OCEAN CITY — Jolly Roger Amusement Parks is celebrating a new partnership with the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots at its inaugural Christmas in July Toy Drive on July 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The parks will be collecting new, unwrapped toys in a donation station at the front of the park… Read more »
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Snow Hill Readies For 19th Annual Blessing Of Combines On Aug. 5
Rebecca Evans Staff Writer SNOW HILL — The Blessing of the Combines will be celebrating its 19th year in the county seat on Aug. 5. This annual Snow Hill event is scheduled to kick off at 11 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. “We fill the town,” said veteran event organizer Becky Payne remarking on… Read more »
Home Ownership Seminar Planned For Next Week
SALISBURY — A seminar on home ownership and financial freedom is planned for next week in Salisbury. Edward S. Lee, founder of Teach Them To Fish, is passionate about helping people to become home owners and share in the American dream. He said it’s a fact, “If you can pay your monthly rent, you can… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – July 21, 2017
Positive Signs OC’s Traffic Issues Improving Editor: In a resort town like ours, there are times when a community improvement takes place but very few realize that they are the direct beneficiaries of this positive action. Here is a businessperson’s perspective about this season’s traffic viewed from a window overlooking Coastal Highway in north Ocean… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? July 21, 2017
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You’re wise to let your Arian skepticism question a former adversary’s request to let bygones be bygones. Time will tell if they are trying to pull the wool over the Lamb’s eyes. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Congratulations. Your hard work soon pays off with some well-deserved recognition…. Read more »
Snow Hill To Host Blessing Of The Combines Event Aug. 5
Rebecca Evans Staff Writer SNOW HILL — The Blessing of the Combines will be celebrating its 19th year in the county seat next month. This annual Snow Hill event is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 5 to kick off at 11 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. “We fill the town,” said veteran event organizer Becky… Read more »
Legion Honors Senator Mathias
The Maryland Department of the American Legion has honored Sen. Jim Mathias for his leadership and dedication to passing legislation that requires flying the POW/MIA flag every day, year-round at state buildings and facilities. “Some of the easiest bills you think are going to pass are the toughest ones. I want to thank everyone in… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – July 14, 2017
Agencies Ready For Unsanctioned Event Editor: As we previously announced, we are expecting an unsanctioned event known as “College Beach Weekend” to take place Thursday, July 20 through Sunday, July 23. I would like to assure our citizens that the Ocean City Police Department is fully prepared for the influx of visitors that this event… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? July 14, 2017
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Aspects favor socializing with family and friends, but an irksome workplace situation could intrude. No use grumbling, Lamb. Just do it, and then get back to the fun times. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): There’s still time for you Ferdinands and Fernandas to relax and sniff the roses…. Read more »
Camp Safe Harbor Helps Children Cope With Grief
SALISBURY – As 26 children who had recently lost someone dear to them arrived at Camp Safe Harbor on Monday for an opening family party, many of them fought back tears or stood quietly behind their parents. But by last Thursday afternoon’s butterfly release and closing activity, laughter filled the air, hugs were freely given,… Read more »