Ocean Games, represented by founder Corey Davis, donated $2,000 to the Ocean City Beach Patrol’s United States Lifesaving Competition team Monday, representing a portion of the proceeds from last month’s event held in Ocean City.
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Pocomoke Artist Turns Talent On Ocean City Utility Boxes
Artist Lamont Hall of Pocomoke City recently turned an Ocean City utility box into a work of art. The box is located in front of the Ocean City Center for the Arts, 94th St. bayside. Hall, who will be attending his final year at the Pratt Institute in New York, was inspired by the legend… Read more »
A Week In Business – August 13, 2021
County Personnel ChangeSNOW HILL — The Worcester County Commissioners named Kevin Lynch as the new superintendent within the Worcester County Roads Division of Public Works. Hejoined public works on Aug. 9.“I’m excited to have Kevin on board,” Public Works Director Dallas Baker said. “He brings 14 years of Roads Division experience to Worcester County. In his… Read more »
7 Eastern Shore DAR Chapters Gather For Annual Luncheon
Close to 70 members and guests from among the seven chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) located on the Eastern Shore gathered recently for an annual luncheon. Hosted by General Levin Winder Chapter at the Restaurant at Lighthouse Sound, Hunter “Bunk” Mann was the featured speaker. The patriotic audience was delighted to… Read more »
DAR Welcomes 3 New Members
The General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently welcomed three new members during a luncheon the chapter recently hosted for the seven DAR chapters located on the Eastern Shore. Past Chaplain Theresa Bruner administered the oath of membership to Talley Hann, Pamela Mann and Kathryn Trench. Chapter Regent Gail… Read more »
Delmarvalous Stampers Donate To Grace Center
The Grace Center for Maternal and Women’s Health located in Berlin recently became the recipient of a generous donation from the Delmarvalous Stampers. The Stampers is a group of about 25 women who meet on a monthly basis to create stamped cards and to celebrate each other’s special life events. There is a different member… Read more »
26 Officers Graduate From Wor-Wic Criminal Justice Academy
Twenty-six law enforcement officers from Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset, Dorchester, Talbot, Caroline, Queen Anne’s and Garrett counties graduated in the 86th entrance-level class of the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy operated by Wor-WicCommunity College at the corner of Route 50 and Walston Switch Road in Salisbury. Worcester County law enforcement officers who graduated are, front from… Read more »
Tall Ship Arrives In Resort Aug. 11
OCEAN CITY — The Nao Santa Maria is set to dock in Ocean City on Aug. 11 and remain until Sept. 5.The full-scale replica of a 15th Century merchant vessel, known as a carrack, showcases what would have been seen as modern innovation 550 years ago. The Nao Victoria Foundation designed and built the replica… Read more »
Tix On Sale For Jellyfish Music Acts, Craft Beer Festival; Event Planned For Labor Day Weekend
OCEAN CITY – Jellyfish Festival announced this week its full complement of entertainment and activities over Labor Day weekend on the beach between N. Division and Somerset streets.The most significant addition is Jellyfish sharing the sand with country music star Brad Paisley.“It’s super exciting to bring all these elements together on one great weekend,” said… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – August 6, 2021
A Great Season (For Most)Editor:The White Marlin Open is here which pretty much means we are at the half way point of our busy tourist season. Two months are in the books with two more to go. Other than the notorious vaping arrest incident back in early June, this has been one of the best… Read more »