OCEAN CITY–Ralph H. “Skip” Kemp, age 88, of Ocean City, died Friday, Jan. 24, 2014 at his home. He was born on Jan. 7, 1926 in Washington, D.C. and was the son of the late William and Evelyn (Jones) Kemp. Skip was a graduate of McKinley Tech “Veterans” High School in Washington and served in… Read more »
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Janice B. Lucido
OCEAN CITY–Janice Burns Lucido, age 66, died Jan. 23, 2014, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Hickory, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Cameron E. and Mary Keller Burns. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Baptist Lucido. She is survived by her son, Casey… Read more »
Leon? Another way to get us hyped
Leon? Really, the storm’s name was Leon? Leon? Are you kidding me? Leon could be anyone’s uncle; the never married accountant with the sebaceous cyst that always needs draining. I know Leon is Greek for lion. But the regal cat doesn’t apply to the Leons I know. Why not just go for Sheldon, Seymour, Fred… Read more »
Assembly to consider quality county funding
County residents who love Worcester County’s environmental beauty such in its waterways, green spaces and parks, should be encouraged by state budget allocations coming out of the General Assembly. Worcester should receive over $300,000 from Program Open Space that will be used for land acquisition or infrastructure of existing local parks. Other expenditures include funding… Read more »
Clerk of Court Steve Hales plans to retire after 28 years
WORCESTER COUNTY–After 28 years of being an elected public official serving the citizens of Worcester County, Clerk of Court Steve Hales is retiring instead of running for re-election this year. “It’s the hardest decision I ever made in my life,” Hales said last Friday. “I fell in love with the office and the people we… Read more »
OPA and Sam’s Club to continue membership offer through 2014
OCEAN PINES–Sam’s Club will continue to partner with the Ocean Pines Association to bring a special membership offer to benefit area residents and the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department. The offer, which was originally scheduled to end in December, has now been extended through 2014. The benefits of this offer include receiving a $10 gift card… Read more »
Berlin Little League breaks ground on its new facilities
BERLIN–Berlin Little League has announced the ground breaking of its new concession stand and bathroom facility. Construction was set to begin Jan. 14, with the hope to have the building up and running by opening day, scheduled for Saturday, April 12. The project has been funded through community support and a private grant awarded to… Read more »
Berlin Lions prepare for ‘Whole Hog Sausage Sale’ on Feb.1
BERLIN—The Berlin Lions Club is gearing up for its annual “Whole Hog Sausage Sale” on Feb. 1, which will begin at 8 a.m. and will last until everything is sold (usually by noon), according to the “King Lion,” Club President Ray McCabe. He said as many as 250 hogs will be processed and sold as… Read more »
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Eagle Scout On Jan. 11, at Atlantic United Methodist Church in Ocean City, Boy Scout Troop 261 held an Eagle Court of Honor for William Strang of Ocean Pines. Strang, who is attending Towson University studying electronic media/film, has been a member of Troop 261 for seven years; he has attended two national jamborees… Read more »
Snow Hill’s First Fridays to begin again next week
SNOW HILL–Not only is February American Heart Month, Black History Month and National Children’s Dental Health Month, it also brings Ground Hog’s Day, President’s Day, Valentine’s Day, and the new season of First Fridays in Snow Hill. Wear something red to town Friday, Feb. 7, and you will find some special promotions at the local… Read more »