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Bertino tries to give away county cash Worcester government has $15.2 million in a fund it uses to bail out its budget, and departing commissioner suggested giving it back to homeowners. Nice try, but no, say a majority. — PAGE 18
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OFFSHORE BOUND Sportfishermen head out the inlet just before sunrise Wednesday as one of the 277 boats scheduled to fish the White Marlin Open. Participants may fish three out of six days as they chase big fish and millions of dollars in prize money. See page 3 for tourney recap and more photos on page 97.
It’s James vs. Meehan Council President Matt James, who entered local politics at 21 years old in 2014, sets his sights on deposing Ocean City’s longest-serving mayor, Rick Meehan, who began his political career in Ocean City in 1985 as a councilman. — PAGE 15
County says no rezoning on Rt. 589 Citing increasing traffic problems on a two-lane road, commissioners say area can’t handle any more development and they won’t consider new applications. — PAGE 13
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Wild Wednesday haul rocks White Marlin Open standings By Steve Green Executive Editor (Aug. 7, 2026) The 53rd Annual White Marlin Open’s leaderboard will likely see significant shifts by tourney’s end on Saturday, but Wednesday’s catches set the bar high. This year’s tournament features 334 boats vying for about $9.9 million in total prize money. This year’s tournament saw a 18% increase in boats, compared to 282 last year, and a 38% spoke in prize money from $7.2 million in 2025. In fact, this year’s tournament was largest since 2023 when 400 boats competed for $10.5 million. Monday was a slow fishing day with only 17 boats venturing into the Atlantic in rough seas measuring as high as 10 feet at times. Only one white marlin was caught and released and three tuna boated. Tuesday, when 255 boats fished, saw seas calm with 304 white marlin caught and released due to being under the tourney minimum of 70 inches and 70 pounds. Additionally, 16 blue marlin were caught and released because they did not meet the
minimum length of 114 inches. Fishing clearly picked up Tuesday, as 22 were caught with 21 boated. Solid fishing continued on Wednesday when 277 boats fished and the leaderboard was rocked. There were 299 white marlin caught with two boated. As far as blue marlin, 23 were released with one boated. Waiting at the docks at 4 p.m. Wednesday was a 607.5-pound blue marlin, caught by Kelly Weber of Vero Beach, Florida on the Max Bet, measuring 116 inches – two inches over the maximum – with a 68-inch girth. The first was initially worth $5.2 million, but that soon changed. Next up at the dock was the Risky Business with a white marlin that measured 69.5 inches, falling just short of the minimum length and a huge payout. Then came the Bull Pen with a white marlin that measured 70.5 inches and hit the 70-pound minimum on the mark. Angler James Hood of Charleston, South Carolina and the team could win $5.6 million if the beauty stays in first place. See WMO Page 6
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This 116-inch blue marlin exceeded the tournament’s minimum length by two inches to quality. The 607.5-pound beauty could win the team of the Max Bet $1.2 million if it holds through Saturday.
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The Bull Pen team’s 70.5-inch, 70-pound white marlin weighed on Wednesday met the minimum length and weight and was in line for a $5.6 million payday after three days of fishing.
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Wednesday brought a new first-place tuna with a big eye weighing 179 pounds caught by John Wardlaw aboard the Gray Fox. As of Thursday morning, it was worth $1 million for the crew out of New Jersey.
WMO anglers vie for $9.9M purse Continued from Page 3 Wednesday also turned out to be a tuna day with two solid bigeyes weighed in. The Gray Fox and angler John Wardlaw of Brielle, New Jersey, weighed a 179-pound beauty to take over first place, which could result in a prize of $1 million if it holds. The new second-place tuna came from the Speculator and angler Robert Leerink of Boston, Mass., who caught a 146.5pound stud worth $164,391. Rounding out the tuna division after three days of fishing was a 110.5 pounder caught by Pittsburgh’s Anthony Rubino aboard the See Legs, which could receive $164,170. The dolphin (mahi) division has been exciting thus far in the tournament as well. Once again, a new firstplace mahi came in Wednesday courtesy of angler Ryan Jones of Welcome, Maryland aboard Today’s The Day. The 45-pound beast could win the team $96,261. In second place is Ocean City’s own Russell Armstrong on the local boat Sidepiece with a 31.5 pounder worth $113,061. Rounding out the dolphin division is a 28.5 pounder worth $64,425 for the Bird Dog and angler Ronnie McGinn of Pottstown, Pennsylvania. On Thursday, 148 boats were fishing. For updated results, check out whitemarlinopen.com
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Ocean Downs owner considers property sale Churchill Downs discloses plan in federal filing, says no timetable established By Brian Shane Staff Writer (Aug. 7, 2026) The corporate owner of Ocean Downs is considering selling the Berlin casino and racetrack as part of a review of its regional gaming properties across the country. Churchill Downs Inc., the property’s Louisville-based owner, disclosed the possible sale in a July 29 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. It said no decision has been made, no timetable has been established, and there is no guarantee that a transaction will occur. Churchill Downs also said it does
not plan to provide updates on the review unless it determines that disclosure is appropriate or legally required. The company will be “exploring strategic alternatives for certain wholly owned regional gaming assets,” spokesman Breck ThomasRoss told OC Today-Dispatch in a statement. He said the review is part of a corporate strategy to reinvest in Churchill Downs racetrack, the Kentucky Derby, and the company’s online horse racing betting platform, TwinSpires. The SEC filing identifies eight other Churchill Downs-owned casino and hotel properties across the country as possible sale candidates. Churchill Downs acquired a controlling interest in Ocean Downs in
2017 and purchased the remaining ownership interest in 2022. Any new owner seeking to operate the casino or conduct live racing would need state approval. A casino buyer would need approval to acquire Ocean Downs’ gaming license and could be subject to a background investigation. While that ownership review was underway, the casino could continue operating, according to Seth Elkin, a spokesman for the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency. Ocean Downs’ casino license was renewed in January, Elkin said. Casino licenses are issued for 15-year periods. He said state regulators have no authority to require the casino and racetrack to be sold together. The Maryland Racing Commission separately confirmed that the casino
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to snap a photo of the fish. “This week is White Marlin Open week,” he said. “I'm joking with my friends, you got all this money in this tournament. I’m just going to go sit on the beach.” Collier said he was with family at the beach when he noticed a crowd had gathered near the water. “The kids were going, ‘I think there’s a shark in the water,’” he recalled. “Then the crowd got bigger and bigger.” It was then, he said, that his son, Devlan, decided to investigate. “This guy is standing in the water, in knee-deep water,” he said. “This guy literally reaches into the ocean and grabs something. He stands up, and there’s a bluefin tuna in his hand.” Collier, who claims he has spent his life “chasing fish offshore,” said he has never seen a bluefin tuna come that close to land. He estimated the fish to weigh between 25 or 30 pounds. “How often do you see bluefin tuna get that close to shore?” he said. “And for a guy to catch it with his bare hands? That’s crazy.” The beachgoer has yet to be identified, but Collier said the fish was released back into the water, past the breakers. When reached for comment this week, Ocean City Beach Patrol Public Education Coordinator Kristin Joson said the tuna had likely washed ashore. “It washed up on the beach and people thought it was a shark,” she said in a statement Monday. “When our supervisor got there, it had washed back out but like most things that wash up something is wrong, so it washed up again … It wasn’t really caught, it was just picked up from the surf.” According to online research, a likely reason for why the tuna, likely a juvenile, was so close to shore could be an illness that causes it to lose equilibrium.
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County to refuse Route 589 rezoning proposals, for now By Brian Shane Staff Writer (Aug. 7, 2026) The Worcester County Commissioners may disagree on plenty, but this week they were united over one thing: gridlocked traffic on Route 589. Two weeks after a developer abandoned plans for a higher-density townhouse community near Ocean Pines, the commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to temporarily stop accepting rezoning applications along the busy roadway. The restriction applies to properties abutting either side of Route 589, also known as Racetrack Road, from Route 50 to Route 113. County staff will prepare a possible longer-term moratorium for consideration at the board’s Sept. 1 meeting. Commissioner Jim Bunting (District 6, Bishopville) proposed the restriction, saying traffic has worsened over the years as Ocean Pines has grown by thousands of home lots. “I think it’s time to do something about the situation there,” he said. “All of those residents, basically, their driveway extends down 589 once they leave their home. The traffic has really gotten bad.” Bunting’s proposal came in direct response to a July 21 hearing where owners of a nearly 15-acre property near the Ocean Pines North Gate withdrew a request to increase the site’s permitted density from 59 homes to 88 townhouses. The applicant faced opposition from area residents who had gathered about 900 petition signatures, while several commissioners made clear they were unlikely to support the rezoning before it was withdrawn. Bunting said the failed rezoning effort showed the county needed to draw
a line against greater density along Route 589. He specifically said he wants to stop upzoning – the process of changing a property’s zoning to allow denser or more intensive development. He also pointed to the county’s repeated requests for the Maryland Department of Transportation to address traffic and safety problems along Route 589. “Every year, they keep putting it off,” he said. Commissioner Joe Mitrecic (District 7, Ocean City), who seconded Bunting’s motion, said he recently spent 58 minutes traveling on Racetrack Road between Route 90 and Route 50. Mitrecic said he plans to raise the issue with state transportation officials during a meeting this month at the Maryland Association of Counties summer conference in Ocean City. The proposed moratorium would apply only to rezoning applications. Property owners could still seek approval to develop land under their existing residential or commercial zoning. Commissioner Eric Fiori (District 3, West Ocean City) said the temporary restriction would prevent property owners and county staff from spending time on rezoning cases that appear unlikely to win approval. “It’s a good idea. I think it really improves efficiency within the county,” he said. However, land-use attorney Hugh Cropper, who represented the applicants in the withdrawn townhouse case, said state law requires commissioners to consider rezoning requests individually. “While I respect what the commisSee QUESTIONS Page 14
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Church says shelter does not violate zoning By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (Aug. 7, 2026) St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church is asking a federal judge to dismiss the Town of Ocean City’s countersuit against the them as its case involving its homeless shelter moves forward. In a response filed last week, the church’s attorney, Robin Cockey, of Salisbury, answered the city’s counterclaim by denying the city’s assertion that the church is operating an illegal and unpermitted barrack-style housing shelter. The response comes less than a week after the city asked the federal court to stop St. Paul’s from operating a homeless shelter on its property. “In particular, Counter-Defendants deny the Town’s characterization of its facilities as ‘barracks-style housing’ or
otherwise in noncompliance with the Town’s zoning code,” the response reads. In late March, St. Paul’s – the church located on the corner of Third Street and Baltimore Avenue directly across from City Hall – began moving occupants of an outdoor tent shelter into the church hall, hours ahead of a city-imposed deadline to have the church remove the tents or face daily fines. In the weeks that followed, the church invested in its indoor shelter, rearranging the church hall, hiring staff, and purchasing bunk beds and other supplies. However, the city argues the barrack-style housing arrangement violates the zoning code for the R-3 residential district in which the church is located. On June 8, following a 30-
day notice period, the city started issuing $1,000-a-day fines to the church’s senior warden and the pastor. Last month, church leaders took the case to federal court, suing the city over what they allege to be a violation of the church’s First Amendment and Fourteenth Amendment rights, as well as the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA), which protects houses of worship and other religious institutions from discrimination in zoning laws. In its response last month, the city acknowledged it had voluntarily suspended its citations as the case moved through the court system but denied that it had violated any of the church’s rights, as the shelter “has not been a permitted use under the Ocean City Code at any relevant time, including years ago when the Church sought and
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Questions raised on rezoning ban Continued from Page 13 sioners are trying to accomplish, rezonings are based on either a mistake in the last comprehensive rezoning or a substantial change in the character of the neighborhood – and that’s mandated by state law,” Cropper said. “They have a duty to decide those cases.” Cropper said he believes it would be illegal for the county to adopt a blanket policy refusing to consider such applications. He said property owners are entitled to seek corrections of mapping or clerical errors and to argue that conditions surrounding their properties have substantially changed. “They may be denied, but they deserve to pay their money and be heard,” Cropper said. “It’s exclusionary. It’s inappropriate.”
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Council president files to run against Mayor Meehan Matt James puts council seat on the line by running to unseat 20-year mayor By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (Aug. 7, 2026) Both incumbent Rick Meehan and Council President Matt James have officially entered the mayoral race, setting off another contested election in Ocean City. Last Friday, Meehan made good on his plan to seek re-election by filing his candidate application with the city clerk’s office. By Monday morning, he was joined in the race by James, who will seek to unseat Ocean City’s longest serving mayor. While both announced their plans to run this spring, the candidate applications make the contested election official. When asked about his bid for re-election Monday, Meehan said he hopes to continue representing the city, just as he has done for the last 20 years. “This community has given so much to my family and me, and I still have the same passion, energy, and commitment to serve that I had the day I first took office,” he said in a statement. “While I am proud of what
we have accomplished together, I also believe our best days are still ahead of us.” Acknowledging speculation that he would not seek another term, Meehan said he believed it was important to announce his candidacy now. He pointed to the “responsible leadership” and “strong relationships” that made Ocean City what it was, and the efforts needed to move it forward. “There will be plenty of time during this campaign to discuss my record, the issues before us, and my vision for the future. Today, I simply want to reaffirm my commitment to this community and respectfully ask for the opportunity to continue serving as your Mayor,” he said in a statement from his campaign. James, a three-term councilman, stressed the need for change when asked about his reasons for seeking the mayoral seat. “I'm running for mayor because I believe the time is right,” he said in a statement Monday. “I've served Ocean City for 12 years on the City Council, including six years as council president. I believe good towns become even better when they welcome See MEEHAN Page 16
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Meehan, James file within days for resort mayor Continued from Page 15 positive change. I'm confident I can represent our town well, and it would be an honor to serve our residents as our next mayor.” Meehan, a Baltimore native, moved to Ocean City in 1971 and entered municipal politics in 1985, when he was elected to the Ocean City Council. He would go on to serve as council president for 14 years before taking over the office of mayor in June of 2006. That summer, he succeeded thenmayor Jim Mathias, who was named as the replacement for state Del. Bennett Bozman, who passed away in office. Since that time, Meehan, a local real estate agent, has secured 10 re-elections, making him the longest serving mayor in Ocean City’s history. Meehan has served alongside James since 2014, when James first took office. That year, he was the top vote-getter in the November election, making him the youngest candidate ever elected to the council at age 21. In 2020, James was nominated to serve as council president, a role that gives him the authority to preside over and set the agenda for council
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Council President Matt James, pictured in City Hall with his wife and two children, filed Aug. 3 to run for mayor.
meetings. He also serves on the Ocean City Police Commission and chairs both the Ocean City Tourism Commission and the Ocean City Pension Committee. Outside of his City Council position, James works in the resort hotel industry and is the co-founder of James Hospitality, where he serves as executive vice president and managing partner. Candidates have until Oct. 2 to file for the Nov. 3 election. This year, the mayor’s seat and three council seats – including the one held by James – will be up for grabs.
Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan filed July 31 to run for an 11th term in office. Meehan is the longest-serving mayor in Ocean City’s history. SUBMITTED PHOTO/ OC TODAY-DISPATCH
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Homeowner rebates denied in slim 3-4 vote By Brian Shane Staff Writer (Aug. 7, 2026) Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino’s request this week to explore liquidating the county’s $15.2 million budget stabilization fund to provide rebates to resident homeowners failed Tuesday on a 3-4 vote. Commissioner Joe Mitrecic responded with a lengthy, heated denunciation, at times raising his voice as he moved from objections to the proposal into personal criticism of Bertino and his motives. “I was expecting something like this to happen,” said Mitrecic (District 7, Ocean City). “You have incredibly small-minded people that lost the election, that were voted out by the people, and you’re going to go ahead and you’re going to bankrupt
the county because of that.” Bertino (District 5, Ocean Pines) lost his bid for a fourth term in the Republican primary and will leave office when the new board is sworn in this December. He stayed quiet throughout Mitrecic’s diatribe and for the rest of Tuesday’s meeting. Asked afterward why he remained silent, Bertino said, “I didn’t see that there was any reason to respond.” The budget stabilization fund is the county’s rainy-day fund. Former commissioners created the account in the wake of the 2007-08 recession, when the county faced a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall. It is separate from the county’s mandatory reserve fund. Bertino asked county staff to determine whether the fund could legally be divided among roughly
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said after the vote. “Exactly,” Mitrecic replied. “You wanna look at your constituents and say you’re gonna have to raise taxes every year?” Beyond his criticism of Bertino, Mitrecic argued against the proposal on its merits. He said the money, if used, should instead go toward school construction, a planned public safety building, and water and sewer improvements. “We need to use this money to benefit all the people of the county, whether they’re tourists, or residents, or renters, or business owners,” he said. Mitrecic also said he would pursue legal action if a rebate were ultimately approved and warned that commissioners who supported the motion could face consequences when the board considers future funding for their districts. “I’ll guarantee you this: Anybody who votes for this, I will do everything I can to make sure their district gets zero moving forward,” he said. Mitrecic later connected the proposal to recent disputes between the commissioners and the Worcester County Board of Education. “This is direct retribution against the board of education,” he said. See REBATE Page 20
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By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (Aug. 7, 2026) Drought conditions throughout Worcester County are expected to end this month, according to a new prediction model from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. With recent storms bringing much-needed rain, and more systems likely to develop in the coming days, meteorologists are predicting local drought conditions to end in August. As of Monday, areas south of Route 90 remain “abnormally dry” while those north of the corridor remain in a moderate drought. “The current outlook calls for near normal precipitation through September,” according to an information See RECENT Page 22
Rebate proposal leads to quarrel Continued from Page 18 “That’s what this is. And it’s petty and small.” Bertino rejected that accusation. “This has nothing to do with the Board of Education,” he told OC Today-Dispatch. “It has everything to do with the taxpayers of this county.” Commissioner Eric Fiori (District 3, West Ocean City) opposed the motion, saying the county had already reduced costs for resident homeowners by lowering the property tax rate and setting the Homestead Tax Credit cap at zero. “This is a ludicrous idea that’s going to bankrupt the county. I think it’s vindictive,” he said. “We give it all away, and times get tough, you know what happens? We have to raise taxes. This is a terrible idea.” Commissioner President Ted Elder defended Bertino’s request and objected to Mitrecic’s past references to the stabilization account as a “slush fund.” Elder (District 4, Western) said the fund had remained untouched for years and that returning the money to resident homeowners could boost the local economy. “That money goes to the people who own homes here, who live here, and that kind of stimulus check, they would be spending the money here,” Elder said. Whether the county even has the authority to issue a rebate would have to be examined first by county staff, according to County Administrator Weston Young. “The money is there. The legal mechanism to look at for a rebate is probably what’s going to take the legwork,” Young told the commissioners.
