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 »
OCEAN CITY — An unintended side effect of the prohibition on smoking on the Boardwalk has moved the issue to the side streets adjacent to the promenade, but there is a plan in place to alleviate some of those concerns.Three years ago, the town of Ocean City passed an ordinance prohibiting smoking and vaping on… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The 2019 OC Air Show will showcase a variety of military performers when it returns this weekend to Ocean City.Although the event is headquartered with multiple attractions on the beach at 16th Street, the acts booked for this year’s air show can be seen all over Ocean City. All major acts will… Read more »
Yeah the sun shined today and it was pretty nice, but the $*&% wind was blowing again! Starched flags and white caps are not conducive for fishing interests and no one was in the ocean again today, but I did get a couple of reports from the pros that were able to find the right… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Great atmosphere. Friendly service. Delicious food and drinks.That’s what owner and operator Zev Sibony said patrons can find at the new Taphouse Tavern.Located within the Bayside Plaza on 137th Street, Taphouse Tavern is the newest location of the Taphouse Bar & Grille brand.Since 2010, the Sibony family has grown the Taphouse brand… Read more »