OCEAN CITY – A special use exception will allow the connections of Bike World to establish a new rental operation at the north end of the Boardwalk.Last Thursday, the Ocean City Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) approved a special use exception request from Bike World LLC to allow a leased bicycle rental at 26th Street… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2023
Local Firefighters Showcase Culinary Skills At Competition
OCEAN CITY — Firefighters from the Ocean City and Salisbury fire departments recently took part in the highly anticipated Restaurant Association of Maryland’s “Cooking With Fire” Culinary Competition.The event, which served as a qualifying round for the prestigious World Food Championship, brought together talented firehouse chefs to showcase their culinary skills and creativity.Representing the Salisbury… Read more »
OC Surf Club Awarded Scholarships
The Ocean City Surf Club awarded two $5,000 scholarships at its OC Surf Fest Kick-off Party on June 16th. Pictured, from left, Stephen Decatur High School senior Kameron Harris, Stephen Decatur High School senior Jacob Urbanski, OC Surf Club Event & Media Chairman Brad Hoffman and OC Surf Club President Tommy Vach.
Board Candidates Share Views At Pines Forum
OCEAN PINES – Four candidates for the Ocean Pines board shared their views on various association issues last week.Last Wednesday, the Ocean Pines Elections Committee held a forum for the four candidates running in the 2023 Ocean Pines Board of Directors election.Over the course of an hour, candidates John Latham, Jerry Murphy, Elaine Brady, and… Read more »
OC Lodge of the Sons and Daughters of Italy Awarded Scholarships
The Ocean City Lodge of the Sons and Daughters of Italy has awarded $2,000 scholarships to three graduating seniors from two area high schools. From left, recipients Isabela Scharp, Samantha Teoli, and Kelly Catrino prepare to cut their scholarship celebration cake at the June meeting of the Ocean City Sons and Daughters of Italy.
Fire Closes West OC Restaurant
BERLIN — The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a commercial structure fire at Smokers BBQ Pit in West Ocean City early Tuesday morning. The Ocean City Fire Department was dispatched for a reported structure fire at 4:12 a.m. Upon arrival, crews experienced fire conditions on the exterior of the structure. Crews brought the fire… Read more »
Ocean Pines To Host Annual 4th Celebrations
OCEAN PINES — The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department will once again host a Fourth of July fireworks celebration at Veterans Memorial Park on Route 589 and Cathell Road.The event this year is scheduled from 5-8:45 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4, with carnival games, dry slides and bounce houses for children, plus live music… Read more »
2022-2023 Rotarian of the Year Announced
At the Rotary Club of Wicomico County’s meeting on June 20, outgoing President Tracy Hajir announced and recognized Lacey Messick, left, as the club’s 2022-2023 Rotarian of the Year. Messick was recognized for her many contributions to Rotary and the club which included chairing the Holiday Party and the First Annual Disc Golf Tournament.
RWWC Held Annual “Red, White and Blue” General Luncheon Meeting
The Republican Women of Worcester County held their annual “Red, White and Blue” general luncheon meeting at the Lighthouse Sound Restaurant in Bishopville on June 22. Standing left to right: Monica Kozlowsky, National Federation of Republican Women Region 7 Director, Maryland State Senator and RWWC member Mary Beth Carozza, Vanessa LaFranco, 1st vice president, National… Read more »
First OC Celebrity Golf Tourney Announced
OCEAN CITY – A date has been announced for the first annual Ocean City Celebrity Golf Tournament.The tournament, slated for Oct. 2, will be hosted by golf pro and veteran golf broadcaster David Feherty at The Links at Lighthouse Sound.The tournament will be held the day after the inaugural Oceans Calling Festival, taking place the… Read more »