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Sleeping with a BB gun A Pennsylvania man was arrested after police found him asleep in his vehicle with a loaded BB gun. On Aug. 1, around 3:41 in the morning, Ocean City police located a man, Carter Kenning, 18, of Carlisle, Pa., asleep in his truck in the inlet parking lot with a handgun in the center console. The police report stated the vehicle’s windows were partially covered with towels and blankets. Officers made several attempts to wake up the motorist, resorting to a blast of the vehicle’s air horn. Police placed Woods under arrest while they searched the vehicle. The gun was determined to be a BB gun, a replica firearm. A container of BB’s and CO2 cartridges were located. The gun held one magazine containing 16 4.5mm copper BBs. Kenning is charged with possession of a gun replica and use of a vehicle for sleeping.
Stabbing threat A local man is facing felony assault charges after a knife threat last month. On July 25, a man came into the Somerset Street police substation to report an assailant later identified as Mario Morton, 56, of Ocean City, had threatened him with a knife while he was sitting on the deck area of the Sunset
Park bathroom station on South Baltimore Avenue. The man, who admitted to having a history of encounters with the suspect, said Morton was intoxicated and had just skinned his knee after crashing his bike, according to the statement of charges. According to the victim, Morton waved a spring-assisted knife, measuring four to five inches, in front of his face in a threatening manner, offering to solve their mutual beef and saying, “I’ll slice your neck.” Another man, who did not witness the interaction, told police Morton was observed in the area of Sunset Park screaming, “You white honkey, you crackers! You’re lucky I don’t f----- stab you.” City Watch footage in the area confirmed Morton was in the area concealing an object in his hand and acting suspiciously. Morton has been charged with firstdegree assault, second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct.
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number appearing on a woman’s phone. Woods became upset when the woman answered the phone and left the room before returning soon after. When Woods came back, he began strangling the woman with both hands and lifting her off the ground, according to the police report. The assault continued with Woods allegedly grabbing a candle and striking her in the head and breaking the glass. Woods then reportedly threw her into the bathtub. Children in the room then called 911. It was learned through the investigation the victim had a protection order against Woods, which required him to stay 100 yards from the woman and her children. In total, Woods is charged with firstdegree assault, second-degree assault, malicious destruction of property under $1,000, reckless endangerment and violating an out of state order.
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The Ocean City Police Department is attempting to identify two suspects involved in a theft that occurred near 32nd Street and Coastal Highway on Aug. 1 around 11:30 a.m. If you know this individual or have any information regarding this incident, the department asks witnesses to contact PFC I. Williams at iwilliams@ oceancitymd.gov or 410-723-6610. Anonymous tips may be left by calling 410-520-5136 or submitted via https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/police/crime-tips.
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Current Berlin commission chair will seek council seat By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 7, 2026) Berlin Planning Commission Chairman Matthew Stoehr has announced he’s running for the town’s District 1 council seat this fall. Stoehr joined the municipality’s Planning Commission in 2019 and has served as its chair for the past two and a half years. Stoehr, who moved to Berlin in 2015 from Ocean City, now has his sights set on the Town Council. Stoehr is campaigning for Councilmember Steve Green’s position, who was elected to the Worcester County Commissioners in June, but won’t take office until after the November general election. He will vacate his Berlin seat at the end of his term to assume his role as the county board’s District 4 representative. Following his graduation from Stephen Decatur High School in 2006, Stoehr earned an undergraduate degree in finance from Salisbury University. He also received a Master of Business Administration from Wilmington University in Delaware. He said he has worked in an office setting since he was 22 and owns a home remodeling company called Mast Contracting. Stoehr believes his professional
experience will serve him well as a councilmember if elected. As a business owner, he said, he handles everything from accounting and budget forecasting to sales. “Although those are a little different than what goes into the public sector, you always have to be able to learn something new because you have to be the expert in everything,” he said. “And on a city council, it’s very hard to know everything. So, your job is to know how to do your own research, ask the right questions, and be able to give people answers.” The candidate added Matthew Stoehr that owning a business has taught him how to “get comfortable making the tough and unpopular decisions.” “I think that’s very important with anyone from the town council to have the ability to say, ‘this isn’t going to be popular, but this is what we have to do,’” Stoehr said. As for the issues facing Berlin, Stoehr emphasized the need to prioritize communication. He maintained that while the municipality is doing a better job of transparency than ever before, the modern era of social media has led res-
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Diakonia capital campaign secures gift, honors Ward (Aug. 7, 2026) The Amelia Ward Fund has invested $17,500 in Diakonia’s Supportive Living Campus Capital Campaign, honoring the legacy of longtime Diakonia supporter Mimi Ward while helping expand services for individuals, families, and veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness across Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore. When asked why the Amelia Ward Fund chose to support Diakonia’s Supportive Living Campus, Lindsey Young shared, “Mimi Ward was a long-time supporter of Diakonia, and contributing towards Diakonia’s Supportive Living Campus project is a meaningful way to honor her legacy. Mimi’s generosity and commitment to helping others continues to inspire me. I hope that this gift helps ensure that individuals, families, and Veterans on Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore have access to the support and opportunities they need for years to come.” Diakonia’s $15 million Supportive Living Campus will transform the organization’s ability to serve Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore by expanding its Food Pantry, Veteran Support and Outreach Center, Thrift Store, administrative offices, and, in Phase II, developing 42 units of supportive housing. The campus is designed to provide long-term solutions that help individuals and fam-
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ilies achieve stability while strengthening the community for generations to come. “We’re honored to receive this generous investment from the Amelia Ward Fund,” said Ken Argot, executive director of Diakonia. “Gifts like this ensure that Diakonia can continue expanding opportunities and providing hope for generations to come.” “This investment is a powerful reminder that generosity can leave a lasting legacy,” said Amanda Shick, Development Director for Diakonia. “We’re incredibly grateful to the Amelia Ward Fund for believing in our vision.” Diakonia continues to seek businesses, foundations, organizations, and individuals interested in investing in the campaign. To learn more about naming opportunities, contact Amanda Shick, Development Director, at ashick@diakoniaoc.org or 443-523-2686, or visit www.diakoniaoc.org.
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Worcester County continues to expand fair’s offerings (Aug. 7, 2026) The Worcester County Fair returns to John Walter Smith Park in Snow Hill August 7–9, 2026, for three days of agriculture, entertainment, and family fun. Admission is free, and the fair is packed with summer activities for those of all ages. Fair hours are Friday from 4–8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.–8 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. "We're thrilled to welcome the community back to the Worcester County Fair for the third consecutive year," said Worcester County Recreation & Parks Special Events Manager Kyle Jarmon. "The fair celebrates Worcester County's rich agricultural heritage while creating new traditions through entertainment, friendly competition, and family experiences." This year’s fair will feature livestock exhibits, 4-H cooking, robot and drone demonstrations, live music, contests, and more. Guests can test their skills in the Farmer Olympics, Pipeline Eating Contest, Turkey Calling Competition, and cornhole tournament, then take in crowd favorites, like the Catfish Races, cake auction, Wheels That Heal Car Show, Ocean City Jeep Club Show, local food, beverages, and interactive exhibits. The entertainment lineup features the Leo Brooks Band, Ashley
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The Worcester County Fair will return to John Walter Smith Park in Snow Hill this weekend, featuring livestock, 4-H cooking, live music, robot and drone demos, concerts, tournaments, a pipeline eating contest, catfish races, a cake auction, car, Jeep, and dog shows, local foods and brews.
County fair’s events schedule Poultry – 7 pm Farmer Olympics – 5 pm Kids Zone Inflatables – 4–8 pm Fish On! Fish Tank – 4–8 pm Straw Maze – 4–8 pm Face Painting – 4–8 pm Attractions Wheels That Heal Car Show – 4–8 pm Worcester County Humane Society Rec Center 4-H Displays – 4–8 pm Catfish Races – 4–8 pm Saturday, August 8 Main Stage Pipeline Eating Contest – 11–11:30 am Cornhole Tournament – 11:30 am–3 pm Freestate Band – Noon–1:30 pm 4-H Fashion Revue – 2:30–3:30 pm Earth Jam – 4–5:30 pm Ashley Wineland – 6–7:30 pm Livestock Tent Swine – 9 am Rabbits – 10 am Cattle – 11 am Dairy Goats – 1:30 pm Sheep – 5 pm Kids Zone Individual Contests – 1–2:15 pm Partner Contests – 2:30–3:30 pm Inflatables – 10 am–8 pm Fish On! Fish Tank – 10 am–8 pm Face Painting – 11 am–5 pm
Straw Maze – 10 am–8 pm Attractions Drone Demonstration – 10:30-11 am Drone Demonstration – 2–2:30 pm Rec Center 4-H Displays – 10 am–7 pm 4-H Cooking Demo – TBD Native Plants in Landscaping – 11 am–noon 4-H Robot Demo – 2:30 pm Catfish Races – 10 am–7 pm Sunday, August 9 Main Stage Coastal Community Church – 10:30 am–noon Turkey Call – 12:15–12:45 pm Schizophrenic Boogieman 1–2:30 pm Livestock Tent Horse Show – 10 am–2 pm Livestock Viewing – 10 am–2 pm Livestock Costume Contest – 11 am Kids Zone Inflatables – 10 am–3 pm Fish On! Fish Tank – 11 am–3 pm Straw Maze – 10 am–3 pm Attractions Worcester County Humane Society Rec Center Catfish Races – 10 am–2 pm 4-H Displays – 10 am–2 pm Worcester County 4-H Demos – Noon Award Presentation – 2:30 pm For additional information, visit www.worcestercountyfair.org or follow the Worcester County Fair on Facebook.
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Berlin road design process continues for Heron Park By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 7, 2026) The Berlin Town Council has approved an engineering proposal to advance design work for an access road to serve Heron Park. It’s a step town officials believe will push the long-awaited redevelopment of parcel 57 closer to construction. At the July 27 mayor and council meeting, the municipality’s governing body authorized a proposal from Davis, Bowen & Friedel (DBF) for design and permitting services for a Heron Park access road in the amount of $35,000. The work will establish roadway elevations, coordinate how the developer’s entrance ties into the town’s road, and prepare the project for future permitting and construction. “What you have is a proposal by DBF to enhance the design work of the roadway for Heron Park to a further level to allow us to take the design of where it is now to a point where it’s more shovelready,” Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall told the council. “More specifically, to allow us to get the elevations needed for the roadway, the town’s portion of the roadway and the developer tie-in, to a place where they need to be.” According to the proposal included in the meeting packet, the engineering firm’s scope of work includes additional
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Developer anxious to settle on former plant Gillis said the updated design eliminates any discharge to town-owned infrastructure. Tyndall maintained that the town wants its engineering consultant to make the final determination on compliance. “We bring on engineers that we trust for stormwater management,” he said. “We should continue to allow them to make the decisions and advise us if it’s compliant.” The discussion also touched on curbcut design. Tyndall noted that the town’s agreement with parcel 57’s developer, Coastal Ventures Properties, requires
the builder to pay for those improvements. He said the town recommends maintaining that arrangement, with roughly $5,000 in curb-cut expenses remaining the developer’s responsibility. Gillis told the council his company would prepare those plans at its own expense before submitting them to DBF for review. “We have and will design the curb cuts so there will be no expense to the town,” Gillis said. Councilman Jay Knerr asked how close the parties are to closing on the sale of parcel 57.
“I would like to go to settlement next week,” Gillis responded. “We’ve provided our evidence of financing, we’ve met all the criteria, we have Worcester County Soil Conservation approval. We’re ready to go.” Tyndall said both the town and the developer continue working toward that goal. “From the town’s perspective, both parties have been working diligently to get to settlement,” he said. “I think we’ve had some points to make sure they address them, and everybody is progressing toward where we need to go, which
is ultimately settlement.” The road has already been designed conceptually, Tyndall added, and the newly approved engineering contract is intended to move the project to the next phase of development. Earlier this month, the Berlin Planning Commission granted final site plan approval for the project’s first phase, which includes two commercial buildings. One facility is expected to house medical offices, while the second is planned for retail or restaurant use. The council approved the DBF proposal unanimously.
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First Friday opens August exhibit at Ocean City Center (Aug. 7, 2026) The Art League of Ocean City invites the public to a free opening reception on First Friday, Aug. 7, from 5-7 p.m., at the Ocean City Center for the Arts, 94th St. bayside. The public is invited to attend this free event with refreshments and complimentary hors d’oeuvres sponsored by Structure Custom Homes and Surfhouse Properties—live music by The Papers. The Thaler Gallery presents a collaborative exhibition by father-and-son Berlin artists Kevin and Evan Fitzgerald, featuring both individual works and collaborative paintings. While Kevin is known for his atmospheric landscapes and Evan for his imaginative figurative works exploring identity through symbolic adornment, both artists examine humanity's connection to the natural world. The exhibition also celebrates more than a century of the Fitzgerald family's artistic legacy, spanning four generations of accomplished artists. “An exhibit like this shows what extraordinary, national talent we have on the Eastern Shore,” Rina Thaler, executive director of the Art League, said. “Kevin’s and Evan’s artwork is of a very high caliber, a testament to their dedication and constant practice of their craft as well as to their very individual and unique visions.” The annual Beverly Bassford Memorial Juried Group Show continues through August 15 in the Sisson Galleria, featuring 60 outstanding juried works by talented artists. Studio E features Water Water Everywhere, with paintings by Pauline Rakis and Galina Kolosovskaya. Rakis is known for vibrant abstract and mixedmedia works inspired by color and discovery. Russian-born Kolosovskaya creates delicate floral and bird paintings, drawing on her fine arts background and lifelong passion for nature and wildlife. The Schwab Spotlight Gallery features the abstract artwork of Gregg Rosner. A self-taught artist, Rosner works in watercolor, oil, and acrylic while experimenting with unconventional materials, including surf wax on black paper. His multidisciplinary creative practice also includes woodworking, photography, and filmmaking. The Felber Artisan Showcase features Greg Cwalina, a Maryland artist who transforms fly-fishing feathers and UV resin into distinctive jewelry inspired by nature and the seashore. A lifelong fly fisherman, educator, and conservation advocate, Cwalina has exhibited throughout Maryland and Pennsylvania and was honored in 2024 by the Izaak Walton League of America. Art shows at the Art League’s satellite galleries continue in August. Kathy Denk exhibits her work at the Coffee Beanery on 94th St. and Coastal Hwy. Mason D’Aleo, Artists Paint OC-Plein Air 2026 painter, shows her freshly painted artwork in the Princess Royale lobby, 9100 Coastal Hwy. Exhibits at the Arts Center run through August 30, except the Beverly Bassford Show that ends on Aug. 15 .
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Attendees packed the lawn for museum’s Peach Festival TARA FISCHER/OC TODAY-DISPATCH
Everything was geared toward the peach during last Saturday’s Peach Festival hosted by the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum. Pictured above is a scene from the youth pie eating contest and one of the most popular vendors on hand was Buckingham Presbyterian Church’s homemade peach pies.
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 7, 2026) As nearly 4,000 people flocked to the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum on Saturday for another successful Peach Festival, the organization’s leaders say they are gearing up to host more fundraisers throughout the fall and winter months. Taylor House Executive Director Melissa Reid said favorable weather, strong attendance, and several new attractions helped make last weekend’s Peach Festival, the 18th annual, a success. “It was hot but not super hot, and it didn’t rain,” Reid said. “We had a great
time.” One of the event’s biggest hits was a giant paper mache peach created by a Taylor House board member that served as a popular social media selfie station for guests. “It was this huge, spectacular peach,” Reid said. “We were so pleased about that, so we hope to figure out a way to store it and bring it back in the next few years.” While entertainment from the Bilenki Duo and the Berlin Airlift was well-received by the festival crowd, organizers were relieved that peach supplies held up despite earlier concerns that an April freeze might have caused
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Museum leaders say 18th annual festival a success a shortage. “Thank heavens we had our peaches,” Reid said. “We had peaches, we had peach preserves.” The executive director added that a new artistic partnership included in this year’s Peach Festival exceeded expectations. Official festival T-shirts designed by local students sold exceptionally well, Reid said. One design, created by a Salisbury University communications major, sold out, while another, created by a Worcester Technical High School graphic design student, proved to be a top seller. Attendance mirrored previous years, said Reid, who estimated the festival received roughly 4,000 visitors. Crowds began arriving even before the official 10 a.m. start. “We told all our vendors to be set up by 9:30, and there were [guests] on the lawn at 9:30,” she said. “The morning is definitely super busy.” While the festival was successful, Reid acknowledged rising costs have created new challenges. Peaches were significantly more expensive this year, prompting museum leaders to consider ways to ensure the fundraiser remains financially sustainable. “The cost of everything is going up,” she said. “We’re definitely going to be looking for ways to improve it and keep it going because we know that it is an integral part of the Berlin calendar.” The Peach Festival provides the majority of the museum’s fundraising revenue. “Our museum is in existence because of the Peach Festival,” Reid said. “It only works because people show up and buy peaches and peach preserves and donate money and buy peach drinks. Without the community, this museum wouldn’t exist.” As the summer starts to wind down, the Taylor House’s attention now turns to its fourth annual Book Festival this fall, scheduled for Oct. 17, the same day as Berlin’s Oktoberfest. Reid said a partnership with local publisher Salt Water Media has helped expand the event by handling author and publisher outreach while museum staff focuses on programming and vendors. “We’re looking forward to having that one grow because there really isn’t a book festival around here,” Reid said. “It’s something Berlin doesn’t have, and we’re really excited to see where that journey takes us.” The museum is also planning to expand its holiday programming in December. In addition to its annual children’s day and Sip and Shop event featuring handmade gifts from local vendors, officials are exploring additional kids’ activities and specialty holiday tours.
