Squatters ChargedOCEAN CITY — An Ocean City man was charged with assault for allegedly beating up his ex-girlfriend last week and both were charged with burglary for allegedly squatting at a downtown residence.Around 6:30 p.m. last Tuesday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers were dispatched to a convenience store and 2nd Street for a reported… Read more »
John G. Widgeon, Sr.BISHOPVILLE — John G. Widgeon, Sr., age 69, of Bishopville, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at home. John was born in Salisbury and was the son of the late John Vincent and Hilda L. (Pusey) Widgeon.A graduate of Stephen Decatur High School, he was a self-employed, highly skilled carpenter whose talents can… Read more »
David Edward JohnsonBERLIN — David Edward Johnson, age 44, died on Thursday, April 16, 2020.Born in Milford, Del., he was the son of the late Bruce E. Johnson, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Lynch White; a daughter, Caroline Brous and her husband Dan of Salisbury; and two sons, Conner Andrew Johnson, and… Read more »
Pines Wrong To Seek PPPEditor:We sincerely extend our apologies to any small businesses who have not had your PPP application for a loan/grant approved by the Small Business Administration because of insufficient available funds. We are embarrassed by the actions of the Ocean Pines Board of Directors and their across-the-bay legal advisors in applying for… Read more »
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): A seemingly stalled romantic situation could benefit from your reassurance that you want this relationship to work. And if you do, use a tad more of that irresistible Aries charm.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You’re attracted to a situation that appeals to your Bovine intellect. And that’s good…. Read more »
Grant Funds Art ClassesOCEAN CITY – The Art League of Ocean City is providing a series of free online art classes specially designed for youth who are learning from home. The free classes are funded in part by an emergency grant from the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore.“It is vitally important that we keep… Read more »
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): The Lamb is usually excited about taking on a new challenge. But if that’s a touch of doubt you’re feeling, maybe it’s you telling yourself to go slow on this until you learn more about it.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Accepting new commitments when you haven’t yet finished… Read more »
An Anti-Business GovernorEditor:(The following letter was addressed to Gov. Larry Hogan with a copy forwarded for publication.)The purpose of this letter is to outline questions and comments regarding the press conference on April 24. Assertions that small business has been a top priority are called into question by your actions. If equal weight had been… Read more »
John T. CossentinoWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — John “Jack” T. Cossentino passed away on April 11, 2020 at his home in West Palm Beach, Fla. while surrounded by his loving family.Born in Washington, DC on Aug. 21, 1936 to Mary and Anthony Cossentino, he spent his formative years in Little Italy and the Baltimore area.He… Read more »
Woman Arrested AgainOCEAN CITY — An Ocean City woman was arrested on burglary and trespassing charges last week, marking her third arrest in about two weeks.Around 8 p.m. last Monday, an Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officer was dispatched to a reported burglary in progress at a residence on Caroline Street. The caller advised Tatiana… Read more »