Officer NamedSNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners appointed Nicholas Rice to serve as the procurement officer with Worcester County Government (WCG).On August 15, Rice stepped into this newly created position, which was approved in the fiscal year 2023 WCG operating budget.“The procurement officer position aligns perfectly with our mission to be responsible with taxpayer… Read more »
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Easterseals Walk With Me Salisbury Announced
On Aug. 18, the Pellinger family spoke to the Rotary Club of Salisbury about the Easterseals Walk With Me Salisbury to be held on Sept. 10. Conor Pellinger, front left, is the Ambassador for the inaugural walk. Pictured left is Ford Waggoner, the club’s president, with Conor, Tom, Donna and Will Pellinger. To register for… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? – August 26, 2022
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): A strong social whirl brings a new round of good times to fun-loving Rams and Ewes. Also, Cupid is busy aiming arrows at single Lambs hoping for a heart-to-heart encounter.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): A romantic incident could take a more serious turn if the Divine Bovine considers… Read more »
First Friday Opening Reception Held at the Art League of Ocean City.
Su Lane, Kirk McBride and David Lane are pictured at the First Friday Opening Reception at the Art League of Ocean City.
Cops & Courts – August 19, 2022
Backpack Full of Cash SwipedOCEAN CITY – A local man was arrested last week after allegedly swiping his girlfriend’s backpack containing over $3,000 in cash along with her iPhone from a downtown condominium.Around 2 a.m. last Thursday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to a condominium at 8th Street for a reported domestic… Read more »
Three Generations of Golfers
Three generations of the Quillin family are pictured playing golf at the Ocean City Golf Club. From right is Michael Quillin, his son David Quillin, Elsa Quillin and J.D. Quillin. Michael and J.D. Quillin are sons of one of the founders of the Ocean City Golf Club, which opened in 1959.
What’s Your Sign? – August 19, 2022
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): A turn in a relationship upsets the amorous Arian, who is puzzled by Cupid’s romantic antics. Be patient and considerate. The confusion will soon sort itself out.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): It’s a good time for travel-loving Taureans to take off for fun-filled jaunts to new places. And… Read more »
OCBP Alumni Of The Week, Bobby Libertini, Ocean Memories In His Own Words
(Editor’s Note: The following is a series on the men and women who have spent their summers protecting all those who came to Ocean City for fun and safe vacation.)OCEAN CITY — I grew up in Catonsville and swam competitively in high school and college. My brother Jim had been a lifeguard in Daytona Beach…. Read more »
Voices From The Readers – August 19, 2022
Timing of Sports Complex QuestionedEditor:Thanks to an army of volunteers and over 5,000 voters signing the petition, the citizens of Worcester County will have the opportunity to vote for or against the bond issuance to build the Sports Complex.At first glance, the bond bill calls for a general obligation bond of $11,198,830. However, that is just… Read more »
New Officers for American Legion Sworn In
The new officers for American Legion Post 166 were sworn in recently by Southeastern Shore District Commander Barbara Wharton. Returning as commander of the post was Tom Wengert. Other officers sworn in were J.R. Best, first vice commander; Bob Paul, second vice commander; John Bussard, adjutant; George Barstis, finance officer; Jack Hyle, judge advocate; Ben… Read more »