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Charming townhome in desirable community. Perfect for year-round living or a coastal getaway. 1-car garage, durable hard-surface flooring on stairs, hallway & guest BR & a bright sunroom. Freshly updated rear deck overlooks peaceful wooded backdrop. Spacious primary suite has ensuite BA, unique double-sided fireplace & private deck. Main level family room with fireplace, separate dining area & eat-in kitchen. Walk to Ocean Pines Yacht Club, Mumford's Landing Pool & Pines Point Provisions - some of the most popular amenities at your doorstep. Don't miss the opportunity to own this wonderful townhome that perfectly blends $ convenience, comfort & coastal charm.
479,900
4 BR, 3.5 BA END UNIT TOWNHOME
37033 BARRINGTON PKWY BISHOPS LANDING MILLSBORO, DE
Stunning 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath end-unit townhome is move-in ready & designed for comfort & versatility. 2 spacious primary bedrooms—one on the 1st floor & another on the 2nd —each with its own private en-suite bath, making it ideal for multi-generational living or hosting guests. Additional living space in the bright 3-season room. Unwind outdoors on the custom paver patio with a sitting area, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Desirable end-unit location offers added privacy & natural light throughout. This sought-after community is just minutes from beaches, shopping, dining & more! The perfect balance of coastal living $ & everyday convenience.
609,000
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ON GUARD
OC swimmers urged to avoid dangerous water conditions
Shore break can be very dangerous for bathers of all ages and can cause severe injury, paralysis, and even death. Each season SRTs are trained and practice this extraction technique multiple time throughout the summer. SUBMITTED PHOTO/ OC TODAY-DISPATCH
DIRECT WATERFRONT 1 BR, 1 BA MID-TOWN CONDO
735 BRADLEY RD #204 • PONTE VISTA • OCEAN CITY
CE P R I CT I O N U RED
NOW $299,000 CE P R I CT I O N U D RE
Open layout-designed unit maximizes stunning bay views. Located in highly sought after condominium off 94th Street. Close to Acme, Liquid Assets, Bull on the Beach, Lombardi’s & newly constructed 94th Street shopping center, with multiple restaurants & shops, to be finished 2027. Convenient i-unit washer & dryer stack, disposal & spacious living area. New slider opens to extra-large balcony overlooking pool & bay. Boat docks available on 1st come, 1st serve basis at a low rental rate. 2 elevators for your convenience. Vacation getaway or year-round coastal retreat? This waterfront condo has the ideal combination of comfort, convenience & resort style living.
CUSTOM 5 BR, 4.5 BA ESTATE on 2.84 ACRES
2300 BERMONDSEY DRIVE • BOWIE, MD
By Kristin Joson Contributing Writer (Aug. 7, 2026) Playing in the surf is one of the best parts of a beach day. It’s fun, exciting, and free, one of the main reasons so many people choose Ocean City for their summer vacations. So far this season, we’ve had our fair share of heat and humidity, and we’ve also enjoyed many beautiful beach days. As we move through into August, we typically see hotter, more humid weather, and rougher surf, due to increased tropical storm activity. NOAA and the National Hurricane Center are forecasting a below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. NOAA predicts 8–14 named storms, with 4–7 hurricanes, including 1–3 major hurricanes (Category 3 or stronger). Despite the lower overall activity, NOAA emphasizes that it only takes one storm affecting the Mid-Atlantic to create dangerous surf, rip currents, beach erosion, coastal flooding and deadly “Shore break.” Even if storms stay hundreds of miles offshore, they can still send
larger, more powerful waves our way. With those waves come rip currents, shore break, and what some people optimistically call “great bodyboarding waves.” But these waves can pose serious dangers to swimmers and waders of all ages if you are unaware of this hidden danger. Each season we have several weeks in various areas of the beach (always changing) when shore break is present in Ocean City. Shore break is when waves build as they approach shores and break in very shallow water, or even directly onto the beach. This most commonly occurs in Ocean City on areas of the beach that do not have a prominent sand bar. Shore break can be very dangerous for bathers of all ages and can cause severe injury, paralysis, and even death. Shore break can occur anywhere in Ocean City and depends on the shape and depth of the sea floor bottom (bathymetry). When waves get to shallow water near the shore, their height increases, so a three-foot wave can become a five- or six-foot wave that will then “break” onto the beach with incredible force. As the wave approaches, the increased depth of
Long tree lined driveway & beautifully manicured grounds. Impressive upgrades include Gourmet kitchen granite counters, SS appliances & overlooks spacious family room with wood burning fireplace with brick hearth. Screened in porch off kitchen & patio and fire pit $ 000 NOW 999, area. Main level formal dining room with hardwood floors, office with custom book shelving, laundry room with full size washer/dryer & powder room. Upstairs large primary suite with ensuite BA & soaking tub. 3 BRs and BA also upstairs. Finished lower level has 1600+ SF & includes BR & BA perfect for guests or multi-generational living. 2-car attached garage. Seller will allow $5K credit for carpet. Added value: separate 2-car garage with space for contractors, hobbyists, boats, RV's or recreational vehicles. Above garage private apartment with living space, BR, full BA & private balcony. Enjoy life in this private, estate-like setting. Call for a private showing.
END UNIT TOWNHOME in PREMIER DELAWARE COMMUNITY 19208 SANDSTONE LANE RETREAT AT MILLSTONE • MILLSBORO, DE
ER UNDTRACT N O C
$ 339,900
Gorgeous like new end unit townhome in community by K. Hovnanian offers luxury, comfort & convenience. Meticulously cared for & has 3 BRs, 2.5 BAs & exceptional upgrades throughout. Gourmet kitchen with granite counters, SS appliances, double oven, double sink, pantry & LVP flooring. Convenient half BA off living area. Open layout with family room, separate dining room or office & laundry room with full size washer/dryer. Patio access off living area. Oversized primary suite has walk-in closet & luxurious en-suite BA with walk-in shower & separate walk-in closet. Upstairs large loft area & 2 additional BRs & BA. 2-car garage, abundant storage, mechanical room with new hot water heater installed in April 2026. This one won't last! Furniture negotiable.
2-STORY 23,895 SF COMMERCIAL BUILDING – PRICED TO SELL! 1113 HEALTHWAY DRIVE • SALISBURY
CE P R I CT I O N U D RE
Fully leased building off Rt. 50. Zoned Light Business & Institutional. Located in an Opportunity Zone in downtown Salisbury. Triple A tenants include Purdue (entire 2nd floor) & Coastal Hospice & dermatologist $ 0 9,00 2,39 NOW occupy the first floor. Over 100 parking spaces. Top of the line VRF HVAC system installed 2016. Cementitious siding, all exterior trim is composite. LED lighting throughout. Conference rooms, numerous private offices, break room & 2 sets of his/her’s restrooms on each floor. All leases long-term with options & are NNN. Leases will be disclosed with signed NDA. This building is priced to sell at an 8% cap rate.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR RENT WORCESTER HIGHWAY • SNOW HILL
For Rent at
$ 2,000 / Month
2,000 square foot building. Formally a liquor store. Owner is willing to give rent abatement or negotiated rent as tenant would have to remodel. Lease to be NNN. Taxes for 2025 $1,088.00
Ann Holtz Associate Broker, REALTOR®
Cell: (443) 359-9863 E-Mail: ann.holtz@cbrealty.com
12207 Coastal Highway Suite D • Ocean City, MD 21842 Office: 410-524-1203
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ON GUARD
2 HARBOUR ISLAND UNITS
OCEAN CITY ER SUP ONDO C LOWFEES!
OC Beach Patrol says shore break causes injuries water will lift your body (buoyancy) and cause your feet to lose contact with the bottom and reduce your stability. Once this happens your body can be propelled with a great amount of force, and when you hit the bottom or beach, the wet sand, is like hitting concrete. The Beach Patrol always advises people not to body surf or boogie board in shore break, but people do not always listen. Some of the injuries sustained are minor although even an abrasion to the forehead or a bloody nose is treated as the most serious spinal injury as a precaution, due to the mechanism of injury. However, other injuries sustained can be much more serious. Unfortunately, we have experienced several more serious neck and back injuries in the past few weeks that have required patients to be flown by Maryland State Police to Baltimore’s Shock Trauma center. For this reason, our SRTs go through extensive training and review of a technique that was perfected in Ocean City to remove a suspected head or neck injury without causing further damage. Many of the most serious injuries that occur in shore break are 30 to 50-year-old males. According to researchers, this age and gender demographic is more likely to exhibit poor decision-making in the surf; furthermore, the body becomes more fragile (reduced flexibility of the spine) and more susceptible to injury in this age group. If you have any questions about whether the waves are safe for boogie boarding or body surfing, please talk to a lifeguard. Our lifeguards are trained to assess the surf condition and will gladly give you information about the ocean conditions. Shore break can also cause many problems for children and elderly or less mobile individuals. Please make sure you are standing near your child at all times so they don’t get knocked down and pulled out into the ocean by the wave action. Elderly or less mobile individuals tend to get stuck in the area where waves are breaking on shore (Impact Zone), and often time will get knocked down repeatedly. When exiting the water, watch the incoming waves (they come in sets) so you do not get caught off guard! Another hazard that people don’t think about is standing close to shore and allowing waves to strike you in the back, which is like being in a rear end car collision, which may result in a whiplash type of neck injury. Remember: “When in doubt, don’t go out,” and “Keep your feet in the sand until the lifeguard’s in the stand.” As added protection for you and your friends, always locate the nearest stand with a guard and swim on that beach.
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COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Wor-Wic graduates listed
Zachary Adam Ketterman, AA, Computer Science & Technology; Tiffany Jade Long, AA, General Studies, CT, Criminal Justice; Colin G. Martin, AA, Computer Science & Technology; Brittany Amber McTernan, AAS, Business; Tyler Martin Nerret, AA, General Studies; Malia Akili Nichols, AS, Nursing; Shane C. Parks, AA, Computer Science & Technology; Jacob Lee Shourds, CT, Criminal Justice; Hunter Simon, AA, General Studies; Bryce August Solomon, AAS, Criminal Justice; Jeffrey Spurrier, AAS, Physical Therapist Assistant; Sarah Gabrielle Wasem, AA, Education; Adelaide Virginia Weber, AAS, Culinary Arts; Isabel Ann Weber, AA, Business; Kimberly L. Wheeler, AAT, Educa-
(Aug. 7, 2026) The following Worcester County students graduated from WorWic Community College this past spring. Berlin: Jason Parker Baione-Leiderman, AA, General Studies; Emily Bitner, AAS, Hospitality Management; China Tiarra Blackmon, AS, Nursing; Rumina Bowers, AS, Nursing; James August Emm, AA, Business; Aydin Gordon, AS, STEM; Jennifer M. Higgins, AA, General Studies; Alexis Marie Hudson, AS, Nursing; Emily Jaye Hyatt, AS, Nursing; Victoria Marie Iman, AA, General Studies; Shane Peter Kaufer, CT, Criminal Justice; Olivia M. Kelley, CT, Criminal Justice;
tion; Rowan Kelsey Wilkins, AA, General Studies; and Jennifer Michele Wissler, CT, Criminal Justice. Bishopville: Garet Dalton Bunting, AA, General Studies; Mary F. Soghomonian, AAS, Radiologic Technology; and Stephen T. Younker, CT, Emergency Medical Services. Newark: Rebecka Keller, AAT, Education; and Laura Elizabeth Truitt, AA, General Studies. Ocean City: Meghan Caroline Bean, AA, General Studies; Caroline E. Cardamone, AAS, Emergency Medical Services; Erin Alicia Claro, AS, Nursing; Jamie Nicole Consigli, AA, General Studies; Joseph Scott Corbett, CT, Criminal Jus-
tice; Connor J. D’Agati, AA, General Studies; Cosmina Dida, CT, Nursing; Emily Harris, AAS, Radiologic Technology; Jennifer M. Lilley, CT, Nursing; Alyssa Moran, AAS, Radiologic Technology; Mary Clare Muhl, AS, STEM; Rachel Lyn Weppner, AA, General Studies; Shaakira Jibri White, CT, Criminal Justice; and Meredith M. Windsor, AA, General Studies. Pocomoke City: Dustin James Bratten, AA, General Studies; AS, STEM; Kelese Monea Brittingham, CT, Nursing; Cassidy Michelle Burke, CT, Nursing; Daijah Monique Dickerson, AAS, Education; Rakayla M. Duffy, AAS, Business; Zoey Ree Hart, AA, General Studies; Jake Wyatt Howard, CT, Nursing; Brittany C.
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104 FRANKLIN AVENUE • BERLIN
1036 OCEAN PARKWAY OCEAN PINES
OWNER/BROKER, GRI & CRS Licensed in MD, DE
277 WINDJAMMER ROAD OCEAN PINES
This home is over 1,500 sq. ft. featuring 3 BRs DebbieHileman07 and 2 baths. The expansive kitchen is com@gmail.com plete with an island, SS appliances, and a cozy breakfast bar. Major renovations in 2024, including new roof, interior paint, doors, fixtures, lighting, and appliances. The primary suite features a tray ceiling, walk-in closet and a spa-like bathroom. From the light-filled sunroom, step outside to discover a covered porch, fire pit, extensive hardscaping, pea gravel, a hot tub, and multiple patios.
Located in the quaint town of Historic Berlin! The extra-large lot creates a beautiful rear yard with mature shade trees. Each level contains a 3-bedroom, 1 bath apartment, totally renovated within the past 10 years. Large storage barn. Driveway parks 8 vehicles. Walk to all of the amazing attractions that Berlin offers. Both units are fully leased through Feb. & Mar. of 2027!
Home offers a screened porch and is located on an extra-large cul-de-sac lot overlooking the Golf Course! The "Nottingham" is a ranch-style home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a 2-car garage. The expansive Great Room area has 9' ceilings and gas fireplace. An open dinette and large kitchen island offer an abundance of space for informal dining. The private Owner’s Suite includes a luxurious Venetian Owner's Bath with a Granite Vanity Top, Rectangular Sink Bowls, and a Tall Vanity with Drawer Base. Excellent location and community!
$539,900
$595,000
$609,900
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Terri Bradford Associate Broker, GRI
410-430-6875
Bethany Drew Associate Broker, GRI
410-430-2602
850 OCEAN PKWY • OCEAN PINES
Cindy Crockett REALTOR®, GRI Licensed in MD
Cell: 410-430-0587
This Extra Large 2900 sf Home is on an Extra-Large lot that backs to Park land! The second level contains the kitchen, living room with 2 story ceilings, balcony access, a 16x12 Bedroom and 11x8 Bath. The 3rd level has a loft area, 2 bedrooms and a full bath. Accommodate the in-laws in the Lower-Level living quarters! A one car garage will store all of your beach gear, toys, and tools! NOW $325,000 Sold in As-Is condition.
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YOU'LL FEEL LIKE YOU'RE IN THE MOUNTAINS 9701 VILLAGE LANE #5 OCEAN VILLAGE • WEST OCEAN CITY • 3BR / 2.5BA Townhouse with Inviting Open Floor Plan •Spacious Living Area with Gas Fireplace •Kitchen with Large Island & Breakfast Bar Seating •Sunroom Overlooking a Peaceful Pond •Composite Decking on Front Porch & Rear Deck for Outdoor Living
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EXCELLENT LOCATION FOR THIS AFFORDABLE 1-BEDROOM CONDO!
Just 2 blocks to the beach to Cell: 443-497-3128 Smilin4shore@comcast.net enjoy the sun, surf and sand!
A top-floor unit with access to the private balcony from the living room, offering a canal view! Enjoy a breakfast bar, brand new range, bonus 2nd level with a 14’ x 14’ BR and a full bath. Just 500' from beautiful Northside Park, where the Town of OC features many events all season long! The perfect destination for vacation rentals and coastal getaways!
$246,500
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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Marshall, CT, Criminal Justice; Terrance Milton, CT, Criminal Justice; Chad Amid Stewart, AA, General Studies; and Ke’osha Nyshal Taylor, CT, Nursing. Snow Hill: Josie Burkhead, CT, Criminal Justice; Shayne A. Chester, AA, Education; Julia Cope, AAS, Occupational Therapy Assistant; Cincere Cedric Dennis, CT, Criminal Justice; Alexis Harper, AS, Nursing; Victoria Lane Harper, AS, Nursing; Nosa Idemudia, CT, Criminal Justice; Anthony Joseph Jenkins, AA, General Studies; Michael Noah Smith, AAS, Electro-Mechanical Technologies; and Jennifer M. Timmons, AAS, Business. Whaleyville: Ariana Monae Foreman, AA, General Studies; and Sara Wisner, AA, General Studies.
