(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, Ian Hall had one of the best summer jobs a kid in Montgomery County could have — pool lifeguard.It prepared him… Read more »
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Cops & Courts – July 17, 2020
Apartment Break-In Nets Burglary ChargeOCEAN CITY — A local man was arrested for first-degree burglary last weekend after allegedly breaking into a downtown rental unit.Around 9:25 p.m. last Friday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a residence on Sunset Drive for a reported breaking and entering in progress. Upon arrival, OCPD officers observed… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – July 17, 2020
Crop Insurance Critical During Pandemic TimesEditor:My family started out with a subsistence farm like many of our neighbors in this part of Maryland.The dairy closed in the 1960s and we moved into row crops. Today we farm corn, soybeans and barley near Snow Hill.Back when I was a kid, we were big farmers. Today, we are… Read more »
Obituaries – July 17, 2020
Norma May FerreseMILLSBORO, Del. — Norma May (Shockley) Ferrese, 87, of Millsboro, Del., went peacefully at her home, to be with the Lord, July 3, 2020.She was the daughter of the late John Shockley and Gertrude (Lane) Shockley. She was the beloved wife of Anthony R. Ferrese.In addition to her husband, Norma is survived by… Read more »
A Week In Business – July 17, 2020
Agents Included On RankingOCEAN CITY — Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Ocean City offices recently had several agents ranking in June out of 1,400 agents in the Baltimore region.Local agents included on the ranking list were Nancy Reither, two; Jamie Caine, seven; Dan Clayland, 14; Peck Miller, 23; Ed Galyon, 32; Marianne Leizure, 46; James Motsko,… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? – July 17, 2020
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Starting something new is always exciting for the adventurous Aries. And here’s the good news: This time you might be able to get some assistance in helping you finish what you’ve started.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Put your daydreaming penchant on hold for now, and face the facts… Read more »
Who’s Playing When & Where – July 17, 2020
Buxy’s Salty Dog/Dry Dock 28 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. TBAClarion Hotel 410-524-3535 • 10100 Coastal Hwy. Ocean Club: Friday & Saturday, July 17 & 18: First Class, 9:30 p.m. Fridays & Saturday: DJ DustyLenny’s Beach Bar & Grill: Friday-Sunday, July 17-19: On The Edge Monday-Thursday, July 20-23: First ClassCoconuts Beach Bar & Grill… Read more »
OCBP Alumni Of The Week, George Chester: Finding Your Family
(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 — Many of the men and women who have served on the Ocean City Beach Patrol can attest to the fact the experience of… Read more »
Obituaries – July 10, 2020
Burton James JarmanOCEAN CITY — Burton James Jarman, 83, passed away on July 7, 2020. Burton was the son of Beatrice (Hall) and James N. Jarman and an Ocean City native.He served in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1966, after that he attended the University of Maryland College Park and began his long career… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – July 10, 2020
Poor Decisions In OCEditor:(The following was addressed to the Ocean City Mayor and Council.)Coming to Ocean City has been a sacred tradition in my family starting with vacations as a young child to my family owning a condo in North Ocean City for over 20 years. We are now disgusted with how the city leadership… Read more »