At their Feb. 7 meeting, the Worcester County Commissioners presented a proclamation to Worcester County NAACP President Ivory Smith recognizing February as Black History Month. The commissioners also paid tribute to a number of historic figures whose contributions helped to shape Worcester County, including former slave Isaiah “Uncle Zear” Fassett, Rev. Charles A. Tindley, Leola… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2023
OC Lioness Lions Club Installs New Members
Two new members were installed at a recent meeting of the Ocean City Lioness Lions Club. Pictured, from left, are Past District Governor Norman Cathell, sponsor Susan Mohler, Barbara Wasiakowski, Michelle Lewis, sponsor Faye Cathell and President Bev Topfer.
OC Elementary Kindergarteners Made New Year’s Resolutions
Students in Brian Mills’ kindergarten class at Ocean City Elementary recently made New Year’s resolutions for 2023. The students learned how people around the world celebrate the holiday by thinking of ways they can better their bodies and souls in the coming year. The students’ resolutions ranged from learning to play piano to being kinder… Read more »
Obituaries – February 24, 2023
Shawn Joseph SoperBERLIN — Shawn Joseph Soper, age 59, of Ocean City, passed away suddenly on Feb. 15, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore after a brief illness.Born in Towson in Baltimore County, Shawn was the son of the late Granville O. Soper and Judith Elizabeth Soper (McGinn). Shawn was a graduate of the… Read more »
Historic OC Church Features New Light Display
OCEAN CITY – New lighting, landscaping and audio capabilities highlight recent changes at a historic Ocean City church.In recent months, officials at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church have been hard at work making changes to the historic building. In addition to new landscaping and fencing, the property also features an automated bell system and new… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – February 24, 2023
Remembering Shawn Soper Editor: The man in the little dark blue truck. Dependable. Genuine. Trustworthy. Built tough, but humble both the man, and his old Ford Ranger. He was the Cal Ripken Jr. of community journalism. For more than two decades Shawn J. Soper roamed the Greater Worcester County area with pen and notepad in… Read more »
Ocean City Bus, Tram Fee Increases Justified
Though it never sits well with consumers to pay more, the concept of increasing user fees in Ocean City for the bus and Boardwalk tram makes sense. The majority of the cost to provide the customer service needs to be funded by the users.Under review and ultimately receiving a favorable recommendation from the Ocean City… Read more »
Berlin To Discuss Casino Revenue Spending Plan
BERLIN– Elected officials are expected to begin discussing ways to spend the town’s casino revenue next week.On Monday, the town will host a work session to discuss development of a multi-year plan for the use of casino revenues. While discussion will take place, Mayor Zack Tyndall said this week the actual spending plan would need… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – February 24, 2023
Life at home with 14- and 13-year-old sons is a lot of things, the least of which is dull.Maybe your house is the same, depending on the age of the kids. The younger the kids are the more chaotic and busy the household. As the kids get older, it remains hectic, but the cerebral concerns… Read more »
Six Wrestlers Win Bayside Titles
Stephen Decatur High School’s wrestling team continued its winning ways last week winning the Bayside Championship with six wrestlers capturing individual Bayside Conference titles. In total, Decatur had nine finalists with 11 wrestlers placing in the top three of their weight divisions and all 13 finishing in the top five. Winning individual Bayside titles were,… Read more »