The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City recently continued its year-long community service project called “Companion Dolls”. The club stuffed dolls at a weekly meeting this month, Above, Chair Diane Sparzak instructs members Roy Foreman, Jim Spicknall and Dick Clagett.
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Freeman Arts Pavilion Now Offering Individual Ticket Sales
SELBYVILLE — Freeman Arts Pavilion is now offering single ticket sales for all performances scheduled on and after Aug. 15.The fundraising arts nonprofit located in Selbyville has a large, open-air venue that features pod seating. Starting July 21, patrons can purchase single, two, three or four seats within the pod instead of purchasing the whole… Read more »
Jolly Roger Plans Christmas In July Events, Toys For Tots Drive
OCEAN CITY — Jolly Roger Amusement Parks is celebrating Christmas in July this weekend once again with the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.Jolly Roger Amusement Parks will again be partnering with the Marine Corps Reserve, who will be collecting new, unwrapped toys or $20 donations at the amusement park on 30th Street as… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – July 23, 2021
Beach Patrol AppreciationEditor:On Sunday July 18, 2021 we were on the beach in the late afternoon enjoying the weather and the end of another great week in Ocean City. At about 5 p.m. we noticed the waves to be packing a bit more punch than earlier in the day and the current was really gaining… Read more »
OCBP Alumni Of The Week, Darren Foreman, The Care Free And Serious
(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 — Darren Foreman and his twin brother Dean were no strangers to summers at the beach. The Foreman family made the Delmarva coastline their… Read more »
Who’s Playing When & Where – July 23, 2021
45th Street Taphouse 443-664-2201 45th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, July 23: Sean Loomis & Adam Bilenki Saturday, July 24: Colossal Fossil Sauce Sunday, July 25: Anna Burgess Wednesday, July 28: Aaron Howell Thursday, July 29: Ward Ewing9th Street Taphouse 443-664-2641 9th St. & Boardwalk Friday, July 23: Wes Davis Saturday, July 24: Scott Glorioso… Read more »
Things To Do Around Town – July 23, 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 »
Cops & Courts – July 23, 2021
Naked In The BayOCEAN CITY — An Eden, Md. man was arrested on indecent exposure and other charges this week after allegedly flailing around naked in the bay at a midtown restaurant.Around 2:10 a.m. on Tuesday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were dispatched to a midtown nightclub for a reported trespassing. Upon arrival, officers… Read more »
A Week In Business – July 23, 2021
Chamber Staff AdditionsOCEAN CITY — The Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce has added two new faces to its staff.The new events manager is Heather LaFollette, who brings years of marketing and advertising experience and will coordinate and manage all chamber activities and assist members with their presence on the chamber’s website. She will also… Read more »
Obituaries – July 23, 2021
Robert Francis HunttBERLIN — Robert Francis Huntt, age 88, died on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Francis Anderson Huntt and Ethel (Porter) Huntt. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Joan Colleran Huntt, and children, Sharon E. Huntt… Read more »