John Joseph BrocatoOCEAN CITY — John Joseph (Jack) Brocato, age 95, of Ocean City, passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving wife and children at his home on Monday, April 26,2021.Born in Baltimore City, he was the son of the late John J. and Margaret (nee Lehr) Brocato. He is survived by his… Read more »
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New Exhibits Featured In May At OC Center For Arts
OCEAN CITY — In-person First Friday art openings continue at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th St. bayside on May 7 from 5-7 p.m. as well as at the Art League’s new satellite gallery locations at the Princess Royale and Coffee Beanery. The events will maintain CDC guidelines and require masks and… Read more »
‘Pinwheels For Prevention’ Added At Pines Entry Gates
BERLIN — Those entering Ocean Pines’ north and south gates last week may have noticed something a little different – a pair of colorful pinwheel gardens.Staff from the Berlin-based Cricket Center planted the gardens last month to help raise awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the “Pinwheels for Prevention” national campaign.The Cricket Center… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – May 7, 2021
Pension Fund ThoughtsEditor:I spoke at the pension hearing in March when Mr. Esham from Morgan Stanley presented his recent results and I recently read the articles written about that meeting in both of our local papers. For clarity, I felt compelled to address these matters in writing.First, for full disclosure, I have been a financial… Read more »
Annual Bowl For Kids’ Sake Held
OCEAN CITY — Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore (BBBSES) held its annual and longest-running fundraiser, Bowl For Kids’ Sake, on May 2 at the Ocean Lanes Bowling Center on 72nd Street.Shore United Bank and the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club each sponsored multiple lanes for this year’s event.Each year, BBBSES hosts this event,… Read more »
Major Donation From Tunises, Hardwire Supports AGH Anniversary
BERLIN – Atlantic General Hospital Foundation is planning a modified version of its Anniversary Celebration due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual celebration is the local hospital’s largest fundraising event of the year, which commemorates its opening in 1993.In lieu of an in-person event, the fundraiser will rely on sponsorships, donations from its invitees, and… Read more »
A Week In Business – May 7, 2021
Cato Supports SchoolsSALISBURY — Hoping to accelerate the careers of kids interested in science, technology, engineering and math, Salisbury-based Cato Gas & Oil Co. has awarded $500 checks to 15 area local schools to support their S.T.E.M (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) programs.“These students are tomorrow’s scientists and engineers, and as an industry, we depend… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – May 7, 2021
Sundays: Berlin Farmers MarketMain Street will be closed every Sunday through September from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in downtown Berlin. A producers only market featuring produce, flowers, baked goods, art and homemade products. Free parking.May 7-8: Vaccinations At SpringfestThe Worcester County Health Department will offer COVID-19 vaccine clinics near the food tent at Springfest in the… Read more »
Who’s Playing When & Where – May 7, 2021
45th Street Taphouse 443-664-2201 4507 Coastal Hwy. Tuesdays: Aaron Howell Wednesdays: Aaron Howell (137th St. Tavern)Atlantic Hotel 410-641-3589 2 North Main St., Berlin Mondays: Earl BeardsleyBuxy’s Salty Dog/Dry Dock 28 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, May 7: Aaron Howell Duo, 5 p.m. DJ Wax, 9 p.m.Coconuts Beach Bar & Grill Castle In The… Read more »
Cops & Courts – May 7, 2021
First-Degree AssaultOCEAN CITY — An Ocean City man was arrested on first-degree assault and other charges last week after allegedly choking his girlfriend while she was holding an infant during a domestic incident.Around 8 p.m. last Thursday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to a residence on Judlee Avenue for a reported… Read more »
