Employees from Faw, Casson & Co., LLP brought supplies to Worcester County Humane Society that were donated by the firm’s employees and clients. Pictured, back from left, are Steve Black, LoriAnn Pereira, Mike Burden and Chelsea Hulburd; and front, Hilari Ashton, Roxana Palmer, Laurie Harper and Chris Cannon. Submitted Photos
The Paddock was one of Ocean City’s most popular nightclubs for 60 years. Built by Gabby Mancini, Sr. on the corner of 18th Street and Philadelphia Avenue in 1953, it featured live entertainment. The Saturday afternoon jam sessions were legendary and drew crowds to what in that era was considered “way up the beach.”The original building… Read more »
Ocean City Remains Safe To Visit, LiveEditor:Spending time in Ocean City in early June is always a fun experience. This is true, even more so on the Boardwalk. The families are out and about, the “June Bugs” of Senior Week are celebrating their accomplishments, and those brave enough to do so are enjoying the still… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- Bad weather and rough seas somewhat curtailed the 23rd annual Mako Mania tournament last weekend, but still nearly $43,000 in prize money was doled out to the winners in several categories.Just 18 boats and 81 anglers participated in the 23rd annual Mako Mania tournament out of Bahia Marina last weekend and not qualifying… Read more »
Jessica Beck, Rina Dirickson and Jack Greenwood from Stephen Decatur Middle School have been recognized as Promising Young Writers by the National Council of Teachers of English. The school-based writing program was established in 1985 to stimulate and recognize writing talents and to emphasize the importance of writing skills among eighth-grade students. Submitted Photos
For parents with kids in school, this was a big week.It’s the transition from school to summer. Like most years, my boys, who are finishing fifth and third grades, respectively, were eager to throw their bookbags in the corner one last time. Carson even took his book bag up to his room, and it hasn’t… Read more »
BERLIN – A controversial apartment project is expected to move forward on Route 346 after receiving approval from the Berlin Planning Commission.After multiple meetings and lengthy discussion, the commission voted 4-3 Wednesday to approve changes to the Purnell Crossing planned unit development (PUD). The split vote came after several citizens voiced opposition to the project.“This… Read more »
NEWARK – A local educator will retire this month after more than four decades of working to meet the needs of local students.Eloise Henry-Gordy, student services supervisor for Worcester County Public Schools, will officially end her 43-year career in education June 30.“There are two things people tell you about retirement,” Henry-Gordy said. “You know when… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The city-wide surveillance camera system, social media and an alert hotel employee are being credited this week with the apprehension of a suspect wanted in connection with a double stabbing on the Boardwalk last weekend.Around 1:25 a.m. on Sunday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a fight involving multiple people… Read more »
As the wind switched directions today the offshore fleet was allowed a short window to get out to the canyons and check on the tuna fishing again and they were handsomely rewarded. Mother Nature deals them a crap hand tomorrow so they’ll most likely be staying at the dock, but Friday looks doable again and… Read more »