(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 — Mark Warren was one of those guys who saw life as an adventure and always seemed to be in the right place at… Read more »
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Cops & Courts – August 6, 2021
Domestic Assault ArrestOCEAN CITY – A local man is facing assault and reckless endangerment charges.Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers began an investigation last week into an alleged domestic assault that had occurred days earlier. The female victim reportedly told police her husband, identified as Rocky Kimbrew, 59, of Ocean City, had assaulted her. The… Read more »
Coastal REALTORS® Foundation Has Awarded $9,000 In Grants This Year To Date
The Coastal Association of REALTORS® (Coastal) has awarded $4,750 in grants to local charities through the Coastal REALTORS® Foundation during its latest round of funding. This year to date the foundation has awarded $9,000. Receiving funds were the Art League of Ocean City, Atlantic Club, Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County, Salisbury Neighborhood Housing Services… Read more »
Kiwanis Club Hosts Dept. Of Social Services Speakers From Somerset, Wicomico & Worcester
At the weekly meeting on Wednesday July 28, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City heard from the Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester Department of Social Services. Speakers pictured with Club President were, from left, President Steve Cohen, Foster Care Supervisor Jennifer Stack and Regional Resource Recruiter Kassidy Spencer. They spoke about providing respite, foster… Read more »
Obituaries – August 6, 2021
Eric Wallace CropperBISHOPVILLE — Eric Wallace Cropper, age 48, died on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.Born in Salisbury, he was the son of the late Wallace S. Cropper, Jr. and Catherine “Diane” Casper Cropper. He is survived by his wife, Bess Cropper, and children, Eric Cropper, Jr., Grace Cropper and… Read more »
Kiwanis Club Holds First Car Show
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City held its first car show last month at the Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines with over 125 cars participating. Nineteen trophies were presented. Pictured, from left, are Division 5 Lt. Governor Christine Johnson, local Kiwanis Club President Steven Cohen, Capital District Governor Dennis Baugh, Division 5 Past… Read more »
A Week In Business – August 6, 2021
CAR Recaps June Market ActivityBERLIN — Less than a week — that is the median time you have from when your dream home comes on the market to when it is under contract. Six days to see the listing, talk about it with your REALTOR®, lender, and family, and make an offer. To put that… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – August 6, 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 »
Who’s Playing When & Where – August 6, 2021
45th Street Taphouse 443-664-2201 45th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, Aug. 6: G-Men Saturday, Aug. 7: AJ & Rymac Sunday, Aug. 8: Test Kitchen Wednesday, Aug. 11: Aaron Howell Thursday, Aug. 12: Ward Ewing9th Street Taphouse 443-664-2641 9th St. & Boardwalk Friday, Aug. 6: Caitie Adler Saturday, Aug. 7: Aaron Howell Thursdays: Chino RankinAtlantic Hotel… Read more »
Art League Holds “Paint Nights At The Princess”
A group of guests and locals gathered at the Princess Royale Oceanfront July 23 for a Paint Night conducted by instructors from the Art League of Ocean City, Jenell Willey and Joan Guerriero. Paint Nights at the Princess continue through September with a full schedule at ArtLeagueofOceanCity.org/classes.