SNOW HILL – School system officials will not adjust the Worcester County Public Schools proposed budget until the Worcester County Commissioners have finalized their budget.Though the commissioners voted May 9 to approve a maintenance of effort (MOE) budget for the school system, education officials said this week the school board would not yet be making… Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2023
Things I Like – May 26, 2023
Quiet mornings alone in my kitchenPlayoff college lacrosse gamesYouth athletes with a strong work ethicBarefoot on fresh grassThe Orioles’ excitementA great coach’s speech to team after a lossA rose bush in full bloomLeftovers as good as the first timeA day with no allergy issuesA successful grassroots effortDimmable lights in every room
Who’s Playing When & Where – May 26, 2023
Buxy’s/Dry Dock 28 410-289-BUXY 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Sunday, May 28: Sunday’s Local’s Night w/DJ BKCaptain’s Table 410-289-7192 15th & Boardwalk In The Courtyard Marriott Fridays & Saturdays: Phil Perdue on PianoCoconuts Beach Bar & Grill 410-289-6846 37th & 38th St. Oceanside at Castle In The Sand Hotel Friday, May 26: The Permilla Project,… Read more »
Obituaries – May 26, 2023
John KeaneOCEAN PINES — John “Jack” Keane, age 82, passed away on Tuesday morning May 16, 2023.Jack was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Jan. 4, 1941. He served in the U.S. Navy with the helicopter utility squadron #2. He married Ellen A. (White) Keane on Oct. 5, 1963, and they lived in Flushing N.Y. where… Read more »
Dates Announced For Annual Survey Of Terrapin Stock
BERLIN – The public is invited to join the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) for the annual community science Terrapin Survey beginning May 30 and continuing through June 10. Surveys take place both on water and on land. From motorboats to kayaks and SUPs, all are encouraged to participate.Terrapins are the only turtle occupying brackish… Read more »
Resort Council Unanimously Supports Budget
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials last week voted to adopt the fiscal year 2024 operating budget with a tax rate set above the constant yield.Last week, the Mayor and Council had before them a second reading of the fiscal year 2024 operating budget. The town’s spending plan, which totals $155,155,151, includes a general fund budget… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – May 26, 2023
Edwards 5 and 10 was a fixture on the Boardwalk at North Division Street for 75 years. The original store opened in 1937 and was one of just a handful of Ocean City businesses that stayed opened year-round.Managed for many years by Al Harmon, who also served as Ocean City’s fire chief for part of… Read more »
BIS Builders Club Donated Blankets to Diakonia
The Builders Club of Berlin Intermediate School (BIS), a Kiwanis Student Leadership Club, made 34 blankets to donate to the residents of Diakonia on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. The 5th and 6th grade students are pictured learning about Diakonia’s mission from Susan Blaney.
Showell Elem. Class Publishes Book
SNOW HILL – A book written by local second graders will soon be helping students across the world appreciate the ocean.A book written and illustrated by students in Mackenzie Keyser’s class at Showell Elementary School during the 2020-2021 school year is now being published. Proceeds from the book will support the Kelly Slater Foundation, which… Read more »
Pines Board Establishes System For Fining Violators
OCEAN PINES – Board members last week voted to establish a system for fining properties in continual violation of the community’s guidelines.Last Saturday, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted unanimously to establish a system for fining property owners who continue to violation the community’s guidelines in the sections of Ocean Pines that grant… Read more »