Tent Compromise SoughtEditor:I’m weighing in on the canopy/tent debate. My husband has had a few Mohs surgeries. Another friend has a medical condition that limits the time spent in the sun. There’s a new baby in the family. When we found the Quipi (a large umbrella that has fabric pockets on four corners to add… Read more »
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Cops & Courts – August 25, 2023
Afternoon Officer AssaultOCEAN CITY – A Maryland woman faces second-degree assault charges after getting physical with police officers trying to talk with her.On Aug. 20, around 2:15 p.m., several Ocean City police officers were dispatched to 70th Street for a disorderly person complaint. A family member told police Taylor Woods, 29, of Indianhead, was intoxicated… Read more »
Major Damages Reported In Store Fire
BERLIN — The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a commercial structure fire in Berlin Tuesday morning.At 11:21 a.m. Aug. 22, the Berlin Fire Company was alerted for a structure fire at the Friendship Exxon located at 10709 Grays Corner Road in Berlin.Upon arrival, crews observed smoke conditions throughout the single-story, multi-tenant commercial building. A… Read more »
A Week In Business – August 18, 2023
Funding RecipientSALISBURY – TEDCO (Maryland Technology Development Corporation) recently named Salisbury University’s Dave and Patsy Rommel Center for Entrepreneurship among the inaugural recipients of Maryland Makerspace Initiative Program funding.“This award will help us to expand the impact of the Rommel Center and reach new communities of makers, artists, and entrepreneurs,” said Michael Jensen, SU executive… Read more »
OC Center for the Arts Celebrates WMO
Joanne Guilfoil and Jim Motsko greeted guests on First Friday, Aug. 4, at the Ocean City Center for the Arts at their joint art exhibition celebrating the White Marlin Open fishing tournament.
Worcester County Arts Council Features Summer Camp Artwork
The Worcester County Arts Council is pleased to feature a vibrant selection of artwork created by elementary school students who participated in the summer arts camp program held in partnership with Worcester County Public Schools. The exhibit will be on display until Aug. 31. Pocomoke Elementary School students who participated in the program are shown… Read more »
Lower Shore Land Trust Attends Berlin Peach Festival
Representatives of Lower Shore Land Trust were among the numerous nonprofits in attendance at the Berlin Peach Festival on Aug. 5. The organization shared tips on managing invasive species, the value of quail habitat and the importance of pollinators.
Cops & Courts – August 18, 2023
Females Charged With AssaultOCEAN CITY – Second-degree assault charges were filed last weekend against four women fighting on a public street after bar closing time.On Aug. 12, around 2:20 a.m., a fight in progress in the area of Wicomico Street was reported by a reserve officer, who was watching the live City Watch security feed…. Read more »
World-Record Payout In 50th WMO
OCEAN CITY — The 400 registered boats for the 50th Annual White Marlin Open were probably the most conservation-minded group that has ever fished the open – or any other billfish tournament held in recent memory. Of the 605 billfish caught during the five-day event, 602 were released.With over $7 million of the total $10.5… Read more »
Art League of Ocean City Celebrated 60th
Members of the Board of Directors of the Art League of Ocean City celebrated the nonprofit organization’s 60th birthday by cutting the cake for the guests at the First Friday opening reception on Aug. 4. From left, Al “Hondo” Handy, Courtney Blackford, Executive Director Rina Thaler, President John Sisson, Virginia Outten, Emily Schwab, and Barbara… Read more »