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Think You Know Where the Best Subs or Pizzas are in Town? Think Again!
Devito’s Famous Pizza and Subs
143rd Street & Coastal Highway
(In the Resort Plaza)
Ocean City, MD 21842
410-250-1122
Sam DeVito opened the first pizzeria/Italian restaurant in Washington, DC in 1934 and the family ran restaurants…
OceanCity.com just published their Best of Ocean City 2013 Guides listing all winners in each of 30 categories. The Facebook poll winners were announced earlier. Now, the OceanCity.com Pro Picks and the Hotel Staff picks are included…
Police Briefs 05/17/13
Stabbing
A 47-year-old Ocean City woman was arrested on May 9 after allegedly stabbing a woman she lived with.
Although Sharon Lee Ward lived with the victim, a Maryland Court Final Domestic Protective Order prohibited her from having any …
Community Briefs 5/17/2013
Happy anniversary!
Charles “Murph” and Martha Grimes celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary with family and friends on May 6, in Selbyville, Del.
Scholarship winners
Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc., the nonprofit trade…
CRUISIN’ OCEAN CITY Thousands of the nation’s finest classic, custom cars showcased during four-day event
(May 17, 2013) Ocean City residents and visitors can expect to see several thousand custom and classic automobiles, hot rods, muscle cars, street machines and trick trucks around town this weekend during the 23rd annual Cruisin’ Ocean …
Macky’s presents first ‘Life is Good’ Music Festival on May 22
(May 17, 2013) Six musical acts are scheduled to perform throughout the day next Wednesday, May 22, during Macky’s Bayside’s inaugural “Life is Good” Music Festival.
“We’re trying something new this year,” said event organizer…
Charles Lee Johnson
(5/17/2013) BERLIN — Charles Lee Johnson, 89, died Monday, May 6, 2013, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Virginia, he was the son of the late Charles L. Johnson and Margaret Lewis.
Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his wife,…
Norma W. McCabe
(5/17/2013) BERLIN — Norma W. McCabe, age 76 of Berlin passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury.
Born in Berlin on July 22, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Charles Farrell and Alice Mae (Jarvis) Wainwright.…
Patrick Joseph Fennell
(5/17/2013) OCEAN PINES — Patrick Joseph Fennell, 81, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at his home in Ocean Pines. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Brennan Fennell in 2009.
Mr. Fennell was born and raised in Washington…
Francis Leo Hopkins Jr.
(5/17/2013) BERLIN — Francis Leo “Lee” Hopkins Jr., 80, died Thursday, May 9, 2013, at his home in Berlin. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Francis L. Hopkins Sr. and Estelle Shipley Goebel, and stepfather Walter H. Goebel.…
George T. Bonnaville III
(5/17/2013) SNOW HILL — George Thomas Bonnaville III, 68, died Friday, May 10, 2013, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in Salisbury, he was the son of the late George T. Bonnaville II.
He is survived by his wife Sharon…
Stephen Scott Slocum
(5/17/2013) BERLIN — Stephen Scott Slocum, 52, died surrounded by his family on Friday, May 10, 2013. Born in New York, he was the son of Harry and Sally Slocum.
Mr. Slocum graduated from Wagner College, where he excelled as a student athlete…
Lucille Marie McNulty
(5/17/2013) OCEAN CITY — Lucille Marie McNulty, 80, died Saturday, May 10, 2013, at her home in Ocean City. Born in Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Lucarello and Caroline Montenga.
She was preceded in death by her husband,…
Janice Ellen Bieber
(5/17/2013) OCEAN PINES — Janice Ellen Bieber, 70, died Saturday, May 11, 2013, at her home in Ocean Pines. Born in Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Henry Lieberman and Augusta Mandell.
She was preceded in death by her husband…
Daniel F. Schlauch
(5/17/2013) MILLSBORO, Del. — Daniel F. Schlauch, 48, of Millsboro, Del., passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013.
