ARIES (March 21 to April 19): The often-skeptical Aries might find that an answer to a question is hard to believe. But check it out before you chuck it out. You might well be surprised at what you could learn.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Your resolute determination to stick by a position might make… Read more »
The Alaska Stand was founded by Benjamin Givarz in 1933 on the Boardwalk at Wicomico Street. Not only did Mr. Givarz overcome economic problems associated with the Great Depression but also lost a prime week of the tourist season that year to the hurricane that created Ocean City’s Inlet. The Alaska Stand survived both to… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A Delaware man, wanted on a first-degree assault warrant from an incident in the resort in December, was arrested last weekend after a license plate reader on the Route 90 bridge alerted police.Around 1 p.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers received a license plate reader (LPR) ping in reference… Read more »
Several Worcester Preparatory School students placed in the Shirley Hall Youth Art Show in Ocean City this year, The students were seventh grader Mia Jaoude, second place; eighth graders Elliott Windrow, third place, and Jake Campbell, honorable mention; and 11th grader Grade 11, Ava Wilsey, Honorable Mention.
The Worcester County Arts Council recognized winners of the “Down to Earth” art competition at a reception on April 8. Pictured are, from left to right, Executive Director Anna Mullis, winners Rebekah Simonds, Kathy Gibson, Gail Stern, Martha Pileggi, Dee Brua, Jason Giusti and competition juror Doris Glovier.
The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club presented the Outstanding Optimist Award to Wayne Cott, co-chair of the organization’s annual boat show, on April 7. Pictured are Charlie Dorman, Cott and President Bill Hickey.
FENWICK ISLAND – Town officials last week elected to use a portion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to give each employee $1,500 in hazard pay.Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to give each of the town’s eligible employees $1,500 in hazard paid made available through ARPA funding.Mayor Vicki Carmean noted… Read more »
Ocean City has experienced success through the model of providing early seed dollars to help get new special events up and running. The latest being the Professional Bull Riding event with town officials agreeing this week to provide $75,000 in advance support in exchange for a ticket revenue sharing plan. The dollars are needed as… Read more »
The Ocean City Lioness Lions Club presented $5,000 in scholarships to five Stephen Decatur High School seniors at a recent meeting. Receiving $1,000 each were Matthew Burns, Kendall, Mary Fogle and Danielle Consigli. Not present was Emma Sperry. Pictured with the students are scholarship committee members Ashley Furbay, Michelle Bankert and Linda Oliver and club… Read more »
Four Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Chapters on the Eastern Shore recently honored their respective members serving as officers of the Maryland State Society DAR at the Poplar Hill Mansion in Salisbury. Pictured from left to right are General Perry Benson Chapter Regent Jerry Seiler, State Treasurer Libby Hinson, State Registrar Sue Brenchley, Great… Read more »