Lisa Kristick’s Pre-K4 class from Ocean City Elementary School visited Parsons Farm this month where they learned about the life cycle of a pumpkin and explored pumpkins using their five senses. Submitted PhotosJennifer Fohner’s PreK-4 class from Ocean City Elementary recently visited Parsons Farm. Below, Tucker Coates, Graham Artrip and Nate Berke are pictured on… Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2022
Coalition To Discuss Route 90 Bike, Pedestrian Access
OCEAN CITY – Heretofore, conceptual plans for the eventual dualization of the Route 90 corridor have not included bicycle or pedestrian-friendly amenities, but one local group is seeking to at least consider them.After years of pushing for improvements to the Route 90 corridor, a major access and egress point for Ocean City, progress is slowly… Read more »
Obituaries – October 28, 2022
James Walls IIIBERLIN — James Walls III of Berlin, age 76, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022.Born in Fall River, Mass., on April 21, 1946, Jim Walls was the son of the late Mildred and James Walls II.Upon graduation from Southeastern Massachusetts University, he spent his life-long career as a civil engineer at the… Read more »
Boardwalk Redecking Project Underway
OCEAN CITY – The second phase of a complete re-decking of the Boardwalk got underway this week and, weather permitting, should be complete well in advance of the next summer season.The complete re-decking of the Boardwalk has been on the town’s radar for the last couple of years and has been a regular fixture on… Read more »
Biden’s Rehoboth Visit Grounds Sunfest Drone Show
OCEAN CITY – One of the casualties of an otherwise memorable late October Sunfest last weekend was the cancellation of Friday’s planned drone show over the ocean due to President Joe Biden’s visit to his vacation home in Rehoboth Beach.Last year, Ocean City decided to replace many of the resort’s traditional weekly fireworks shows with… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – October 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 Monday: Acapella Chorus All ladies who love to sing are invited to the Delmarva Woman’s Acapella Chorus, Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 6-8 p.m…. Read more »
Mallards Claim Eighth Straight Title
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity soccer team beat Gunston, 3-0, last Friday to claim their eighth straight Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) championship.The Mallards cruised past Salisbury Christian in the ESIAC semifinals last Wednesday to reach the conference championship game on Friday at home against Gunston. The Mallards edged Gunston, 2-1, in their only… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – October 28, 2022
The Maryland State Fireman’s Convention has been a signature event for over 70 years in Ocean City. For several decades, it was the largest held all summer and ushered in the true beginning of the summer season.Prior to 1970, meetings and exhibits took place at the former high school/elementary school (today’s City Hall) at 3rd Street… Read more »
Community Church at Ocean Pines Celebrated 40th Anniversary
The Community Church at Ocean Pines recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. Pictured are former pastors Boyd Etters, left, and Tom McKelvy with current Pastor Dale Brown.
Salisbury Man Charged With 1st Degree Murder
BERLIN — A Salisbury man has been arrested and charged with first- and second-degree murder in the death of another local man found deceased on Saturday.Worcester County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence on St. Luke’s Road outside Salisbury. The home is actually located in Worcester County. Police responded after receiving a 911 call from… Read more »