He was born in Silver Spring, Md., in 1964. After graduating from High Point High School in June 1982, he attended Montgomery Jr.…
Editorial 5/17/2013
County budget talks take warts-and-all approach
Whether people like the results or not, it has to be said that the Worcester County Commissioners are going about setting the next fiscal year’s budget in the right way.
Of course, when budget…
City shuts down Lizard’s Boardwalk project over parking shortage
(May 17, 2013) The resort’s ongoing struggle with the lack of downtown parking claimed a major casualty last week in de Lazy Lizard restaurant, which was denied the waiver it needed to set up a third location on the Boardwalk between Fourth…
Two more suspects arrests in April 28 stabbing incident
(May 17, 2013) Ocean City police charged two additional suspects last week in connection with a stabbing outside a convenience store April 28.
Brandon Maurice Hudson, 24, of Snow Hill, was charged with first- and second-degree assault and…
Town to look into used Humvee offering
(May 17, 2013) Given the city’s recent rash of severe storms and flooding, the town may soon be testing its tire-kicking skills with the acquisition of a retired military Humvee.
However, as is generally the case with used cars, consistency…
Public Eye 5/17/2013
Our managing editor, Brandi Mellinger, is leaving us this week to pursue a temporary assignment as a mood adjustment technician, which is to say she will be working at Shorebilly Brewing Co. on the Boardwalk this summer.
What she does after …
City manager faces domestic abuse allegations
(May 17, 2013) The Town of Ocean City’s City Manager, David Recor, is scheduled to appear in court today (Friday) regarding a restraining order placed against him by his wife.
Maria Recor filed for, and was granted, a temporary protective…
Pedestrian charged in collision with vehicle
(May 17, 2013) A 24-year-old visitor from Pennsylvania was charged Sunday with unsafely crossing a road after he was struck by a vehicle on Coastal Highway.
According to Ocean City police, Samuel Louis Cribbs of Murrysville, tried to cross…
Common Core uncommon mess
(5/17/2013) Editor,
“Put simply, there are really only two options when it comes to who will determine the substance of a child’s education: it will be either a bureaucrat who doesn’t know the child’s name¨ or a parent who would …
School safety deputies needed
(5/17/2013) Editor,
As your sheriff, and being the top law enforcement official in our county, it’s my job to keep you safe. I feel we have one of the safest counties in our state, the best chiefs of police, Maryland State Police Berlin barrack…
Pines woman pleads guilty to heroin charge
(May 17, 2013) A pre-sentence investigation was ordered May 7 after Jayna Lynn Griffith, 27, of Ocean Pines pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess heroin with the intent to distribute it. She is scheduled to be sentenced July 10.
Griffith …
Commission discusses controlling use of new Boardwalk stage
(May 17, 2013) Ocean City officials this week grappled with settling on an appropriate use policy for the soon-to-be-finished stage at Caroline Street, given the Boardwalk-adjacent facility’s anticipated popularity for casual users…
County on negative trend
(5/17/2013) Editor,
This letter is in regard to last Tuesday’s public hearing on the requested budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
[Superintendent of Worcester County Public Schools] Dr. Jerry Wilson’s request for a 5 percent increase…
Base budget on facts and figures
(5/17/2013) Editor,
I am writing regarding the Worcester County Budget Hearing held on May 7.
Current budget requests exceed anticipated revenues by approximately $7M. To fully fund the requests, the commissioners would have to raise property…
PAY INCREASES SOURCE OF CONFLICT
(May 17, 2013) Worcester County Commissioner James Purnell was disappointed Tuesday when his fellow commissioners voted to give school bus contractors a smaller pay increase than they gave county employees.
