Outgoing Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club President Margaret Mudron, left, presented Sonia and Frank Baker with an Outstanding New Rotarian Award for their outstanding efforts, contributions and dedication to their club in their first two years as members.
BERLIN – Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) has announced the addition of a second section of kindergarten to the Lower School this fall.The two classes will be led by the dynamic and experienced teaching team of Kelley Burton and Heather Dennis along with Kindergarten Assistant Brittany Flurer. The WPS kindergarten program is renowned for its small… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE), in cooperation with community high schools around the country, are looking for local families to host boys and girls between the ages of 15 to 18 from a variety of countries including Norway, Denmark, Spain, Italy and Japan.ASSE students come with an enthusiasm to practice their English… Read more »
BERLIN – The Berlin Falls Park Advisory Committee continues to explore plans for an amphitheater at the public space.Though the park remains closed following a chemical spill on the site, the advisory committee met last week to continue ongoing discussions of plans for the property’s future. Committee members talked about plans for a community bonfire… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- The 6th Annual Big Fish Classic got underway on Friday with the first of two 32-hour fishing segments in search of the largest fish of any species.The Big Fish Classic is being held on the pier at Talbot Street, which is essentially the epicenter for Ocean City’s rich fishing history. The Big Fish… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Museum Society recently awarded Stephen Decatur graduate Brett Berquist with the George & Suzanne Hurley Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $2,000. Berquist will be attending Salisbury University in the fall with an interest in business.Applicants are asked to write an essay on a historical Worcester County individual who… Read more »
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County last week agreed to support proposed legislation that would allow jurisdictions to opt out of statewide sprinkler requirements in new single-family homes.Last week, the Wicomico County Council unanimously agreed to send a letter of support to state representatives regarding local amendments to fire sprinkler system provisions.In May, the Worcester… Read more »
BERLIN – A local artist is bringing a touch of odd and whimsical to downtown Berlin.Located at 12 William Street, The Dusty Lamb features a wide selection odd and whimsical art and goods.For years, artist Patti Backer worked from her home in Berlin. But after learning the space previously occupied by Uncle Jon’s Soap had… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – The Ocean Pines Swim Team paid a special tribute during the team’s last home meet of the summer season to four graduating seniors, Kristen Graham, Davina Graybill, Allison Hunter and Wyatt Sperry.Graham graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in May and is finishing up her seventh year as a Hammerhead. She has… Read more »
Pedestrian Struck In CrosswalkOCEAN CITY — An unidentified pedestrian was airlifted to the hospital Monday evening after being struck in a crosswalk by an allegedly impaired driver on Coastal Highway.Just before 9 p.m. on Monday, an unidentified pedestrian was crossing Coastal Highway in a marked crosswalk at 67th Street and was struck by an alleged… Read more »