marvin Brewster, left, to graduates Alexis Black, Grace Beyers and Brett Berquist. The scholarships are funded by proceeds from an annual charity golf tournament held at Ocean Pines Country Club.
New Cinemas Now Open In West Ocean City
WEST OCEAN CITY – After a long hiatus, a new state-of-the-art movie theatre is now open at White Marlin Mall in West Ocean City.“The new Flagship Premium Cinemas are modern, state of the art theaters unrivaled by any other in the greater Ocean City market,” said Paul Wenger, president of Flagship Premium Cinemas and Flagship… Read more »
Saltwater Lax Club Stays On Major Roll
BERLIN- The Saltwater Lacrosse Club stayed on a major roll last weekend in the summer-long travel tournament season, collecting another division championship in a local tournament featuring top teams from all over the region.Based in Berlin, the Saltwater Lacrosse Club features young players largely from Worcester County and neighboring Sussex County in Delaware. The club… Read more »
Things I Like – June 14, 2019
A beach day capped off by a concertTossing junk mail immediatelyFunny old sayingsTeens who treat their parents wellSpecial event days in BerlinA house with a big, open kitchenBreakfast food for dinnerA busy marina in the afternoon with many boats coming inListening to a reader’s critique of this newspaperLooking over a home’s bookshelvesA freshly detailed vehicle