The board of trustees at Wor-Wic Community College recently recognized the recipients of scholarships awarded to local high school graduates from Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties. The scholarship recipients, seated from left, are Miranda Atkins from Crisfield High School and Academy, Brooklyn Carey from Parkside High School, Kylie Mohler from Pocomoke High School, Justin Smith… Read more »
The last day of the Kiwanis Annual Toy Drive was last week. After the last collection at the Dec. 4 meeting, the toys were delivered to Worcester G.O.L.D. (Giving Other Lives Dignity) in Snow Hill for distribution in conjunction with needs verified through Worcester County Social Services. Pictured, from left, are G.O.L.D. Executive Director Sandy… Read more »
Ocean City Elementary School celebrated College and Career Spirit Day last month. Students were encouraged to wear a college shirt or dress in a career they might like to pursue in the future. Pictured, from left, are pre-kindergarten students Carter Justice, Amelia Purnell and Aubrey Newcomb.
Jackson’s Casino was Ocean City’s most popular nightclub in the late 1930s and throughout the 1940s. Music, drinks and slot machines were the main attraction at the big wooden building on the Boardwalk between 9th and 10th streets.Jackson’s was where the locals hung out and many still recall the special façade built to meet blackout requirements during… Read more »
Woman Kicks Ill ManOCEAN CITY — An Ocean City woman was charged with assault last week after allegedly kicking a reportedly terminally ill local man in the stomach during a dispute.Around 6:50 p.m. last Wednesday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer patrolling in the downtown area observed a male individual banging on the door… Read more »
The winner of the Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645 Ladies Auxiliary drawing was drawn by Shellie Gronsbell and the winner was lodge member Dick Scarborough. The funds raised will be used for various worthy causes including the Cricket Center and cancer research organizations. Pictured, from left, are fundraiser chair Peg Atkins, Scarborough and Auxiliary President… Read more »
Commissioner Misleads On Education SuccessesEditor:Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino in his commentary last month asked the question, “What will Kirwan mean for Worcester?” The answer is that the Kirwan Commission recommendations will result in an increase of some 30% or more Worcester students being college and career ready when they graduate from high school.Mr. Bertino… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A construction project at the public works campus, vehicle replacements and a development study highlighted a review this week of the resort’s draft Annual Transportation Plan for fiscal year 2021.On Tuesday, Public Works Director Hal Adkins presented the Ocean City Transportation Committee with the proposed fiscal year 2021 Annual Transportation Plan, a… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team got its season off to a great start last weekend with a first-place team finish in the prestigious Rough Rider tournament in Pennsylvania along with several outstanding individual performances.The Seahawks traveled to host Catasauqua High School in Pennsylvania last weekend to compete against some of the top prep programs… Read more »
BERLIN – Two new walking tours are expected to come to town in 2020.Spring will bring a new foodie tour to Berlin as well as a “Runaway Bride” walking tour. Several local officials participated in a test run of the foodie tour, hosted by Sandy Gillis of OC Foodie Tour, on Tuesday. They enjoyed food… Read more »