Jean M. RosemanOCEAN PINES — Jean M. Roseman, 84, of Warrenton, Va. and Ocean Pines, passed away Aug. 19, 2011 in Warrenton.She was the wife of James F. Roseman with whom she shared 61 years of marriage prior to his death in 2010.She was born in Williamsport, Pa., the daughter of Charles J. and Margaret… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2011
Weekly Fishing Report
Welcome back to “Fish ‘N OC!” Believe it or not, in spite of Mother Nature’s best efforts, we are still here. If you live anywhere near the East Coast of the United States, I am sure you are well aware that we experienced some anxious moments this past week as Hurricane Irene blasted our coastline…. Read more »
A Week In Bussiness
New Coordinator Appointed BERLIN — Rota L. Knott has joined Women Supporting Women as its new Worcester County coordinator.Women Supporting Women is a nonprofit organization that provides support and services for local women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and their families, and promotes education and awareness about breast cancer.“I am excited about the… Read more »
Things I Like
When storms aren’t as bad as expectedA great Ocean City sunset (for example, see the front page)Hitting the trampoline with my kidsSeptember around hereA bunch of appetizers for dinnerThe couch after a long dayFresh-squeezed orange juiceWhen good news comes in the mailBig, blue eyesThe tuna dip at Smoker’sLarry David’s weirdness
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): As tensions ease on the home front, you can once more focus on changes in the workplace. Early difficulties are soon worked out. Stability returns as adjustments are made.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): A new romance tests the unattached Bovine’s patience to the limit. But Venus still rules… Read more »
BREAKING NEWS: Resort Orders Mandatory Evacuation
OCEAN CITY — Hurricane Irene, called an “extraordinary threat” by the National Weather Service, continues along a path that could take it directly over Ocean City and the lower Eastern Shore late Saturday and into Sunday, forcing a mandatory evacuation of the resort starting tonight. Earlier this afternoon, Ocean City Emergency Management officials announced Phase… Read more »
Mayor Says ‘Council Leadership Has Turned Its Back On Downtown’
SALISBURY — Just one day after Urban Salisbury, a Main Street Maryland agency charged with directing the revitalization of the downtown area, returned the portion of its funding dedicated by the City Council, Mayor Jim Ireton, Jr. blasted the elected officials for their lack of support for the agency.On Tuesday, Urban Salisbury’s executive committee voted… Read more »
High Court Denies New Trial For Convicted Murderer
SNOW HILL — A Worcester County man found guilty of second-degree murder in 2008 will not be granted a new trial after the state’s highest court last week ruled the Circuit Court did not err in denying his alleged last-minute request to replace the public defender representing him in his original trial.Kendall Irin Northam, now… Read more »
Convention Center Project Called Economic Stimulator
OCEAN CITY — Gov. Martin O’Malley and other city and state officials gathered at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center last weekend said the building’s renovation and expansion will benefit the economy through generating additional revenue and jobs.Last Saturday, officials convened on the back deck of the convention center to officially break ground on the… Read more »
Grandson Steals Coins, Signed Balls From Grandfather
OCEAN PINES — Three local men and a juvenile female were arrested on burglary and theft charges last week after allegedly swiping thousands of dollars’ worth of rare coins, autographed baseballs and an old handgun from the grandfather of one of the suspects.Back on Aug. 6, Ocean Pines police responded to residence on King Richard… Read more »