Reading local newspapers while travelingWatching “It’s A Wonderful Life” every ChristmasThe feeling after the Penguin SwimWrinkle-free shirtsFacebook’s Christmas Day memoriesA hot shower on a cold morningWarm winter daysWatching a good parallel parking jobChecking out the Inlet during a stormA smooth road tripCookies fresh from the oven
Monthly Archives: December 2022
School Board Reviews Federal Grant Audit
NEWARK– Officials reviewed an audit of the school system’s more than $13 million in federal grant funds this month.The Worcester County Board of Education last week approved a federal programs audit for fiscal year 2022. The audit reviewed the school system’s spending of 87 federal grant awards.“It was a clean audit,” Chief Financial Officer Vincent… Read more »
Obituaries – December 30, 2022
Blaine A. BuntingBISHOPVILLE — Blaine A. Bunting, age 85, of Bishopville, died Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. He was born and raised in Selbyville, DE, and was the son of the late William and Delia Bunting.Blaine graduated from Goldey- Beacom College, where he met his wife Joanna and later moved to Bishopville to start a family.He… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – December 30, 2022
The Ocean City beachfront has changed dramatically over the past 65 years. In this picture (circa 1955) taken from a balcony at the old Commander Hotel, the narrowness of the beach in that era is evident, and the photo was taken on low tide.The placement of the umbrellas suggests a windy day and an old… Read more »
RWWC Holiday Luncheon Held
On December 15, board members of the Republican Women of Worcester County enjoyed a holiday luncheon at the Atlantic Hotel.
Ocean Pines Budget Proposes Assessment Reduction
OCEAN PINES – Association members could see another assessment reduction in the coming fiscal year.This month, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) released its preliminary budget for fiscal year 2023-2024.The spending plan proposes police department incentives, increases in payroll and benefits and a $21 assessment reduction for non-waterfront lots.“The main component of this decrease was the… Read more »
OPA Staff Supports Local Holiday Charitable Efforts
OCEAN PINES — Ocean Pines Association staff’s annual holiday giving this year helped feed 20 local families and collected donations for several local nonprofits and charitable organizations.Michelle Lane-Ross, administrative assistant for the General Manager, helped organize staff donations at Ocean Pines’ central office.She said the Association traditionally donates holiday dinners to 10 local families in… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – December 30, 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 »
Cops & Courts – December 30, 2022
Assault, Trespassing ArrestOCEAN CITY — A Washington, D.C. man was arrested last weekend after multiple incidents around the midtown area.Around 9:35 p.m. last Friday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were dispatched to a hotel at 21st Street for a report of suspicious circumstances. Staff from the hotel advised an intoxicated male had entered an… Read more »
Where Are They Now? Nadia Bullock
The following is the latest installment in an occasional series about the progress of local student-athletes who have gone on to succeed at the next level in their college careers. BERLIN- Former Stephen Decatur girls’ varsity basketball standout Nadia Bullock is excelling in her freshman year at Salisbury University.Bullock, a former All-Bayside South Player of the… Read more »