Property AcquisitionWEST OCEAN CITY – Blue Water Development, a leading name in the hospitality industry, is thrilled to announce the newest addition to its portfolio, the Badlands Interior Motel & Campground.After the recent addition of Badlands / White River KOA Holiday, this expansion firmly solidifies the company’s presence in the region, with both properties now under its… Read more »
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OC Elementary Students Develop Growth Mindset
Students in Amy Burbage’s second grade class at Ocean City Elementary started the school year off strong learning how to develop their growth mindset. The students learned to treat their brain as if it is a muscle which requires training in order to grow stronger.
Pollinator Garden Dedicated
Earlier this month, Worcester Preparatory School’s newly built pollinator garden was dedicated to former Worcester Prep English teacher Kathleen Otway in a beautiful ceremony. In the fall of 2022, a parent approached Head of Lower School Dr. Sara Timmons about a tv program on endangered Monarch butterflies that had captured the interest of his son,… Read more »
Garden Club Learns Sustainability Practices
Members of the Worcester County Garden Club recently met in the Alumni House at Salisbury University. A program on sustainability practices followed the business meeting where members boarded golf carts for a tour of the university’s green roof and arboretum led by Chris Homeister, director of campus sustainability, and Rachael Faust, recycling coordinator.
OC Elementary Kindergartners Celebrated
Students in Ms. Thompson’s kindergarten class at Ocean City Elementary School celebrated the second week of school by writing about their school supplies that they love. Some items included their pencils, crayons, water bottles, erasers and more. Pictured, from left, are Moriah Saby, Nate Berke, Matheo Colmenarez Zapata, Caspian Twilley, and Naisa Kc.
OC Elementary First Day
Liz Engh’s kindergarten class at Ocean City Elementary is pictured during one of the first days of school.
Decatur Girls Soccer
As of Wednesday, Stephen Decatur’s girls varsity soccer team’s record stood at 2-2 on the young season. The Seahawks countered losses to Mardela (3-2) and Bennett (5-1) with wins over Wi-Hi (13-0) and Kent Island (3-1). Above, sophomore Luca Russo is pictured delivering a corner in the Wi-Hi win. Below, senior Riley Wilson pushes the… Read more »
Foundation Offers Fire Station Matching Grant
OCEAN CITY — The Robert I. Schattner Foundation (RIS), a Maryland-based non-profit and Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Bresler, along with their family, have pledged a $75,000 matching grant towards the construction of the Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD) Midtown Fire Station.The impact of this grant is significant and facilitates the mission of building a state-of-the art fire station to serve the… Read more »
Rotary Club Visits Nursing Home
Ocean City-Berlin Rotary Club President Gina Shaffer and Past President Margaret Mudron recently visited the Berlin Nursing Home and handed out new stuffed animals to the residents.
Cops & Courts – September 22, 2023
Armed Robbery SentenceSNOW HILL – A Delaware man was sentenced this month for an armed robbery earlier this year in Showell.On Friday, Sept. 8, Antonio Walters, age 48, of Selbyville, Del., was sentenced to serve 20 years in the Division of Correction for his conviction on the charge of armed robbery to which he pleaded… Read more »