OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Beach Patrol begins its coverage season on the Saturday, May 27.Although beach patrol activities are taking place throughout town before Memorial Day weekend, including the 2017 Surf Rescue Academy, the beach will not be guarded until surf rescue technicians take their stands on May 27. Until then, the patrol… Read more »
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What’s Your Sign? May 19, 2017
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): A stubborn refusal to go ahead on a project mystifies colleagues who expected more flexibility. But once you explain your position, they’ll understand and even applaud you.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): A relationship seems to be stuck in the same place. Now it’s up to you, dear Bovine,… Read more »
Voices From The Readers – May 19, 2017
Partnerships ValuedEditor:With the first major special event of the season upon us, we at the Ocean City Police Department have officially begun our busy season.To effectively police the town, we are required to supplement our police presence during major motor events such as Cruisin’ Ocean City by bringing in allied agencies to assist our officers…. Read more »
Public Invited To Attend Annual Memorial Day Ceremony May 29
BERLIN — The Worcester County Veterans Memorial Foundation issued an invitation to everyone to attend the annual ceremony honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice.The ceremony will be held Monday, May 29, at 11 a.m. at the memorial site on Route 589, between Cathell and Manklin Creek roads.The ceremony will feature patriotic music and pageantry,… Read more »
Cruisin Weekend Event Features Classic Cars, Celebrities
OCEAN CITY — The 27th Annual Cruisin Ocean City has returned to Ocean City, attracting more than 3,500 customs, hot rods, street machines and classics from over 20 states as well as Canada.Cruisin will have more than 10,000 event participants taking part in various car shows at the Convention Center on 40th Street, the downtown Inlet parking… Read more »
Parent Advocates For Brain Tumor Research Legislation
BERLIN — Amy Wood of West Ocean City traveled to the nation’s capital last week with the National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) to advocate for legislation to fund brain tumor research.May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month and survivors, caregivers and family members affected from loss of a loved one from brain cancer shared their stories… Read more »
Worcester Youth, Family To Host Pirate Party Fundraiser May 19
BERLIN — Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services (WYFCS) will host the 9th Annual Pirate Party fundraiser to benefit the children of Worcester County on Friday, May 19, from 6-9 p.m., at Sunset Grille in West Ocean City (with a rain date of June 2).Attendees are encouraged to join in the fun by coming dressed… Read more »
27th Annual Cruisin Weekend Kicks Off On Thursday
OCEAN CITY — The 27th Annual Cruisin Ocean City returns to Ocean City May 18-21, attracting more than 3,500 customs, hot rods, street machines and classics from over 20 states as well as Canada.Cruisin will have more than 10,000 event participants taking part in various car shows at the Convention Center on 40th Street, the… Read more »
What’s Your Sign? May 12, 2017
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You Ewes and Rams will find your ideas cheered by a mostly receptive flock. Those few dissenters could well be turned around by your charm and powers of persuasion.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): It’s time for the bold and beautiful Bovine to shake off the dust of the… Read more »
Holiday Parade To Honor Jesse Turner
BERLIN — The Ole Fashioned Memorial Day Parade Committee has announced the continuance of the annual celebration on Monday, May 29 to honor the late Jesse H. Turner.Turner was a founding member of the committee who served as parade chairman since its inception. To honor Turner, the parade committee is reaching out to all of… Read more »