OCEAN CITY — Swim Ocean City founder Corey Davis presented a $1,500 check to the Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) chapter of United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) for its great work during the 2019 Ocean Games.“I have been so blessed with the support from local businesses and organizations over the years. I like to give… Read more »
Traffic Situation InexcusableEditor:I was one of the many drivers affected by the motorcycle crash the night of Tuesday, July 30 at 9:45 p.m. on Coastal Highway North and 59th street. This accident caused northbound traffic to grind to a near halt for at least four hours. After my experience navigating detours around this relatively small… Read more »
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Technology snafus tax your patience. But before you throw that computer or other hardware into the trash, take a deep breath and call someone knowledgeable for help.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Don’t be too upset if your generosity goes unappreciated. These things happen, and rather than brood over it,… Read more »
BERLIN — Worcester County GOLD (Giving Other Lives Dignity), a volunteer-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is gearing up for its 20th Annual School Supplies for Students Campaign.In 2018, with the help of generous sponsors and donors from our local community, GOLD provided backpacks filled with school supplies, along with coupons for free haircuts from the Hair… Read more »
BERLIN — The Ocean Pines Police Department is putting the focus on crime prevention and community partnerships during the second annual National Night Out event, Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 5-7 p.m. at White Horse Park on 235 Ocean Parkway.In total, nearly 30 different groups plan to attend the free block party to greet the public,… Read more »
BERLIN — The Christian care-giving ministry at Community Church at Ocean Pines in Berlin has grown recently with five new Stephen ministers being commissioned on Aug. 11.The new lay caregivers join nine Stephen ministers and Stephen leaders already commissioned and serving at Community Church at Ocean Pines (CCAOP).“The people at CCAOP are excited to offer… Read more »
BERLIN — The 11th Annual Berlin Peach Festival will be held Saturday, Aug. 3, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., on the grounds of the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum. Admission is free. Rain date for the festival will be Sunday, Aug. 4.Mayor Gee Williams will officially open the festival. The Boy Scouts from Troop… Read more »
(Editor’s Note: The following is a series on the men and women who have spent their summers protecting all those who came to Ocean City for fun and safe vacation.)OCEAN CITY – After two years of restaurant work and renting umbrellas on the beach, I finally figured out the best job in Ocean City was the… Read more »
BERLIN – Five Worcester Preparatory School students earned their Eagle Scout rank, the highest rank in Boy Scouts, including sophomore Chipper Becker, junior Frank Carter, junior Kurt Leinemann, sophomore Will Mears and sophomore Joseph Schwartz.With a combination of extraordinary perseverance, countless merit badges, numerous camping trips and copious service projects, only 5.7% earn the Eagle… Read more »
BERLIN — For the first time, Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services (WYFCS) is partnering with the Greater Ocean City, Ocean Pines, Berlin and Snow Hill Chambers of Commerce in seeking donations to fill bags for the new teachers of Worcester County. WYFCS is encouraging local businesses and non-profits to give helpful items for the upcoming school year.With… Read more »