WEST OCEAN CITY – The owners of a popular dockside bar and grill credit their three decades of success to their loyal customers and employees.This year, Harborside Bar & Grill celebrates 30 years of operation at the West Ocean City Commercial Harbor. Co-owners Chris Wall and Lloyd Whitehead said what started as a fledgling restaurant… Read more »
BERLIN– Law enforcement now has the assistance of cameras in downtown Berlin.Police Chief Arnold Downing this week announced that 10 cameras are now in place in the downtown area. They’re expected to enhance the abilities of police to respond to local issues.“As a police department we know we won’t be able to enforce everything ourselves… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – Officials in Ocean Pines voted last week to approve a contract for legal services.In a meeting last Saturday, the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve a legal contract from the law firm of Ayres, Jenkins, Gordy & Almand. While the board voted last month to approve the use… Read more »
BERLIN – Representatives of the Berlin Fire Company told town leaders the funding the municipality is proposing would not get the agency through the year.“We can’t operate on inadequate funds the entire year,” attorney Joe Moore said.Moore and David Fitzgerald, president of the Berlin Fire Company and Berlin Emergency Medical Services, met with Mayor Zack… Read more »
SNOW HILL – School system officials honored a local woman for nearly six decades of dedication to the education of Snow Hill children.The Worcester County Board of Education last week recognized Barbara Butler for 58 years of service to local children. Butler created the Haven House program at Snow Hill Elementary.“Mrs. Butler, we owe you… Read more »
BERLIN – A bill that would allow residential development in the C-3 commercial district will move forward for consideration by local officials.Two of the Worcester County Commissioners agreed last week to put their names on a bill that would allow multi-family dwellings in the C-3 district.“It certainly would allow people to use their property to… Read more »
BERLIN – Officials at Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services are seeking male volunteers to participate in the agency’s Worcester Connects mentoring program.Nearly three years ago, Worcester Youth and Family launched Worcester Connects, a youth mentoring program designed to help students who need a positive role model in their lives. Now, officials are seeking volunteers… Read more »
The Worcester Prep girls lacrosse team lost in the ESIAC Championship game last week to a powerful Saints Peter and Paul team. The 18-5 loss marked the third time this season the Mallards lost to the Sabres. In a losing cause, Senior Caitlyn Hoen and freshman Caitlin Shimko each had two goals. Junior goalie Caitlin… Read more »
OCEAN PINES – An update on the Jenkins Point restoration project highlighted a meeting in Ocean Pines this week.On Monday, the Ocean Pines Association and the Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) held a public meeting on the Jenkins Point restoration project. Held in the clubhouse meeting room, officials presented community members with a timeline for… Read more »
The Ocean City Lioness Lions Club recently presented scholarships to five Stephen Decatur High School seniors. Receiving those were, from left, Sarah Smith, Emily Sandt, Sophia Krasner, Kai Ross and Kameron Harris. Pictured also are Lioness Lions Ashley Furbay, Linda Oliver and President Bev Topfer.