A $500 donation from American Legion Post 166 in Ocean City was presented by Donation Committee Chair, Bo Spicer, left, and Post Treasurer, George Barstis, right, to Ocean Pines Players President, Frank Pasqualino, center, on July 26 prior to the post’s monthly meeting.
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Who’s Playing When & Where – August 11, 2023
Buxy’s/Dry Dock 28 410-289-BUXY 28th St. & Coastal Hwy. Saturday, Aug. 12: UprizingCaptain’s Table 410-289-7192 15th & Boardwalk In The Courtyard Marriott Fridays: Phil Perdue on PianoCoconuts Beach Bar & Grill 410-289-6846 37th & 38th St. Oceanside at Castle In The Sand Hotel Friday, Aug. 11: Darin Engh, Colossal Fossil Sauce Saturday, Aug. 12: The… Read more »
A Week In Business – August 11, 2023
Venue RecognizedOCEAN PINES – The Ocean Pines Yacht Club has once again secured the prestigious title of “Best Wedding Venue” in Worcester County, as declared by the readers of Coastal Style magazine.This marks the third time in four years that the Yacht Club has received such recognition from Coastal Style readers. Ocean Pines’ venues were… Read more »
Kiwanis Club Hosts Speaker
Dr. Clara Small, a professor of history for 36 years at Salisbury University, and Barbara Purnell, president of the Germantown School Community Heritage Center, recently spoke to the members of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City. Pictured from left to right are Kiwanis Club President Bob Wolfing, Purnell, Small and Lynne McAllorum, the… Read more »
Things I Like – August 11, 2023
Funny police reportsRebounding balls for my kidThe Berlin Peach Festival’s growthA pastor with a sense of humorBig first days in the White Marlin OpenLearning from a good chess playerMemories of growing up on OC’s Edgewater AvenueA great sunrise on an offshore fishing tripYoung talent on displayBetter weather than predictedWhen a child eulogizes a parent
Obituaries – August 11, 2023
Robert E. AmesYORK, Pa. – Robert “Bob” E. Ames, 76, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Patricia “Patty” (Hunt) Ames, to whom he was married to for 51 years.A Celebration of Life Ceremony was held on Tuesday, Aug. 8,… Read more »
‘Artists Paint OC’ Festival Returns This Weekend
OCEAN CITY — The Art League of Ocean City’s annual outdoor painting festival, “Artists Paint OC,” began this week and continues through the weekend, giving the public the opportunity to select from hundreds of just-created original landscape paintings of iconic coastal scenes.The “Artists Paint OC” event is an annual art competition now in its 18th… Read more »
Cops & Courts – August 11, 2023
Trespassing, Cop AssaultOCEAN CITY – An officer was assaulted by a reportedly intoxicated man wandering around the downtown area last weekend.On Aug. 8, an Ocean City police bike officer responded to a condominium on Wicomico Street to assist another officer with an allegedly intoxicated man, later identified as Kamil Hakov, 32, of Boyds, trespassing on… Read more »
Compliance Officer of the Marine Corps League Sworn In
For years Tom Wengert has been known as the commandant of Ocean City American Legion Post 166. Now he has taken on an additional title and responsibility. He has been sworn in as the Compliance Officer of the Marine Corps League’s First State Detachment. Wengert is pictured taking the oath of office from Al Soto.
Kiwanis Crew Take Part in National Night Out
The Kiwanis Crew is pictured at National Night Out in Ocean Pines on Aug. 1. From left to right are Kiwanians Dave Landis, Mark Page, Bob Wolfing, Sue Wineke, Kitty Wrench, Tim Hill, Mike Castoro.