First Shore Federal Savings and Loan recently presented a donatio to the Delmarva Discovery Center, which will serve as a source of learning and discovery on the Pocomoke River for the public through the preservation and interpretation of its cultural and natural heritage. Above, the bank’s Jim Jones and Leonard Brown are pictured with Barbara… Read more »
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What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): A turn in a relationship upsets the amorous Arian, who is puzzled by Cupid’s romantic antics. Be patient and considerate. The confusion will soon sort itself out.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): It’s a good time for travel-loving Taureans to take off for fun-filled jaunts to new places. And… Read more »
Tuesday, July 24 – Drowning Victim Identified
OCEAN CITY- Tragedy struck last weekend when a Fruitland man died in the ocean near the Inlet while attempting to save his two young sons caught in a rip current.Around 5:45 p.m. on Sunday, Renald Charles, 38, of Fruitland, went into the ocean near the Inlet in an attempt to rescue his two sons, ages… Read more »
Monday, July 23 – Father Dies Trying To Save Sons
OCEAN CITY – The resort suffered its second fatal drowning of the summer last night.Although emergency personnel know the identity of the man, they were mum on details today. All that’s known is a 38-year-old Fruitland man drowned trying to save his two sons, 10 and 13 years old, who were reportedly struggling to stay… Read more »
Sewer Talk Dominates Showell Watershed Meeting
SHOWELL – Wastewater disposal dominated the discussion of the Assawoman Bay watershed plan Wednesday night in Showell.County planning staff held a community meeting at Showell Elementary School to discuss the Assawoman Bay Watershed Restoration Action Strategy, a plan to be written over the next several months detailing how the county will meet water pollution limits.“This… Read more »
Route 113 Death Toll Climbs
BERLIN – Route 113 claimed another life last weekend when a man drove off the highway and struck a utility pole and other objects before overturning.Shortly after midnight last Sunday, Maryland State Police troopers from the Berlin barrack responded to a single-vehicle accident on Route 113 just south of Lambertson Rd. The first-arriving trooper discovered… Read more »
Route 50 Service Road Project Underway
BERLIN – The preliminary construction work for the Route 50 service road is moving forward as expected this summer. “Work is progressing. They’re concentrating right now on the Route 50 corridor,” said John Tustin, director of Worcester County Public Works.Work can be seen underway east of Holly Grove Rd. on the shoulder of Route 50…. Read more »
Progress Leads To Need To Exchange OC Trash Trucks
OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and Council unanimously approved a request from the Solid Waste Department regarding new equipment after the vehicle’s necessity was explained. Public Works Director Hal Adkins came before the Mayor and Council Monday evening to request the exchange of a Front End Refuse Collection Truck for an Automated “long reach” Refuse… Read more »
Ocean City News In Brief
OCEAN CITY – At the City Council meeting Monday evening, the Mayor and Council met to discuss a variety of issues that included, the extension of the annual concrete contract, the request to purchase bus shelters and the request to submit an unsolicited proposal to sell a terragator to Rehoboth Beach, Del.Concrete Contract RenewedThe Mayor… Read more »
OC Plans To Act Quickly To Purchase Land For Park
OCEAN CITY – In an effort to rectify the situation for all parties involved, the Mayor and Council has approved an emergency ordinance to purchase the Caroline Street property that was destroyed in a fire in April. The house, located at 111 Caroline Street, will be purchased by the city for a price of $235,000…. Read more »