George Murray HurleyOCEAN CITY — George Murray Hurley, age 80, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015 at his home.Born in Ocean City, he was the son of the late Randolph and Lucille Murray Hurley. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Suzanne Brittingham Hurley and children, Jeff Hurley and his wife… Read more »
Monthly Archives: August 2015
Ocean City Library Branch Adds Section For Teens
OCEAN CITY – Computer help. Free Wi-Fi. Research resources. The latest graphic novels.They make up just a handful of the reasons area teenagers should be making the most of their local libraries. At the Ocean City library, hopes are that a revamped teen section and increased programming for the age group will draw them in.“This… Read more »
Grant Award To Target Healthcare Coverage
SNOW HILL – A $75,000 federal grant is expected to allow the Worcester County Health Department to begin a grassroots effort to improve healthcare coverage on the Lower Shore.The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded the Worcester County Health Department a three-year, $75,000 grant to share information about health coverage and improve health… Read more »
Kiwanis Club Of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City Hot Dog And Refreshments Teams On Hand At Ocean Pines Boat Parade
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City hot dog and refreshments team was on hand at the Ocean Pines Boat Club’s Boat Parade at the Swim & Racquet Club where the viewing stand was located. Pictured, from left, are Pat Winkelmayer, Stella Hartington, Tall Cedars clown performer Franklin Williams, Joe Logisz, Candy Foreman, Lee… Read more »
Mid-Atlantic $500K Returns To Resort Area Next Week
OCEAN CITY- The resort area’s collective hangover from last week’s White Marlin Open has just about worn off in time for the next big event on the summer sportfishing calendar- the Mid-Atlantic $500,000, a Cape May, N.J.-based tournament that will again have a strong presence in Ocean City again this year.Now in its 24th year,… Read more »
Traditional Playground Eyed Off Boards
OCEAN CITY – A solution may have been found in adding a new playground to the beach off the Boardwalk.On Tuesday afternoon Recreation and Parks Director Susan Petito proposed to the Recreation and Parks Commission using this year’s Community Parks and Playgrounds Grant funds to purchase a playground to go on the beach downtown.For the… Read more »
Things I Like
Good news on a Monday morningPaying a bill earlyPopsicles around a poolHaving time to read the Sunday paperWatching my kids play with our dogA rainbow after a big stormAvoiding Route 90 on SaturdaysOld family photo albumsClamming at Assateague baysideWhen locals do well in the area fishing tournamentsHaving a good memory
Local Team Wins Relay Event At Lifeguard Championship
OCEAN CITY — Three members of Ocean City Beach Patrol’s team and one member of Sea Colony Beach Patrol won the sprint-relay national championship at the recent United States Lifesaving Association’s Nautica National Lifeguard Championship in Daytona Beach, Florida.It is the first time an Ocean City lifeguard has won this highly competitive event since 1993…. Read more »
Island Lovers Seek Solution With DNR To Prevent Closing; Recreational Restrictions Likely
OCEAN CITY — A sandy spit in the Isle of Wight Bay that has become a popular recreational boating site will remain so for the remainder of this summer, but it will likely be closed to the public in the future for nesting migratory birds.When the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredged the navigation channels… Read more »
Man Faces Assault Charge In Choking Incident
OCEAN CITY — A Pennsylvania man was arrested on first-degree assault charges this week after allegedly choking his girlfriend to the point she went unconscious in the parking lot of a midtown Ocean City motel.Around 1:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Ocean City Police were dispatched to the Sea Bay Motel parking lot on 60th Street for… Read more »