Darrell Thomas NottinghamOCEAN CITY — Darrell Thomas Nottingham, age 84, of West Ocean City, died on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake as a result of Alzheimer’s disease.He was the son of the late John and Beatrice Nottingham. He is survived by his wife Pat, and son Jeff and his wife… Read more »
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Things To Do Around Town – June 11, 2021
Every Sunday: Berlin Farmers MarketMain Street will be closed every Sunday through September from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in downtown Berlin. A producers only market featuring produce, flowers, baked goods, art and homemade products. Free parking.Every Tuesday: DancingThe Delmarva Hand Dance Club holds dancing at the Selbyville Elks Lodge 2173 from 5:30-9 p.m. delmarvahanddancing.com.June 11: Crab… Read more »
Town Of OC Employee Reaches 50 Year Mark
Town of Ocean City Solid Waste Supervisor James Purnell reached his 50th anniversary of employment last month with the resort. Purnell, who started work with the town in May of 1971, has spent his entire career as an employee of the Public Works Department. “As a society, we have transitioned from having a job that… Read more »
Charity United Methodist Donate $15,000 To Coastal Hospice
Coastal Hospice recently received a $15,000 gift from Charity United Methodist Church in Salisbury. The monies will be used to support charitable care for those who do not have the resources to pay for expenses not covered by Medicare, Medicaid or insurance such as room and board at Coastal Hospice by the Lake and the… Read more »
A Week In Business – June 11, 2021
Art League of Ocean City Welcomes New Director Of DevelopmentOCEAN CITY — The Art League of Ocean City recently welcomed Nancy Dofflemyer of Ocean Pines as its new director of development.“Nancy has more than 25 years of sales and marketing experience and many local connections. She will be a major asset to our team as… Read more »
Retired Educators Meet At Salisbury Moose Lodge
The Wicomico Retired Educational Personnel (WREP) met recently for their spring meeting at the Salisbury Moose Lodge pavilion. The outside venue allowed members to visit in person for the first time in 14 months. WREP welcomes all Wicomico County Board of Education retired staff to join our organization. Belonging to WREP includes membership in the… Read more »
Garden Club Places Wreath At Berlin Veterans Monument
In observance of Memorial Day, the Worcester County Garden Club placed a wreath at the Veterans Monument in downtown Berlin. The wreath was designed and created by member Sue Ann Hudson. Club President Deb Young said the wreath laying was “a good opportunity to show our pride and respect for our fallen military as well… Read more »
Obituaries – June 11, 2021
Arson Threat At Public Safety BuildingOCEAN CITY — A Temple Hills, Md. man arrested last Sunday had additional charges tacked on after allegedly threatening to burn down the Public Safety Building.Around 11 p.m. last Sunday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was working in the booking section of the Public Safety Building when an… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? June 11, 2021
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): A heads-up alert to all free-spirited Ewes and Rams: Be wary of a deal that could result in compromising your independence. Check every detail before making a commitment.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): New facts emerge that help put an irksome workplace situation in perspective. Meanwhile, pay more attention… Read more »
Things I Like – June 11, 2021
Blue sky beach daysQuizzing my son before his finalsWatching a surfing contestFlip-flop weekendsThat Surfers Healing is coming backA drink after deadline dayAny breakfast meat with eggsAssateague wildlife picturesWhen compassion is on displayMy truck’s cooling seat featureDeclining a call when the time is not right