The Gordy Hall Motel Apartments were located on the bayside at 45th Street and Beach Highway from 1949 to the early 1970s. They took their name from owners Harold and Betty Gordy and Robert and Peg Hall and were known for their relaxed atmosphere and hospitality. The center building had been the old Brass Rail… Read more »
A loud thump woke us the other night shortly after 1 a.m. Before I could even get out of bed, it was followed by crying. I jumped up immediately. Hoping the dizzy spell I had was not the big one, I ran toward the kids’ side of the house and found Beckett not in his… Read more »
Members of Stephen Decatur Middle School’s Environmental Club planted native shrubs, including Bayberry and Sweetspire, near outdoor classrooms to help manage storm water runoff. Rain barrels were also placed around the area to help reduce runoff and supplement rainfall for watering the shrubs. Pictured are Wesley McCrodden, KaMell Tatum, Preston Whittaker, Karla Maldonado and Anessa Audette…. Read more »
Buckingham Elementary School students Garv Patel, Kassidy Hynes, Andre Andrews and Anthony Burke in first grade used STEM skills to build/construct houses. As part of the “Design Dilemma” unit, students read the story “The 3 Little Pigs” and discussed house design, building materials and structural concepts. Students were then given materials to construct their own house to… Read more »
Ocean City has always been a place where people treasure their vacation memories. Before they opened their famous Mario’s Restaurant on Philadelphia Ave. (1954-2005), Vera and Jack Maiorana ran a photography studio on the Boardwalk. Located south of Dolle’s Candyland and next to Grace Lovell’s “Grace’s Jewelry and Gifts,” it was a popular place. Pictured… Read more »
Stephen Decatur High School senior Andrew Bradshaw was recognized as a VIP of the Game on Nov. 1 at Seahawk Stadium between quarters of the varsity football game. Bradshaw was recognized for his outstanding contributions to the school and community and showing pride, achievement, respect and responsibility. He is pictured with teacher Amy Fenzel-Mergott and… Read more »
First grade students at Ocean City Elementary conducted a math and science investigation using pumpkins. Above, Sarah Parypa, Kendra Tucker, Holden Bunting and Peter Snyder collect data to determine if the size of a pumpkin influences the amount of seeds.
Students inducted into the Charles R. Jenkins Chapter of the National Honor Society at Worcester Preparatory School were honored at an assembly for students and parents. They are, first row, Fiona Reid, Aelya Ehtasham, Gabrielle Alicea, Mikalah Potvin, Jenica Rosales, Amanda Gabriel, Somer Schaeffer, Shea Dowling, Carolyn Dorey, Caroline Lewis, Elena LaPlante and Grace Riley;… Read more »
Seventh and eighth graders at Stephen Decatur Middle School have partnered with Worcester County Library’s Ocean City branch to create the Teen Advisory Board. Activities include discussion and recommendation of books for their peers, school-wide book swaps and ideas for county-wide reading-related activities. Pictured, back from left, are the library’s Susan Todd, Coleen LeKites, Nyaire… Read more »
Reading local historical accountsHow my kids react to surprisesBig chicken wingsMy wife’s passion for HalloweenWarm November daysSteamed crabs for lunchTiny pumpkinsA row of homes with an American flag hanging out frontBountiful offshore fishing tripsLarge water bottles on road tripsA great back scratch