Members of the charity committee for the Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645 presented a $2,000 check to Children’s House by the Sea. Pictured from left to right is committee member James Flaig, Children’s House By the Sea representative Wayne Littleton, and committee members Carolyn Kuhn, Susan Caldwell and Bruce Martinek.
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Obituaries – July 15, 2022
Martin Allen SharplessBISHOPVILLE — Martin Allen Sharpless, age 80, of Bishopville, formerly of Severna Park, departed this life on July 6, 2022.He was born in Elkins, W.Va. to the late Wilson L. and Louise B. Sharpless. Martin graduated from Alleghany High School in Cumberland and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Industrial… Read more »
WRSPA Attended Annual Business Meeting
Members of the Wicomico Retired School Personnel Association (WRSPA) recently attended the annual business meeting of the Maryland Retired School Personnel Association. Jani Long, left, was recognized for her contributions to the community thru the awarding of WRSPA’s Individual Community Service Award. Jani was also nominated on the state level. Pictured are Jani Long, Cheryl… Read more »
Company Lands Fed Contract For Body Armor Plates
POCOMOKE – On July 1, Hardwire, LLC began execution of its newly awarded Rifle Resistant Steel Plate and Spall Protection Contract for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).The $7,000,000 maximum contract makes available high performance body armor plates that are paramount to FBI agent survival during execution of their law enforcement duties.The FBI is the… Read more »
A Week In Business – July 15, 2022
Housing ReportBERLIN – Interest rates have been rising steadily and the Coastal Association of Realtors (CAR) is seeing a slowdown in the market because of that.Between rising costs of homes and now higher interest rates, buyers, especially first-time buyers, are having a harder time finding and qualifying for their dream home.The median home price is… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – July 15, 2022
Early Voting Impact On Informed ElectorateEditor:I am a new resident in Worcester County having moved to Ocean City in 2019 from another state.Due to Covid fears, I decided to submit an early mail-in ballot for the 2020 election and did so for convenience and figured I would do the same for my local state and Worcester… Read more »
Cops & Courts – July 15, 2022
Gun Found During Traffic StopOCEAN CITY — An Aberdeen, Md. man was arrested on multiple charges last week after allegedly being found with a handgun shoved where the sun doesn’t shine.Around 12:20 a.m. last Wednesday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers observed a vehicle traveling on Coastal Highway with a headlight out in the area… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – July 15, 2022
Every Sunday: Berlin Farmers Market From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., several streets will be closed to allow producers to display their goods. Live music from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.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… Read more »
2021-2022 Rotarians of the Year Recognized
The Rotary Club of Wicomico County recognized Molly Hilligoss, the club’s treasurer, and Donald Hackett, a charter member, as the 2021-2022 Rotarians of the Year. Hilligoss and Hackett are pictured with A. Gillis Allen III, left, the club’s outgoing president.
OC Elks Lodge 2645 Donated to Diakonia
The Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645 donated $5,000 to Diakonia. Diakonia Executive Director Ken Argot, second from left, is pictured accepting the check from members of the Elks charity committee, James Flaig, Carolyn Kuhn, Susan Caldwell and Bruce Martinek.