OCEAN CITY – A man’s cross-country bicycle tour to benefit a nonprofit organization and raise awareness for homelessness ended in Ocean City this week.On Tuesday, South Lake Tahoe, Calif., resident Daniel Deemer dipped his toes, and his bike, into the waters of the Atlantic Ocean after completing a 71-day journey from Big Sur, Calif., to… Read more »
FENWICK ISLAND – Self-serve frozen yogurt. Gifford’s Ice Cream. Real fruit smoothies. Milkshakes. Coffee. Cookies.Those with a sweet tooth can find it all at HaHa’s frozen yogurt and ice cream shop in Fenwick Island.Located in the Village of Fenwick shopping center along Coastal Highway, HaHa’s serves as the resort’s local establishment for those craving a… Read more »
PITTSVILLE – Matrix Soccer Academy is calling the Mid-Atlantic Youth Sportsplex (MAYS) its new home.Bryan Watson, president of Matrix Soccer Academy USA, said its move to the new sports complex will allow players access to centralized, high-end facilities with opportunities for the organization to expand its programs.“It’s a premiere facility,” he said.Since establishing its North… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean City has reached the gold level in its Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Cities & Towns Campaign by achieving three resolution goals.Last week, the Recreation and Parks Department announced that Ocean City was recognized at the Maryland Municipal League conference last month as a member of the HEAL… Read more »
BERLIN – Members of Bethany United Methodist Church in Berlin dedicated its first Little Free Pantry this week.Located on the church’s property off Route 611, the wooden structure, named the Bethany Blessing Box, provides a place where community members can both take and donate food and personal care items at their discretion.Similar in concept to… Read more »
BERLIN – A block party to benefit Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation will overtake the streets of downtown Berlin Aug. 12For the first year, the nonprofit is working with Berlin merchants, food vendors, entertainers and the like to host a block party complete with cornhole tournaments, face painting, balloon animals, live music, shows by Cascading… Read more »
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County reviewed a software demonstration for a new, interactive map that will inform citizens of their council representatives.In an open work session of the Wicomico County Council last week, Frank McKenzie, the county’s chief of geographic information system (GIS) services, presented a draft version of a searchable map that will… Read more »
SALISBURY – County officials this week outlined plans to reroute traffic from a portion of South Division Street later this year to rehabilitate the Morris Mill Dam in Fruitland.At a public meeting Wednesday, Dallas Baker, public works director for Wicomico County, told residents traffic will be detoured to Route 13 using Cedar Lane in Fruitland… Read more »
BERLIN – Local residents will have the opportunity to get out in their neighborhoods next week for the annual National Night Out campaign.On Aug. 1, several communities across the Eastern Shore, including Berlin, Ocean City, Snow Hill and Salisbury, will come together with local law enforcement agencies to promote awareness, partnership and neighborhood spirit.National Night… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – Jolly Roger Amusement Park officials joined with members of the First State Detachment Marine Corps League and several jeep clubs to celebrate a Christmas in July Toy Drive this week.On Tuesday, Jolly Roger guests and members of Eastern Shore, Ocean City, Southern Delaware, Infidel Jeepers and Slightly Altered jeep clubs came with… Read more »