Proclamation PresentationBERLIN – Ocean Aviation Flight Academy, a world-class flight training institution on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, today announced it received a proclamation from the Town of Ocean City, Mayor Rick Meehan, and the City Council, to honor its accomplishments and success over the first 15 years at the Ocean City Airport.Mayor Meehan’s comments from the… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – An Ocean Pines teenager partnered with a local nonprofit to build shelters for cats.Ocean Pines resident Christian Martin, 16, worked with the nonprofit Town Cats to build 18 outdoor cat shelters for his Eagle Scout service project.“It worked out well for him and us,” said Susan Mohler, president of Town Cats.Martin, a… Read more »
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur standout student-athlete Luke Mergott this week signed a national letter of intent to continue his football and academic career at Duke University.The versatile Mergott, who excelled on both side of the ball for Decatur’s highly successful varsity football program as a linebacker, defensive end, running back and pass receiver, signed a letter… Read more »
BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity basketball team won two games last week to improve to 4-3 on the season.Last Tuesday, the Mallards beat Arcadia, 33-23, at home. Worcester got out to an early lead and played Arcadia about even the rest of the game on its way to the 33-23 win on a low-scoring contest…. Read more »
The “Books By the Bay” book club of Ocean Pines is shown enjoying a holiday luncheon at the Victorian Restaurant in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
SALISBURY – Community members are invited to provide their input on two draft school calendars.The Wicomico County Board of Education voted unanimously this month to approve the first reading of the pre-Labor Day and post-Labor Day school calendars for 2023-2024. Kim Miles, assistant superintendent for student and family services, noted that while both versions were… Read more »
The Republican Women of Worcester County members are pictured attending the American Cancer Society Fashion Show at the Ocean City Convention Center on Tuesday December 6.
BERLIN – Stephen Decatur High School’s stadium could have a new scoreboard by next fall.On Tuesday, Stephen Decatur Principal Tom Sites outlined plans to seek community sponsors to fund the purchase of a new scoreboard.“I’d love to have it ready to go for the fall sports season,” Sites said.Sites approached the Worcester County Board of… Read more »
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 »
Shantytown Village was developed by Daniel Trimper IV and opened in 1976 next to the Route 50 Bridge in West Ocean City. It was designed to resemble a New England fishing village and was modeled on photos taken by Trimper during a visit to Nantucket Island.It was a popular attraction for Ocean City’s visitors and… Read more »