OCEAN PINES — The Ocean Pines Anglers Club held its annual “Teach a Kid to Fish Day” in June, and now children are invited to will put the skills they learned to the test during the Art Hansen Memorial Fishing Contest, set for Saturday at the South Gate Pond. The sound of an air horn… Read more »
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Former inmate sues county jail for $5 million
SNOW HILL — A Kenyan man formally imprisoned at the Worcester County Jail is suing the institution for a number of alleged inadequacies, including denial of medical services, a lack of security and unlawful confinement. Dr. Harry Osore, 59, is asking for $5 million in the suit filed in in Worcester County District Court, contending… Read more »
Si’culi grand opening set for Saturday
BERLIN — Since moving to Berlin two years ago, Pete and Jennie Livolsi have wanted to bring authentic Italian cuisine to the town. The culinary couple’s dream is coming true, as Si’culi is set to open Saturday on North Main Street. Named after an ancient Sicilian tribe called the Siculi, the restaurant is a nod… Read more »
Delayed celebration for MD Wine Bar
BERLIN — Maryland Wine Bar, a new bar on North Main Street that serves 65 wines exclusively from Maryland wineries, has pushed back its grand opening celebration until the middle of September. Though the store has been in business one month, owner Deborah Everett was set to welcome guests to her wine bar on Saturday;… Read more »
Construction of dog park to complete by month’s end
OCEAN PINES — Ocean Pines residents can expect to use the community’s new dog park by the end of this month, as construction is now under way at the Manklin Meadows property. Posts for the metal fence have been placed around the circumference of the park, located off Manklin Creek Road, and a mulch surface… Read more »
Walking path no longer in Henry Park plans
BERLIN — One month after organizing a sub-committee to learn more about what work the community surrounding Dr. William Henry Park on Flower Street wants done on the park, the Parks Commission is now certain about upgrades that would benefit the area. Almost immediately after last month’s meeting, each member of the sub-committee addressed nearby… Read more »
OPA Board of Directors ballots due back Aug. 9
OCEAN PINES — Ballots for the 2012 Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors election were mailed to property owners July 12, and must be returned Aug. 9. Five candidates — Mark Venit, Bill Cordwell, Bill Wentworth, Sharon O’Hare and Marty Clarke — are vying for two seats on the board. Residents may vote for two… Read more »
David Lazar
OCEAN PINES — David Lazar, 78, died Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at his home after a brief illness. Born in Oliphant, Pa., he was the son of the late Michael Lazar and Mary Prokipchak Lazar. He is survived by his wife, Diane B. Lazar, and daughters, Donna Pachasa of Sewell, N.J., Deanna O’Driscoll and her… Read more »
Joseph C. Burns
OCEAN PINES — Joseph Clark Burns, 75, died Friday, July 13, 2012, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Andrew Joseph Burns and Martha Clark Burns. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Lillian Burns in 2008. He is survived by his son, Steven… Read more »
Buddy R. Age
SHOW HILL — Buddy Ray Age, 77, died Friday, July 13, 2012, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in Glen Rogers, W.Va., he was the son of the late Robert Lee Age and Bonnie Bates Age. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Fooks Age; and children, Kathy Gravenor of Snow Hill,… Read more »