OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Fire Department’s Fire/EMS Division has taken a significant leap in advancing the skills and expertise of its EMS clinicians through an innovative cadaver lab training session held at headquarters.The groundbreaking training was organized by Community911 Training, LLC, a Massachusetts-based company renowned for its specialized training programs for emergency responders.The cadaver… Read more »
Around the world every year on Nov. 10, active duty Marines and members of Marine Corps veteran associations gather to celebrate the birthday of the founding of the Marine Corps. That tradition was upheld by the First State Detachment of the Marine Corps League when it held its celebration at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club. … Read more »
Prior to the mid-1970s, Ocean City was a seasonal resort. The tourist season ran from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day and it was said, “you could fire a cannon down Baltimore Avenue the day after Labor Day and not hit a soul.” Less than 900 people lived in town year-round.This aerial photo from the… Read more »
Sara Davis ThompsonBERLIN — Sara Davis Thompson, age 85, died after a long illness on Dec. 15, 2023, at the Macky and Pam Stansell House in Ocean Pines, surrounded by loved ones.Born in Berlin on Sept. 6, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Raymond J. and Elizabeth C. Davis. She was married to… Read more »
SNOW HILL– Officials approved revised commissioner districts following a public hearing this week.The Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve revised district maps. The maps were adjusted following the release of the latest U.S. Census data, as districts are meant to maintain equal populations.“We started this process last spring,” said Jennifer Keener, the… Read more »
The optimist in me sees some hope the state may pivot a bit on providing funding for a new Buckingham Elementary School. However, the realist was taken aback a bit by the comments from the IAC leader who wants to pursue other options to help with the Buckingham situation.Though the comments from the local officials… Read more »
The James M. Bennett High School class of 1973 recently held its 50th reunion, during which class members donated to raise funds for a one-time scholarship. The one-time award of $1,060 will go to a Wor-Wic Community College student who graduated from JMB and is enrolled in a nursing or emergency medical services program. From… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Town of Ocean City announced the second inaugural Dreamfest on Martin Luther King Weekend set for Jan. 12-14, 2024.The three-day event will be filled with a vibrant fusion of music, captivating history tours, powerful commemorative speakers, and exuberant celebrations all around Maryland’s Coast. Come together with friends, family, and the community… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Resort officials this week agreed to eliminate testing requirements for an uptown substation.On Monday, the Ocean City Council voted to amend a conditional use agreement and remove testing requirements for a Delmarva Power substation at 137th Street. Ryan Showalter, legal counsel for Delmarva Power, told officials this week that ongoing testing at… Read more »
Empower Our Students To Understand, EngageEditor:I am writing to express my unwavering support for intellectual freedom, the right to access diverse educational materials, and a staunch opposition to any efforts that limit the exploration of ideas. As a concerned community member and parent of children in the WCPS system, I believe our educational institutions must foster… Read more »