Chuck Eicholz, the Salisbury Zoo’s animal curator/collections operations supervisor, was the guest speaker at the July 27 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City. Eicholz is pictured with Tim Lund, club president.
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Battle Of The Bras Fundraiser Planned
OCEAN CITY — The Capt. Steve’s Poor Girls Open is an all-women billfish release fishing tournament that raises money for breast cancer research. During this year’s event, there will be a fun and creative fundraiser called the Battle of the Bras. This competition is open to anyone who is crafty and imaginative. Individuals and local… Read more »
Kiwanian of the Month Recognized
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City recognized Lynne McAllorum as “Kiwanian of the Month.” McAllorum, who has chaired many events and is often found behind the scenes volunteering, is pictured with Tim Lund, the club president.
Coleman Retiring After 23 Years With Resort Parks Department

OCEAN CITY — David Coleman retired last month after 23 years of employment with the Recreation and Parks Department. Coleman began his career in 1994 as a part-time employee and was then hired full-time in 1999 for the parks division.Prior to working for the town, Coleman had extensive groundskeeping experience and also worked with a… Read more »
A Week In Business – August 5, 2022
Property AcquiredOCEAN CITY – Ocean City-based outdoor hospitality specialist Blue Water continues its rapid expansion with the acquisition of Badlands/White River KOA Holiday.Located just minutes from Badlands National Park, this property is known as the “Oasis of the Badlands.” Visitors can spot wildlife including buffalo and pronghorn deer, and the picturesque Badlands Mountains make for a highly popular hiking spot…. Read more »
Coastal Association of REALTORS Awarded Grants to Local Charities
The Coastal Association of REALTORS awarded $4,500 in grants to local charities through the Coastal REALTORS Foundation. Representatives of the association are pictured with grant recipients, which included the Atlantic Club, Atlantic General Hospital Forensic Nurse Examiners, Community Players of Salisbury, Cricket Center, Diakonia, Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, Salisbury… Read more »
OC Lions Awarded Arnall Patz, MD, Fellowship
Mike Hooper, past president of the Ocean City Lions, was awarded the in recognition of his service and support of the Lions Vision and Research Foundation at The Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute. The Fellowship is named for Dr Patz, a distinguished international leader in the advancement of retinal research and past Director of the… Read more »
Cards Tech Company Sold To N.Y. Firm

OCEAN PINES — Cards Technology and ICS announced this week that ICS has acquired Cards Technology, an information technology solutions firm that has served Delmarva businesses for over two decades.The sale took place on June 21. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.With three offices in New York (Endicott, Syracuse and Ithaca) and two… Read more »
Obituaries – August 5, 2022
Frederick Burch WeissOCEAN PINES — Frederick Burch Weiss, 78, of Ocean Pines, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Atlantic General Hospital.Born Aug. 5, 1943, he was the son of the late Frederick Adolph and Jane Collinson Weiss.He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Alta Ann Weiss; two daughters, Lisa Ann Weiss and… Read more »
OCBP Alumni Of The Week, John Jarvis, From Small Town To Big City

(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 — It may be hard to believe, but there was a time when Ocean City was a small, sleepy resort town with only a… Read more »