Coordinator named The Ocean Pines Farmers & Artisans Market has announced Carol Cross of Cross Farms of Berlin has been named Food Access & Community Wellness Coordinator for the Market. In this volunteer leadership role, Cross will oversee the market’s special food access programs, including SNAP/EBT, WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), Senior FMNP and special dietary and nutrition programs. The position was created to make fresh, healthy, local food more accessible to all families in Ocean Pines and surrounding communities, and to ensure shoppers who use nutrition benefits have a welcoming, knowledgeable contact.
GRACE MASTEN, CRS, SRES, BROKER/OWNER LICENSED IN MD & DE ERIK DOWELL, REALTOR
AT NORTH BEACH, REALTORS
12600 Coastal Highway Ocean City, Maryland 21842
410.250.4433
YEARLY RENTALS SELBYVILLE
4 Bedroom 3 Bath * Community Pool * Unfurnished $2,300.00
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1 Bedroom 1 Bath * Unfurnished $1,500.00
OCEAN PINES
3 Bedroom 2 Bath * Unfurnished $2,500.00 Grace@NorthBeachRealtors.com • www.NorthBeachRealtors.com
HARBOUR ISLAND
405 14 TH STREET #22 HOME of THE WHITE MARLIN OPEN
2 BR with BONUS ROOM, 3.5 BATH TOWNHOME OVERLOOKING the WEIGH SCALES
This beautiful unit is located right at the weigh scales for the White Marlin Open. What a view! The unit has LVP flooring throughout with new carpeting in the bedrooms. The lovely furnishings complete this unit. All stainless-steel appliances in the kitchen, with granite countertops. A wood burning fireplace completes the relaxing living room and dining area. Enjoy the views from the two decks facing the marina. $ This is a "must see" to appreciate the unit.
Joan Buchanan
989,000
Sales Agent, REALTOR®, LICENSE IN MD
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Who’s Where When BLU CRABHOUSE / DISTRICT 24 410-289-3322 24th Street Bayside Fri., Aug. 7: Fil Rhythm Sat., Aug. 8: Aaron Howell Duo Sun., Aug. 9: Bill Dickson BURLEY OAK BREWING COMPANY 443-513-4647 10016 Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin Sun., Aug. 9: The Garcia Project
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Best Beats
DJ ROBCEE Fager’s Island: Fri., Aug. 7
On The Beach JOHN LAMERE Coconuts Beach Bar: Sun., Aug. 9
BUXY’S SALTY DOG & DRY DOCK 28 410-289-BUXY 28th Street Coastal Hwy. Fri., Aug. 7: DJ Wax Sundays: Locals Night w/ DJ Deogee Wednesdays: Karaoke w/ DJ Nick Hundley Thurs., August 13: Steelers vs Packers CAPTAIN’S TABLE 410-289-7192 15th & Boardwalk In The Courtyard Marriott Fridays & Saturdays: Phil Perdue CARIBBEAN POOL BAR 410-289-6181 In The Plim Plaza Hotel 109 N. Atlantic Ave. Fri., Aug. 7: DeVaney Bros & Boogiemen Sat., Aug. 8: Endless Ember & Funk Shué Sun., Aug. 9: Cecilia’s Fall & TBA Mon., Aug. 10: DJ Bobby O & Dustin Bones Duo Tues., Aug. 11: Ben Davis & Johnny Cardo Wed., Aug. 12: AJ Jesson & True Country (Solo) Thurs., Aug. 13: Sketchbook & Boogiemen COCONUTS BEACH BAR 410-289-6846 Oceanfront At Castle In The Sand Hotel 37th & 38th Streets Fri., Aug. 7: Opposite Directions & Royal Flush Band Sat., Aug. 8: Kevin Poole & Joe Mama & Top Dead Center Sun., Aug. 9: John LaMere & Rick & Regina Mon., Aug. 10: Sean Loomis & Rogue Citizens Tues., Aug. 11: Jack Bannon & Jess Arms Wed., Aug. 12: Medium Wave Jay & Monkee Paw Thurs., Aug. 13: Union Road & Aaron Howell Trio COINS PUB 410-289-3100 28th Street Plaza On Coastal Hwy. Fri, Aug. 7: Park Avenue Sat., Aug. 8: Jim Long & Chris Diller Sundays: DJ Wax Tues., Aug. 11: Sketchbook
DJ BIGLER Harborside: Saturdays
JR. CLINE & THE RECLINERS Fager’s Island: Sunday, August 9 & Deck Party ~ Monday, August 10
PHIL PERDUE Captain’s Table: Fridays & Saturdays
KARAOKE W/ DJ NICK HUNDLEY Buxy’s: Wednesdays
CUP OF JOE Crabcake Factory Bayside: Sun., Aug. 9
DJ BILLY T Harborside: Fridays & Wednesdays
TRIPWIRE Purple Moose: Friday & Saturday, August 7 & August 8
JIM LONG Coins Pub: Saturdays
BEATS BY DEOGEE Pickles Pub: Fridays Buxy’s Salty Dog: Sundays
JAH WORKS Seacrets: Friday & Saturday, August 7 & 8
CHARLIE TRAVERS Purple Moose: Sat., Aug. 8
CRABCAKE FACTORY BAYSIDE 302-988-5000 37314 Lighthouse Rd., Rte. 54, Selbyville, DE Fri., Aug. 7: Tony Mowen Sun., Aug. 9: Cup Of Joe Tues., Aug. 11: C-Miller Wed., Aug. 12: Fil Rhythm FAGER’S ISLAND 410-524-5500 60th St., In The Bay Fri., Aug. 7: DJ RobCee, No Go Romeo & Dead Eye Stare Sat., Aug. 8: The Chucks, DJ DNIAL & Jumper Sun., Aug. 9: JR. Cline & The Recliners & DJ Wax
FIL RHYTHM Crabcake Factory Bayside: Wed., Aug. 12
PARK AVENUE Coins Pub: Friday, August 7 Jolly Jellyfish: Saturday, August 8
DJ WAX Buxy’s: Fri., Aug 7 Coins Pub: Sun., Aug. 9 Fager’s Island: Sun. & Mon., Aug. 9 & 10 Pickles Pub: Tuesdays Fish Tales: Wednesdays
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Who’s Where When Mon., Aug. 10: Deck Party - DJ Wax, JR. Cline & The Recliners, The Loop & DJ Stinson Tues., Aug. 11: Saltwater Sweat Line Dancing Wed., Aug. 12: DJ Hector Thursdays: DJ Groove
THE GARCIA PROJECT Burley Oak: Sunday, August 9 (Ticket Event)
ON THE EDGE Jolly Jellyfish: Sunday, August 9
FISH TALES 410-289-0990 22nd Street & The Bay Fri., Aug. 7: Blake Haley Sat., Aug. 8: Opposite Directions Sun., Aug. 9: Josh Pryor Wednesdays: DJ Wax HARBORSIDE 410-213-1846 South Harbor Rd., West End O.C. Fridays: DJ Billy T Sat., Aug. 8: Rogue Citizens & DJ Bigler Sundays: Opposite Directions & AJ & Caileen Wednesdays: DJ Billy T Thursdays: Dust N Bones
OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS Coconuts Beach Bar: Friday, August 7 Fish Tales: Saturday, August 8 Harborside: Sunday, August 9 Seacrets: Tuesday, August 11
ROGUE CITIZENS Harborside: Saturday, August 8 (1 pm) Pickles Pub: Saturday, August 8 (9 pm) Coconuts Beach Bar: Monday, August 10
JOLLY JELLYFISH BEACH CLUB 443-664-6147 98th Street Coastal Hwy., Plaza Condominium Fri., Aug. 7: Dustin Showers Band Sat., Aug. 8: Park Avenue Sun., Aug. 9: On The Edge Mon., Aug. 10: First Class Tues., Aug. 11: Soul Chase Wed., Aug. 12: Joe Mama & Friends Thurs., Aug. 13: Lennon LaRicci & The Leftovers PICKLES PUB 410-289-4891 8th Street & Philadelphia Ave. Fridays: Beats By DeoGee Sat., Aug. 8: Rogue Citizens Mon., Aug. 10: Karaoke w/ Wood Tuesdays: Beats By Wax Thursdays: Beats By Connair
JUMPER Fager’s Island: Saturday, August 8
BONFIRE Purple Moose: Thursday, August 13
BOOGIEMEN Caribbean Pool Bar: Friday, August 7 & Thursday, August 13 The Wedge: Tuesday, August 11
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SKETCHBOOK Coins Pub: Tuesday, August 11 Caribbean Pool Bar: Thursday, August 13
KEVIN POOLE & JOE MAMA Coconuts Beach Bar: Saturday, August 8
PURPLE MOOSE SALOON 410-289-6953 Between Caroline & Talbot Streets On The Boards Fri., Aug. 7: Tripwire & DJ Mary Jane Sat., Aug. 8: Charlie Travers (2pm), Tripwire & DJ Papi Sun., Aug. 9: Chris & Chris (2pm) & DJ Noah Selt Mondays & Thursdays: DJ Papi Tuesdays: DJ Catdaddy Wednesdays: DJ Rellew Thurs., Aug. 13: Bonfire SEACRETS 410-524-4900 49th Street & Coastal Hwy. Fri., Aug. 7: DJ Chrome, DJ E-State, DJ Davie, DJ Bobby O, Jah Works, Radio Stranger & Stealing Savanah Sat., Aug. 8: DJ Connair, DJ Cheech, Radio Stranger, Jah Works, DJ Bobby O, DJ Davie, Stealing Savanah, DJ E-State & Garden State Radio Sun, Aug. 9: DJ Davie, DJ Cheech, DJ Chrome, No Filter & The Elovaters (Ticket Event) Mon., Aug. 10: Blake Haley & DJ E-State Tues., Aug. 11: Turning The Tide, DJ Davie, DJ J-Spinz, DJ Cheech, Opposite Directions & Seven Suns (Ticket Event) Wed., Aug. 12: DJ E-State, DJ Davie Full Circle Duo, The Benderz & The Expendables (Ticket Event) Thurs, Aug. 13: Faith Noel, DJ Davie, DJ E-State & Go Go Gadjet THE WEDGE 410-289-5121 806 S. Atlantic Ave. Tues., Aug. 11: Boogiemen
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Dining Guide ■ PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ ■ RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted —————————————
DOWNTOWN
South end to 28th Street ■ BUXY’S SALTY DOG SALOON DRY DOCK 28 28th Street, Ocean City, 410-289-0973, buxys.com, drydockoc.com Destiny has a new home in Ocean City. From the ‘burgh to the beach, Buxy’s is your home away from Pittsburgh. Come see what all the locals already know and have known – Buxy’s is the place to come to meet friends, relax and be social with no attitudes. House specialties include “The” Cheesesteak Sub, Primanti-styled sandwiches, pierogis, egg-rolls and homemade crab dip. Dry Dock also features a full menu with soups, salads, kick starters, pierogis and craft pizza. ■ CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, in The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City 410-2897192, captainstableoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar A local tradition for over 60 years featuring hand cut steaks, premium lobster and perfectly prepared regional seafood. Breakfast daily 7:30-11 a.m. Open daily for dinner: Sunday through Thursday, 4-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 4-10 p.m. Happy Hour, seven days a week, 4-6 p.m. ■ COINS PUB & RESTAURANT 28th Street Plaza and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100, www.coinspuboc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar American style local restaurant serving seafood, steaks and chefs specials. Check out the off season weekday specials. Early bird; daily, 2-5:30 p.m. Sunday’s early bird specials, all day and all night. Happy Hour; daily, 2-5:30 p.m. with food and drink specials. Open Monday through Friday, 2 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 a.m. Dinein, carry out. ■ CORAL REEF RESTAURANT & BAR 17th Street in the Holiday Inn & Suites, Ocean City 410-289-2612, coralreefrestaurant.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Enjoy traditional Eastern Shore cuisine and local favorites that are sure to please your entire party! Choose from a selection of house specialty entrees such as sharables, handhelds and seafood. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Featuring specialty rums. Open daily, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. ■ DISTRICT 24: BLUE CRABHOUSE & RAW BAR, JAY’S CAFÉ, CRAFT BEER & 1945 STEAK & SEAFOOD HOUSE 2305 Philadelphia Ave, Ocean City 410289-3322, district24oc.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ Menu | Full bar Nestled on 24th Street Bayside in Ocean City, Maryland, District 24 stands as one destination brimming with endless possibilities. On the first floor, Blu Crabhouse & Raw Bar invites you to indulge in all-you-can-eat blue crabs, easy-peel shrimp, golden fried chicken, and so much more, while Jay’s Café serves breakfast sandwiches all day alongside La Colombe coffee, fresh pastries, and delicious lunch creations. Just steps away, CRAFT Bar delivers smash burgers, crispy wings, craft pizzas, an impressive selection of craft beer, handcrafted cocktails, and more. Rising above it all on the third floor, the stunning new 1945 Steak & Seafood offers breathtaking rooftop views, in-house hand-cut chops, exceptional seafood favorites, vibrant Mediterranean cuisine, and thoughtful bourbon and wine pairings. Let’s face it—there’s simply more at District 24. ■ FISH TALES 2107 Herring Way, Ocean City, 410-2890990, ocfishtales.com Bayfront marina dining offered here with a
huge menu to satisfy guests of all ages. Enjoy a drink from a hanging chair or fish tacos at your table while the kids play in a playground build in the sand. Food and drink menus offer enough of a variety to meet all needs. ■ HARBOR WATCH 806 S. Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City 410289-5121, www.harborwatchrestaurant.com $$-$$$ | Reservations | Kids’ Menu | Full bar Celebrating our 42nd year with fresh seafood, an award-winning raw bar, mouthwatering steaks and the best view of the Ocean City Inlet and Assateague Island. Open every day, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Raw Bar Happy Hour Monday through Thursday from 2-6 p.m. Call for banquet and large-party details. ■ PICKLES PUB 706 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 410289-4891, picklesoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Easy to find with plenty of free parking, serving lunch, dinner and entire diverse menu until 1 a.m. Also nightly entertainment yearround and a great place to watch all the sports on an ocean of televisions including a giant high-def screen. Also four pool tables on site. Lunch and dinner and entire menu until 1 a.m. Open all year from 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m., seven days a week. ■ PIT & PUB 2706 Philadelphia Ave. and 12701 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, pitandpub.com Ocean City’s home of Pulled Pork and the finest barbecue, the legendary 28th Street Pit & Pub and the Northside Pit & Pub are known for serving up delicious smokehouse specialties. Grab a brew and enjoy the live sports action on one of the big screen TVs. Happy hour daily. Family-friendly atmospheres at both locations. Weekend entertainment. ■ THE WEDGE BAR 806 S. Atlantic Ave, Ocean City www.thewedgeoc.com $-$$ | Full bar Panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, bay and Assateague Island. Enjoy small plates, sandwiches and grilled burgers. Open every day, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
MIDTOWN
29th to 90th streets ■ 32 PALM 32nd Street in The Hilton, Ocean City 410289-2525, 32palm.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Elevated cuisine, locally sourced ingredients and allocated spirits are prominently featured in our lounge and dining room. Open year-round for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Routinely updated menus with the highest quality local ingredients for fresh seafood any time of the year! ■ THE BONFIRE 71st Street, Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, 410524-7171, thebonfirerestaurant.com Celebrating more than 50 years as the best seafood and prime rib buffet in Ocean City. It’s all here – the service, the atmosphere and finest, freshest seafood available and quality meats. Save room for the decadent desserts available as well including homemade donuts. ■ COCONUTS BEACH BAR & GRILL 3701 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 410-2896846, castleinthesand.com A tropical open-air patio steps from the beach. A unique place for lunch or dinner with a menu featuring all the customary items and a few Ocean City-based surprises. Guests can also enjoy beach service for lunch and cocktails. Be sure to check out the daily entertainment schedule. ■ FAGERS ISLAND 201 60th St., Ocean City, 410-524-5500, fagers.com $$ | Full bar Dine on the island with an award-winning bayfront restaurant featuring American & Re-
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gional dining with a global influence and popular destination featuring impeccably prepared American and Pacific Rim cuisine. Also enjoy our outdoor decks and bar with live entertainment and 32 wines by the glass. A place where the joy of food & the presence of the table are of utmost importance. Dine on fresh seafood and our famous Prime Rib. Enjoy beautiful sunsets over the water. Open 11 a.m. daily. Fine dine at 4:30 p.m. ■ HOOKED 8003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 410723-4665, hookedoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar A Common Ground Hospitality concept, a passion driven restaurant group servicing the coastal community. The goal is honor creativity and innovation by design. With passion at the heart of everything, unique dining concepts are paired with honest hospitality and well-made food sourced with fresh local ingredients and seasonal harvests. Craft and full bar available. Open daily 11:30 a.m. ■ LONGBOARD CAFÉ 6701 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 443664-5693, longboardcafe.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Casual Dining … Refined. Open for lunch and dinner. A wide range of gourmet burgers, innovative tacos, salads and sandwiches to full dinner entrees featuring fresh local fish prepared in a variety of styles, beef, shellfish and pasta. All our sauces, salsas, dressings, etc. are meticulously house made. We use fresh local sources wherever possible and premium ingredients such as our chuck, brisket and short rib custom blended burgers. Closed Tuesday. Call for reservations. ■ MARLIN MOON RESTAURANT 3301 Atlantic Ave., in the Double Tree Hotel, Ocean City 410-289-1201, marlinmoonocmd.com $$ | Full bar Winner of the Maryland People's choice award, Marlin Moon continues to offer its famous, locally loved dishes and famous happy hour. Enjoy creatively crafted cocktails, fresh selections from the raw bar and luscious desserts. Happy Hour, every day, 3-6 p.m., featuring drink specials. Breakfast, 7:30-11:30 a.m.; Lite Fare, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Dinner, 4-10 p.m.; and Bar open noon to 11 p.m. ■ SEACRETS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open Sunday through Friday at 11 a.m., 10 a.m. on Saturdays, close at 2 a.m. Enjoy a tropical atmosphere and dine under the palms in our outdoor, kid friendly dining area or try a Seacrets Beachin' Cocktails in the Bay with live music every day open to close. The club is open every night in the summer. Try our famous jerk chicken with homemade honey mustard sauce, Pushcart Trio, a true Jamaican dish or a hearty wrap, sandwich or delicious burger. We have it all at Seacrets.
