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Tourism Groups Request Maryland’s Help With Labor Shortage

OCEAN CITY -- Before the summer season even arrives, there is already an acute labor shortage brewing in the resort’s hospitality industry, but steps are being taken to attempt to address the issue. “Help Wanted” signs dot the resort’s landscape,...Read More

Seal Pup Completes Rehabilitation

ASSATEAGUE -- A grey seal pup rescued from the beach in neighboring Delaware in February was released back into the wild from the beach at Assateague on Wednesday. On Feb. 12, a grey seal pup now known affectionately was Eloise,...Read More

Two Finalists For New OC Tourism, Business Development Director Post

OCEAN CITY -- Ocean City is moving closer to finding its new Director of Tourism and Business Development, a quarterback of sorts to direct the town’s sales and marketing strategy. In January, the Mayor and Council signed off on a...Read More

Trimper, Parents Offer Senior Night Of Rides Next Week

OCEAN CITY – Local parents are working together to ensure their kids have a special senior year in spite of the pandemic. While schools are limited in what they can do for seniors within current guidelines, Stephen Decatur High School...Read More

Scaled Back Springfest Discussed

OCEAN CITY -- With a modified 30th annual Springfest still scheduled to go on next month, resort officials this week approved the tent agreement with a private provider for the event. The Mayor and Council on Monday heard a request...Read More

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Faces-1-7-17 — Assateague Diner: Bartender Johnny Mojo, Jim Rodgers and Mark Commarata

Faces-2-7-17 — Assateague Diner: Theresa Evans and Laura Smith

Faces-3-7-17 — Fins Berlin: Cassidy and Adam Pradon

Faces-4-7-17 — Fins Berlin: Staff members Kristen Hartman, Keith Rivers and Alyson Tober

Faces-5-7-17 — Fins Berlin: Josh Pryor entertaining diners from the upstairs deck

Faces-6-7-17 — Bad Monkey West OC: Adam Shelton, Kassie Corkran, Blaire Lynch and Ryan Reglado

Faces-7-7-17 — Bad Monkey West OC: Star Williams and Tyrone Lawson

Faces-8-7-17 — Bad Monkey West OC: Keith Dietz and Aubree and Arianna Manning

Faces-9-7-17 — Bad Monkey West OC: Andrew Ball, Sedona Pennypacker and John Campbell

Faces-10-7-17 — Bad Monkey West OC: Seanna Webb, Marlena Neal, Kayla Fleming, Zach Truitt, Ben Neal and Travis Hovatter

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Parishioners of the Friendship United Methodist Church held a drive through luncheon fundraiser with the help of the Powellville Volunteer Fire Company.

Arts A 9-28 — Gallery manager Katie Brown and office manager Su Fiske were on hand to meet guests for the “She” grand opening exhibition at the Ocean City Center for the Arts during 1st Friday art night this month.

Arts B 9-28 — Mosaic artist Jacoba Kresan and jewelry artist Michelle Arsenault have their artwork on display at the Ocean City Center for the Arts this month for the “She” exhibition.

Arts C 9-28 — Artist Patrick Henry takes a moment to pose with his wife, Velda, during the “She” exhibition for 1st Friday art night earlier this month.

Arts D 9-28 — Mixed media artist Patti Euler and Janet Knight had a great time at the Ocean City Center for the Arts for 1st Friday art night.

Arts E 9-28 — Artists Diane Armstrong and Terri Street featured their art during the “She” exhibit this month at the Ocean City Center for the Arts.

Arts F 9-28 — Musicians Isabel Emond and Billy Weiland enjoyed entertaining guests as they arrived at the Ocean City Center for the Arts during 1st Friday art night earlier this month.

Arts G 9-28 — Bonnie and Carson Riley of “Seaglass Originals” had their jewelry on display at Northside Park in Ocean City for the Art X show in late August.

Arts H 9-28 — Artist Gerilyn Gaskill had her art work on display during the Art X show in Northside Park, Ocean City last month.

Arts I 9-28 — Dee Gray is seen with her work on display at the Ocean City Center for the Arts during the “She” exhibition earlier this month.

Arts J 9-28 — Artist and curator Deborah Rolig takes a moment to pose in front of her paintings during the opening reception of “She” at the Ocean City Center for the Arts.

Arts K 9-28 — Photographer Pat Vojtech of Chesapeake Bay Photography had her work on display during the Art X show which took place last month in Northside Park in Ocean City.

1 12-28 — Christian Brown, Hannah Shrader and Jennifer Martin played Cards Against Humanity during board game night at M4Reactor in Salisbury.

2 12-28 — Yancy Wharton, Maxim El-Baf and Jordan Wharton enjoyed board game night at M4Reactor.

3 12-28 — William Hall, Bob Dickey Jr. and John Venditta chatted during the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours hosted by the Salisbury area Rotary clubs at the Rotary Scout House in Salisbury.

4 12-28 — Donnie Cooper, Dean Pusey and Sonya Pusey attended the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours hosted by the Salisbury area Rotary clubs.

5 12-28 — Ginnie and Bob Malone dined during the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours hosted by the Salisbury area Rotary clubs.

6 12-28 — Iris and Preston Dryden participated in the Soroptimist International of Salisbury quarter auction at Salisbury Moose Lodge 654.

7 12-28 — Stacie Ennis, Amy Worden and Donna Fischer bid during the Soroptimist International of Salisbury quarter auction at Salisbury Moose Lodge 654.

8 12-28 — Peggy Daffin and Leslie Leether attended the Soroptimist International of Salisbury quarter auction at Salisbury Moose Lodge 654.

9 12-28 — Chris Derbyshire and Gerry Stock greeted guests during the Fruitland Lions Club spaghetti dinner at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Fruitland.

10 12-28 — Edward and Gerald Seaton enjoyed the Fruitland Lions Club spaghetti dinner at St. John’s United Methodist Church.

Cops & Courts

Cops & Courts – April 9, 2021

Taser Used On Unruly SuspectOCEAN CITY — A Hanover, Pa. man was arrested on numerous charges after causing a disturbance outside a downtown nightclub and ultimately had to be hit with a Taser.

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Hybrid Format Set For Short-Term Rental Town Hall

OCEAN PINES – A town hall on proposed short-term rental regulations will be held in a hybrid format next week.On April 17 at 9 a.m.

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