Stephen Decatur ROTC program students are pictured during their visit to the Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum on June 10.
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Obituaries – June 24, 2022
Richard Albert RiehlBERLIN — Richard A. Riehl, age 83, of Berlin, passed away at Tidal Health in Salisbury on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.Born in Washington D.C. he was the son of the late Phillip Riehl and Herta (Behrent) Riehl.Dick grew up in Hyattsville, Md. He graduated from trade school and worked for several builders and… Read more »
Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City Inducted New Member
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City inducted new member Doug Ege at one of its weekly meetings in May. Pictured left to right are Kiwanis Club President Tim Lund, Ege and his sponsor Diane Sparzak, who is also the club’s membership chair.
OC Elementary Participated in a 100 Book Reading Parade
Brittany Santoni’s kindergarten class at Ocean City Elementary recently participated in a 100 Book Reading Parade prior to summer break. They are pictured here proudly wearing their medals.
OCBP ALUMNI of the Week, Rick Krause, Called Back By The Ocean
(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 — Rick Krause is not your average guard. Most people who try out for the Ocean City BeachPatrol have been told to do so… Read more »
WPS Students Participated in the D.A.R.E Program
Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) fifth graders participated in the D.A.R.E (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Program taught by Deputy Jake Howard of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office. A special program was held Friday, June 3 where students received their D.A.R.E graduation certificates and hats. Pictured, above front row from left, are Head of Lower School Dr. Sara… Read more »
Kiwanis Club Donated to Cedar Chapel Special School
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City donated $500 to Cedar Chapel Special School. Belinda Gulyas, principal of the school, is pictured accepting the donation from Tim Lund, the club’s president.
Berlin Little League 11-12 All-Stars Won Tournament
Voices From The Readers – June 24, 2022
Poor Customer ServiceEditor:My family and I are spending a week in Ocean City, introducing our 6-month-old grandson to the joys of the beach. Our stay is in a condo at Ocean Place on the north end of the island with easy access to the beach. Such a plus with a baby.As I drive the Coastal… Read more »
National Potato Tour To Stop At Thrasher’s In OC
OCEAN CITY — The Original Thrasher’s® French Fries will welcome the Famous Idaho® Potato Tour to Ocean City on Saturday, June 25.The Famous Idaho® Potato Tour is hitting the coast and making a stop at the Thrasher’s® French Fries on the Boardwalk from noon-4 p.m.The 72-foot-long Big Idaho Potato Truck and representatives will be at… Read more »