By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 9, 2017) Based on the assumptions of the newly formed Oasis Pool Work Group, the popular pool closest to the Ocean Pines Yacht Club will not be returned to an adults-only facility any time soon. The group, which met for the first time last Tuesday, did, however, have several… Read more »
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Berlin to purse new grants, reexamine flood zone priorities
By Josh Davis, Associate Editor (Nov. 9, 2017) Stormwater work on William Street in Berlin is nearly finished and contractor Goody Hill Goundwork Inc., has shifted much of its focus to repairing nearby Baker Street. Construction started in September and caused partial road closures, not to mention a large dip in the road that was… Read more »
Put a little Halloween in your Christmas
By Paul Suplee, MBA, CEC, PC3 I certainly hope that you’re not trying to dig into the depths of my culinary prowess this week. If that is indeed your intention, you may be greatly disappointed as I have nothing of great import to share with you on the forefront of food and entertainment. Rather, I… Read more »
Local performers to take stage in OC, Nov. 4
(Nov. 2, 2017) The Ocean City Performing Arts Center on 40th Street will host “The Launch – Faces of the Moon,” on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m., showcasing local performers. “We’ve put together a wonderful cast of performers who vary in age and genre of performance,” said Launch Committee Member Bryan Russo. “Our production… Read more »
‘Night to Celebrate Paws and Whiskers,’ Nov. 10
(Nov. 2, 2017) The Worcester County Humane Society’s 37th annual fundraiser dinner, “A Night to Celebrate Paws and Whiskers,” will take place on Friday, Nov. 10, at Ocean City Fish Company in West Ocean City. Tickets cost $60 per person or $480 per table of eight and include appetizers, dinner, dessert, beverages (non-alcoholic), taxes and… Read more »
Barbara Joan Johnstone
Ocean Pines- Barbara Joan Johnstone, age 82, died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 at her home. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Frederick W. and Helen Kircher Spranklin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. Hartnett, Jr. She is survived by her children, Joseph Johnstone of Salisbury, Lawrence… Read more »
William “Bill” Dee Zawacki
Ocean Pines- William “Bill” Dee Zawacki, age 78, passed away Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at The Adler Center in Aldie, Virginia, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born Sept. 19,1939, in Tacoma, Washington into a U.S. Navy family, he moved extensively for his first 18 years. He began a career with Xerox as an equipment… Read more »
Robert Lee Kinsey
Berlin- Robert Lee Kinsey, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 at his home. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of William Kinsey and Marie Gannon Kinsey. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael R. Kinsey; brothers, Joseph Kinsey and Pennington Kinsey; and sisters, Audrey “Mary” Campbell and Elizabeth Baker…. Read more »
Quarter Auction for Worcester Co. Humane Society, Saturday
(Nov. 2, 2017) The Worcester County Humane Society will host its Fall Quarter Auction benefiting the many homeless animals at the no-kill shelter, on Saturday, Nov. 4. The event will take place at the American Legion Post #166 on 24th Street in Ocean City. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. to preview items that will be… Read more »
Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra turns 20
(Nov. 2, 2017) The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, the only professional symphony orchestra on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, continues its 20th anniversary season, “Reaching Ever Higher,” with performances at several locations including in Ocean Pines. The concert will take place at the Community Church in Ocean Pines, on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 3 p.m. There will be… Read more »