Lawsuit Comments InaccurateEditor:Jim Majernik’s take in last week’s issue, “Editorial Inappropriate,” on the frivolous lawsuit filed by the family of Ashley O’Connor is full of inconsistencies and incorrect information.One glaring inaccuracy involves warnings about sleeping on the beach. Every entrance to the beach has signs clearly spelling out the prescribed town rules. They plainly state:… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2019
Fenwick Sidewalk Plans Advance
FENWICK ISLAND – Planning is now underway for a continuous sidewalk system in Fenwick Island.In a meeting of the Fenwick Island Pedestrian Safety Committee this week, Councilwoman Vicki Carmean announced the town is working with The Kercher Group, an engineering firm, to finalize cost estimates and plans for the first phase of a sidewalk construction… Read more »
Election Results Announced At Annual Meeting
BERLIN – A petition effort, election results and presentations by Ocean Pines Association officials highlighted the homeowners association’s annual meeting Saturday.Roughly 100 Ocean Pines Association (OPA) members were in attendance at this year’s meeting, which included remarks from General Manager John Viola as well as Doug Parks, president of the OPA board. Much of their… Read more »
Annual Float For The Coast Set
BERLIN – On Friday, Aug. 16, Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT) and its Assateague Coastkeeper program will bring the “kayaktivist” event, Float For The Coast, to Ocean City for the fifth consecutive year.An on-the-water-rally that will focus on promoting clean water, clean air and healthy communities will take place on the waters of Isle of Wight… Read more »
Obituaries – August 16, 2019
Donald Lee Bunting, Sr.CENTREVILLE – Donald Lee Bunting, Sr., age 80, died on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 atCoastal Hospice in Centreville, MD. Born in Frankford, DE he was the son of the late Franklin and Ethel Ketterman Bunting. He is survived by his wife, Ann Bunting, brother Gerald and his wife Jane, and children, William… Read more »
Ocean City Marlins Reach State Final
OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Marlins, representing American Legion Synepuxent Post 166, made a great run in the Maryland American Legion Baseball Championship Series last week and finished as runner-up after falling in the title game.The Marlins last month won the American Legion Eastern Shore District championship to advance to the eight-team state championship tournament… Read more »
Contractor Removes OP Community’s Crabbing Pier
BERLIN — Work to remove the remaining portion of the Whitetail Sanctuary crabbing pier in Ocean Pines is expected to finish on Thursday, Aug. 8.The floating portion of the pier was removed last November by Fisher Marine Construction Inc, based on a unanimous vote by the Ocean Pines Board to authorize the work.Board members on… Read more »
Commissioners, DSS Recognize August As National Child Support Awareness Month
The Worcester County Commissioners joined with representatives from Worcester County Department of Social Services (DSS) to recognize August as National Child Support Awareness Month and to urge citizens to learn more about the child and parental support services that are available locally through DSS. Pictured, front from left, are DSS representatives Adrian King, Edward Adkins,… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood-August 16, 2019
(Editor’s Note: The following is a reprint from December of 2009. The writer is on assignment in Ocean City having a “staycation.”)Driving around with the kids can be quite entertaining these days, due largely to the element of surprise always looming.What’s great is most of the time the kids are laughing at each other and… Read more »
Homeless Team’s Efforts Earn Praise From OC Officials
OCEAN CITY – A collaborative effort to address homelessness in and around Ocean City earned the praise of resort officials this week.On Monday, members of the Worcester County Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) presented the Ocean City Police Commission with an update on efforts to provide support services to homeless individuals in Ocean City and throughout… Read more »