“You showed me today what …
City campaign to combat online booking losses
(May 17, 2013) Ocean City may soon be campaigning against online booking sites in order to boost room tax revenues and help resort hotels, encouraging vacationers to book their rooms directly through the hotels themselves instead of through…
City looks at beach toy alternatives
(May 17, 2013) Ocean City is planning to find short-order replacements for the Boardwalk’s beloved “beach toys,” which will not be returning this summer, although their substitutes will likely be safer and sanitation-friendly.…
County to seek grant to fund 2 school deputies
(May 17, 2013) Worcester County officials will discuss options with the Board of Education, Sheriff Reggie Mason and police chiefs before deciding how to handle the school safety issue, but it seems unlikely that full-time school safety …
Business Briefs 5/17/2013
Hileman reports year off to great start
According to production reports in the local MLS, Hileman Real Estate, Inc. agents have closed almost $9 million in volume year to date, up 17 percent for same period last year, and closed 49 units, up…
Real Estate Report 5/17/13
Home sales activity still strong in ‘13
LAUREN BUNTING
■ Contributing Writer
(May 17, 2013) We are approaching the mid-year mark, and sales activity has remained strong in 2013. In fact, there was a 23 percent increase in the number…
Several non-profits receive county funding, while others are cut
(May 17, 2013) The Worcester County Commissioners were not feeling generous during budget session talks about non-profits Tuesday.
Some of the social service non-profits got the commissioners’ financial backing while others…
Food for Thought 5/17/2013
As Boardwalk awakes and sun warms, barbecue comes to mind
Mixture’s base determined by type of meat you choose
DEBORAH LEE WALKER
■ Contributing Writer
(May 17, 2013) The sun is unwinding as it prepares for its daily nap. The warmth…
Hooters to hold benefit for Mark Furbay family
(May 17, 2013) Hooters in West Ocean City will hold a benefit on Tuesday, May 21, for Mark Furbay, who is battling brain cancer.
Furbay, of West Ocean City, has been unable…
Trolley project on hold until next year due to lack of funds
(May 17, 2013) Plans for two trolleys to carry visitors to and from places in West Ocean City, Berlin, Assateague Island, Ocean Pines and points in between this summer have been tabled due to lack of funds.
“We are obviously really disappointed,…
Volunteers sought for annual terrapin count in bay areas
(May 17, 2013) Maryland Coastal Bays Program, partnering with the Terrapin Work Group, a group composed of terrapin researchers and managers, is looking for volunteers…
Grant received for regional health insurance assistance prog.
(May 17, 2013) Worcester County Health Department has been selected by the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange to implement a regional consumer assistance program to help educate, determine eligibility and enroll uninsured residents into…
Hurricane Preparedness Day, May 18
(May 17, 2013) The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1, and forecasters are predicting the season to be more active than normal, with 18 named storms and nine hurricanes, four of which are likely to be category three or higher. To help…
Grant received for regional health insurance assistance prog.
(May 17, 2013) Worcester County Health Department has been selected by the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange to implement a regional consumer assistance program to help educate, determine eligibility and enroll uninsured residents into…
Café Mirage now open
(May 17, 2013) Jay Ball spent several winters working in restaurants in the Caribbean and he has infused those flavors into some of the items on Café Mirage’s menu.
In mid-March, Ball and his wife, Krista, took over the unit formerly home …
Wor. falls to Calverton in MILL semis
(May 17, 2013) The Worcester Prep boys’ lacrosse team’s season came to an end last Wednesday, when the Mallards fell to the Calverton Cougars, 18-6, in the Metro Independent Lacrosse League’s east division semifinals.
“They’re…
SD tennis players vie for District VIII titles
(May 17, 2013) Eight tennis players are representing Stephen Decatur during the District VIII tournament, which was scheduled to kick off Thursday in Cambridge.
Senior Madison Pope is competing in girls’ singles action. Tori Whigham …
Lady Mallards capture eighth ESIAC title
(May 17, 2013) The Worcester Prep girls’ tennis team captured its eighth consecutive Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship title last Friday in Easton.
“The girls did a great job. The competition was at a higher…
Decatur track teams take second place during Bayside Conf. meet
(May 17, 2013) The Stephen Decatur boys’ and girls’ outdoor track teams both finished in second place during the May 9, 17-school Bayside Conference championship at Seahawk Stadium in Berlin.
