OCEAN CITY — Tensions ran high over the weekend with thousands of vehicles in the area for an organized car rally overwhelming local roads and stressing law enforcement agencies while also providing an off-season economic boost.Although it’s not sanctioned by the Town of Ocean City, the 17th Annual H20 International (H20i) event, which is actually held… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2014
Ocean City Better Prepared This Year For Car Rally; Resort Police, Promoter Working Together On ‘Very Busy Weekend’
OCEAN CITY – As the bugs make their way into town for the annual H20i event, the Ocean City Police Department is preparing to control crowds by partnering with private properties and continuing to keep a working relationship with the event organizer.The 17th Annual H20 International (H20i) event is a two-day VW/Audi rally that will… Read more »
Martin To Seek Fourth Council Term; Ashley Uncertain
OCEAN CITY – With the filing deadline of Oct. 6 to run for council in November’s municipal election nearing, Ocean City Council President Lloyd Martin confirmed this week he will seek another, while Councilman Brent Ashley remains unsure.To date, four men have filed to run for the City Council in this year’s municipal election —… Read more »
City Okays Bond Moves For Fire Station Project
SALISBURY – The Salisbury City Council voted 4-0, with Councilwoman Shanie Shields absent, to approve a resolution authorizing the city to issue and sell two bonds for up to $4,009,000 to fund the Fire Station #2 project and up to $2,800,000 to refund 2004 bonds.City Administrator Tom Stevenson explained the resolution authorizes the issuance and… Read more »
The Resorter … Revisited
Season of 1959Volume VEdition 7Issue HighlightsManager Bob Harman welcomed guests to the Sea Scape Motel, “The Finest Ocean City has to offer,” according to its advertisement. The ad copy read, “Long a favorite of discriminating vacationers, The Seascape Motel this year brings to Ocean City a newer, bigger, more modern motel where the accent is… Read more »
Showell Elementary Third Grade Students Show Off Their School Pride
Seahawk Golfers Set School Record
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity golf team remained unbeaten at 6-0 this week after outpacing the field at Great Hope on Tuesday and setting a new school record in the process.The Seahawks shot a team score of 149 on Tuesday at Great Hope, setting a new school team record for nine holes. Matt Kristick led the… Read more »
$2,000 Target Early Childhood Reading Grant Given To United Way
United Way Community Impact Manager Pam Gregory and Salisbury Target employees display examples of the free, high-quality books that local children receive through United Way’s Imagination Library Program. The $2,000 Target Early Childhood Reading Grant will provide over 924 booksto be distributed this year among the homes of 77 children. Pictured, back from left, are… Read more »
We Remember Those We Have Lost
Elizabeth Monell SolterBERLIN — Local horsewoman Elizabeth Monell Solter, owner of Amberley Farm, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 12, 2014 at the age of 47.Born in Fredericksburg, Va., Elizabeth was the daughter of the late Beverly Brooks Solter and John Ritchie Solter.She is survived by her husband, Aaron Brent McMullen; sons, Rodney… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town
Every Sunday: Morning Worship8:30 a.m., contemporary; 10 a.m., traditional, Atlantic United Methodist Church, 105 4th St., O.C. For more info, 410-289-7430.Every Sunday: Morning Worship8 a.m. & 11 a.m., Traditional Worship; 9:30 a.m., Contemporary Worship; St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A, 10301 Coastal Hwy., O.C. For more info, 410-524-7474.Every Monday Through October:Historic St. Martin’s ChurchMuseum Open1-4 p.m.,… Read more »