BERLIN — As a service to the community’s health, Atlantic General Hospital/Health System will again be holding free flu shot clinics to the community.Individuals must be at least 13 years old to receive the vaccine at one of the free clinics. This year the hospital and health system has scheduled the clinics as follows:In the… Read more »
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OC Native Returns To Shore With Shakespeare Initiative
BERLIN — “Star-crossed lovers” exist in every century — even ours. Nick Brous, a member of the Class of 1986 of Worcester Preparatory School, and his team at First Folio Productions are working to demonstrate just that with a show in Ocean City on Sunday, Sept. 30.Brous and his team are producing a film version… Read more »
OC Honors Retiring Planning Head
OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and City Council recognized Planning and Community Development Director Jesse Houston this week on his retirement after 30 years of service with the town.With Mayor Rick Meehan absent during Tuesday afternoon’s Mayor and City Council meeting, Council President Jim Hall presented Houston with a Proclamation and Key to the City… Read more »
New Partnerships Increase Offerings At WOC Fitness
OCEAN CITY — Through several partnerships in the community, one local gym is looking to offer members every service available in fitness, including access 24 hours a day, seven days a week.“We have everything that you’d want,” said West Ocean City Fitness (WOC Fitness) representative Tim Sebold.Approaching their two-year anniversary this November, WOC Fitness began… Read more »
Artist Fitzgerald Reflects On Antietam’s Impact On His Life
OCEAN CITY – Last week marked the 150th anniversary of several noteworthy Civil War events, including the Battle of Antietam, and local artist Kevin Fitzgerald celebrated at Water’s Edge Gallery in downtown Berlin by exhibiting his art work directly related to his connection with the Antietam Battlefield.Fitzgerald was nine years old when he and his… Read more »
Q&A: Joe Hall Files For Re-Election With No Regrets
OCEAN CITY — Despite an eventful term that included some self-proclaimed “gaffs” on his part, Councilman Joe Hall has no regrets about the decisions he made in office over the last four years and believes his knowledge, experience and passion merit him another term in November.During an interview this week at Soriano’s Coffee Shop, where… Read more »
NEW FOR WEDNESDAY: Council Reverses Course, Extends Ad Agency Contract
OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and City Council had a change in heart in its decision to shop around for an advertising agency this week, deciding instead to extend the incumbent’s contract while the city embarks on a strategic planning initiative. Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) Chair Greg Shockley gave the Mayor and City Council an… Read more »
NEW FOR TUESDAY: Wal-Mart Evacuation Due To Bomb Threat
BERLIN — The Wal-Mart on Route 50 near Berlin was evacuated last night when local law enforcement agencies responded to a reported bomb threat at the store.Around 7 p.m. on Monday, Maryland State Police troopers responded to the Wal-Mart on Route 50 for a reported bomb threat. Officers immediately evacuated the store with assistance from… Read more »
Local Title I Schools Honored
SNOW HILL — Three Worcester County elementary schools received special recognition this week as “Reward Schools” from the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).Buckingham, Pocomoke, and Snow Hill Elementary schools (BES, PES, SHES) joined 27 other schools across Maryland in being honored this week as Title I reward schools.To qualify as Title I, a school… Read more »
Resort Councilmen Question Citizen Group’s Goals, Intentions
OCEAN CITY – A spokesperson for a local citizens group came under fire this week amid charges the non-profit organization is showing favoritism toward certain candidates in this year’s elections.At the conclusion of this week’s Mayor and City Council, Councilman Joe Hall called Joe Groves, spokesperson for Citizens For Ocean City, to the front of… Read more »