Voices From The Readers – August 16, 2019

Voices From The Readers – August 16, 2019

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 »

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

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 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 »

Commissioners, DSS Recognize August As National Child Support Awareness Month

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 »