SALISBURY – Police say they are investigating a video in which the son of a Wicomico County school board member is shown holding a rifle while making racist remarks.On June 14, Parkside High School administration was made aware of a video reportedly created by a Parkside student in which a teenager is seen brandishing a… Read more »
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Four Rescued From Sinking Boat Off Ocean City Coast
OCEAN CITY – U.S. Coast Guard members rescued four people Monday when their vessel began taking on water 15 miles offshore of Ocean City.Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region watchstanders received a distress alert from a Digital Selective Calling feature aboard the fishing vessel Hot Pursuit. After making contact, the captain of the vessel stated… Read more »
Donation To Support Germantown School
BERLIN– A local tradition is now a permanent part of the Germantown School Community Heritage Center thanks to a donation from a Berlin resident.Lifelong Berlin resident William Whaley on Saturday donated three cars for the children’s train ride that’s such a popular part of community events. Whaley, a retiree, makes the cars in his free… Read more »
OCBP Alumni Of The Week, James Shanklin: Surviving An Eventful Rookie Year
(Editor’s Note: The following is a series on the men and women who have spent their summers protecting all those who came to Ocean City for fun and safe vacation.)OCEAN CITY — James Shanklin never gave much thought to the idea of spending his summer in Ocean City and becoming a member of the beach… Read more »
Local Horseshow Crab Team Seeks Volunteers
WEST OCEAN CITY – The Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) is seeking volunteers for its new Stranded Spawning Horseshoe Crab Recovery Team.As horseshoe crabs begin to spawn in the bays, the local organization is gearing up for its new Stranded Spawning Horseshoe Crab Recovery Team, which recruits volunteers to go out and help rescue stranded… Read more »
Wicomico Names New Superintendent
SALISBURY – The Wicomico County Board of Education has appointed Dr. Micah Stauffer to serve as the school system’s new superintendent.In a special meeting held Wednesday, the school board appointed Stauffer to a four-year term as superintendent beginning July 1. He will replace Dr. Donna Hanlin, who announced her retirement late last year.“Finding a new… Read more »
MAC, Inc. Marks 50th Anniversary With Celebration
SNOW HILL– MAC, Inc. celebrated its 50th anniversary Saturday with an exciting daylong program at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center in Salisbury. More than 1,000 people attended.The centerpiece of the day was MAC’s Active Aging Expo, designed to showcase the many ways seniors can stay engaged, healthy and independent as they age. Numerous area… Read more »
Liquor License OK’d For New OC Bar
SNOW HILL– Officials approved a liquor license for a new Ocean City bar but declined to grant it music privileges after hearing from a concerned neighbor.The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) on Monday approved a beer, wine and liquor license for Bahama Bay Bar at 221 Wicomico St. The board did not approve… Read more »
Ocean Pines Fire Dept. Meeting Set For June 30
OCEAN PINES – A town hall meeting to discuss renovations at the Ocean Pines Vol. Fire Department (OPVFD) South Station will be held later this month.On Thursday, June 30, the fire department will host a town hall meeting to talk about plans for a major renovation at its South Station. The event, scheduled to begin… Read more »
Liquor Board Denies Upgrade Request
SNOW HILL– A Snow Hill store will not be able to add liquor to its inventory following a decision by a local board this week.On Monday, the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) voted unanimously to deny a request for a liquor license from Duck In II on East Market Street. Though the convenience… Read more »
