ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Cupid is strong in the Aries aspect this week, with the cherub opening romantic possibilities for single Lambs, and strengthening ties ‘twixt loving pairs already in a caring relationship.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Your dramatic flair might make things more interesting as you recount an event to your… Read more »
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OCBP Alumni Of The Week, Al Kempski, Practice Makes Perfect
(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 – Growing up in Wilmington, Del., Al Kempski could have easily found himself vacationing somewhere along the Jersey Shore. But as with so many… Read more »
Obituaries – August 28, 2020
Shirley Ann DonawayBERLIN — Shirley Ann Donaway, age 79, died on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.Born in North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Marshall and Rhoda Harrold. She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Everett Donaway, and children Jeanette Fay Gaunt and her husband… Read more »
A Third Generation Lawyer, Lover Of Lacrosse, Hopkins Blue
Alfred James O’Ferrall, IIIBERLIN — Alfred James O’Ferrall, III died on April 20, 2020.Better known as Mickey, he was born on Jan. 5, 1933, the son of Alfred James O’Ferrall, Jr and Elizabeth Woodward Cook O’Ferrall.Mickey grew up in Ten HIlls and attended St. Bernadines, played football and lacrosse at Mt. St. Joseph High School… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – August 28, 2020
Hogan Right To Insist Ballot Must Be RequestedEditor:With all the hysteria surrounding the U S Postal Service and its potential involvement in our election in November, I thought it might be a good idea to talk to someone with experience, someone “on the ground” so to speak. So I contacted a friend who recently retired… Read more »
Ocean City Jeep Week Returns With Modified Daily Events
OCEAN CITY – Though parts of it may look different, Ocean City Jeep Week is underway once again.“By its nature, Jeep Week is a socially-distanced event. Jeeps drive down the beach, they run the sand course, and they enjoy the obstacles at Jeep Jam, all within the confines of their own vehicle,” said event director… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? August 28, 2020
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): This could be the time to try soothing whatever bad feelings might be lingering ‘twixt and among colleagues, friends or family members. But be sure you do so without favoring any side.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): An idea is only an idea until you put that clever Bovine… Read more »
Open Houses Of The Week – August 28, 2020
OCEAN CITY The Latitudes 25th Street Bayfront Thurs-Mon 10-4 New Construction 3BR/3BA/Garage Townhomes Mary McCracken Long & Foster 410-430-7302 xSELBYVILLE 39171 Garfield Ave Sat 1-4 6BR/3BA/3,850SF Bayside Waterfront 4 Private Balconies Deeded Boat Slip Grant Fritschle Keller Williams 410-430-5880xOCEAN CITY 7 Corner Store Lane Sunset Island 67th Street Bayside Sun 11-1 4BR+Den/3FB/2HB End Townhome Kim Mcguigan… Read more »
Cops & Courts – August 28, 2020
Theft, Assault ArrestOCEAN CITY — A Baltimore man was arrested last weekend after allegedly robbing another man and assaulting a woman at a downtown apartment complex.Around 1:10 p.m. last Friday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer began an investigation into a reported robbery at a downtown apartment. Through a telephone interview, the officer learned… Read more »
Who’s Playing When & Where –August 28, 2020
Buxy’s Salty Dog/Dry Dock 28 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal Hwy.xClarion Hotel 410-524-3535 • 10100 Coastal Hwy. Lenny’s Beach Bar & Grill: Friday & Saturday, Aug. 28 & 29: Stephen Anthony, Noon-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Aug. 28-30: On The Edge, 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Aug. 31- Sept. 3: DJ Dusty, 4 p.m.xCoconuts Beach Bar & Grill Castle… Read more »