OCEAN PINES – Officials are working with Verizon to address cell service in Ocean Pines.During last Saturday’s board meeting, General Manager John Viola shared an update on ongoing efforts to address poor cell service in Ocean Pines. He said planned upgrades should address community members’ concerns.“We have reached out to Verizon, and they have confirmed… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2023
Mary Statue Returned To OC Church
OCEAN CITY – A statue of Mary has been returned to a local church after a property manager reportedly found the stolen figure on a lot between Robin Drive and Sunset Drive.This week, the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) announced a statue of Mary had been returned to St. Mary Star of the Sea with… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – June 23, 2023
As the summer of 1954 began, Ocean City was still a small seasonal resort. Town limits ended at 26th Street and only a few commercial establishments stayed open in the off-season. The Fireman’s Convention signaled the start of the tourist season with a parade that lasted over two hours.Large frame hotels lined the Boardwalk and… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – June 23, 2023
Every Sunday: Farmers Market Berlin will host along Main Street with 35-plus vendors from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Rain or shine. TheBerlinFarmersMarket.com.Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Call Rose 443-880-8444.Every Monday: Acapella Chorus All ladies who… Read more »
Who’s Playing When & Where – June 23, 2023
Buxy’s/Dry Dock 28 410-289-BUXY 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, June 23: Aaron Howell Sundays: Local’s Night w/DJ Tops Cut OffCaptain’s Table 410-289-7192 15th & Boardwalk In The Courtyard Marriott Fridays & Saturdays: Phil Perdue on PianoCoconuts Beach Bar & Grill 410-289-6846 37th & 38th St. Oceanside at Castle In The Sand Hotel Friday, June… Read more »
Berlin Electric Looks To Sponsor Training Program
BERLIN – The Town of Berlin could become the first municipality in the state to sponsor an electrical line worker program.The Berlin Town Council last week approved a request from the town’s electric department to pursue an opportunity to become the first municipality in the state to sponsor an electrical line worker/meter technician training program.“It… Read more »
White Marlin Open Will Join Billfish Championship Series
OCEAN CITY – The White Marlin Open (WMO), the world’s largest offshore billfish tournament held annually in Ocean City, announced this week it will join Sport Fishing Championship’s (SFC) Billfish Championship series beginning in August.SFC, the governing body of saltwater tournament fishing, will host its annual Atlantic Division Championship at the White Marlin Open tournament,… Read more »
Sons and Daughters of Italy Hold Dine and Donate Event
A Dine and Donate event by the Ocean City Chapter of the Sons and Daughters of Italy at Bethany Blues in Bethany Beach raised $635 for Justin’s Beach House. The proceeds were donated to the Justin W. Jennings Foundation that operates Justin’s Beach House, a respite home for families with cancer, in Bethany Beach. Pictured… Read more »
Worcester County Arts Council Awards 2023 Arts Scholarships
The Worcester County Arts Council is pleased to award 2023 Arts Scholarships totaling $5,500 to four deserving Worcester County students who will be majoring in the arts in college. Scholarship recipients were Savannah Chisholm, Keeley Catrino, Kayla Halbig and Cayden Wallace, not pictured.
Obituaries – June 23, 2023
Ava Marie DelRiccoOCEAN VIEW — Ava Marie DelRicco, age 13, of Ocean View, Del., passed away peacefully in her sleep and gained her heavenly wings on Thursday, June 15, 2023.Ava was born at Franklin Square Hospital in Baltimore on May 5, 2010 to George William DelRicco and Annmarie DelRicco. She was affectionately known as “Baby… Read more »