Casino RevenuesBERLIN – Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $157,718,494 in revenue from slot machines and table games during November 2023, down $5,652,970 (-3.5%) compared to November 2022.Casino gaming contributions to the state in November 2023 totaled $66,150,282, a decrease of $1,561,142 (-2.3%) compared to November 2022.Contributions to the Education Trust Fund in November 2023… Read more »
Participants in Buckingham Elementary School’s Girls on the Run program recently completed their first 5k. The 10-week program, designed for third and fourth graders, includes lessons to help the girls gain self-confidence, while learning how to be a friend and have friends, while creating a fun, safe, positive environment for them. The team, which in… Read more »
BERLIN — The Ocean Pines Association Board recently presented a plaque and commendation to the Stephen Decatur High School Football team for winning their first-ever state championship.The SDHS Seahawks finished the season a perfect 14-0, capping off the campaign with a 21-13 win over the Huntingtown Hurricanes on Nov. 30 to capture the MPSSAA 2A… Read more »
Members of Girl Scout Troop 365 of Berlin recently visited TidalHealth Peninsula Regional to donate to Brooke’s Toy Closet, a program that provides new toys to children in the emergency department and pediatric units. The girls used proceeds from their cookie sales to buy toys to fill the closet in an effort to brighten the… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The 26th Annual NOEL (Nothing Other than Eating and Loving) Christmas Day Dinner, a feeding ministry of St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, welcomes all.This will be a safe, loving place to gather whether you are hungry for food or companionship. The dinner unites a diverse community – from those who are in… Read more »
Captain’s Table 410-289-7192 15th & Boardwalk In The Courtyard Marriott Fridays & Saturdays: Phil Perdue on PianoCoins Pub 410-289-3100 28th St. Plaza On Coastal Hwy. Sunday, Dec. 17: Christmas Party w/DJ WaxCork Bar Wicomico St., Downtown O.C. Saturday, Dec. 16: Wes DavisCrabcake Factory Bayside 302-988-5000 37314 Lighthouse Rd., Rte. 54 Selbyville, DE Friday, Dec. 15: Fil Rhythm… Read more »
Director AppointmentOCEAN CITY – The Maryland Building Officials Association (MBOA) has appointed the Town of Ocean City’s chief building official, James Metzgar, to serve as director-at-large.As a dedicated and accomplished professional in the field, Metzgar brings a wealth of experience and expertise that will undoubtedly contribute to the association’s mission and objectives.Metzgar has an impressive… Read more »
November Police StatsOCEAN CITY – At this week’s Police Commission meeting, statistics for the Ocean City Police Department’s month of November were reviewed.The report, prepared by OC Police Crime Analyst Brandon Reim, was highlighted by a 21% drop in total calls for service this November compared to last November with a combined 2,568 officer and… Read more »
Members of the Ocean Pines Garden Club gathered in late November to create numerous swags and wreaths to decorate neighborhood entrances throughout Ocean Pines.
Germantown School Community Heritage Center hosted its second “Veteran Voices” talk with Korean War veteran Wallace Purnell on Nov. 25. Pictured at the event, which was well attended, are Gabe Purnell (left) and Wallace Purnell.