OCEAN CITY – Officials recognized the sacrifice of a former Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company chief with an engine rededication this week.On Tuesday, officials with the Ocean City Fire Department gathered at Fire Station 5 in West Ocean City to honor former Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company Chief Ralph R. Dennis with an engine rededication… Read more »
BERLIN – Officials delayed a West Street project to allow for changes to the proposal.The Berlin Town Council on Monday voted 4-1 to table design of improvements for West Street. The delay will allow Davis, Bowen & Friedel (DBF) a chance to update their proposal to address additional stormwater issues raised by the council.“We’ll make… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The county’s retiree benefit funds continue to improve, according to an annual report.Finance Director Phil Thompson told the Worcester County Commissioners last week that the county’s new OPEB (Other Post Employment Benefits) liability decreased 10% in the last year. The improvement comes in the wake of an increased level of funding paired… Read more »
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office will soon be moving to encrypted radio communications.Like a growing number of police departments nationwide, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office will be transitioning in January to encrypted radio communications. Sheriff Matt Crisafulli says the change is meant to keep law enforcement officers safe.“I understand that this is… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Officials at Diakonia say additional resources are needed to expand its Rapid Response Team, a pilot program that has assisted more than 100 homeless individuals this year.From April to August, members of Diakonia’s new Rapid Response Team (RRT) provided immediate assistance to 118 people facing homelessness. Executive Director Ken Argot said the… Read more »
A movie on a rainy dayEating rockfish caught around hereA conversation that stays with me for daysPolish off leftover on a weekendThe bond special needs parents shareWhen the clouds clear just in time for a sunsetElectric bikesA kid’s fascination with a trash truckRooting for Rangers since they beat the O’sThe fun chaos of AGH’s puppy… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Art League of Ocean City is putting on “Horror Night” at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on Saturday, Oct. 21 with horror movies and a costume contest. The night starts at 6 p.m. with an hour of mingling and refreshments, and films begin at 7 p.m.Eleven short scary films… Read more »
The Synepuxent Post #166 American Legion of Ocean City, Maryland, recently donated $15,000 to Atlantic General Hospital for the purchase of a Trilogy EV 300 noninvasive ventilator. This machine provides noninvasive (NIV) and invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) for a wide range of adult and pediatric patients. Noninvasive ventilation refers to the provision of ventilator support… Read more »
Stuck in limbo amid the politics and the letters, comments, social media posts and statements issued this week are the people inside Buckingham Elementary School.This is a proud school. The pride can be seen in the community supporting it each day. For instance, a local church recently sent over a month’s span letters of support… Read more »
Buxy’s/Dry Dock 28 410-289-BUXY 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Oct. 20: TBACaptain’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, Oct. 20: Darin Engh, The Dunehounds Saturday, Oct. 21: Doug… Read more »