SALISBURY – Three governors will convene in Salisbury next month to promote civility and bipartisanship through conversation.On Monday, Feb. 11, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, Delaware Gov. John Carney and Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam will come together at Salisbury University for the third installment in a conversation series featuring elected leaders.The event, entitled “A Conversation with… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2019
We Remember Those We Have Lost – January 11, 2019
Lilly Madeline FarlowOCEAN CITY — Lilly Madeline Farlow, 95, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones on Jan. 3, 2019. She was born in Ocean City and was the daughter of the late John Jackson Bunting and Mary A. (Fisher) Bunting.Fondly known as “Mom Mom” or “Aunt Lil,” she was a… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week – January 11, 2019
OCEAN PINES 8 High Sheriff Trail Sat 11-3 3BR/2BA/1404SF Remodeled Kitchen Stainless Appliances New Flooring Clint Bickford Keller Williams 410-422-9166SELBYVILLE 32203 Lighthouse Rd Route 54 Sun 12-3 4BR/2.5BA/2164SF 2 Acres Indoor Heated Pool Clint Bickford Keller Williams 410-422-9166OCEAN CITY Bayview Grand Bayfront 5th-6th St Open Sat & Sun New Construction 4BR/3BA Condos Private Beach Area… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – January 11, 2019
John Dale Showell, Jr. built Ocean City’s first swimming pool in 1917. Located on the Boardwalk between N. Division and Caroline streets, it was a salt water pool with water pumped in from the ocean.Showell charged 25 cents to swim in the pool and cleaned it once a week, refilling it at night. The beach… Read more »
Mallards Trending In Right Direction
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity basketball team opened the second half of its season with a 4-35 win over Salisbury School last Saturday at home.With the win over Salisbury School, the Mallards now have their season trending in the right direction. Worcester opened the season with four straight losses, but since then have won three… Read more »
County Libraries Receive Grant
BERLIN – More than $49,000 in unanticipated grant funding will allow the Worcester County Library to reallocate funds to several improvement projects and programs.On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously to reallocate $49,446.37 from the fiscal year 2019 budget after learning the county’s library system had received a grant from the Maryland State Library… Read more »
Cops And Courts – January 11, 2019
Traffic Stop Yields Pot, Handgun ArrestOCEAN CITY — A Virginia man was arrested on drug and weapons charges last week after a traffic stop in Ocean City.Around 1:35 a.m. last Monday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was patrolling in the area of Baltimore Avenue when he observed a vehicle make a turn onto… Read more »
Worcester Girls Open Second Half With Rout
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s’ girls’ varsity basketball team wasted little time rebounding from its first loss of the season, routing Salisbury School, 61-11, in its first regular season game after the holiday break.The Mallards were unstoppable in the opening part of the season, jumping out to a 7-0 record and dominating opponents on most nights. The… Read more »
Seahawks Finish 3rd In Iron Horse Duals
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team turned in a strong performance at the Iron Horse Duals last weekend, winning seven and losing just one match to finish third in the prestigious tournament.The Seahawks cruised through their early matches before losing a close one to defending state champion Southern Garrett. The loss put Decatur in the… Read more »
Proposed Change In Parking Rules Divides Planning Commission; Attorneys Argue Redevelopment Will Be ‘Stifled’ If Passed
OCEAN CITY — Resort planners this week took no action on a proposed code change that could eliminate or at least limit special exceptions for parking amid concerns it could stifle redevelopment projects in town.For the last few months, the Ocean City Planning Commission and staff have been exploring ways to tighten certain loopholes and… Read more »