OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) will hold a pre-employment physical skills evaluation on Saturday, Aug. 5, Wednesday, Aug. 9, Saturday, Aug. 26 and Saturday, Sept. 2 to fill openings for the 2018 summer season.The pre-employment evaluation is being held in Ocean City, in the area of Dorchester Street and the beach…. Read more »
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Auditions Planned For Foundation’s Inaugural Event
BERLIN — The Worcester County community is about to embark upon a new performing arts journey with The Launch-Faces of the Moon, A Celebration of the Performing Arts, which will take place Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center.This inaugural event will showcase an evening of fabulous performers who have met the… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? July 28, 2017
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): A turn in a relationship upsets the amorous Arian, who is puzzled by Cupid’s romantic antics. Be patient and considerate. The confusion soon will sort itself out.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): It’s a good time for travel-loving Taureans to take off for fun-filled jaunts to new places. And… Read more »
OC’s Jolly Roger To Hold Christmas In July Toy Drive
OCEAN CITY — Jolly Roger Amusement Parks is celebrating a new partnership with the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots at its inaugural Christmas in July Toy Drive on July 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.The parks will be collecting new, unwrapped toys in a donation station at the front of the park to… Read more »
Snow Hill Readies For 19th Annual Blessing Of Combines On Aug. 5
Rebecca EvansStaff WriterSNOW HILL — The Blessing of the Combines will be celebrating its 19th year in the county seat on Aug. 5.This annual Snow Hill event is scheduled to kick off at 11 a.m. and end at 3 p.m.“We fill the town,” said veteran event organizer Becky Payne remarking on the size and number… Read more »
Home Ownership Seminar Planned For Next Week
SALISBURY — A seminar on home ownership and financial freedom is planned for next week in Salisbury.Edward S. Lee, founder of Teach Them To Fish, is passionate about helping people to become home owners and share in the American dream. He said it’s a fact, “If you can pay your monthly rent, you can pay… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – July 21, 2017
Positive Signs OC’s Traffic Issues ImprovingEditor:In a resort town like ours, there are times when a community improvement takes place but very few realize that they are the direct beneficiaries of this positive action.Here is a businessperson’s perspective about this season’s traffic viewed from a window overlooking Coastal Highway in north Ocean City.Ocean City is… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? July 21, 2017
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You’re wise to let your Arian skepticism question a former adversary’s request to let bygones be bygones. Time will tell if they are trying to pull the wool over the Lamb’s eyes.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Congratulations. Your hard work soon pays off with some well-deserved recognition. Meanwhile,… Read more »
Snow Hill To Host Blessing Of The Combines Event Aug. 5
Rebecca EvansStaff WriterSNOW HILL — The Blessing of the Combines will be celebrating its 19th year in the county seat next month.This annual Snow Hill event is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 5 to kick off at 11 a.m. and end at 3 p.m.“We fill the town,” said veteran event organizer Becky Payne remarking on the… Read more »
Legion Honors Senator Mathias
The Maryland Department of the American Legion has honored Sen. Jim Mathias for his leadership and dedication to passing legislation that requires flying the POW/MIA flag every day, year-round at state buildings and facilities.“Some of the easiest bills you think are going to pass are the toughest ones. I want to thank everyone in this… Read more »