ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Your honesty continues to impress everyone who needs reassurance about a project. But be careful you don’t lose patience with those who are still not ready to act.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Pushing others too hard to do things your way could cause resentment and raise more doubts…. Read more »
Franchise Deals’ Inequities Confirm Need For ChangeEditor:I have criticized the Mayor & City Council (M&CC) of Ocean City for the way they handled the pier franchise ordinance. They negotiated the repeal and replacement of the previous ordinance over an 18-month period, all behind closed doors, leaving the public completely out of the process. Maryland’s Open… Read more »
BERLIN — The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department is scaring up some fun this October, with a series of new events sponsored by Comcast/Xfinity that are sure to offer spooky fun for the whole family.Planned events include virtual pumpkin carving and costume contests, a free “Trunk or Treat” event, and a Build-Your-Own Scarecrow Workshop…. Read more »
As part of History Week, the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum presented its annual Spirit Award to St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church. The award recognizes a person or organization that has made strides in preserving Ocean City’s cultural or natural history. Pictured, from left, are Sandy Hurley, Bunk Mann, Donna Santoni, Rev. John… Read more »
The OC Lioness recently presented a $250 check to Sandra Winter from 4 Step Therapeutic Riding located in Parsonsburg. Also pictured are OC Lioness President Bev Topfer and Vice President Lori Wagman.
Mid-Shore Pro Bono (MSPB), a non-profit organization on Maryland’s Eastern Shore that provides free access to legal services to low income community members, announced it has been awarded $183,668 for FY21, supported by the Opioid Operational Command Center (OOCC) competitive grant program. MSPB staff members pictured, first row from left, are Ivette Furneisen, Dalia Miguel… Read more »
Domestic Assault RepeatedOCEAN CITY — An Ocean City man was charged with multiple counts of second-degree assault last week after allegedly attacking his girlfriend in separate incidents in late June and again in October.Around 7:55 p.m. on June 29, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was patrolling in the midtown area and was advised… Read more »
After a rigorous day of learning at Ocean City Elementary, students enjoyed some fitness time and warm sunshine on the playground. Pictured are first grader Diana Moreno Ricardo and PreK-3 student Morgan Connolly.
The Berlin Intermediate School Book Bus made its debut this fall. Media Specialist Stacy Lloyd is bringing the library to the students, making her first stop at Ashley Miller’s fifth grade classroom. Tyliah Collins was able to visit the mobile library to check out a book.
Berlin Intermediate School art teacher Sarah Perdue and students (on Zoom and in class) were investigating where value is shown on a three-dimensional pumpkin. Students will be using value on their pumpkin art inspired by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. Students pictured in class are Ryleigh Aydelotte and Payton Oates. Submitted Photos