BERLIN – In 1949, the help wanted sign outside Berlin’s shoe store caught the eye of Jesse Turner. The teenager was just out of high school and looking for a job. He wasted no time in approaching the shop owner.“I came in and he said ‘what can you do’ and I said ‘what do you… Read more »
The seal that has been resting on 15th Street in Ocean City since Saturday returned to the ocean today. Video courtesy of Emily Meadows
OCEAN CITY – As residents deal with chilling temperatures in the remaining days of winter, this weekend’s 34th Annual Seaside Boat Show gives the resort community hope for the warmer months to come.This President’s Day weekend, 350 boats, 140 exhibits and 50 dealers will overtake the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, where visitors can view… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Despite the presentation of some last-minute statistical data, Ocean City officials were not inclined to rescind a deal to purchase a downtown parcel that will ultimately be used as a new public works facility for the Boardwalk tram.Two weeks ago, the Mayor and Council approved an ordinance authorizing the purchase of a… Read more »
SNOW HILL – A decline in enrollment and the rising cost of medical benefits forced Wor-Wic Community College to seek financial help from Worcester and Wicomico counties this week.On Tuesday Murray Hoy, president of Wor-Wic, approached both the Worcester County Commissioners and the Wicomico County Council to ask for funding to help cover a budgetary… Read more »
OCEAN CITY – A seasoned country music star will visit Ocean City this Friday night for a performance alongside an up-and-coming artist.Sara Evans – singer of hits “Suds in the Bucket”, “Born to Fly”, “A Little Bit Stronger” and more – will be at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center Feb. 10 with special guest… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Satisfied the statistics from last year illustrated a minimal impact on visitors, the Mayor and Council on Monday approved a resolution to reduce the grace period for free parking at the Inlet lot from the current 30 minutes to 20 for the upcoming season.On the table during Monday’s Mayor and Council meeting… Read more »
WEST OCEAN CITY — A local woman was arrested and charged with armed robbery this week after allegedly holding up a bank in West Ocean City early Monday morning.Shortly after 9 a.m. on Monday, the Maryland State Police Berlin barrack received a 911 call from the Farmers Bank of Willards in the White Marlin Mall… Read more »
POCOMOKE CITY – Pocomoke High School’s newest staff member greeted students with a wagging tail and a kind expression as he roamed the blue and gold halls this week.Monday marked the first official day of school for Rudy, a 7-year-old golden retriever now acting as a therapy dog at Pocomoke High School (PHS).“The kids love… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — There was some movement on Friday in the federal suit involving the alleged rules violation in the 2016 White Marlin Open (WMO), including a ruling by the judge the tournament will remain a party in the case and another ruling that it will not be afforded a “grossly disproportionate” amount of the… Read more »