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Monthly Archives: February 2023
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – February 24, 2023
There was an interesting discussion on pending health curriculum legislation in Newark this week at the Worcester County Board of Education meeting with comments made from parents, school administrators and elected school board members. It’s safe to say there are a broad range of opinions on what students should be taught in schools when it… Read more »
Kiwanis Club Donates to 4STEPS
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City recently presented a $1,000 donation to 4STEPS, which offers therapeutic riding, equestrian-assisted activities and special programs. Kiwanis Club President Bob Wolfing is pictured presenting the check to Sandy Winter, 4STEPS founder and director.
Worcester County Garden Club Installed Officers
The Worcester County Garden Club’s 2023-2025 officers were recently installed during a meeting and luncheon in the Clubhouse at the Ocean City Golf Club. Pictured in the front row is President Suzy Young. Pictured in the back row, from left to right, are Jeanne Bernard, director for the Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland District 1,… Read more »
A Week In Business – February 24, 2023
Partnership AnnouncedSALISBURY – Your Doc’s In (YDI), a provider of urgent and immediate care on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, and TidalHealth, a 125-year-old health system based in Salisbury, announced a new collaboration with TidalHealth purchasing a 50% share of the Your Doc’s In franchise. Peninsula Health Ventures, an existing company of TidalHealth, is providing… Read more »
Officials Testify On OC Liquor License Legislation
OCEAN CITY – Local officials say a bill making its way through the General Assembly will allow for safer alcohol sales at large special events in Ocean City.On Monday, officials with the Town of Ocean City and Worcester County Government came before the Economic Matters Committee in Annapolis to show their support for House Bill… Read more »
Worcester School Board Opposes Health Education Bill
NEWARK – The Worcester County Board of Education voted unanimously this week to oppose a controversial health education bill.After hearing from citizens both in support of and against the health education legislation known as House Bill 119, the school board unanimously approved a motion to send a letter of opposition to legislators. While public outcry… Read more »
Too Bad We Can’t Keep A Sea Bass
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6vBBlmXLcgA little cooler today, but thanks to the lack of wind it was another beautiful day to be out on the ocean in search of tautog. The wind blows for the next couple of days ushering in some record breaking warm temperatures in the 70s and possibly 80s tomorrow, and then there’s a chance of… Read more »
Fatality Confirmed In Ocean Pines Home Fire; 62-Year-Old Man Dies In Blaze
OCEAN PINES – One man died and three firefighters were injured this week in a house fire in Ocean Pines.At around 6 p.m. Tuesday, the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department (OPVFD) was alerted to a residential structure fire on Seafarer Lane in north Ocean Pines. Responding units reported significant fire conditions throughout the home with… Read more »
OC Air Show Adds F-35 Lightning II Demo Team
OCEAN CITY – The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and a F-35 Lightning II demo team will headline this year’s 16th Annual OC Air Show.Last week, event promoters announced ticket sales for the 16th annual OC Air Show, which is slated to return to Ocean City June 10-11. This year’s show will feature the U.S. Air… Read more »