BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s varsity indoor track teams turned in solid team and individual performances last week at a Bayside Conference meet in Snow Hill.The Decatur boys finished fourth overall as a team among the 10 Bayside Conference schools competing in the meet with 51 points. Kent Island was first, Parkside was second and Easton… Read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2022
Wicomico Partners With Provider For Broadband Funding
SALISBURY – Officials say a partnership between Wicomico County and an internet service provider is expected to help expand broadband access to unserved areas.In a meeting of the Wicomico County Council last week, Acting County Executive John Psota announced a non-legally binding partnership with Talkie Communications, a Chestertown-based internet service provider, to secure state grant… Read more »
Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City Proudly Supports Service Leadership Programs
The ) student Kiwanis Clubs in Worcester County schools. On January 24th, 2022, a check for $500 was presented at Berlin Intermediate School (BIS). Pictured left to right are BIS Principal Ryan Cowder, longtime BIS teacher and advisor for the Builders Club Jane Slotter, Kiwanis Club of OP-OC President Tim Lund and Kiwanis Club of… Read more »
World Food Competition Qualifier Coming To OC
OCEAN CITY – Officials say a World Food Championships seafood qualifier event is coming to this year’s Trade Expo.On Sunday, March 6, six local chefs will go head to head for a chance to win a “Golden Ticket” to compete in this year’s World Food Championships, held in Dallas.Officials say the seafood qualifier event will… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – January 28, 2022
Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Call Rose 443-880-8444.Every Friday: Bingo Knights of Columbus will host with doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo beginning promptly at 6:30 p.m. Held at the Co-lumbus Hall at… Read more »
OPA Proposes Changes To Candidate Verification Process
OCEAN PINES – Proposed changes to the candidate verification process were presented to association members last week.Last Saturday, President Colette Horn presented the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors with the first reading of revisions to Resolution M-09, which establishes the roles and responsibilities of the Search Committee and the procedures for candidate search. Horn… Read more »
Wic. Sheriff Seeks Funds For Shortfall
SALISBURY – County officials last week voted to reallocate $106,000 in unanticipated revenue to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office.Last week, the Wicomico County Council voted unanimously to appropriate $106,640 to the sheriff’s department for the purchase of uniforms, computer equipment and weapons upgrades, among other things.Major Tod Richardson told council members the reallocation is expected… Read more »
Things I Like – January 28, 2022
A blue sky morning after a snowfallSongs written by the singerAnimated films adults like tooEddie Murray’s batting stanceDifferent takes on shrimp and gritsRemote start for a snow-covered vehicleRandomly running into friends in an airportThe last few miles of a long road tripRoyal Farms fried chicken on the beachMemories of my college years living in HampdenWhen… Read more »
Revelation Craft Brewing Donated to Beebe Medical Foundation
Revelation Craft Brewing Company presented Beebe Medical Foundation with a check for $7,615.50 from the Hudson Fields Beer Garden in Milton. The Revelation-sponsored beer garden wrapped up a successful fourth season in October. From the end of April through October at Hudson Fields in Milton, Revelation offered eight brews on tap, accompanied by outdoor seating,… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – January 28, 2022
The Ocean City Beach Patrol poses on the beach at Caroline Street in 1948. The man in the center of the front row is Bob Craig, who served as captain of the beach patrol from 1946 to 1986.The city limits ended at 26th Street in those days, but there were few bathers north of the Commander… Read more »