BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team remained unbeaten in the regular season with a pair of wins over Bennett and Snow Hill last week.The Seahawks have been dominating, their only two losses on the season coming during the Governor’s Challenge holiday tournament. The Seahawks winning streak since the holiday break now stands at seven…. Read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2023
SHA Reviewing Traffic Study Of Berlin Intersection
BERLIN – While a new signal has improved traffic safety at one Berlin intersection, there’s a chance changes could be coming to another problem spot.With a new light at the intersection of Route 113 and South Main Street now operational, Sen. Mary Beth Carozza this week said Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) officials had recently… Read more »
MCBP Receives $1.8M For Restoration Projects
OCEAN CITY – More than $1.8 million in federal funding will allow a local conservation organization to initiate new programs and projects.Last Friday, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) announced it will be the recipient of federal funding in the amount of more than $1.8 million. The money, made available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law… Read more »
Weapons Detection Systems For Schools?
It was surprising to learn last week a school safety committee has been dormant in recent years, but a relief to learn a new plan moving forward. It was concerning to learn the school safety committee has not been actively meeting to review current procedures, but we are certain keeping students and teachers safe in… Read more »
Rocket Launches From NASA Wallops Facility
OCEAN CITY – After several scrubbed attempts over the last several weeks, a significant rocket launch from NASA’s nearby Wallops Flight Facility went up on Tuesday evening, arcing its way across the skies over the resort area.Equipped with a revolutionary new NASA flight safety system, the private sector company Rocket Lab’s first-ever Electron rocket launch… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – January 27, 2023
Over the coming months, many steps will be taken to provide the mechanism for a room tax rate increase for Worcester County. The first step is for Worcester, Kent, Caroline and Queen Anne’s counties to agree to seek the enabling legislation for a room tax rate increase. Worcester County is on board with at least… Read more »
OC Berlin Rotary Club Visits Buckingham Elementary
Margaret Mudron, president, and Jennifer Bodnar, secretary/treasurer of the Ocean City Berlin Rotary Club, visited Mrs. Grimes’ kindergarten class at Buckingham Elementary School and presented the class with cookies, a book and popsicles. The Club ‘adopted’ the class this school year.
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – January 27, 2023
Another installment of some “I see you …” thoughts over the last few weeks. I intend this as more of a “I see you and I feel you” type of observations. We are all in this parenting journey together and a bit of recognition and appreciation goes a long way.• I see you … tired… Read more »
Ocean Pines Garden Club Installed 2023 Officers
The Ocean Pines Garden Club installed its 2023 officers at a recent meeting. They are from left to right, Ann Shockley, co-president; Patti Lookner, co-president; Laura Stearman, corresponding secretary; Anita Roberts, recording secretary; Maria Brown, treasurer; Sandy Gaffigan, co-vice president; and Sandy Kelley, co-vice president.
Pines To Explore Surveillance System
OCEAN PINES – Officials in Ocean Pines have tasked General Manager John Viola with establishing best practices for a video surveillance system of all Ocean Pines venues.Last Saturday, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted unanimously to direct Viola to consult with video surveillance experts in establishing a “best practices” video surveillance system that… Read more »