The Masked Superhero Project is a coordinated effort by Rotary International District 7630, which includes 39 clubs and 1,500 Rotarians in the State of Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland to assist in the fight against the spread of the COVID 19 virus pandemic. In the month of April and May, District Rotarians and… Read more »
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OCBP Alumni Of The Week, Greg Pittman, Innovative Lifeguard
(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 — Greg Pittman did not start his adventures with the Ocean City Beach Patrol like most other guards. He first came to Ocean City… Read more »
A Week In Business – June 26, 2020
Home Awards PresentedLEWES, Del. – Capstone Homes, a Lewes-based custom home building company, won one of the few coveted Regal Awards for Custom Home Builder of the Year for Sussex County. The company also took home three more Regals for Best Affordable Custom Home up to 2,000 square feet, Best Multifamily Community Home up to 2,000 square feet,… Read more »
Cops & Courts – June 26, 2020
First-Degree Assault For Knife ThreatOCEAN CITY — A Virginia man was arrested on first-degree assault and other charges earlier this month after allegedly threatening a local man with a knife over his political affiliation.Around 11:40 p.m. on June 16, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer on bike patrol in the downtown area was dispatched… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – June 26, 2020
Transparency Issues ContinueEditor:On Tuesday, June 23, the Ocean City Council voted to go into closed session. One of the topics reported on the Notice of Closed Session form was “Open Meetings Act.” The reason provided was “To discuss recent OMCB (Open Meetings Compliance Board) Opinion and legal directives moving forward.” Prior to the actual vote,… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? – June 26, 2020
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Making things more complicated than they need to be can be a problem for the typically orderly Lamb. Try to look for a less intricate way to accomplish the same goals.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Avoiding personal involvement in a troubling situation might be advisable at this time,… Read more »
Obituaries – June 26, 2020
Melville Gail HallBERLIN — Melville Gail Hall, Jr went to be with our Lord on June 16, 2020. Gail, as he was known, was born in Baltimore on March 27, 1935.He was a loving and devoted husband to Lynn Hall for 64 years. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Elaine Hall of Odenton,… Read more »
Who’s Playing When & Where – June 26, 2020
Buxy’s Salty Dog/Dry Dock 28 410-289-0973 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Friday, June 26: Bond & Bentley, 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 30: Sean Spiffy Styles, 8 p.m.Clarion Hotel 410-524-3535 • 10100 Coastal Hwy. Ocean Club: Friday & Saturday, June 26 & 27: First Class, 9:30 p.m. Fridays & Saturday: DJ DustyLenny’s Beach Bar & Grill:… Read more »
OCBP Alumni Of The Week, William “Bru” Brubaker, Building Memories
(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 – The year 1965 was a busy one in Ocean City. The Bay Bridge, which had been open for the previous 12 years, and… Read more »
Cops & Courts – June 19, 2020
Hit-and-Run Suspect Left Children In RoomOCEAN CITY — A Pennsylvania man faces drunk-driving and hit-and-run charges after allegedly colliding with another vehicle while making a beer run and leaving his three young children at a downtown motel.Around 10:10 p.m. last Friday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to the area of Baltimore Avenue and… Read more »