Truck, Gun Thief NabbedOCEAN CITY — Ocean City Police last week located and arrested a Montgomery County teen wanted in that jurisdiction after allegedly committing a burglary and stealing a truck and two handguns.On Tuesday, March 22, a suspect, later identified as Teris D. McDonald, 16, of Brookeville, Md., allegedly committed a burglary and stole… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2016
Obituaries
David SylvesterBERLIN — David Sylvester, most recently of Fort Myers, Fla., died March 15, 2016. He was 90 years old.He was born in Solon, Maine in 1926. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret, and son, Richard. He was also predeceased by two brothers, Julien and Maurice, and a sister, Kay.He is survived by two… Read more »
Fatherhood Adventures
It happened just like that. All of a sudden I am now Dad to my 7-year-old.After spending a weekend day with some neighborhood kids, he woke up the next day asking me this or that with this new and shortened version. It may have just been me, but I think he added some baritone to… Read more »
WWII Bomber Added To Air Show
OCEAN CITY — Yet another element to the 2016 Ocean City Air Show was added this week when officials announced the B-25 bomber of World War II fame will be part of the festivities.Ocean City Air Show officials this week announced the B-25 Mitchell Bomber “Panchito” will be featured at the 2016 event in June… Read more »
Senator Named Komen Race’s Honorary Chair
OCEAN CITY — Maryland State Senator Jim Mathias has been named the honorary chair for Susan G. Komen Maryland’s 2016 Ocean City Race for the Cure on April 16.The honorary chair position at the Race for the Cure recognizes a local individual who has made an impact on or been impacted by breast cancer. As… Read more »
Q&A With Wayne Hartman, Councilman Seeks ‘Level Playing Field’ On Rental Front
OCEAN CITY — Since his election to the Ocean City Council in 2014, Wayne Hartman has yet to really grab an issue by the proverbial horns and lead the Mayor and Council through the path of consideration towards resolution.Yet Hartman, who bought his first property in Ocean City at age 19 and owns more than… Read more »
Price, Magnitude Of Proposed Pines Court Project Questioned
Chris ShearerContributing WriterOCEAN PINES — The Ocean Pines racket players turned out last week to voice their concerns about a renovation project at Manklin Meadows.The two-hour meeting was occupied mostly by General Manager Bob Thompson’s presentation about the community’s proposed plans and the impassioned public comments that followed it.Jim Freeman, president of the Ocean Pines… Read more »
Ocean City Hibernians Present Annual Awards
OCEAN CITY — The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH), Ocean City Emerald Isle Division held its 23rd Annual Mass and Awards Breakfast on March 17.Mass was celebrated at St. Luke’s Church by Rev. Paul Jennings, Jr., Pastor of St. Luke’s and Dean of the Ocean Deanery, Wilmington Diocese. After Mass attendees recessed to Columbus Hall… Read more »
OC Committee To Hold Meeting On Housing Issues April 12
OCEAN CITY — The Property Review and Enforcement Strategies for Safe-housing (P.R.E.S.S.) Committee is a group of town officials authorized to address communitywide quality of life issues which historically affect Ocean City during the summer season.The various department representatives join together to address property issues and violations related to noise, sanitation, fire and life safety,… Read more »
House Passes Bill Recriminalizing Marijuana
ANNAPOLIS — In this week’s legislative digest, a bill that would require employers to give employees paid sick leave is on the move as is an effort to recriminalize marijuana. In addition, Governor Larry Hogan finally makes his feelings known about Donald Trump.Legislation to recriminalize using marijuana in public won approval in the House of… Read more »