Company Appoints New CEOOCEAN CITY — Mann Properties, a full-service property management company based in Ocean City and serving the Delmarva Peninsula, announced after 48 years founderBuck Mann will step down from his roles as Chief Executive Officer/Chief Operating Officer.Vice President Igor Conev will succeed Mann as CEO/COO and lead the day-to-day operations. Mann’s new… Read more »
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Worecester Rec. Center Hosts Celebrity Basketball Game
Adriana “Bubba” Almony hosted a Celebrity Basketball Game in Snow Hill at Worcester County Recreation Center on Aug. 28. The Fan Fest prior to the game was free to participants and featured dozens of celebrities and community vendors. The event raised awareness for cancer, bullying prevention and mental health. Members of the Worcester County NAACP presented… Read more »
OP Chamber Of Commerce Holds Car Show
The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce Car Show had the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City’s Dawg Team on site. Pictured, from left, are Tony Winter, Tom Foreman, Lynne McAllorum and Dave Landis.
Worcester Prep Students Return
Worcester Preparatory School students returned in stages last week starting with orientation days for the school’s three divisions – lower school,middle school and upperschool. Left, 11th grader Luke Bunting and fellow classmates are welcomed back by the Senior Class cheering them on. Right, sixth grade girls Elana Gjoni, Lexi Davis, Payton Caprarola, Emma Brooks and… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – September 10, 2021
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 Highway, behind St. Luke’s Church. Light refreshments available. Call 410-524-7994 with any questions.Every Sunday: Berlin Farmers MarketMain Street will be closed every Sunday through September from 9… Read more »
OCBP Alumni Of The Week, Lucky Jordan, An Early Trailblazer
(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 — Over the 91 summers the Ocean City Beach Patrol has been protecting the lives of visitors to the resort, it has seen thousands… Read more »
Md. Coastal Bays Program To Celebrate 25th Anniversary
BERLIN — The Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) is hosting a 25th Anniversary Celebration at Windmill Creek Vineyard and Winery, Thursday, Sept. 30, beginning at 4:30 p.m.This outdoor celebration will feature a big screen showing of The Biggest Little Farm with an introduction from the creators, live music, a silent auction, demo booths, kid’s activities,… Read more »
Date Set For Jesse’s Paddle Event
SNOW HILL — After a year’s hiatus, friends of the Jesse Klump Memorial Fund (JKMF) will gather for the 13th Annual Jesse’s Paddle on Saturday, Sept. 18 at the Pocomoke River Canoe Company in Snow Hill. Registration begins at 4 p.m. and boats will hit the water by 5 p.m. Support raised at the paddle… Read more »
Jellyfish Festival Returns To Ocean City For Holiday Weekend; Live Music Set For Saturday, Sunday
OCEAN CITY – The Jellyfish Festival will return to downtown Ocean City over Labor Day weekend with an all-new music lineup, a craft beer experience and sports and fitness components for everyone to enjoy.“The music and atmosphere we’re going to provide is exactly what we need to celebrate the end of summer and getting back… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – September 3, 2021
Statements Cross LineEditor:Law enforcement is not the enemy of the people. Yet more and more the service and sacrifice of law enforcement professionals is being undermined by a small but increasingly vocal contingent bent on devaluing their importance to our communities. It’s difficult enough for police officers to stay safe in an ever more violent… Read more »