UPTOWN
91st to 146th streets ■ ALBERTINO'S BRICK OVEN & EATERY 13117 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 410250-2000, albertinosoc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Featuring the best brick oven pizza, always handmade with fresh ingredients, ItalianAmerican mouth-watering seafood specialties, traditional Italian pasta dishes, apps, soups and salads. Full bar with large local craft beer selection. ■ THE CRAB BAG 13005 Coastal Highway Ocean City, 410250-3337, thecrabbag.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Featuring consistent hot steamed crabs, eat in or carryout. The Crab Bag is also an Eastern Shore style seafood house specializing in preparing and serving the biggest and the best blue crabs available. The extensive menu promises something for everyone. Winter hours, Friday-Sunday, open 11 a.m. ■ CRABCAKE FACTORY USA 120th Street, oceanside, Ocean City, 410250-4900, crabcakefactoryusa.com Full-service family restaurant, carry-out and sports bar. Outside seating available. Menu
selections include prime rib, chicken Chesapeake, steamed shrimp, beer battered fish, real Philly cheesesteaks, burgers, and a kids menu. Casual attire, full liquor bar, no reservations. Open Year Round. World-Famous Crabcakes are served all day starting at 8 a.m. and can be packed on ice for you while you are eating breakfast.
FENWICK ISLAND ■ DIRTY HARRY’S 100 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, DE, 302-539-3020, Beach-net.com/dirtyharrys $ | Kids’ Menu | Full bar Don’t let the name fool you, the food is home cooking at its finest. Owned and operated by Ginny Swann and family for 20 years. Voted Best Top 5 Bakeries in Delaware. Popular for the breakfast but getting rave reviews for lunch and dinner, too. ■ NANTUCKETS Route 1, Fenwick Island, DE, 302-5392607, nantucketsrestaurant.com Serving the beach great food and spirits for over 30 years. David and Janet Twining will wow you with the finest foods and drinks in the area. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by what one of the coast’s finest dining establishments has in store for guests. Everything here is a house specialty. ■ TWINING’S LOBSTER SHANTY Rte. 54, Fenwick Island, Del., 302-4362305, twiningshanty.com Reservations | Kids’ Menu “A funky little place at the edge of town.” Classic New England fare, lobsters, steaks and burgers. Bird watching and magical sunsets await. Open for lunch and dinner. Reservations are suggested.
WEST OCEAN CITY ■ BREAKFAST CAFE 12736 Ocean Gateway, Route 50 east, West Ocean City, 410-213-1804, breakfastcafeofoc.com All the traditional breakfast options available here in a casual, diner setting. Open daily closing at 2 p.m. ■ CANTINA LOS AGAVES MEXICAN GRILL 12720 Ocean Gateway #7, West Ocean City 410-390-3914, cantinalosagaves.com $$ | Kid’s menu | Full bar Ocean City’s newest Mexican restaurant and bar. Offering delicious and generous portions of the tastiest traditional and not so traditional #MexicanEats you have ever tried. Open everyday, 12 noon to 9 p.m., kitchen and bar. ■ DUMSER’S DAIRYLAND West Ocean City: Route 50 east; Boardwalk locations: 501 S. Philadelphia Ave., 49th Street, 123rd Street, Ocean City, dumsersdairyland.com This classic ice cream shop is a tradition for many families. Voted O.C.’s “Best Ice Cream” for the past 20 years, Dumser’s is celebrating decades of serving the shore, and the ‘40s-style décor takes you back in time. With locations throughout Ocean City, treating your tastebuds to this signature homemade ice cream is easy. The 123rd Street location offers lunch and dinner menus in addition to a wide variety of ice cream treats. ■ HARBORSIDE BAR & GRILL 12841 Harbor Rd., West Ocean City, 410213-1846, weocharborside.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Home of the original Orange Crush drink with an extensive menu offers a wide variety of appetizers, fresh seafood, steak & pasta entrees, as well as juicy burgers and sandwiches. Whether seeking a full dining experience or just a crush or two, the team will be sure to take excellent care of you and yours. Monday-Wednesday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Thursday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. ■ OC DINER 12744 Ocean Gateway, Rt 50 east, Ocean City 410-390-5112 $$ | Kids’ menu Family owned for over 25 years. Serving the best homemade food. Local’s favorite. Breakfast served all day. Kids’ menu. Dine-in and Carry-out. Open 7 days a week.
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Nominations now open for annual foundation awards (Aug. 7, 2026) The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore annually celebrates local philanthropic service through its annual awards, and is now accepting nominations until August 31, 2026 for the Richard A. Henson Award for Nonprofit Excellence, the Frank H. Morris Humanitarian Award, and the Mary Gladys Jones Volunteer of the Year Award. These awards are considered among the most prestigious philanthropic service honors in the Lower Shore region. Recipients must first be nominated for an award and then selected by a committee of community volunteers. To nominate an individual or organization for one of the awards, visit CFES.org/awards and complete the application. Award winners will be announced at the Community Foundation’s Annual Meeting on Thursday November 5, 2026. • Mary Gladys Jones Volunteer of the Year Award: Recognizes an individ-
ual who has made outstanding, sustained and unselfish contributions to community service. The Foundation will grant $1,000 to the Volunteer of the Year Award winner’s charity of choice. • Richard A. Henson Award for Nonprofit Excellence: Presented annually to a qualified 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in Somerset, Wicomico, or Worcester counties which has achieved lasting impact through innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and the creative use of resources to address critical and emerging needs. The Foundation will grant a $5,000 donation to the recipient. • Frank H. Morris Humanitarian Award: Recognizes an individual who has made outstanding, sustained, and unselfish contributions to community enrichment and whose vital ideas and personal sacrifices exemplify the philanthropic spirit of our community. The Foundation grants $2,500 to the Morris Award winner’s charity of choice.
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Gazpacho with a summer twist By Deborah Lee Walker Contributing Writer (Aug. 7, 2026) A philosophical point of view has an intellectual unity that results when one embellishes his inquisitiveness with a fusion of debate, experimentation, and research. Chefs are no exception. Searching for the truth and individuality frees one from tradition and inspires the seeds of creativity. With that thought in mind, the refreshing subject of gazpacho is stirring the pot. Before one can explore the possibilities of choice, a little antiquity savors the options. The origins of the liquid salad are as hotly debated as the proper ingredients. But culinary historians and gaz-
pacho connoisseurs generally agree that Andalusia, the southernmost province in Spain, is the home of gazpacho. There are many varieties of the popular soup, but the most common version is a mixture of tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, bell peppers, hot peppers, and olive oil. Since the number of components in the recipe are limited, the minute details become a key factor. Red gazpacho lives or dies by its tomatoes. Roma tomatoes are preferred for delicious tomato sauces, but their lack of juice puts them at the end of the list for gazpacho. Heirloom, beefsteaks, and vine-ripened are your best options. The bottom line, the juicier the better. Grilling the vegetables introduces a whole new spectrum of flavor as opposed to the standard menu of raw vegetables. Contrast is the secret in Continued on Page 57
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Blessing of the Combines
The 26th Annual Blessing of the Combines returned to Snow Hill last Saturday to celebrate the agriculture industry and local farmers. Approximately 8,000 people attended the event on a beautiful day. A highlight of the event was the annual parade of combines at 11 a.m. The Snow Hill Blessing of the Combines is organized by a small private committee that has been led by the Payne family since its inception. Pictured are scenes from the parade on Green Street. STEVE GREEN/OC TODAY-DISPATCH
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT Continued from Page 55 any kitchen; monotonous preparation dissipates allure. The combination of grilled and raw vegetables highlights not only the texture but also the taste. A slice of stale bread is recommended; the bread acts as a thickener. So, a firm crumb such as country style or Italian bread is fancied and readily available at your local supermarket. Green peppers are a key ingredient for gazpacho. However, customary ingredients are not written in stone and yellow, orange, and red peppers open a chapter of change. They are sweeter than green peppers and the sugariness counteracts the acidity of the tomatoes. Cucumbers are synonymous with gazpacho. Let us stroll down the path of specifics so clarity comes to the forefront. It is generally suggested that one peel the skins of garden cucumbers since they are very tough. English cucumber skins are tender and peeling is optional. Every rule has an exception. If you are preparing a cantaloupe or melon gazpacho, the gorgeous color is part of its overall beauty. Some suggest removing the skin of the cucumbers since it lessens the purity of the color. Others argue that the skin gives the soup flavor and texture. You can also forgo pureeing the cucumber into the actual soup and use the finely chopped cucumber with the skins on as a garnish. Choices are the essence of cooking and distinguish one chef from another.
The trick for a perfect emulsification is the technique of adding olive oil. The oil should never be added all at once since it prevents the mixture from combining properly. Adding the oil gradually allows the process of emulsification to take place properly. Salt concludes the final chapter in the formulizing of gazpacho. Some chefs prefer to salt the veggies and allow them to rest. This draws out the flavor of the cell walls while simultaneously forcing the proteins to separate from the molecules, which in turn can produce a more complex and tastier soup. In closing, understanding the basic principles of creating gazpacho instills wisdom and confidence to make adjustments according to one’s palette. Cantaloupe gazpacho is a gorgeous twist on the customary gazpacho. The simplistic soup adorned with an array of garnishes complete the garden of veggies and fruit. Finely diced cucum-
bers, jalapenos, tomatoes, fresh herbs and edible flowers give the soup sophistication and elegance. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 medium cantaloupe, skin and seeds removed 1 large beefsteak tomato, seeds and core removed 3 garlic cloves, peeled 1 slice of stale, coarse white bread ½ cup extra virgin olive oil few splashes of fresh lime juice few pinches of kosher salt ½ English cucumber, seeds removed, peeling is optional ½ jalapeno, seeds and stem removed, finely chopped Sunset Sprinkles Tiny Mighty Grape Tomatoes, halved fresh basil edible flowers 1. Place the cantaloupe, tomatoes, garlic, and bread in a food processor and
blend until smooth. Continue blending, and slowly add the olive oil and lime juice. Taste and add salt accordingly. 2. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. 3. Chill the serving vessels. 4. While the mixture is in the refrigerator, prepare the garnishes. 5. Pour chilled cantaloupe soup into the chilled serving vessels. 6. Using culinary tweezers, artfully arrange the garnishes. 7. Serve immediately.
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SURF REPORT
The Adventures
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by Steve Green
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hat a journey my family has had with Autism. Sometimes the noise was too much. Sometimes an unexpected change in routine was enough to unravel the afternoon. There were occasions when people stared, quietly wondering why this little boy – who is now 16 years old -- wasn't behaving like everyone else. They didn't know he was trying as hard as he could. They didn't know he had nonverbal autism. Back then, Pam and I often felt like we were explaining autism almost as much as we were parenting it. Thankfully, those moments are becoming fewer. That's why a news story caught my attention this week. Florida lawmakers recently required all 67 public school districts to offer at least one autism-specific professional development opportunity each year for teachers and school-based administrators. To most people, it probably sounded like another education policy. To families like ours, it sounded like progress. The more teachers and administrators understand autism, the better prepared they are to recognize that not every challenging behavior is an act of defiance. Sometimes it's anxiety. Sometimes it's sensory overload. Sometimes it's frustration from being unable to communicate. When schools respond with understanding before punishment, everybody benefits — not only students with autism but every child sharing that classroom. Over the past 16 years, we've watched awareness steadily grow. It's far from perfect, but it's undeniably better. More classmates grow up alongside children with special needs instead of wondering why they're different. More employers are beginning to recognize the talents people with autism bring to the workplace. Acceptance doesn't happen overnight, but it does happen one person at a time. Our family has certainly changed. Autism still wins some days. There are still moments when Carson becomes overwhelmed. There are still situations that don't unfold the way we hoped. There are still evenings when Pam and I replay the day, wondering if we could have handled something differently. We are still learning and pivoting as we go. The constant being simple support.
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The difference today is that life is much smoother than it was 10 years ago. Some of that is because Carson has grown. Some of it is because we've grown. Truthfully, Carson deserves most of the credit. He's the one navigating a world that isn't always built for the way his brain works. He's the one adapting every day. He's the one reminding us that progress isn't measured only by milestones but also by perseverance. People sometimes ask parents of children with autism what advice we'd give. I usually tell them we've learned to balance encouragement with acceptance. We introduce new experiences. We gently push Carson outside his comfort zone because growth usually happens there. We celebrate when he surprises us by enjoying something we never expected. At the same time, we've learned to respect that not every experience has to become a success story. Some environments simply aren't enjoyable for him. Some routines help him thrive. Some changes require more patience than others. We've stopped comparing Carson's path to anyone else's. Our goal has never been for him to become like everyone else. Our goal is for him to become the very best version of himself. We have learned his best version is going to be incredible because we has already overcome so much in his life. Few people have shaped my thinking about autism more than Dr. Temple Grandin. For many families in the autism community, she isn't simply an author or speaker. She's living proof of what's possible when people are given opportunity instead of limitations. Her most famous quote may also be her simplest. "The world needs all kinds of minds." I've always loved that sentence because it shifts the conversation away from disability and toward contribution. Every person thinks differently. Every person brings unique gifts. Every person has value. Another of her well-known observations has become something of a guiding principle for our family. "Different, not less." Three words. That's all it takes. Carson experiences the world differently than most people. Different doesn't mean less intelligent. Different doesn't mean less important. Different doesn't mean less worthy of friendship, inclusion or respect. It sim-
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ply means different. Grandin also speaks often about the importance of exposing children to new experiences. She has said, "The most important thing people did for me was expose me to new things." That resonates with me as a father. Pam and I have spent years trying to find that delicate balance between protecting Carson and preparing him for life. It's not always easy. Push too hard and anxiety can take over. Don't push enough and opportunities disappear. Somewhere in the middle is where confidence grows. Grandin also frequently emphasizes the importance of early intervention. "The earlier a child gets help, the better the outcome." Our family has been blessed by outstanding teachers, therapists, aides and school staff who believed in Carson long before they saw the results of their work. Another Grandin quote says it perfectly. "I cannot emphasize enough the importance of a good teacher." How true that is. Teachers can build confidence. They create opportunities. They foster acceptance. They often become the bridge between a child's potential and the world around them. That's one reason Florida's new training requirement gives me hope. Not because teachers aren't already working incredibly hard—they certainly are—but because understanding autism helps everyone. It helps teachers. It helps classmates. It helps parents. Most importantly, it helps children like Carson. Looking back over these past 16 years, I don't think autism has changed Carson nearly as much as it has changed me. It has taught patience when I wanted quick answers. It has taught flexibility when life didn't follow the plan. It has taught me to celebrate victories that many people would never notice. Most of all, it has taught me that every child deserves to be seen for who they are, not judged for what they cannot yet do. We're still learning. We probably always will be. (The writer is the executive editor of OC Today-Dispatch. He and his wife, Pamela, are proud parents of two boys. This weekly column examines their transition into parenthood and all that goes along with it. E-mail any thoughts to editor@octodaydispatch.com.)