The North Caroline Bulldogs scored 98 points…
ESIAC CHAMPIONS
(May 17, 2013) The Worcester Prep girls’ lacrosse team dominated its Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference rivals, the Sts. Peter & Paul Sabres, in the championship finals last Friday in Berlin. The Lady Mallards won the game…
Seahawks struggle to hit against Gators
(May 17, 2013) The Stephen Decatur softball team struggled to produce offensively in its 3-0 loss to the Reservoir Gators on Monday, during the quarterfinal round of the 3A East Regional tournament.
“We couldn’t hit the ball and when we…
Seahawks and Gators battle for Reg. title
(May 17, 2013) The battle between Stephen Decatur and the Mt. Hebron Vikings baseball teams went nine innings on Monday, with the Seahawks scoring a single run to advance to Wednesday’s 3A East Regional tournament semifinals.
The third-seeded…
Seahawks top Clippers, but defeated by Lions
(May 17, 2013) The Stephen Decatur and Queen Anne’s girls’ lacrosse teams went head-to-head in a physical match-up on Monday, but it was the Lions who came out on top 15-11 on their field in Centreville during the 3A-2A East Regional tournament…
Decatur takes down Easton in quarterfinals, falls to KI in semis
(May 17, 2013) The Stephen Decatur boys’ lacrosse team struggled to hold off the Kent Island Buccaneers’ offensive pressure Monday during the semifinal round of the 3A-2A East Regional tournament. Top-seeded Kent Island won the game…
Out and About: May 17-23, 2013
CRUISIN’ OCEAN CITY — Various car shows at the Ocean City Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway and the downtown inlet parking lot, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and various citywide locations. Featuring more than 3,200 hot rods, customs,…
Appearing Live: May 17-23, 2013
19TH HOLE BAR & GRILL
9636 Stephen Decatur Highway
West Ocean City
410-213-9204
May 17: Chris Button, 6-10 p.m.
May 18: Louis Wright, 6-10 p.m.
BAMBOO LOUNGE
In the Carousel Hotel
118th Street and the ocean
410-524-1000
May 17: Only Better,…
Things to Do in Ocean City: Week of May 17
Restaurant week is winding down, Cruisin’ Ocean City weekend is gearing up, and Memorial Day hovers on the horizon. Next weekend may be the official start of the season, but, make no mistake about it, summer activities are in full swing…
Senior Slant 5/17/2013
Mother teaches numbers, ABCs of life to beat of wooden spoon
Curriculum included bold and courageous tests daily
IRISH KEMP
■ Contributing Writer
(May 17, 2013) Whoa! Stop the train, this old momma wants off. Weird, …
Local business owners seized in cigarette smuggling ring
By Nancy Powell and Zack Hoopes, staff writers
(May 17, 2013) Two West Ocean City men are being held in the Worcester County jail after being denied bond yesterday on fugitive warrants from New York.
Brothers Basel Ramadan, 32, and Samir…
Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum
Where the boardwalk meets the inlet lies a true treasure of Ocean City, and American, history. There, you will find the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum; and its local artifacts and exhibits that celebrate the U.S. Life-Saving Service…
2013 OC Senior Week Top 10 Activity Guide
Are you’re finished with high school and ready to kick off an amazing summer before heading to college in the fall? If you answered ‘yes’ to the previous question, Senior week in Ocean City, Maryland is the answer you have…
Happy Mother’s Day 2013 from the Hardcore Foodie
This Sunday is Mother’s Day and with that comes the obligation for every father or child to come up with something fun, exciting and relaxing, all at the same time, for that special Mother in their lives. As we all know, this can become an ever…
Albert P. Costa
(May 10, 2013) OCEAN PINES — Albert Paul Costa, 78, died on Thursday, May 2, 2013, at his home. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Denny and Concetta Barbetti Costa.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Patricia May Costa, and children,…
Jerry Edward Powell
(May 10, 10, 2013) OCEAN PINES — Jerry Edward Powell, 81, died Thursday, May 2, 2013, at his home. Born in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Clarence Edward Robert Powell and Ethel Marguerite Boswell. He was preceded in death by his…
Dolores Flynn
(May 10,2013) OCEAN CITY — Dolores Flynn, 74, died Friday, May 3, 2013, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in New York City, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Salvatore Dalli and Catherine Law Dalli.
