WEST OCEAN CITY – The Worcester County Recreation and Parks Department invites the community to the return of Harbor Day at the Docks along Sunset Avenue on the West Ocean City commercial harbor on Saturday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.This family-friendly, maritime heritage festival, which was not held last year due to… Read more »
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Author Announces Book Signings
OCEAN CITY — Robert M. Craig has published two new books in his growing collection of histories and recollections of old Ocean City, and meet the author events have been planned for next week to celebrate their release.In 2019 Craig published “Maryland’s Ocean City Beach Patrol” and “Saving Lives: A History of the Ocean City… Read more »
Ocean City To Host 10th Annual Halloween Activities
OCEAN CITY – A weekend of free Halloween family fun is set for the 10th Annual O.C.Toberfest, Oct. 22-24.Everyone is welcome to come experience all the thrills of the giant Halloween Beach Maze. Children of all ages can enjoy a pleasant scream as they meander the sands of the giant, bigger and better than ever,… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – October 15, 2021
Numerous Unanswered Questions About WindEditor:The following is the letter I have sent to the Public Service Commission about the proposal to expand the wind farms off our coast:Dear Mr. Johnston and Commissioners,I am an environmental professional working on the shore for over 30 years, and I have some questions and a couple comments for the… Read more »
Public Listening Sessions Scheduled For New Land Plan
SNOW HILL – As part of the 2022 Worcester County Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP) updating process, Worcester County Recreation and Parks and Environmental Programs professionals will host two public listening sessions on Nov. 3 and 10.The LPPRP serves as guide for conservation and park planning and program improvements. The listening sessions will… Read more »
Worcester Prep Celebrates Spirit Week
Upper School students at Worcester Preparatory School celebrated spirit week by dressing accordingly to each day of the week’s theme leading up to Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 9. Class Colors Day was Monday, Oct. 4. Seniors pictured, below far left, front from left, are Hannah Brasure, Lily Baeurle, Sumira Sehgal and Ava Nally; and, back,… Read more »
A Week In Business – October 15, 2021
Bank Leader Re-ElectedOCEAN CITY — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) announced community banker Reid Tingle, President/CEO of Bank of Ocean City, was re-elected tothe ICBA Federal Delegate Board. ICBA is the nation’s voice for community banks.“I am honored to be re-elected to represent our industry and help ICBA communicate the positive story of community… Read more »
Cops & Courts – October 15, 2021
Motel Ruckus Leads To ArrestOCEAN CITY — A Pennsylvania woman was arrested last week after allegedly causing a ruckus at a downtown motel.Last Thursday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a Boardwalk motel for a reported 911 call hang-up. OCPD officers met with a female identified as Erin Lawyer, 28, of Shippensburg, Pa.,… Read more »
WPS Hosts Fire Prevention Assembly
Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) hosted the Berlin Fire Company for a Fire Prevention Assembly this month to explain the importance in knowing fire safety measures. The Lower School attended the assembly, where Berlin Fire Company spokesperson Jimmy Corron highlighted this year’s theme of Fire Prevention Week, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.” Pictured, from left,… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week – October 15, 2021
OCEAN CITY Bay One #405 76th Street Bayside Sat 11-2 3BR/3.5BA Condo Stunning Views James Bacco Keller Williams 443-614-4833LEWES New Community Welches Pond Cedar Grove Road By Appointment Single Family Homes Ponds, Parks, Pool Josh Hay Schell Brothers 302-841-5705
