ASSATEAGUE ISLAND—Volunteers armed with trash bags and gloves will take to the beach tomorrow, Sept. 20, for the 2014 Coastal Cleanup. Delmarva Power with local partners will host the 28th annual event to remove trash from beaches, rivers and bays in Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey. Volunteers can still sign up to help with the… Read more »
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Father voices concerns about investigation
BERLIN– Almost a year after a fatal car crash involving a Maryland state trooper and two local teenagers, police have concluded their investigation. On Nov. 8 trooper Nicolas Hager struck 16-year-old Tymeir D. Dennis and his then 17-year-old brother Tyheim D. Bowen on Route 113 in Berlin. Dennis died in the accident and Bowen sustained… Read more »
Sunfest at 40 to attract more than 100,000 to Ocean City
OCEAN CITY—Ocean City’s largest fall festival kicks off today, Thursday, with hundreds of arts and crafts vendors, live music, a variety of food and family activities on tap at the inlet for the 40th annual Sunfest. Recently ranked No. 1 in Sunshine Artist magazine’s annual 200 best shows list for 2014, the downtown Ocean City… Read more »
NCPHIF coming to OP for National Preparedness Month
OCEAN PINES—The National Center for the Prevention of Home Improvement Fraud (NCPHIF) will host a pair of workshops in Ocean Pines aimed at educating homeowners on how to protect themselves from home repair fraud and scams. The workshops are being held in conjunction with National Preparedness Month. The SmartPower workshops — “Protecting Yourself from Home… Read more »
Unless write-in candidate surfaces, Gulyas unopposed
BERLIN– How good of a year is “America’s Coolest Small Town” having? The Budget Travel magazine designation boosted business, the Little League teams went to regional and national championships, and public works projects received more than $1 million in grant money. The town is running so smoothly that – when it came time to file… Read more »
First season over, Yacht Club gets residents’ approval
OCEAN PINES– With one season in the books, most residents deemed the new Yacht Club a success, albeit still a work in progress. Opened on Memorial Day weekend, the new $4.7 million facility boasts a restaurant, marina, pool and plenty of space for weddings and special events. “I think all in all we’ve had a… Read more »
WOCA invites registered voters to candidate forum
WEST OCEAN CITY – The West Ocean City Association invites all registered voters in District 3 to attend its Third District Commissioner Candidate Forum next week. The forum will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 25, in the Lions Club on Airport Road in West Ocean City. District 3, which includes West Ocean City,… Read more »
Macky’s hosts Blues on the Bay fundraiser for hospice
OCEAN CITY–Macky’s Bayside Bar & Grill is bringing back one of Ocean City’s favorite cocktail parties Wednesday night, Sept. 24, during Blues on the Bay. It’s the seventh year owners Pam and Walter “Macky” Stansell are presenting the fundraiser for Coastal Hospice at the Ocean at the 54th Street restaurant. Tickets include three hours of… Read more »
Commissioner Judy Boggs to host final town meeting
OCEAN PINES–County Commissioner Judy Boggs has announced that the date of her 36th and final Town Meeting prior to her retirement will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 10 a.m. at the Ocean Pines Library. As in all her prior Town Meetings, Commissioner Boggs will discuss current county issues that impact on Ocean Pines… Read more »
WYFCS, an advocate for abused, neglected children
BERLIN– Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, Inc. has been a staple of the community for nearly 40 years, providing mental and social health care to people of all ages. Last year WYFCS served more than 1,100 people in Worcester County with specialized programs including Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Strengthening Adolescent Girls with Education… Read more »