OCEAN CITY— Persistent frigid temperatures in the area late last week kept the Ocean City Fire Department busy with responses to frozen pipe calls and residential and commercial properties, making for a busy Christmas morning for firefighters.The winter blast that descended on much of the eastern half of the U.S. dropped temperatures into the teens… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2022
Community Church at Ocean Pines Teamed up with Showell Elementary and Angel Tree Project
The Community Church at Ocean Pines teamed up with Showell Elementary School to provide a little extra help for those in need this Christmas. The “Angel Tree,” located at the church for several weeks, was hung with 198 individual angel name tags with suggested gifts for congregation members to select, purchase and return the week… Read more »
OC Lioness Lions Club and the Captain’s Table Host Lunch
The Ocean City Lioness Lions Club and the Captain’s Table in the Courtyard Marriott hosted the clients from the Worcester County Developmental Center for lunch, a choral performance and a visit from Santa Claus who presented each client with a gift. The choral performance was directed by club member June Todd and Carol Ludwig of… Read more »
Who’s Playing When & Where – December 30, 2022
Buxy’s Salty Dog 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Dec. 30: TBACoins Pub 410-289-3100 28th St. Plaza On Coastal Hwy. Saturday, Dec. 31: First ClassCork Bar Saturday, Dec. 31: TBACrabcake Factory Bayside 302-988-5000 37314 Lighthouse Rd., Rte. 54 Selbyville, DE Friday, Dec. 30: Jason Lee Saturday, Dec. 31: Kevin Poole Wednesday, Jan. 4: Brian… Read more »
Worcester Tech’s HOSA Club Donates to Food Pantry
The Worcester Technical High School HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) Club donated more than 400 non-perishable food items to the Snow Hill Ecumenical Food Pantry this month. Worcester Tech’s HOSA Club was formed in the fall and made the holiday food drive its first goal.
Decatur Boys Fall in Governor’s Challenge
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity basketball team fell in its Governor’s Challenge opener to Dover this week, 71-54, in its return to the annual showcase tournament paused for two years because of the pandemic.The 40th Annual Governor’s Challenge holiday basketball tournament got underway this week after two years of cancellations due to COVID. The Decatur… Read more »
Fenwick To Weigh Short-Term Rentals
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials in Fenwick Island will begin exploring a new policy to address short-term rentals.Last week, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to forward suggestions relating to short-term rentals to the town’s charter and ordinance committee. Councilwoman Janice Bortner, chair of the Fenwick Island Residential Concerns Committee, said the goal of the… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – December 30, 2022
It was a different Christmas this year.Our family hit the road to New York for the weekend to celebrate with family.Pam and I are grandparents (young ones at that, of course). Pam has an adult son from a previous marriage who lives in New York with his family, including two daughters who are 3 years… Read more »
Kiwanis Club Donates to Showell Elementary Kiwanis K-Kids Club
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City recently presented a check for $500 to the Showell Elementary School Kiwanis K-Kids Club. Students in the club learn about community service during after school meetings with their teacher advisor.
A Week In Business – December 30, 2022
Program DonationBERLIN – Last month, the Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) Junior Auxiliary Group (JAG) hosted their annual Tacos, Tiaras and Sombreros FUNdraiser event.The $5,000 raised from the event was donated to AGH’s upcoming Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program.The Certified Nursing Assistant Program, which is currently awaiting approval from the Maryland Board of Nursing, was initiated… Read more »