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 »
Heroin Possession ArrestsOCEAN CITY – Two Delaware residents face drug charges after two traffic stops within an hour.On March 17 shortly after midnight, a silver 2004 Mercedes was seen by Ocean City police failing to stop before the marked crosswalk on 74th Street at a traffic light. Robin C. Stephens, 40, of Dover, Del., was… Read more »
BERLIN – The Assateague Outfitters company has been awarded the contract to operate the concessions at Assateague State Park, formerly known for many years as the “Pony Express.”The new concept, now called “The Five Tides,” will offer fresh made to order food options, as well as classic beach staples, fresh grab and go sandwiches, and… Read more »
During the Ocean City St. Patrick’s Parade, First State Detachment Marine Corps League rode the parade route in their military Humvee pulling their Toys for Tots trailer while also highlighting their charitable mission of supporting the Semper-Fi America’s Fund, and the Believe in Tomorrow Foundation. Left to right, lined up before the parade start are… Read more »
Recently, several members of the Board of the Republican Women of Worcester County (RWWC) visited the Grace Center for Maternal and Women’s Health in Berlin to present a $500 check to Joann Manole, the center’s executive director. Pictured are Vera Beck, chair of the Caring for America committee, Manole, Sandy Zitzer, president of RWWC, and… Read more »
NEWARK– The Worcester County Board of Education this week approved a nearly $132 million proposed budget for the coming fiscal year.On Tuesday, the school board voted 6-1, with Katie Addis opposed, to approve the spending plan. The budget will now be forwarded to the Worcester County Commissioners for their review.“On June 6 the county commissioners… Read more »
Granville D. Trimper was the grandson of Windsor Resorts/Trimper’s Rides founder Daniel B. Trimper. Long active in the family business, he was the public face of the famous amusement park for many years prior to his death in 2008. Granville is credited with bringing rides such as the Tidal Wave roller coaster and the Himalaya… Read more »
BERLIN – Residents shared frustration regarding Route 90 and Route 589 traffic at a recent meeting in Ocean Pines.Several residents brought up the need for the widening of Route 90 and Route 589 at a town hall meeting hosted by Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino last Wednesday. Officials stressed that both were state roads but… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Officials say they are working with a new contractor to secure advertising on the resort tram fleet ahead of the summer season.Last week, public works representatives presented members of the Ocean City Transportation Committee with an update on tram advertising. Officials say concerns over advertising sales prompted a meeting with the town’s… Read more »
It was 3:15 in the morning when Pam woke me up questioning a beeping sound.We happened to be in a rental house on vacation in Vermont for a ski trip. Therefore, it was much more of an unknown than if we were at home. A major storm had also passed through the day before, dropping… Read more »