She is survived…
Howard Robert Lauer
(May 10, 2013) OCEAN PINES — Howard Robert Lauer, 80, of Ocean Pines, died Friday, May 3, 2013, at his home. Born in Kirkwood, Mo., he was the son of the late Theodore E. Lauer and Lolita Posey Rambo.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Ted E. …
Myrtle A. Jackson
(May 10, 2013) BERLIN — Myrtle Anne Patey Jackson, 85, died Monday, May 6, 2013, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Willards, she was the daughter of the late John Daniel Patey and Mary Pearl Phillips Patey. She was preceded in …
Free parking streets will start to disappear
(May 10,2013) Editor,
One of the most important rights in our democratic government is to have transparency when public policy decisions are made. During the Ocean City Council discussion to start paid parking on 146th Street, Council President…
Editorial 5/10/2013
Two projects that changed everything
It’s difficult to find two single projects that have had more of an impact on the coastal area than the beach replenishment project, launched 25 years ago this week, and Atlantic General Hospital, which…
Public Eye 5/10/2013
I’m not much on what they call social media, which is to say that I don’t care what other people are doing as long as they aren’t doing it to me.
No offense to the people who have invited me to their Twitter accounts, but I really don’t need…
Writer supports violinist on Bdwk.
(May 10, 2013) Editor:
George Bernard Shaw once lamented: “What a pity that youth is wasted on the young.”
One could paraphrase Shaw and note: “What a pity that the governance of beautiful, idyllic Ocean City is wasted by its philistine,…
Food For Thought 5/10/2013
Mother’s Day brings back memories of daughter’s treasured gift
Writer will never forget meeting with president
DEBORAH LEE WALKER
■ Contributing Writer
(May 10, 2013) Let us wind back the hands of time. I must warn you …
AARP seeks ‘14 tax aides
(May 10, 2013) AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance service, is seeking volunteers to help taxpayers seeking assistance in preparing and filing their 2013 tax returns. Volunteers…
Senior citizens warned about ‘relative’ phone scam
(May 10, 2013) Scammers pretending to be a relative in trouble are scamming senior citizens, according to the Ocean City Police Department and Worcester County Sheriff’s Office.
Typically, the scammer will call the victim and claim to …
Prepare for spring storms
(May 10, 2013) Spring has officially arrived on Delmarva and with it comes an increased risk of late afternoon and evening thunderstorms, some severe, as cold air masses converge with warm spring air.
Worcester County Emergency Services…
Assateague Coastal Trust to hold annual plant sale Saturday
(May 10, 2013) Assateague Coastal Trust will present its 14th annual Native and Heirloom Plant Festival this Saturday, May 11, at the ACT office in Berlin. Holding…
Police Briefs 5/10/2013
Concealed weapons
Ocean City police charged a 38-year-old Rosedale man on April 28 with three counts of having a concealed deadly weapon.
A police officer on the Boardwalk at Dorchester Street at about 2:10 a.m. saw a partially concealed sheath…
Blessing of Combines, Aug. 3
(May 10, 2013) It is not too early to save the date of Saturday Aug. 3, for Snow Hill’s 15 annual Blessing of the Combines celebration.
Becky Payne, event chairperson, is enthusiastic about this popular summer event to honor the agricultural…
May full of activities at art center
(May 10, 2013) There’s much happening at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street. As word of the new, much larger facility spreads throughout the area, its schedule of classes, exhibits and other events continues to grow.
The Center…
Seahawks host Clippers today in quarterfinal
(May 10, 2013) The Stephen Decatur girls’ lacrosse team squeaked out a 7-6 victory over the Parkside Rams last Friday in Salisbury to finish the regular season with a 10-2 record.
The Lady Seahawks grabbed the early lead,
3-0, but the Rams …
Annual White Marlin Festival, Crab Soup Cookoff set for Saturday
(May 10, 2013) Somerset Street Plaza in downtown Ocean City will be bustling with activity this Saturday as the Ocean City Downtown Association hosts its ninth annual White Marlin Festival and Crab Soup Cookoff on the square.
