OCEAN CITY — Traditionally, an Irish Wake marks the end of someone’s life, but this year in Ocean City it marks the start of the lively and rousing St. Patrick’s festivities when the Friends of the Worcester County Developmental Center (WCDC) holds its 6th Annual Finnegan’s Wake Saturday, March 3, in Seacrets Morley Hall.The event… Read more »
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WPS Musical Set For This Weekend
BERLIN — The public is invited to come see Worcester Prep’s Upper School musical fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast, this weekend, Feb. 23-24, at 7 p.m.The three talented students cast as the leads are freshman Jacob Osias of Bethany Beach as Gaston, sophomore Annika Larsen of Ocean City as Belle, and junior Dominic Anthony… Read more »
OP Anniversary License Plates To Benefit Police
BERLIN — An Ocean Pines license is available for purchase to help celebrate the community’s 50th anniversary and to raise money for the Ocean Pines Police Department.“The celebratory license plate demonstrates pride that crescendos across the waterways and roadways of Ocean Pines,” said Ocean Pines Marketing and Public Relations Director Denise Sawyer. “Neighbors helping neighbors… Read more »
$500K In Student Scholarships Available Through CFES
SALISBRY – More than $500,000 in scholarships are available for area students through the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. The foundation, which holds more than 130 scholarships funds, has recently opened applications on their website, with many of the scholarships having an April 1 deadline.In the 2017 fiscal year, the foundation awarded scholarships to… Read more »
Announcements
BERLIN – The following represents a collection of announcements of area student achievements in higher learning.•Some 38 Worcester County students recently graduated from Salisbury University. They were among the 1,265 students who received 1,171 bachelor’s degrees, 94 master’s degrees during a ceremony at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center.Berlin area residents include Allison Anders, B.S.,… Read more »
Brown Box Theatre Eyes March Return To Shore
BERLIN — Fantasy, betrayal, dreams and the absurd create the fascinating landscape of John Kuntz’s contemporary play, “The Hotel Nepenthe.” With a versatile cast and director Alex Lonati at the helm, Brown Box Theatre Project is excited to bring this dark comedy to the Delmarva Peninsula from March 15-18.Not for the faint of heart, The… Read more »
Master Chef Set For Culinary Stage At OC Trade Expo
OCEAN CITY — Shaun O’Neale, winner of FOX’s MasterChef season seven, will make his way to the East Coast to appear on the Culinary Stage during the 44th Annual Ocean City Hotel & Restaurant Spring Trade Expo, which is set for March 4-5 at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center.O’Neale has been orchestrating dance floors… Read more »
Richardson Honored As OCPD’s Officer Of Year
OCEAN CITY — The Neighborhood Watch Associations of Ocean City gathered together last month with Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) employees at the Grand Hotel for their annual Officer of the Year Ceremony. More than 150 guests gathered together to recognize OCPD personnel and volunteers for their accomplishments in 2017.Corporal (Cpl.) Michael Richardson was named… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? February 16, 2018
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Stop being the wool-gathering Lamb, and start turning that dream project into reality. You have the ideas, the drive and the charisma to persuade others to follow your lead. So do it.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You’ve scored some big successes. But remember that all hardworking Ferdinands and… Read more »
CDL License Process Made Easier With OC Transportation
OCEAN CITY – No matter if you live in Maryland, Delaware or Virginia, a commercial driver’s license Class B (CDL) with a “P” endorsement is required to drive a bus with 16 seating capacity or more. The good news is that the Town of Ocean City Transportation will help you, every step of the way,… Read more »