OCEAN CITY — Traditionally, an Irish Wake marks the end of someone’s life, but this year in Ocean City it marks the start of the lively and rousing St. Patrick’s festivities when the Friends of WCDC holds its 9th annual Finnegan’s Wake Saturday, Feb. 25, in Seacrets Morley Hall.The event is a mock Irish funeral… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2023
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – February 17, 2023
Eunice Q. Sorin (1924-2011) was a fun-loving free spirit whose generosity and zest for life will long be remembered in Ocean City.A resident of Berlin and an award-winning hair stylist, Eunice and her husband, Herman Sorin, built the Nassau Motel on 61st Street (now the site of the Meridian Condominium) in 1966. The Nassau was considered… Read more »
Dismissal Sought In Umbrella Impalement Case
OCEAN CITY—The remaining defendant in a civil suit filed in federal court by a plaintiff impaled in the chest by a flying umbrella on the beach in June 2018 this week filed a motion to dismiss the case.In July 2018, Pennsylvania resident Jill Mendygral was impaled in the chest by a rented beach umbrella that… Read more »
Town, Business Owners Discuss Sidewalk Project
FENWICK ISLAND – Officials say commitments from commercial property owners will allow the Town of Fenwick Island to commence a long-awaited sidewalk construction project.Last week, town officials met with Century Engineering representative Drew Boyce and commercial property owners to discuss an upcoming sidewalk project along Coastal Highway.With a construction firm selected and design plans approved,… Read more »
WPS Recognized Top Middle School Athletes
Middle School Honorees: At the conclusion of the winter season, Worcester Prep recognized top middle school athletes. Above, front from left, are boys winners Jack Tunnell, seventh grade coach’s award; Chase Thompson, seventh grade most improved player; Mac Miller, seventh grade most outstanding teammate; and Johnny Crossett, seventh grade MVP; and, standing from left, Anthony… Read more »
Berlin Council Eyes New Speed Cameras
BERLIN – Town officials continue to explore the possibility of installing speed cameras in local school zones.Representatives from RedSpeed met with the Berlin Town Council Monday to share information about how speed cameras could benefit the municipality.“In this day and age automatic traffic controls have become more effective because they’re utilized as a law enforcement… Read more »
WPS Seniors Present Rings
Worcester Prep senior Harrison Humes presented junior Carson Rayne with his class ring. Below, good friends Hunter Simons, Luke Hopkins and Dylan Simons proudly display their new class rings.
OC Elementary Celebrated Disney/Cartoon Spirit Day
Ocean City Elementary celebrated Disney/Cartoon Spirit Day last month. Pictured showing their school spirit are Pre-4 teacher Kathy Huyett, educational assistant Sally-Ann Messick and their class.
Senator Speaks Out Against Health Bill At Committee Hearing
BERLIN – Legislation that would establish a comprehensive health education framework continues to draw criticism from local elected officials.Last week, the Worcester County Commissioners voiced sharp objections to a state bill regarding health education that they said would force issues like gender identification and human sexuality onto students far too early. Just a day later,… Read more »
Cops & Courts – February 17, 2023
Juvenile Linked To GraffitiOCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department has identified the suspect associated with a series of graffiti taggings discovered in the area of 33rd Street that occurred during the evening hours of January 18, 2023. The suspect has been identified as a 17-year-old juvenile male from Bishopville, Maryland.On Jan. 19, 2023,… Read more »