OCEAN CITY – Sunset Grille will host a wellness fair Oct. 2 to raise money for the under construction Richard Henson Cancer Institute in Ocean Pines.The event, called “Beauty at the Beach,” will be free for the public from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Christy Trala, the event organizer, says doctors, nutritionists and other wellness professionals… Read more »
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Students Get First Hand Look At Artist At Work
SALISBURY – Seven students from Alex Tobiassen’s art class joined with Salisbury artist Erick Sahler Wednesday as he added the remaining layers of a silk screen print he created for Pocomoke High School.The event coincided with National Arts in Education Week, which falls on the second week of each September.The week is a reminder and… Read more »
OC Committee Hears Pitch For Community Gardens
OCEAN CITY – Plans are underway to propose a new community garden at two possible locations in Ocean City.Ocean City’s Coastal Resources Legislative Committee, also known as the Green Team, made a motion at its Sept. 14 meeting to create a subcommittee for the proposed gardens.Leading the team is community resident Tyler Dark, who came… Read more »
Ocean City’s Only Bowling Alley Marks 50th Anniversary
OCEAN CITY – Many businesses have come and gone in Ocean City over the years, but Ocean Lanes on 72nd Street has remained a staple for locals and tourists alike.Although some things have changed since it first opened on Sept. 11, 1966, the game, and the memories it creates, remain the same for each generation… Read more »
Local Watershed Scores Overall C-Plus On Annual Report Card
OCEAN CITY – The Maryland Coastal Bays Program gave area waterways a C-plus for 2015 in its annual report card, unveiled at the Ocean City Marlin Club on Sept. 8.Since its last report, the Coastal Bays Program has seen phosphorous levels rise and seagrass levels fall, according to Maryland Department of Natural Resources Environmental Program… Read more »
Trucks Take Center Stage In Berlin, Ocean Pines
BERLIN – The Town of Berlin will host its 3rd Annual Touch-a-Truck event Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.The event, which was originally scheduled for May 7, will take place at the Stephen Decatur Park in Berlin.The town will have police and fire companies present, along with dump trucks, back hoes, utility vehicles,… Read more »
Commission To Honor Four Area Women — Coates, Wallace, Purnell, Nock
BERLIN – The Worcester County Commission for Women will honor four ladies for their contributions to the county’s history at its 10th Annual Gems’ Tea ceremony Oct. 30 in Ocean City.The Commission for Women is an organization that promotes a positive image and equality for women in Worcester County through finance projects, activities and events.The… Read more »
Benefit Planned For New Berlin Library
BERLIN – Proceeds from a fundraising event scheduled for Sept. 16 will go to support the new Berlin Library branch.The themed event, dubbed a “hotsy-totsy roaring 20s” party, will take place at the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. next Friday.Although there is no set monetary goal for the evening, Worcester… Read more »
Wicomico Council Likely Headed Toward Impact Fee Repeal
SALISBURY – Actions are underway to repeal development impact fees after Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver, armed with support from elected officials and a real estate membership organization, sent a proposal to the County Council.The County Council will most likely introduce the repeal for a vote at its next meeting, according to Council President At-Large… Read more »
Area’s Police Gratitude Campaign Aims To Provide Support Next Week
BERLIN – Local residents and community planners are preparing for Delmarva’s 2nd Annual “Thank a Police Officer Day,” which runs Sept. 15 to Sept. 17, according to event organizer Andrea Baumann.Those participating in the event will adopt police departments in Worcester, Wicomico, Somerset and Sussex counties, along with portions of other counties in Maryland and… Read more »