SALISBURY — Westside Intermediate School in Hebron has been named a Maryland Character Education School of the Year for 2014-2015, and it will be celebrated at the annual awards luncheon at the Maryland Center for Character Education at Stevenson University on Oct. 8 in Baltimore.The Maryland Center for Character Education at Stevenson University (MCCE@SU) is… Read more »
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Northside Park’s Sundaes Event Hits Popularity High
OCEAN CITY – Both residents and visitors alike are becoming more and more attracted to Sundaes in the Park and the accompanying fireworks display.At the conclusion of Monday’s Mayor and City Council meeting, Mayor Rick Meehan announced the thriving attendance at Sundaes in the Park.“Sundaes in the Park have grown tremendously over the past few… Read more »
Arrest Made In WOC Rape Case
WEST OCEAN CITY — A Dominican Republican national was arrested on rape charges this week after an investigation connected him to an alleged sexual assault at a West Ocean City residence last Friday.Last Friday, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in West Ocean City for a reported rape. The investigation was turned… Read more »
Consultant To Handle Worcester’s Solar Bid Process
SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners agreed this week to begin soliciting proposals for solar projects.In spite of concern from some regarding the cost of hiring a solar consultant, at the recommendation of county staff the commissioners voted 4-3 to move forward with hiring a consultant and beginning the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.“If… Read more »
Berlin Summer Sidewalk Sale Next Week
BERLIN – As the Berlin Summer Sidewalk Sale approaches, downtown businesses continue to sign up for the event.In spite of a slow start, as just four shops committed to participating when the event was first proposed, that number has doubled.“I wouldn’t be surprised if some others participated as well,” said Ivy Wells, the town’s economic… Read more »
Man Arrested After Driving On Boardwalk
OCEAN CITY — A Virginia man was arrested early Thursday morning after leading police on a motor vehicle chase that began on the south end of the Boardwalk and ended at 9th Street.Around 3:11 a.m. on Thursday, an OCPD officer on bicycle patrol observed a vehicle driving north on the Boardwalk in the area of… Read more »
Natural Factors Cause Dramatic Change In OC Beach Landscape
OCEAN CITY — A variety of factors have conspired this week to create a dramatic change in the beach in Ocean City, including a sharp drop-off of as high as four or five feet with a pronounced ledge at the water’s edge.A combination of high tides, prevailing north-south currents and heavy wave action spurred by… Read more »
Busy Night For Ocean City Police
Man Arrested After Driving On BoardwalkOCEAN CITY — A Virginia man was arrested early Thursday morning after leading police on a motor vehicle chase that began on the south end of the Boardwalk and ended at 9th Street.Around 3:11 a.m. on Thursday, an OCPD officer on bicycle patrol observed a vehicle driving north on the… Read more »
Everything Will Probably Change, But Here’s How White Marlin Open Stands After Three Days
OCEAN CITY — After a somewhat stormy first three days of the 2015 White Marlin Open, lightning struck on Wednesday when angler Cheryl McLeskey on the “Backlash,” out of Virginia Beach, raised a whopping 94-pound white marlin that as of Thursday morning could be worth $1.1 million.McLeskey and the “Backlash” crew stunned the big crowd… Read more »
With Latest Purchases, Sun Communities Now Owns Three Local Campgrounds
BERLIN – After nearly half a century under the guidance of the Parker family, Frontier Town, the popular western theme park and campground outside Ocean City, has been sold to one of the country’s largest RV resort companies.Sun Communities, a national company that owns and operates more than 250 manufactured housing and RV communities, purchased… Read more »