OCEAN CITY — One Air National Guard pilot was rescued from the ocean by the Coast Guard after nearly two hours in the water and another safely flew back to Andrews Air Force Base after a mid-air collision involving two jets off the coast of Chincoteague last Thursday night. Around 10:30 p.m. last Thursday, Coast… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2013
Ohio Teen Gathers Donations For Assateague Island Alliance
BERLIN — Like many young people, Jonathan Pressman, 13, of Ohio, wants to help animals. Instead of just thinking about helping, Pressman acted by researching a cause and independently raising funds for it. The generous young man recently presented a handful of checks totaling $935 to the Assateague Island Alliance (AIA), the nonprofit friends group… Read more »
Locals Aims To Stand Out In Crowded Industry
BERLIN — Combining convenience with selection and a willingness to go the extra mile, Locals Beer and Wine aims to stand out in the industry in the Ocean City area and to eventually become its own thriving brand with multiple locations. “Our target is 12 stores so we definitely plan on expanding,” said Greg Fields,… Read more »
Voices From The Readers
‘Iron Fist Needed’ Editor: Your editorial of Aug. 2, 2103, titled “Iron Fist Needs to Come with Public Component” was indeed chilling and alarming. In it, you quote a long time visitor who has spent her vacations at Ocean City for many years. Your editorial stated: “Wanting to sleep with her sliding door open in her… Read more »
Campaign Targeting Beach Drinking Not Needed
The Ocean City Mayor and Council voted this week to embark on a public awareness campaign of unknown lengths reminding residents and visitors the beach is an alcohol-free zone. This is a perfect example of making a greater issue out of something that’s not a major problem currently in Ocean City. By and large, there… Read more »
Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk
If it’s true as Ocean City Councilman Dennis Dare maintains that demoflush is no longer an apples-to-apples comparison, then there is no reason to tabulate it any longer. Nobody has ever known if demoflush is an accurate representation of Ocean City’s head count. After all, it’s calculated on wastewater flow but can be heavily swayed… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood
A new bedtime record was set for Beckett and Carson last weekend. With friends visiting and lots of fun being had, we just let the kids stay up and play outside while the adults enjoyed a bonfire. The kids dug the bonfire, but once the Smores were consumed they were on to other things. Watching… Read more »
Burglary Suspect Tased
BERLIN — Berlin Police were forced to tase an Eden man early Sunday morning after he broke into an apartment on Bay Street and assaulted three occupants during a burglary attempt. Around 12:35 a.m. on Sunday, Berlin Police responded to Bay Street for a reported burglary in progress. When officers arrived, they observed the suspect,… Read more »
We Remember Those We Have Lost
Arthur Thomas Monigle OCEAN CITY — Arthur Thomas Monigle, age 83, died Monday July 29, 2013 at his home in Ocean City.Born in Philadelphia, Pa., he was the son of the late Arthur Patrick Monigle and Charlotte Monigle Ralph. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Susan Withers Monigle, and two beloved daughters,… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town
Every Friday-Aug. 16: Yoga On The Beach8:30 a.m., Gateway Grand, 48th St., O.C. For more information, 443-614-9424 or visit loracoleyoga.com.Every Saturday: Farmers’ Market 8 a.m.-noon, White Horse Park, Ocean Pines.Every Sunday: Morning Worship7:30 a.m., Boardwalk Worship, 4th St. & the Boardwalk (on the porch at Shenanigans Irish Pub). 8:30 a.m., contemporary; 10 a.m., traditional, Atlantic… Read more »