The netting around an indoor soccer courtWhen rain turns over to snowThe warm confines of a car on a windy dayBible verses that hit homeSports talk radio reactions after a weekend‘The Valhalla Murders’ on NetflixUpsets in the football playoffsA simple breakfastShort drives at nightKids laughing together walking into schoolNBA basketball games in person
Monthly Archives: January 2024
ACSA Presented 2023 Angler of the Year Awards
The Atlantic Coast Sportfishing Association (ACSA) presented the 2023 Angler of the Year awards for both ocean and bay at their annual year end banquet. Shown in photo from left to right are John McFalls, secretary of ACSA, Brian Reynolds, 2023 Ocean Angler of the Year and Shaun Flaherty, 2023 Bay Angler of the Year.
Only Positive Stories Inc. and WPS Students Supported Local Recovery Community
Hunter and Dylan Simons, founders of Only Positive Stories Inc, and students at Worcester Preparatory School in Berlin, once again supported the local recovery community. They shopped, wrapped and presented Christmas gifts to Tish Ottey, founder of Hope4Recovery and Home4Hope Therapeutic Solutions, Inc. for men in local recovery housing.
Ocean Pines Board Reviews FY24-25 Spending Plan
OCEAN PINES – A review of the association’s proposed spending plan highlighted a recent meeting of the Ocean Pines board.Last Thursday, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) Board of Directors met with association staff to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. General Manager John Viola said the spending plan was created using input from… Read more »
County Expects $14M In New Tax Revenue From Assessments
SNOW HILL – The county will see about $14 million in additional revenue related to the latest property reassessments.Phil Thompson, the county’s finance officer, provided the Worcester County Commissioners with an update regarding property tax revenues this week. While the state released the information in late December, Thompson said it was important to consider details… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood – January 19, 2024
It’s important for teenagers to understand the concept of their own mortality.It occurs to me we all in different stages of our lives think we are invincible or at a minimum assume we are immune from bad things happening to us. This mindset helps explain why some of us make foolish decisions without a care… Read more »
Assateague Island Announces Annual Award Winners
BERLIN — The winners of the annual Assateague Island Superintendent’s Award and the Assateague Island Safety Award were recently announced.The Superintendent’s Award is given to an employee or employees who have performed “above and beyond” during the previous year. The Safety Award is given to an employee who has made a major contribution to the… Read more »
Ocean City Jeep Week Approved For New May Date
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Jeep Week will return this year, but on a different weekend.On Tuesday, the Ocean City Council voted to approve the return of Ocean City Jeep Week, scheduled for May 9-12, 2024. Applicant Amanda Cropper, representing OC4WD, said the change of date is just one change meant to boost participation in… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? – January 19, 2024
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You might be hurt by a colleague’s harsh criticism, but don’t let it shake your confidence in what you’re trying to achieve. A more positive aspect starts to appear by week’s end.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You’re torn between your sensible self and the part of you that… Read more »
Divided Commission Votes Against OC’s Sewer Offer To Diakonia; Expanded Transitional Housing Project’s Future In Jeopardy
SNOW HILL – Diakonia will not be able get sewer capacity from the Town of Ocean City following a decision by county officials this week.On Tuesday, a motion in front of the Worcester County Commissioners to support the nonprofit Diakonia’s plan to use sewer capacity from Ocean City for a new facility on Route 611… Read more »