Obituaries – December 25, 2020

Leila May BedardOCEAN PINES — Leila “Cris” May Bedard was born to Columbus and Marion DeCristofaro in Quincy, Mass. as the youngest of three, joining Jean and Jimmy. She was raised i...

Electric Utility Bills Top Legislative Priorities For Berlin

BERLIN – Legislation impacting the electric utility, the future of Heron Park and the lingering effects of COVID-19 were among the concerns shared with members of the Eastern Shore Delegation by...

Proposed School Calendars Weighed

NEWARK –  Community members will have a chance to weigh in on calendar proposals for the coming school year with a survey in January.The Worcester County Board of Education last week was pr...

Boardwalk Banner To Honor OCPD’s Fallen Cop

OCEAN CITY – A request to install a banner honoring late Ocean City Police Sgt. Charles “Chip” Green will move forward to the Mayor and Council with a favorable recommendation from ...

Things I Like – December 25, 2020

Admiring a completed project with a drink in handStraight talk without spinFeeling hopeful seeing people get the COVID vaccinationSeeing my kid overcome a fearGood news from an unknown phone numberA s...

What’s Your Sign? December 25, 2020

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Handle a potentially awkward situation by warming up your confidence reserves and letting it radiate freely. Also, expect an old friend to contact you.TAURUS (April 20 t...

Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – December 25, 2020

A vacation for a family visiting Ocean City in 1950 was much different than one experienced by their descendants today. There were no condominiums and few motels; most families stayed in the big hote...

Big Christmas Fish Fry Coming

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LrIDRc68LE&t=1sAtlantic Tackle is open from 8 AM until 12 Noon tomorrow for you last minute Christmas shoppers.  Check out the vid to get a head start!A short...

Decatur Student Delivers 1,140 Handwritten Holiday Cards To Seniors

BERLIN – More than 1,100 holiday cards were distributed to local nursing homes and assisted living facilities as part of a high school student’s collection efforts.On Dec. 18, Stephen Dec...

Petition Effort Underway Against Big Box Stores Selling Alcohol

OCEAN CITY — With bills pending in the General Assembly that could allow big-box stores and convenience stores to sell beer, wine and liquor, the local independent stores are circulating a peti...