Dennis William LeonardOCEAN CITY — Dennis William Leonard, age 47, born July 17, 1974, passed away on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore.Born in White Plains, N.Y., he was the son of the late Arthur Peter Leonard. He is survived by his mother, Beverly Cherico Leonard of Somers, N.Y.,… Read more »
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Funds Donated To Women’s Center
BERLIN — Members of the Ocean Pines Men’s and Ladies’ Golf Associations joined Atlantic General leadership and staff last week to present a generous donation of $2,367 to the Eunice Q. Sorin Women’s Diagnostic Center.The annual Pink Lady Golf Tournament raises funds to provide women of the Eastern Shore community with crucial healthcare services, such… Read more »
Voices from The Readers – November 19, 2021
Margaritaville Not Right FitEditor:(The following letter was sent to members of the Ocean City Mayor and Council and appointed officials with a copy forwarded for publication.)As an owner at the Sea Mist community, located directly across Baltimore Avenue from the proposed Margaritaville development, I am writing to you to express my concerns for this massive… Read more »
Cops & Courts – November 19, 2021
Hotel Assault ArrestOCEAN CITY — A White Plains, Md. man was arrested last week after allegedly punching his girlfriend and then refusing to leave the hotel property where the alleged incident occurred.Around 9:10 p.m. last Wednesday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer responded to a hotel at 16th Street for a reported domestic assault… Read more »
Honor Society Inducts 36 New Members At Worcester Prep
The Charles R. Jenkins Chapter of the National Honor Society at Worcester Preparatory School inducted 36 new members last week. Pictured, front from left, are Cole Myers, Cayden Wallace, Brody Bushnell, Amna Iqbal, Kathy Zhang, Olivia Mattingly, Sara Miller, Pearson Schul and Jason Todorov; second row, Rory Pugh, Logan Ginnavan, Lorelei Campbell, Jenna Hess, Sophia… Read more »
Marine Lt. Colonel Visits OC Elementary 1st Graders
Ocean City Elementary School students in Melanie Coleman’s first grade class enjoyed a special presentation from Lt. Colonel Oles, who is in charge of the VMM-163 Evil Eyes Squadron at Miramar Marine Corp Base in San Diego. The students celebrated the Marine Corps’ 246th birthday along with learning the importance of soldiers and thanking a veteran. Students… Read more »
BIS 6th Graders Discover Ancient Egypt
Worcester Prep 5th Graders Visit Veterans Memorial
Worcester Preparatory School’s fifth grade had a field trip to the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines. Since then, students have taken what they learned from the trip to help celebrate Veterans Day. In doing so, students crafted and personalized cards to veterans, thanking them for their service. Pictured, seated from left, are Caroline… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – November 19, 2021
Every Monday: TOPS Meeting5-6:30 p.m. Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin. Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group promoting weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Call Rose 443-880-8444.Every Friday: BingoKnights of Columbus will host with doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo beginning promptly at 6:30 p.m. Held at the Columbus Hall at 9901 Coastal… Read more »