Temple Bat Yam Annual Raffle Produces $24K

The 13th annual Temple Bat Yam raffle this year produced over $24,000. The raffle was held in various places around Delmarva and staffed by volunteers from Temple Bat Yam. Above, Ocean City resident John Tilghman is pictured receiving his check from Debbie Resnick, treasurer, and Dolores Pack, public relations for Temple Bat Yam

County Commissioners Recognize Severe Storm Awareness Week

The County Commissioners presented a proclamation to Emergency Services Director Teresa Owens recognizing April 12-16 as Severe Storm Awareness Week and urged all citizens to become better prepared to face emergency situations that could arise in their communities. Owens said forecasters are predicting an active hurricane season this year with 11-16 named storms, 6-8 hurricanes… Read more »

Who’s Playing When and Where Musically Speaking

Who’s Playing When and Where Musically Speaking

707 Sports Bar & Grille 410-213-950712702 Old Bridge Road, West OC Friday, April 16: HotlineSaturday, April 17: Karaoke With Hey MickBuxy’s Salty Dog 410-289-097328th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, April 16: Bryan Russo TrioSaturday, April 17: TBACarousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums410-524-1000On the beach, 118th St.Every Friday: DJ Rupe, 7-9 p.m.Clarion Hotel410-524-353510100 Coastal Hwy.  Ocean Club:… Read more »

Strange Political Games Hurt Community

Strange Political Games Hurt Community

The third time was not the charm for Worcester’s fraternal slots bill, but luck had nothing to do with it. Political shenanigans doomed the bill, and it’s unclear exactly why it had to happen the way it did.House Bill 56 would have permitted Worcester-based service clubs the opportunity to offer slot machines to members and… Read more »

Voices From The Readers

Voices From The Readers

Support For DriversIn Spat With CouncilEditor:As a longtime resident of Ocean City and a frequent user of a taxi to get around on our little slice of heaven on the Atlantic, I watched the contretemps between the Silly Council (also known as the “greedy bastards”) and a couple of the local cab companies (also known… Read more »

We Remember Those We Have Lost

We Remember Those We Have Lost

John Lawton MartinBERLIN – John Lawton Martin, 74, succumbed to a long battle with lung cancer on Sunday, April 11, 2010.Born in Baltimore he was the son of the late James B. Martin and Ruth C. Martin. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Geraldine Rolfes Martin.Martin was a veteran of the US… Read more »