Every Sunday: Morning Worship 8:30 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 Worship 8 a.m. & 11 a.m., Traditional Wor-ship; 9:30 a.m., Contemporary Wor-ship; St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A, 10301 Coastal Hwy., O.C. For more info, 410-524-7474.Every Monday: Delmarva Chorus, Sweet Adelines Meet… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2013
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann
This postcard image (circa 1909) shows an Ocean City of the time before paved streets and traffic jams. Photographed from the old water tower on Somerset Street the view looks east across Baltimore Avenue toward the ocean. The tall brick chimney in the foreground was part of the town’s electric power plant while the original… Read more »
Arthur W. Perdue Foundation Awards Salisbury Horizons With $2,500 Grant
The Arthur W. Perdue Foundation recently awarded Salisbury Horizons a $2,500 grant to provide financial support to general operations and the high school academic coaching program. Salisbury Horizons provides academic, cultural and recreational opportunities to a diverse group of public school students from low-income families. Pictured are Chris Oliviero, Perdue associate and Salisbury Horizons Advisory… Read more »
Who’s Playing When And Where
28th Street Pit and Pub 410-289-2020 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Saturday, Nov. 29: Three On The Tree Every Sunday: CK the DJ Every Thursday: Local’s Dance Party45th Street Taphouse 443-664-2201 45th St. & Coastal Hwy. Call For EntertainmentAdolfo’s 410-289-4001 13th St. & The Boardwalk, In The Beach Plaza Hotel Friday, Nov. 29: Rhonda Apple… Read more »
Council Seeks Tweaks To New OC Beach Patrol Headquarters Design
OCEAN CITY – The new Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) headquarters’ preliminary design was presented on Tuesday afternoon with Mayor and Council requesting a few minor tweaks before approval.The new OCBP home was presented as a three-story building with the entrance facing the corner of Talbot Street and Philadelphia Avenue. The building represents a traditional… Read more »
UPDATED: Fatal Fire In Ocean City Claims Church Reverend; Probe Continues, Details Emerge
OCEAN CITY — A three-alarm fire at a landmark church rectory building is currently being investigated in Ocean City, while area residents mourn the loss of a pillar in their religious community.Although authorities continue to probe the blaze and its cause, early indications are foul play was involved and that one of the individuals who died is responsible for the… Read more »
Green Sea Turtle Rehabbing At Aquarium After Being Found In OC
OCEAN CITY — A cold stunned green sea turtle that was transported from Ocean City to the Baltimore National Aquarium this week is recovering but still vulnerable.“He isn’t completely out of the woods yet,” said Jennifer Dittmar, manager of the National Aquarium Animal Rescue team. “We consider him to be in critical condition. But he… Read more »
City Formalizes Veterans Hiring Policy
OCEAN CITY – A formal Veterans Hiring Policy was approved by the Mayor and City Council that will place a veteran or spouse of a disabled veteran at the top of a qualified applicant pool. A couple of weeks ago, Human Resources Director Wayne Evans brought a potential Veterans Hiring Policy before the Mayor and… Read more »
Winterfest Jingle Bell Run Set
OCEAN CITY — The second annual Winterfest of Lights Jingle Bell Run is set for next Sunday, Dec. 8 at Northside Park in Ocean City. The event takes place at Winterfest of Lights in Northside Park on 125th Street. The race takes runners through an animated course of dazzling lights and spectacular holiday displays. Participants… Read more »
Boat Grounded On Assateague On New York-Florida Voyage; Captain In Middle Of Solo Trip
ASSATEAGUE ISLAND — For the second time in a month, another vessel has been grounded on Assateague Island. This time it was a 26-foot sail boat that came ashore in the early morning hours Monday.The ship, which had New York registration and was captained by Joseph “Buck” Yates, hit the beach around 4 a.m. Monday… Read more »