Alternative board offers more speed for some surfers Rare equipment different than an average wave rider By Dave Dalkiewicz Contributing Writer (Aug. 7, 2026) I’ve got something a little different for this column. It appears to be like a very long surfboard. It’s not a stand-up paddle board or an elongated soft surfboard or even a body board. There’s not many of them around, in fact, they could be considered to be rather rare. Could it be a boat, motor or sail, short or long? No, the reference here , is a racing paddle board. Long, sleek, narrow and light, they are a category unto themselves. Generally 12’ are about as long as they get with longer ones being typical. One of the hallmarks of these boards is that they go fast especially when compared to a “regular” surfboard. It’s been a while, but I’ve had paddling sessions when the “path” was directly out to sea, perpendicular with the beach. It wasn’t too long before the tall buildings on the shoreline were looking quite small. I was “out to sea” for quite a distance, which wasn’t the best idea, although it felt rather comfortable out there. The good news was that with the speed that the board was capable of I could get back to the beach in rapid fashion. So is this a unicorn or just equipment that is not often seen? At any rate it’s a unique piece and quite the study in slow speed (relatively) efficiency. Find a board and go paddling! Dave Dalkiewicz is the owner of Ocean Atlantic Surf Shop in Ocean City
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Grants eyed to help Berlin Skate Park effort By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 7, 2026) Advocates of the creation of a skate park in Berlin are waiting to hear if their bids for three six-figure grants that could advance the ambitious project were successful. Residents and staff members hope to construct a skateboard complex at Heron Park to expand the area’s recreational offerings. According to Kate Daub, Berlin’s Associate Town Administrator, the municipality has three grant applications pending for that initiative: $487,500 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), $300,000 from Community Parks and Playgrounds (CPP), and $100,000 from the Worcester County Health Department Transformation Collaborative. Daub confirmed in an email to the Bayside Gazette this week that while she has not yet received official award notifications from the LWCF or the CPP program, she has “been advised that both applications have advanced through each stage of the review process." “I’m hopeful that we’ll be hearing of determinations soon,” Daub said. The LWCF is administered by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The program, which offers 50/50 matching grants, paves
a path for local governments and state agencies to build outdoor recreation amenities, such as the planned skate park. DNR also manages CCP, which provides funding to municipal governments to expand or construct community parks and/ or install playground equipment. Daub said she has yet to receive any updates on the grant application for the Worcester County Health Department Transformation Collaborative. We Heart Berlin, a nonprofit group committed to promoting and creating healthy and sustainable activities in town, has been working toward building a skate park. The campus would provide an additional recreational amenity for Berlin’s younger residents as well as adult skateboarders. We Heart Berlin founder Tony Weeg said earlier this year that $975,000 is needed to construct a skateable facility. However, $1.3 million is a more realistic figure when accounting for add-on features like shade structures and lighting. A skate park has been a priority for We Heart Berlin for a few years. In 2022, Spohn Ranch, a skate park design-and-build company based in Los Angeles, California, was
hired to develop concept plans. The skate park is slated to be 14,000 to 16,000 square feet and is adjacent to the space planned for Berlin’s new public works facility at Heron Park. The site will include a bowl, quarter pipes, and a pump track, which helps skaters learn to transition seamlessly without losing momentum. Spohn Ranch’s design also incorporates amphitheater steps, a hipped bank, a grind ledge, an A-frame bank, a slappy curb, and a landscape area. The initiative has been steadily
progressing. In April 2025, representatives from We Heart Berlin and Berlin Public Works Director Jimmy Charles conducted a walkthrough of the future park’s site and noted the structure’s dimensions. Spohn Ranch is expected to complete the construction of the skate park complex when the time comes. The company will add the Berlin amenity to its schedule when the town cinches the necessary funding. Project leaders will communicate updates as they become available.
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Calendar Submit calendar items to: editor@octodaydispatch.com. Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, the week of publication. Local submissions have priority. Area event listings are subject to space availability.
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FREE KIDS CRAFT SATURDAYS WORCESTER COUNTY FAIR John Walter Smith Park, 6030 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Live music, contests, livestock tent, kids zone, attractions, 4-H displays and catfish races. Event schedule www.worcestercountyfair.org. 410-632-2144
PICKLE FOR PAWS Harbor Island Marina, 419 14th St., Ocean City, 4-9:15 p.m. The World’s Largest Billfish Tournament with over a million dollars in prizes. Open to all anglers. Weigh-ins are held daily from 49:15 p.m. Visit the White Marlin Open Store. whitemarlinopen.com
Ocean Pines Racquet Center, 11443 Manklin Creek Road, 4 p.m. Cost is $10. Sign up: Venmo, @Kelly-Coyne-3; or Zelle or text, Kelly Coyne, 410-409-5157. Supporting Kenille’s Kupboard Pet Pantry & Rescue. Dog and cat food donations accepted. All ages welcome. 410409-5157
MARLIN FEST
AUGUST FIRST FRIDAY
Ocean City Inlet Beach, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Live music, food, drinks, vendors, live stream of White Marlin Weigh-Ins, and White Marlin Open and Marlin Fest merchandise. No pets allowed. https://marlinfest.com
Downtown Snow Hill, 5-8 p.m. Vendors, CCH Train Races, DJ Kay, DTSH bar, businesses open late, farm themed activities and more.
WORCESTER COUNTY FAIR
Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., 5-7 p.m. Meet the artists, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and see the new exhibits by a variety of local and regional artists. Free event. All are welcome. 410-524-9433
53RD ANNUAL WHITE MARLIN OPEN
John Walter Smith Park, 6030 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, 4:30-8 p.m. Leo Brooks Band, cake auction, livestock tent, kids zone, attractions, 4-H displays and catfish races. Event schedule www.worcestercountyfair.org. 410-6322144
BEACH TENNIS MARYLAND - 4TH MARYLAND CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES OPEN 2026 Park Place Hotel, 208 Baltimore Ave., Ocean City, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. ITF BT200 Main Draw, Mixed ITF BT200 Finals, 3rd Junior J100 and Players Party at Seacrets. Selected live streaming: youtube.com/c/IDoLivestreaming. 410708-4261, cmacleod@mlg-lawyers.com
GREAT POCOMOKE FAIR Great Pocomoke Fair, 2037 Broad St., Pocomoke City, 5 p.m. Exhibits, live stock, harness racing, motorsports, food competitions, Duck & Goose Calling Championships, dog show, tractor pull, various competitions and more. Schedule: www.thegreatpocomokefair.org.
OC MAHJONG CLUB Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Join in for a fun morning of playing tile Mahjong. Feel free to bring your own tile set. All adults are welcome. 410-5241818, worcesterlibrary.org
COMIC BOOK WORKSHOP Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 401 Fifth St., 2 p.m. Join professional artist and author/illustrator of Gnat: Journey to Coa, and learn how to create your own comic book. For ages 12-18 years. Registration required: 410-
THE ART LEAGUE OF OCEAN CITY’S FIRST FRIDAY OPENING RECEPTION
Sat., Aug. 8 53RD ANNUAL WHITE MARLIN OPEN Harbor Island Marina, 419 14th St., Ocean City, 4-9:15 p.m. The World’s Largest Billfish Tournament with over a million dollars in prizes. Open to all anglers. Weigh-ins are held daily from 49:15 p.m. Visit the White Marlin Open Store. whitemarlinopen.com
MARLIN FEST Ocean City Inlet Beach, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Live music, food, drinks, vendors, live stream of White Marlin Weigh-Ins, and White Marlin Open and Marlin Fest merchandise. No pets allowed. https://marlinfest.com
GUY HARVEY MEET-AND-GREET Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot, 809 S. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Meet world-renowned angler, marine artist, and conservationist, Dr. Guy Harvey, at Marlin Fest on August 8 beginning at 11 a.m. at the Guy Harvey booth, in the Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot.
BEACH TENNIS MARYLAND - 4TH MARYLAND CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES OPEN 2026 Park Place Hotel, 208 Baltimore Ave., Ocean City, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. ITF BT200 Finals, 4th Junior J100, Amateur Round Robin, all categories and Competitions for Amateurs, Pros & Spectators. Se-
new original music. Everyone welcome. www.sligochurch.org/sligo-by-the-sea
GREAT POCOMOKE FAIR Great Pocomoke Fair, 2037 Broad St., Pocomoke City, 9:30 a.m. Exhibits, live stock, harness racing, motorsports, food competitions, Duck & Goose Calling Championships, dog show, tractor pull, various competitions and more. Schedule: www.thegreatpocomokefair.org.
9TH ANNUAL OC FILM CHALLENGE PREMIERE & AWARDS NIGHT Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., 7-9 p.m. Watch the films, celebrate the awards, and meet the filmmakers. Bring a chair. If rain, films will move inside the Arts Center. Free event, but donations are welcome. 410-524-9433
PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE, ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION, ORLEANS, & FIREFALL Roland E. Powell Convention Center Ocean City Performing Arts Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, 7 p.m. An evening of timeless hits and harmonydriven rock. Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/7708755 7/pure-prarie-leagueatlanta-rhythmsectionorleansand-firefall-ocean-city-ocperforming-arts-center.
OCEAN PINES ANGLERS CLUB MEETING Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 9:30 a.m. Glen Odor will discuss his daily virtual fishing tournament for both freshwater nd saltwater anglers and his patent pending fishtech.com measuring device. All welcome. Jack Barnes, 410-641-7662
PRE-HISTORIC PLAY: DINO CRAFTS & ACTIVITIES Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 401 Fifth St., 10 a.m.-noon. Drop in for dinosaur themed crafts and activities. For all ages. For families. 410957-0878, worcesterlibrary.org
FIRST RESPONDERS OPEN HOUSE US Coast Guard Station Ocean City, 610 S. Philadelphia Ave., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet local heroes, enjoy family-friendly activities, and experience a behind-thescenes look at life at one of the nation’s busiest Coast Guard stations. Free event.
FREE CHRISTIAN WORSHIP CONCERT First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City, 1301 Philadelphia Ave., 11 a.m. Reid and Karpenko families present their annual free concert. Professional musicians present classic Christian music - plus
Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Featuring “Colorful Fish.” Guided crafts led by friendly instructors. All supplies provided. Jessica Bauer, development@artleagueofoceancity.org
JURASSIC AMBER FOSSIL SOAP Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 1 p.m. Long ago bugs were caught in tree resin and it hardened into amber over time. Create an amber soap of your own to keep. For ages 12-18 years. Registration required: 410-208-4014. worcesterlibrary.org
ANIME AND MANGA CLUB Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2 p.m. Stop by the Ocean City library to discuss all things anime and meet like-minded people. Best for ages 12-18 years. 410524-1818, worcesterlibrary.org
OCEAN PINES FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET Saturdays - White Horse Park, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop for everything from fresh local produce to unique handmade artisan goods. Also featuring family-friendly activities, music and unique shopping experiences. Open to the public, year round. 410-6417052, https://www.oceanpines.org/web/pages /farmers-artisans-market
Sun., Aug. 9 WORCESTER COUNTY FAIR John Walter Smith Park, 6030 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, 10:30 a.m. Live music, contests, livestock tent, kids zone, attractions, 4-H displays, catfish races, awards presentation and more. Event schedule www.worcestercountyfair.org. 410-632-2144
SUNDAES IN THE PARK WITH FIREWORKS Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, 7-9 p.m. Featuring “Milk Mountain Band: 70’s-2000’s Rock/Pop Cover Band.” Ice cream for purchase. Followed by fireworks. https://www.ococean.com/things-todo/free-family-fun/sundaes-in-thepark/
CHAMBER MUSIC BY THE SEA FESTIVAL MUSICAL STROLL Historic Downtown Berlin, Maryland, USA, 124 N. Main St., 2 p.m. Enjoy a surprise musical selection. Free event. https://www.chambermusicbythesea.co m
OC CRUZERS CAR SHOW Somerset Plaza, Somerset Street, Ocean City, 3-6 p.m. Join the OC Cruzers Car
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CALENDAR Club for a free, family friendly car show. Each show will feature classic cars, custom rides and hot rods. Also, live music or a DJ. https://www.ocdc.org
illness may boost health and psychological well-being. Group uses exercises to stimulate creative expression. 410-2084014, worcesterlibrary.org
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Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Come sink your teeth into a dino-rrific movie. For ages 6-11 years. 410-2084014, worcesterlibrary.org
Sturgis Park Garden, 200 River St., Snow Hill, 10:30 a.m. Learn cool facts, ask questions, and get up close with unique animals in this fun and educational event. For families. 410-6325622, worcesterlibrary.org
Berlin Welcome Center, 14 S. Main St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Art and vintage vendors in downtown Berlin. Just a few blocks down from the Berlin Farmers Market. Sponsored by The Merry Haven and the Town of Berlin Main Street & Arts and Entertainment District.
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T(W)EEN SWITCH GAME NIGHT: ULTIMATE CHICKEN HORSE Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 5-6 p.m. Join in for an hour of switch gaming. This month’s game: Ultimate Chicken Horse. Light refreshments provided. For ages 12-18 years. 410-5241818, worcesterlibrary.org
Maryland’s Coast - Worcester County Tourism & Economic Development, 107 W. Green St., Snow Hil, 2 p.m. Unearth your creativity in this painting class with local artist Michael Hill. Registration required: 443-783-6164.
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Beacon Baptist Church, 32263 Beacon Baptist Road, Millville Aug. 9-12, 6-8 p.m. Get ready for an adventure-packed week of fun, faith, and secret missions that’ll blow your mind. 302-539-1216
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 4:30 p.m. Learn all about geodes and create some of your own. For ages 12-18 years. Registration required: 410-208-4014. worcesterlibrary.org
Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 401 Fifth St., 10:30 a.m. Join in for a variety of activities and toys. For ages 2-5 years. 410-957-0878, worcesterlibrary.org
Tides & Vine, 106 W. Green St., Snow Hill, 6 p.m. Join in for an evening of books and wine. Stop by the Snow Hill library to pick up your book, then meet for a great discussion at Tides & Vine. Must be at least 21 years old. 410-6325622
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Sundays (May-October) - Pitts, Commerce and Main streets, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Producers only market, petting farm (9-11 a.m.), live music. www.TheBerlinFarmersMarket.com
TidalHealth Atlantic, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 5-6:30 p.m. Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) is an educational group that promotes weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. Held weekly on Mondays. https://www.tops.org/home
Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m. A story time featuring seasonal themes designed to support early literacy skills with stories, songs and fingerplays. For ages 0-5 years. 410-641-0650, worcesterlibrary.org
Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main St., Berlin, 6:30 p.m. Join your Stevenson Ladies for a night of cooking, new products, fun and of course fellowship.
SECOND SUNDAYS AT THE TAYLOR HOUSE Calvin B. Taylor House, 208 N. Main St., Berlin, 6 p.m. Featuring Berlin Airlift. www.taylorhousemuseum.org
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SEWING SEEDS OF LOVE Sundays - Buckingham Presbyterian Church, 20 S. Main St., Berlin, 10-11 a.m. Youth of all ages learn how to sew while making a difference. 410-6410234
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING Sundays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 10 a.m. www.jw.org
Mon., Aug. 10 BABY TIME Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m. Songs, stories and giggles. For ages 0-2 years. 410-208-4014, worcesterlibrary.org
STORY TIME: ELEPHANTS Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Crafts, songs and stories. For ages 0-5 years. 410-524-1818, worcesterlibrary.org
CHAMBER MUSIC BY THE SEA - FREE OPEN REHEARSAL Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m. The musicians of the Chamber Music by the Sea invite the public to their open rehearsal at the Berlin library. All are welcome. 410-641-0650, worcesterlibrary.org
WRITING FOR WELLNESS Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 1:30 p.m. Writing about stressful experiences like
AMERICA’S BOATING COURSE Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 6-9 p.m. A 3-session course held Aug. 10-12. The course is free. Course registration on first night begins at 5:30 p.m. Michael Alpaugh, 302-218-9474, alpaughmt@gmail.com
CHAMBER MUSIC BY THE SEA FESTIVAL SOUND BATH COLLABORATION
Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Bring whatever project you happen to be working on. 410-524-1818, worcesterlibrary.org
THE OCEAN PINES SOCIAL CIRCLE Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 11 a.m. Come get to know your neighbors at the Ocean Pines library. Mix and mingle and enjoy some refreshments and a fun activity. 410-208-4014, worcesterlibrary.org
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Zenna Wellness Studio - Yoga Studio, 617 Franklin Ave., Berlin, 7 p.m. Sound Bath Collaboration at Zenna Wellness. https://www.chambermusicbythesea.co m
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Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 4:30 p.m. Zumba with optional light weights. zumbajoyceoc@gmail.com
Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 1-4 p.m. Bring any questions you have and feel free to show your plants as well. 410208-4014, worcesterlibrary.org
BRIDGE Mondays - Ocean City 50plus Center, 104 41st Street, Ocean City, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Reserve a spot: Tish, 410-8043971. www.Worcoa.org/oceancity
DELMARVA WOMEN’S A CAPELLA CHORUS Mondays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 6:00-8:00 p.m. All ladies who love to sing invited. If you plan to visit, please Contact: Director: Ludwig692@outlook.com, 410641-6876 or Membership Coordinator: ocelissa@yahoo.com, 410-641-8050.
COASTAL WILDS MOBILE ZOO CREW Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Learn cool facts, ask questions, and get up close with unique animals in this fun and educational event. For families. 410208-4014, worcesterlibrary.org
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP TidalHealth Neurology, 9714 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 3:15-4 p.m. Held the second Tuesday of each month. 410-6414765, kay.kinnikin@tidalhealth.org
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Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Steamed
BOOK CLUB @ TIDES & VINE: ‘REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES’ BY SHELBY VAN PELT
VIRTUAL GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Held second Tuesday of each month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Mf9LZPTXSNuuCmHOW3WTrA# /registration. 410-629-6848, lora.pangratz@tidalhealth.org
CHAMBER MUSIC BY THE SEA FESTIVAL CONCERT & RECEPTION Bishop’s Stock, 202 W. Green St., Snow Hill, 7 p.m. Music by Grieg, Michelle Ross, and more. https://www.chambermusicbythesea.com
BEACH HEROES-OC Tuesdays - Volunteer beach clean-up group meets from 9-10 a.m., year-round. Trash bags, grabbers and gloves provided. Check the Facebook page “Beach Heroes-OC” for weekly meeting locations. All are welcome.
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING Tuesdays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 7 p.m. www.jw.org
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY Tuesdays - Worcester County Health Department, 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 3:30-4:30 p.m. TOPS is a weekly support and education group promoting weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. 410289-4725
ARGENTINE TANGO PRACTICE Tuesdays - Lewes Senior Center, 32083 Janice Rd. Lewes, DE, 7-9 p.m. Experienced dancers and others interested in watching or learning more are welcome. No partner required. Info: TangobytheBeach.com.
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CALENDAR Continued from Page 65 ZUMBA TONING TUESDAYS Tuesdays - Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, 5:15 p.m. Zumba with optional light weights. zumbajoyceoc@gmail.com
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND WELLNESS GROUP Tuesdays - Holy Trinity Cathedral, 11021 Worcester Highway, 2-2:45 p.m. Use the weight loss program/app/plan of your choice. Free and open to everyone. 410641-4882, www.htcanglican.org/activities.