“It’s for…
Worcester museums to take part in worldwide celebration
(May 10, 2013) On Saturday, May 18, the museums of Worcester County will join thousands of museums around the world in celebrating International Museum Day, an opportunity to encourage…
Seahawks to host Easton today in East Regional quarterfinals
(May 10, 2013) The Stephen Decatur boys’ lacrosse team finished the regular season on a high note, with a 13-8 victory over the Parkside Rams last Friday in Berlin.
Decatur Coach Scott Lathroum was pleased with the Seahawks’ performance,…
Worcester boys’ lax team wins fifth consecutive ESIAC title
(May 10, 2013) The Worcester Prep boys’ lacrosse team captured its fifth consecutive Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship trophy on Tuesday, topping the Salisbury School Dragons 13-3 in the tournament finals.…
Martial arts team earns awards
(May 10, 2013) The Chesapeake Martial Arts Tournament Team traveled to Pennsylvania on April 13, to compete in the Delaware County Karate Championships.
Team members competed in both sparring and…
Beach Boys tickets available now
(May 10, 2013) Tickets for the Beach Boys, who will perform in Ocean City on Saturday, Sept. 21, are now on sale. The concert will be part of the resort’s annual Sunfest event, slated for Sept. 19-22, at the inlet parking lot.
Tickets range from…
Artists sought for annual plein air event in OC
(May 10, 2013) The Art League of Ocean City is seeking artists for its annual “Plein Air Paint Out,” set for Aug. 8-11, during the heart of the resort town’s…
Worcester tennis teams geared up for May 10 ESIAC tourney
(May 10, 2013) The Worcester Prep tennis teams’ final match of the regular season was cut short Monday due to rain in Princess Anne.
Only the second singles match was completed in the girls’ competition. Prep junior Hannah Esham won 8-1.…
Assateague recruiting students for Youth Conservation Corps
(May 10, 2013) Assateague Island National Seashore is recruiting students between the ages of 15 and 18 for its Youth Conservation Corps. This program enables young people to gain a unique educational, recreational and work experience.…
Real Estate Report 05.10.13
LAUREN BUNTING ■ Contributing Writer
New legislation will affect real estate industry
(May 10, 2013) There were numerous real estate-related bills signed into law last week in Annapolis. With topics ranging from affordable housing to…
Wor. county jail receives award
(May 10, 2013) The Worcester County Commissioners announced last week that the Worcester County Jail received a “Recognition of Achievement Award” from the Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards (MCCS) for achieving 100 percent…
RELAY FOR LIFE American Cancer Society’s annual overnight event supports all walks of life: those who have lost, those who are battling and those who have conquered
(May 10, 2013) The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life is an annual all-night walk and gathering that brings together hundreds — if not thousands — of people to celebrate survivorship, remember loved ones who lost their battle …
Sports Briefs 5/10/2013
Iron Furnace rides set for Saturday
A 50k, 50 mile and 100k Century non-competitive ride is set for Saturday. Event proceeds will benefit educational and scholarship programs for the Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum and Rotary Club of …
Bayscape mini-grants deadline extended to May 22, in OC
(May 10, 2013) The Town of Ocean City is extending the deadline to May 22 for the Bayscape Planting Program, which offers native plants to homeowners to build a “bayscape garden” on their property.
Residents and property owners who want…
Ott, O’Malley and Brennan top agents
(May 10, 2013) Broker Dr. Carl E. Ortman of RE/MAX Premier Properties has announced that, for the second consecutive month, Marlene Ott is the company’s the top producer for listings and sales. Ott works in the Ocean Pines office.
Edie Brennan…
CLARIFICATION
(May 10, 2013) In last week’s issue of Ocean City Today, it was reported that a letter from Gold’s Gym owners Richard and Tammy China sent to the mayor and City Council concerning workout equipment at Northside Park had been sent to the …
