“A meteorological bomb.” That’s what the guy on the Weather Channel called a winter storm that was going to hit Maryland during the early part of the new millennium. It was supposed to start on an early Saturday morning. That Friday afternoon, my wife Lisa and I did the usual Maryland thing. We purchased food,… Read more »
News
It’s going to take time to get used to June voting
So we think if anything, the June 24 scheduling of state primary elections is pretty much a work in progress. Moving it from September was intended to give the winners from each primary more time to campaign for the November general election. The earlier schedule was also meant to give Americans serving the country or… Read more »
Berlin Little Leaguers win fourth straight division title
BERLIN– The Little League all-stars breezed through their division for the fourth straight year, and could play for their fourth consecutive state title on Saturday. Berlin’s Intermediate (13 years old) team won the District 08 title by beating West Salisbury 14-3 in a slaughter-rule-shortened game last week. The team got off to a 3-0 lead… Read more »
Jesse’s Paddle event to support suicide prevention mission
SNOW HILL – For the sixth year, several dozen paddlers will set out from the Pocomoke River Canoe Company to support the scholarship and suicide prevention missions of the Jesse Klump Memorial Fund. Jesse’s Paddle will take place on Saturday, July 19, with registration opening at 4 p.m. The event is at the Pocomoke River… Read more »
Blood Bank of Delmarva seeks immediate donors
MARYLAND–Blood Bank of Delmarva is issuing an urgent call for blood donors and requests those who are able to either schedule an appointment or walk in to one of its four donor centers. “Due to a variety of factors, current blood inventories are not adequate. Our greatest need is for O Negative, the universal blood… Read more »
Community Briefs
Golf tournament Ocean Pines Members Golf Council and Taylor Bank will be partnering for the 30th annual Taylor Bank Tournament. This event will be held at Ocean Pines Golf and Country Club on July 16, at 9 a.m. This tournament is the major fundraiser for the Council’s Scholarship Fund. For information, call Ron Rider at… Read more »
OP boat parade will follow new route for viewing
OCEAN PINES–The return of the Ocean Pines Boat Club boat parade brings a new route for viewing. The parade will take place Saturday, July 26, at Pintail Park beginning at 2 p.m. The rain date will be July 27. The theme this year is “Fantasy.” Beginning at noon in Pintail Park, the Kiwanis Club’s “Dog… Read more »
Berlin expected to annex land tract across from SDHS
BERLIN– A significant growth in the town’s commercial and residential capacity could begin construction by the end of the year. A 120-acre piece of land at 9828 Seahawk Rd., across from Stephen Decatur High School, is expected to be annexed by the town and developed by Salisbury-based Rinnier Development Company. “The first component of… Read more »
No changes in user fees for most sanitary service areas
WORCESTER COUNTY – Seven of the county’s 11 sanitary service areas have no changes in user fees in the Water and Wastewater Enterprise Fund adopted June 18. The service areas with no changes in user fees are Ocean Pines, West Ocean City, Assateague Point, The Landings, Mystic Harbour, Lighthouse Sound and River Run. Ratepayers… Read more »
Taylor Museum adds clock, knife box to collection
BERLIN– Two new additions have been added to the already impressive collection at the Taylor House Museum. An antique grandfather clock and a knife box were donated by the Ocean Pines-based Arcadia chapter of the Questers. “They are a historic preservation organization, so they kind of adopted our museum, and each year they raise money… Read more »