Wed., Aug. 12 ARTISTS PAINT OC FESTIVAL Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St. Artists will paint throughout Ocean City and the surrounding areas. Also featuring a Wet Paint Sale and Quick Paint Competition. Schedule: https://artleagueofoceancity.org/events /category/event/list/. 410-524-9433
playing Pokeno and other games at the Snow Hill 50plus Center. 410-632-5622, worcesterlibrary.org
PUZZLE SWAP Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 1-7 p.m. Bring your gently used puzzles and leave with a new-toyou puzzle. Don’t have a puzzle but still want one? That’s okay, too. All puzzles must be complete and in their original box. All ages welcome. 410-641-0650
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP TidalHealth Neurology, 9714 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 3:15-4 p.m. Held the second Wednesday of each month. 410641-4765, betty.darby-glime@tidalhealth.org
JURASSIC ESCAPE ROOM Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 401 Fifth St., 4 p.m. Test your puzzle skills and try to identify the dinosaur before you are attacked and unable to escape. Registration required: 410-957-0878. worcesterlibrary.org
SURFERS HEALING Castle in the Sand Hotel, 3701 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City. A one-day surf camp for children and young adults with Autism. https://surfershealing.org
MOVIES ON THE BEACH Carousel Oceanfront Hotel & Condos, 11700 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 8:30 p.m. Featured movie is “GOAT.” Free movies on the beach every Wednesday, June 3-Aug. 12. Bring blankets, chairs and snacks. Movie lineup: https://www.ococean.com/things-todo/free-family-fun/.
DOOR TO ANOTHER WORLD Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 4:30 p.m. Design and make a door to someplace else using your imagination. Materials provided. For families. Registration required: 410-208-4014. worcesterlibrary.org
VIRTUAL DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT CLASS Four-session class held Aug. 12, 19, 26 and Sept. 2, 6-8 p.m. Provider referral, patient pre-assessment and registration are required. Insurance may cover all or part of the cost. Register: 410-543-7061.
KIDS PAINT NIGHT Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cost is $22. All materials and instruction provided. For ages 8 years and older. Preregistration required: 410-641-7052.
FAMILY FUN NIGHTS Ocean Pines Yacht Club Pool, 1 Mumfords Landing Road, 6-8 p.m. DJ, games and prizes. Cost is $5 per swimmer at the gate. Food available for purchase. 410-641-7052, oceanpines.org
CHAMBER MUSIC BY THE SEA OPEN CONCERT AND WORKSHOP Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m. Following the concert, stay for a workshop at 12 p.m. Musicians of all ages and ability levels, as well as the general public, are welcome to participate in a playalong. 410-641-0650
COASTAL WILDS MOBILE ZOO CREW Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m. Learn cool facts, ask questions, and get up close with unique animals in this fun and educational event. For families. 410-524-1818, worcesterlibrary.org
DOG ADOPTION NIGHT Ocean Downs Casino, 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Held trackside during live racing. First post time: 6:40 p.m. Meet the dogs available from local humane societies. https://www.oceandowns.com/promotions/dog-adoption-nights-2/
CHAMBER MUSIC BY THE SEA FESTIVAL CONCERT Atlantic Hotel, 2 S. Main St., Berlin. 7 p.m. Music by Brahms, Michelle Ross, and more. https://www.chambermusicbythesea.com
KIWANIS CLUB MEETING Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Center, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8 a.m. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. Last Wednesday of the month meetings are offsite and information can be found on the website and Facebook. www.kiwanisofopoc.org.
CASH BINGO Wednesdays - Ocean City Elks Lodge 2645, 13708 Sinepuxent Ave. Door open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Food available before bingo. Open to the public. 443-605-5028
POKENO @ 50PLUS CENTER Snow Hill 50plus Center, 4767 Snow Hill Road, 11 a.m. The group will be
ZUMBA PLUS!! Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community
Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, 4:30 p.m. Zumba with optional light weights. zumbajoyceoc@gmail.com
Thurs., Aug. 13 CAPT. STEVE HARMAN’S POOR GIRLS OPEN Fish Tales Bar and Grill, 2107 Herring Way, Ocean City, 4-9 p.m. A ladies-only billfish release tournament benefiting breast cancer research. Weigh-ins held daily from 4-9 p.m. at Bahia Marina. Vendors, raffles, tournament merch & more. http://poorgirlsopen.com
ARTISTS PAINT OC FESTIVAL Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St. Artists will paint throughout Ocean City and the surrounding areas. Also featuring a Wet Paint Sale and Quick Paint Competition. Schedule: https://artleagueofoceancity.org/events /category/event/list/. 410-524-9433
SUNSET PARK CONCERTS Sunset Park, 700 S. Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, 7-9 p.m. Featuring “Crash The Limo.” Admission to the park is free. https://www.ococean.com/thingsto-do/free-family-fun/sunset-parkparty-nights/
OCEAN PINES CONCERTS IN THE PARK White Horse Park Pavilion, Ocean Pines, 7-9 p.m. Free community event featuring “String Buzzards.” Food for sale. BYOB welcome. 410-641-7052
PLAY TIME Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., 10:30 a.m. Join in for a variety of activities and toys. Play and socialize with other families. For ages 0-5 years. 410-632-5622, worcesterlibrary.org
COASTAL WILDS MOBILE ZOO CREW Worcester County Library - Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Ave., 10:30 a.m. Learn cool facts, ask questions, and get up close with unique animals in this fun and educational event. For families. 410641-0650
STORY TIME: MO WILLEMS Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10:30 a.m. Crafts, songs and stories. For ages 2-5 years. 410-208-4014, worcesterlibrary.org
BINGO Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 2 p.m. Play a lively game of Bingo and win fun prizes. Limited to the first 35 participants. First come, first served. 410-5241818, worcesterlibrary.org
COASTAL WILDS MOBILE ZOO CREW Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch, 401 Fifth St., 2 p.m. Learn cool facts, ask questions, and get up close with unique animals in this fun and educational event. For families. 410-9570878, worcesterlibrary.org
ROY ORBISON: BEHIND THE SHADES Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m. Join Frank DeLucco and Harry Burkett to discuss his life and unforgettable voice in what would have been his 90th year. 410-208-4014, worcesterlibrary.org
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP TidalHealth Neurology, 9714 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 3-4:30 p.m. Hosted by the Worcester Commission on Aging. Held the second Thursday of each month. 410-632-0111, Ext. 727; heather.atkins@worcoa.org
CHAMBER MUSIC BY THE SEA FESTIVAL CONCERT & RECEPTION Temple Bat Yam, 11036 Worcester Highway, Berlin, 7 p.m. Music by Dvořák, Turina, and more. https://www.chambermusicbythesea.com
DRY PANTRY Thursdays - St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower Street, Berlin, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For those in need of resources such as paper products, laundry products, baby items, and personal care items. Limits apply. 410-641-0270
ONGOING EVENTS TAKE AND MAKE: BACK TO SCHOOL FOLDERS Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, throughout August. Stop by the library to grab a special monthly take-home craft while supplies last. For families. 410-524-1818
OC READS: ‘HUSBANDS & LOVERS’ BY BEATRIZ WILLIAMS Ocean City library, 10003 Coastal Highway, Aug. 1-31. Pick up a copy of this month’s read, then come in before the end of the month to share your impressions and enter the drawing to win free books. 410-524-1818
GREAT TRAIN RAFFLE Win a Charlie Davis wooden handcrafted train. Valued at $400. Tickets cost $5 each or three for $10. Tickets available at the Pine’eer Craft Club, Artisan Gift Shop, 239 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. Drawing will take place at the end of day at the Annual Craft Fair on Nov. 7, held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Ocean Pines Community Center. Need not be present to win.
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AMERICAN LEGION BOOKKEEPER Part-time, familiar with Quickbooks on-line. Apply within. American Legion Post 166, 2308 Philadelphia Avenue, OC, MD 21842 410-289-3166
ROOM FOR RENT Fully furnished, large, clean, private room. Full house privileges. $900 per mo., util’s included. $400 sec. dep. Call 443-880-2317.
CLEANERS NEEDED Vacation rental cleaners needed for OC. Experience preferred but not required. OC Purifiers. Call or text 443-397-1189 or email karen@ocpurifiers.com.
Looking To Buy A Home Or Condo in Ocean City or near Delaware beaches. Please call/text/Email 410-570-9150, arewhyan2@yahoo.com. Thanks Ryan
LARRY’S HANDYMAN SERVICES No job too small, windows, entrance doors, interior doors, storm doors, shower doors, drywall repairs and paint, laminate floors, interior paint. Over 40 years of carpentry experience. Please call Larry, 410-251-9066 Larryandkim1954@ gmail.com
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SEASONAL RENTAL 1BR/1BA 120th Street, OC Mini fridge, microwave, indoor/outdoor pools. 10 minute walk to beach. 717-261-1692
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JOLLY ROGER Small Engine Mechanic & Ride Maintenance. (Must have mechanical knowledge) Technical Support & Installation (Entry level with knowledge of network systems) SEASONAL HELP: Cashiers, Waterpark Attendants, Lifeguards, Ride Operators Wage based on experience. Benefits available. 410-289-4902 PROPERTY MANAGER Century I Condominium Association, Ocean City, MD. Experienced in facility or property management, Quickbooks knowledgeable, enjoys working with the public, good supervisory skills. Full time, year-round. Send CV to centurycondo24812@ gmail.com. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Storefront Travel Agency Administrative Assistant with excellent organizational, computer, people, creative skills, and the ability to learn a variety of systems. Must be knowledgeable in creating spreadsheets & flyers. Position is Monday thru Friday with some weekends. Send resume to: info@travelwithoasis.com No Phone Calls
NOW HIRING!! Production Crew for our WOC kitchen facility Up to $20/hr. Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com
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JAMES E. CLUBB, JR., ESQ. 108 N. 8th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842
TRUSTEE'S SALE
OF TIME-SHARE INTERVALS IN THE OCEAN TIME CONDOMINIUM OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND By virtue of a Claim of Lien recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, Case No. C-23-CV-26-000152, the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the Ocean Time Condominium building located at 13 136th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842, the following described property located in the Town of Ocean City, in the Tenth Election District of Worcester County, Maryland, on FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026 AT 9:00A.M. Units 101 101 101 103 104 104 104 105 105 106 201 202 202 206 304 304 305 306 404 406 501 506 506
Time Intervals 4 7 22 47 22 38 46 35 48 33 3 17 51 16 23 24 28 8 20 36 1 17 36
Each time interval being one week per year of the corresponding unit, each unit being part of the Ocean Time Condominium as established pursuant to a Condominium Declaration and By-Laws recorded among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, and subsequent Time-Share Instruments as to each condominium unit, and recorded among the aforesaid Land Records. The property will be sold in an as is condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranties or guarantees. A secured party may bid and shall be excused from deposit requirements. The Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Terms of Sale: A deposit in the full amount of sale plus closing costs per time interval will be required at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or check. Cost of all recordation and transfer taxes, and all other incidental settlement costs shall be borne by the purchaser. The date of settlement shall be fifteen (15) days after final ratification by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Mary-
land, time being of the essence; otherwise, the deposit will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser, or in any manner designated by the Trustee; or, without forfeiting deposit, the Seller may exercise any of its legal or equitable rights against the defaulting purchaser. For more information, call: James E. Clubb, Jr., Esq. Trustee 410-289-2323 OCD-7/23/3t _________________________________ MARK H. WITTSTADT GERARD F. MILES, JR. COLE LUTHY Substitute Trustees 1966 Greenspring Dr., LL2 Lutherville Timonium, Maryland 21093 V Richard L. China Tammy L. China 5603 Atlantic Ave., #101 Ocean City, Maryland 21842 Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY CASE # C-23-CV-26-000111
NOTICE
ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County this 22nd day of July, 2026, that the foreclosure sale of the real property known as 5603 Atlantic Ave., #101, Ocean City, Maryland 21842, being the property mentioned in these proceedings, made and reported by Mark H. Wittstadt, Gerard F. Miles, Jr., Cole Luthy, Substitute Trustees, be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 24th day of August, 2026. Provided a copy of this Order be inserted in Ocean City Digest, once in each of three successive weeks, before the 17th day of August, 2026. The Report states the amount of the Foreclosure Sale to be $1,040,000.00. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court of Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County, MD OCD-7/30/3t _________________________________
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS To all persons interested in the estate of LINDA E. GREEN Estate No. 21185 Notice is given that MELANIE HARRIMAN WHISNER whose address is 6904 SENECA DR., SNOW HILL, MD 21863-3356 was on JULY 13, 2026 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of LINDA E. GREEN who died on JUNE 12, 2026 with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All interested persons or unpaid claimants having any objection to the appointment of the personal rep-
resentative shall file their objection with the Register of Wills on or before the 13th day of JANUARY, 2027. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 13th day of JANUARY, 2027. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for Worcester County ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074 OCD-7/23/3t _________________________________
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OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA THURSDAY AUGUST 13, 2026 Pursuant to the provisions of the Worcester County Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held in-person before the Board of Zoning Appeals for Worcester County, in the Board Room (Room 1102) on the first floor of the Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. Audio and video recording will take place during this public hearing. The public is invited to view this meeting live online at https://worcestercountymd.swagit.co m/live 6:30 p.m. Case No. 26-48, on the lands of Chris and Amy Brown, requesting a variance to the front yard setback from 25 feet to 18.5 feet (encroaches 6.5 feet) for a proposed deck in the R-3 Multi-family Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-207(b)(2) and ZS 1-305, located at 18 Granby Lane, Tax Map 16, Parcel 47, Section 11, Lot 405, Tax District 3, Worcester County, Maryland. 6:35 p.m. Case No. 26-43, on the lands of Ruby Runikera, requesting a special exception to reconstruct a legal non-conforming rear deck and steps and variance to the side yard setback from 6 feet to 5.9 feet (encroaches 0.1 feet) for a proposed screened porch in the R-3 Multi-family Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1-
AUGUST 7, 2026 116(c)(4), ZS 1-116(c)(5), ZS 1122(d)(1), ZS 1-207(b)(2) and ZS 1305, located at 2 Crows Nest Lane, Tax Map 16, Parcel 38, Section 1, Lot 660, Tax District 3, Worcester County, Maryland. 6:40 p.m. Case No. 26-50, on the lands of Meral Yilmaz, requesting an after-the-fact variance to the rear yard setback from 30 feet to 11.3 feet (encroaches 18.7 feet) for an existing residence with an attached garage in the R-2 Suburban Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-206(b)(2) and ZS 1305, located at 608 Ocean Parkway, Tax Map 16, Parcel 46, Section 9, Lot 357, Tax District 3, Worcester County, Maryland. 6:45 p.m. Case No. 26-52, on the lands of RJM LLC, on the application of Robert Mason Jr., requesting a special exception for a private noncommercial building for the storage of personal property in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(3), ZS 1201(c)(34) and ZS 1-305, located on Old Stage Road approximately 1,700 feet south of Hammond Road, Tax Map 9, Parcel 126, Tax District 5, Worcester County, Maryland. 6:50 p.m. Case No. 26-54, on the lands of Robert McIntire, requesting a variance to the front yard setback from 25 feet to 15 feet (encroaches 10 feet) for a proposed covered porch in the R-3 Multi-family Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-207(b)(2) and ZS 1-305, located at 55 Moonshell Drive, Tax Map 16, Parcel 41, Section 4, Lot 168, Tax District 3, Worcester County, Maryland. 6:55 p.m. Case No. 26-53, on the lands of Jennifer and James Weber, requesting a variance to the side yard setback from 6 feet to 1.8 feet (encroaches 4.2 feet) for a proposed detached garage in the R-3 Multifamily Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-207(b)(2) and ZS 1-305, located at 45 Clubhouse Drive, Tax Map 16, Parcel 41, Section 4, Lot 452, Tax District 3, Worcester County, Maryland. 7:00 p.m. Case No. 26-55, on the lands of Keith Davis and Saumya Kaup, requesting a variance to the front yard setback from 35 feet to 9.35 feet (encroaches 25.65 feet) for proposed attached garage in the V-1 Village District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1204(b)(2) and ZS 1-305, located at 8344 Third Street, Tax Map 73, Parcel 35, Lots 74-76, Tax District 2, Worcester County, Maryland. 7:05 p.m. Case No. 26-56, on the lands of Daniel E. Clayland, requesting a variance to reduce the lot size from 10,000 square feet to 7,800 square feet (a reduction of 2,200 square feet), a variance to reduce the lot size from 10,000 square feet to 6,500 square feet (a reduction of 3,500 square feet), and a variance to reduce the lot width from 100 feet to 50 feet to create two lots in the R-2 Suburban Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-206(b)(2) and ZS 1-305, located at 12910 Lake Avenue, Tax Map 22, Parcel 397, Lots 34 and 35, Tax District 10, Worcester County, Maryland.
AUGUST 7, 2026 7:10 p.m. Case No. 26-57, on the lands of Horace L Jr. and Quinna Marshall, requesting a Special Exception to allow the application of a soil amendment created from human decedents, also known as natural organic reduction, as a use of the same general character as permitted uses in the A-1 District, pursuant to §§ ZS 1-116(c)(3) and ZS 1-201(c)(36), located at Scotty Road, Tax Map 62, Parcel 13, Tax District 7, Worcester County, Maryland. OCD-7/30/2t _________________________________
quet Center Renovation) must be noted on the outside of the package. Late BID Documents will not be accepted. Minority Vendors are encouraged to compete for the Award of the Solicitation. Matt Perry Procurement Manager Town of Ocean City, Maryland OCD-7/30/9t _________________________________
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Mayor & City Council Ocean City, Maryland
BID SOLICITATION – B02-27 Ocean City Racquet Center Renovation
The Mayor & City Council of Ocean City is seeking BID’s from qualified and experienced Vendors to provide for the Ocean City Racquet Center Renovation and for said work to conform with the BID Documents. BID Documents for the Ocean City Racquet Center Renovation may be obtained from the Town’s Procurement Department by either e-mailing the Procurement Manager, Matt Perry, at mperry@oceancitymd.gov or Dawn Leonard at dleonard@oceancitymd.gov, or by calling (410) 723-6643 during regular business hours, or via the Solicitations tab on the Town’s (https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/procurement-bids/) website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for Addenda before submitting their BID’s. The Town is not responsible for the content of any BID Document received through any third-party service. Vendors are responsible for ensuring the completeness and accuracy of their Completed BID Documents. A Pre-BID Meeting will be held on TUESDAY, AUGUST 11TH, 2026 AT 10:00AM EST, AT THE OCEAN CITY RACQUET CENTER, 104 61ST STREET, OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 21842. The Last Day for Questions will be on TUESDAY, AUGUST 25TH, 2026 AT 4:00PM EST. Addendum will be posted by close of business on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26TH, 2026. Sealed BID Documents are due no later than MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2026, BY 10:00AM EST. BID submissions will be opened, read aloud, and then remanded back to staff for further review at the MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION, ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2026, AT 1:00PM EST. BID’s are to be submitted to the Mayor and City Council, Attention: City Clerk; Room 230, 301 North Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland 21842, and the name of the Solicitation (Ocean City Rac-
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OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF PORT WARDENS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 106 ”Waterways,” Article II – “Shoreline Development” of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Port Wardens Ordinance of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland. Thursday, August 13, 2:00 PM PW 26-038 A request has been submitted to install 60’ or replacement vinyl bulkheading; install a new 3’ x 35’ dock and a 6’ x 15’ dock and drive six mooring pilings maximum channelward extension 16’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 227 N HERON DR Parcel # 5313A-43 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: Mary Stephanie Ring APPLICANT: J. Stacey Hart & Assoc., Inc. PW 26-039 A request has been submitted to remove an existing PWC lift, construct a 4’ x 12’ dock and install one double PWC lift maximum channelward extension of 19’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 158 CHANNEL BUOY RD Parcel # 1465A-37 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER” Jennifer MacGilvray APPLICANT: J. Stacey Hart & Assoc., Inc. PW 26-040 A request has been submitted to install one boat lift on existing pilings not to exceed 28’ channelward extension. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 778 94TH ST UNIT 313 Parcel # 9647 -313 -2 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: Stephen & Evette Long APPLICANT: J. Stacey Hart & Assoc., Inc. PW 26-041 A request has been submitted to construct a 5’ x 12’ dock, construct a 6’ x 23’ shared pier and install one boatlift with associated pilings not to exceed 29’ channelward. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 109 NEWPORT BAY DR UNIT C Parcel # 3667A-C1 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: Derek Blazer
APPLICANT: J. Stacey Hart & Assoc., Inc. PW 26-042 A request has been submitted for a maintenance dredge period of six years consisting of bringing proposed area to uniform depth as needed and remove dredge spoil to an upland site. To remove an existing 5’ x 150’ pier and construct a new 8’ x 150’ pier; channelward extension to remain at current 150’; and to relocate existing floating docks to new location and new size of 20’ x 50’ parallel to building. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 312 TALBOT ST Parcel # 2458 -203A - in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: Bayfront Property, LLC APPLICANT: J. Stacey Hart & Assoc., Inc. PW 26-043 A request has been submitted to install 60’ of replacement vinyl bulkhead not to exceed 18” channelward. Existing pier and lifts to be moved with new bulkhead; to install a new 2’ x 6’ kayak launch, maximum channelward extension 12’. The site of the proposed construction is described as being located at 160 CHANNEL BUOY RD Parcel # 1466A-36 in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. OWNER: A & J Kasmer Trust APPLICANT: McGinty Marine Construction OCD-7/30/2t _________________________________ MARIANNA BATIE ESQ LAW OFFICE OF MARIANNA BATIE 1321 MOUNT HERMON RD STE B SALISBURY, MD 21804-5303
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS To all persons interested in the estate of DAVID JOHN PYLE Estate No. 21170 Notice is given that DIANNE VANAMAN PYLE whose address is 27 CANAL RD BERLIN, MD 21811-1601 was on JULY 24, 2026 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of DAVID JOHN PYLE who died on APRIL 19, 2026 without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All interested persons or unpaid claimants having any objection to the appointment of the personal representative shall file their objection with the Register of Wills on or before the 24th day of JANUARY, 2027. All persons having any objection to the probate of the will of the decedent shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 24th day of JANUARY, 2027. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise
delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for WORCESTER COUNTY ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074 OCD-7/30/3t _________________________________ JOSEPH E. MOORE ESQ. WILLIAMS MOORE, L.L.P. 12800 HOSPITALITY WAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842-9394
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 21194 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF BRUCE R. TODD Notice is given that Starlett Y. Todd, 10858 Bishopville Road, Bishopville, MD 21813, was on July 23, 2026 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Bruce R. Todd who died on June 19, 2026, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All interested persons or unpaid claimants having any objection to the appointment of the personal representative shall file their objection with the Register of Wills on or before the 23rd day of January, 2027. All persons having any objection to the probate of the will of the decedent shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 23rd day of January, 2027. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Starlett Y. Todd Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074
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Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: July 30, 2026 OCD-7/30/3t _________________________________ C. LEE GORDON, ESQ. PARKER COUNTS 129 N. WASHINGTON STREET EASTON, MD 21601
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS To all persons interested in the estate of KAREN S ADAMS Estate No. 21199 Notice is given that HEATHER ADAMS whose address is 7901 CIRCLE RD WHALEYVILLE, MD 21872-2018 was on JULY 27, 2026 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of KAREN S ADAMS who died on MARCH 06, 2026 without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All interested persons or unpaid claimants having any objection to the appointment of the personal representative shall file their objection with the Register of Wills on or before the 27th day of JANUARY, 2027. All persons having any objection to the probate of the will of the decedent shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 27th day of JANUARY, 2027. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for WORCESTER COUNTY ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074 OCD-7/30/3t _________________________________ MATTHEW A PEARL ESQ MCALLISTER, DE TAR, SHOWALTER & WALKER, LLC 100 N WEST ST EASTON, MD 21601-2710
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS To all persons interested in the estate of GLEN DWIGHT SMITH Estate No. 21200 Notice is given that KAREN MARY SMITH whose ad-
dress is 12035 S PINEY POINT RD BISHOPVILLE, MD 21813-1543 was on JULY 27, 2026 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of GLEN DWIGHT SMITH who died on JUNE 05, 2026 with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All interested persons or unpaid claimants having any objection to the appointment of the personal representative shall file their objection with the Register of Wills on or before the 27th day of JANUARY, 2027. All persons having any objection to the probate of the will of the decedent shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 27th day of JANUARY, 2027. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for WORCESTER COUNTY ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074 OCD-7/30/3t _________________________________
requested amendment to Permit 251995 is denied because the second floor of the dwelling is defined as and is subject to the requirements of a habitable attic under Section 110-2 of the Ocean City Code. The Property is described as Lot 977, Section 5B, of the Montego Bay Mobile Home Park Plat. It is further described as being on the north side of Sea Lane and is locally known as 103 Sea Lane in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: QUINN MCGINNES, ESQ. FOR JAMES E. LARUE, INC. (BZA 2740, #2609300001) AT 6:15 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(1), Powers of the Code, an application has been filed to appeal the zoning determination dated May 29, 2026, which states that the indoor mushroom cultivation operation taking place on the premises does not qualify as a permitted home occupation that is defined under Section 110-908 of the Ocean City Code. The Property is described as Lot 16, Block 25, Section 5, of the Caine Woods Plat. It is further described as being located on the northeast corner of Sailing Road and 141st Street and is locally known as 602 141st Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: MOURNING WOOD MUSHROOMS, LLC C/O ANDREA DAVIS (BZA 2747, #26-09300002) Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall. Christopher Rudolf, Chairman Maureen Howarth, Attorney OCD-7/30/2t _________________________________ PETER S. BUAS, ESQ. COASTAL LAW OFFICE, LLC 3509 COASTAL HWY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842-3334
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OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on: Thursday, August 13, 2026 AT 6:00 P.M. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(1), Powers of the Code, an application has been filed to appeal the zoning determination dated April 9, 2026, which states that the
TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES ESTATE NO. 21202 NOTICE IS GIVEN that the REGISTER OF WILLS court of NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE appointed JANICE A TUBBS whose address is 12752 OLD BRIDGE RD OCEAN CITY, MD 21842-9652 as the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE of the Estate of WINIFRED TUBBS who died on DECEMBER 28, 2012 domiciled in DELAWARE, USA. The name and address of the Maryland resident agent for service of process is N/A. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: WORCESTER COUNTY. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for WORCESTER COUNTY with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the foreign
AUGUST 7, 2026 personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for WORCESTER COUNTY ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074 OCD-8/6/3t _________________________________ KATHERINE RUESCH ESQ ALTMAN & ASSOCIATES 11300 ROCKVILLE PIKE, SUITE 708 ROCKVILLE, MD 20852-3093
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 21197 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF RONALD M. SINGER AKA: RONALD MICHAEL SINGER Notice is given that Alexandra Lauren Briest, 5921 Yeagertown Rd., New Market, MD 21774-6335, was on July 29, 2026 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Ronald M. Singer who died on July 07, 2026, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All interested persons or unpaid claimants having any objection to the appointment of the personal representative shall file their objection with the Register of Wills on or before the 29th day of January, 2027. All persons having any objection to the probate of the will of the decedent shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 29th day of January, 2027. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Alexandra Lauren Briest Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House
AUGUST 7, 2026 Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: August 06, 2026 OCD-8/6/3t _________________________________
BEFORE THE MARYLAND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION THE TOWN OF BERLIN, MARYLAND’S APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH OPT-OUT CHARGES FOR AN ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM AND TO ESTABLISH CHARGES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE PUBLIC CHARGING CASE NO. 9879
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OF PUBLIC COMMENT HEARING The Maryland Public Service Commission will conduct a Public Comment Hearing on the above-captioned matter to obtain the views of members of the public regarding the Town of Berlin’s Application to establish smart meter opt-out charges and charges for Electric Vehicle public charging. The hearing will be held in conjunction with the regularly scheduled Mayor and Council Meeting on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 6:15 p.m. at the Worcester County Library, Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Avenue, Berlin, MD 21811. The hearing will also be livestreamed, for viewing purposes only, on the Town of Berlin's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/townofberlinmd. Public comments will not be addressed through Facebook or other social media platforms. Written comments on the Application may be submitted electronically or by first-class mail through August 28, 2026. Instructions for submitting written and electronic comments can be accessed by going to the Commission’s home page at https://psc.maryland.gov, scrolling down to the section titled “Comment on a Case” and clicking the link for “Learn More.” The instructions can also be accessed via the following link: https://psc.maryland.gov/online-services/file-a-public-comment/. Comments submitted electronically must be submitted through the Commission’s e-file system, which can be accessed via the following link: https://webpscxb.pscmaryland.com/ DMS/E-file-pc. If submitted by firstclass mail, comments must be addressed to Jamie Bergin, Chief Clerk, Maryland Public Service Commission, William Donald Schaefer Tower, 6 St. Paul Street, 16th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. Only one copy is required. All comments must include a reference to Case No. 9879.
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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "B" BEERWINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Donald Mark Alimo, 10938 Sandy Lane, Berlin, Maryland 21811. For: Bird Cage, Inc. For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Smoky Heifer 3 9th Street Ocean City, Maryland 21842 There will be a public hearing on the application at the Worcester County Government Center, Room 1102, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: August 19, 2026 @ 12:15 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comments at said public hearing from any interested party. Information regarding this hearing can be found at www.co.worcester.md.us OCD-8/6/2t _________________________________
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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Promoter's License, By: Richard W. Meehan, 465 14th Street #18, Ocean City, MD 21842; David H. Smalley, 29389 Robinson Road, Spring, TX 77385. For: Spectrum Concessions, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A:Oceans Calling Friday September 25, 2026 through Sunday September 27, 2026 Alcoholic Beverage Sale Hours - Begins 12 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. each day Ocean City Inlet to North Division Street, including the inlet parking lot, the beach,the boardwalk, Ocean City pier, and portions of business adjacent to the boardwalk/Ocean City There will be a public hearing on the application at the Worcester County Government Center, Room 1102, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: August 19, 2026 @ 12:45 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comments at said public hearing from any interested party. Information regarding this hearing can be found at www.co.worcester.md.us OCD-8/6/2t _________________________________
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OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Promoter's License, By: Richard W. Meehan, 465 14th Street #18, Ocean City, MD 21842; David H. Smalley, 29389 Robinson Road, Spring, TX 77385. For: Spectrum Concessions, LLC For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Country Calling Friday October 2, 2026 & Saturday October 3, 2026 Alcoholic Beverage Sale Hours - Begins 12 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. each
day Ocean City Inlet to North Division Street, including the inlet parking lot, the beach, the boardwalk, Ocean City pier, and portions of business adjacent to the boardwalk/Ocean City There will be a public hearing on the application at the Worcester County Government Center, Room 1102, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: August 19, 2026 @ 12:55 P.M. The Board welcomes written or oral comments at said public hearing from any interested party. Information regarding this hearing can be found at www.co.worcester.md.us OCD-8/6/2t _________________________________
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OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 26-03 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Bill 26-03 (Zoning – Accessory structure size) was introduced by Commissioner Fiori on July 21, 2026. A fair summary of the bill is as follows: Repeal and replace subsection § ZS 1 305(p)(3) of the Zoning and Subdivision Control Article to establish a special exception provision to permit an accessory structure up to 1,600 square feet where the lot or parcel is located within 100 feet of the property owner’s primary residence, subject to a recorded deed restriction. A Public Hearing will be held at the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Room 1101 – Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 10:35 AM. This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is available for public inspection in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103. In addition, a full copy of the bill is available on the county website at www.worcestermd.gov. THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-8/6/2t _________________________________ GORDON FEINBLATT, LLC BROOKE SHEMER ZWEIG, ESQ. 1001 FLEET ST., STE. 700 BALTIMORE, MD 21202-4825
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TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE NO. 21205 NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Orphans’ court of Chester County, Pennsylvania appointed John J. Park, 600 5th Ave., Fl. 14, New York, NY 10020-2346 as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Carolyn Ann Park who died on November 07, 2025 domiciled in Pennsylvania, America. The name and address of the Maryland resident agent for service of process is Brooke Shemer Zweig, Esq., 1001 Fleet St., Ste. 700, Baltimore, MD 21202-4825. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties:
Worcester. All persons having claims against the decedent must file their claims with the Register of Wills for Worcester County with a copy to the foreign personal representative on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the foreign personal representative mails or delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Claims filed after that date or after a date extended by law will be barred. John J. Park Foreign Personal Representative Terri Westcott Register of Wills One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of Newspaper: Ocean City Digest Date of first publication: August 06, 2026 OCD-8/6/3t _________________________________
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OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE UPDATED CRITICAL AREA MAPS OF WORCESTER COUNTY Pursuant to Section NR 3-110 of the Natural Resources Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland, the Critical Area Commission has submitted the official updated Critical Area maps to Worcester County for local consideration and adoption. Pursuant to Section NR 3-110(b) of the Natural Resources Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland, the County Commissioners will hold a public hearing. At said public hearing, the Commissioners will consider the request for adoption of the updated Critical Area maps, any staff reports and recommendations, comments of other agencies, and testimony offered before them. The public hearing on this application will be held on TUESDAY, September 1, 2026 at 10:30 A.M. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Room 1101 – Government Center One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863 The file containing the request for reclassification and other pertinent information which will be entered into the record of the public hearing are on file and are available for inspection at the Department of Environmental Programs, Worcester County Government Center, Suite 1306 (3rd floor), One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, 21863 during regular business hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Questions may be directed to David Bradford, Deputy Director, by calling (410) 632-1220, extension 1143 or email at dbradford@co.worcester.md.us THE WORCESTER COUNTY
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Town of Berlin Notice of
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
On Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Notice is hereby given to all eligible voters of the Town of Berlin that the Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The election will determine the Council representatives for District 1, District 4, and the At-Large seat. The filing deadline for candidates is 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The filing deadline for writein candidates is 4:00 PM on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. Voters residing in Districts 1 and 2 will vote at Buckingham Presbyterian Church, 20 S. Main Street, while voters residing in Districts 3 and 4 will vote at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 405 Flower Street. Applications for Mail-In Voting must be received by the Town of Berlin Customer Service Office, located at 14 S. Main Street, Berlin, MD 21811, by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, if submitted by mail. Postmarks will not be accepted. Applications delivered in person must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2026. Additional notices and important information will be released over the coming weeks. Voters may also contact the Town of Berlin Customer Service Office at 410-641-4002 or by email at kdaub@berlinmd.gov. TOWN OF BERLIN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ELECTIONS OCD-8/6/1t _________________________________ RACHEL B HARRIS ESQ PO BOX 62 POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851-0062
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS To all persons interested in the estate of JOAN C YOUNG Estate No. 21208 Notice is given that BENNETT D YOUNG whose address is 3791 FIVE FRIARS RD SALISBURY, MD 21804-2529, GREGORY E YOUNG whose address is 6605 PITCH PINE DR SNOW HILL, MD 21863-3307 were on JULY 31, 2026 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of JOAN C YOUNG who died on MAY 24, 2026 without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All interested persons or unpaid
claimants having any objection to the appointment of the personal representative shall file their objection with the Register of Wills on or before the 31st day of JANUARY, 2027. All persons having any objection to the probate of the will of the decedent shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 31st day of JANUARY, 2027. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for WORCESTER COUNTY ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074 OCD-8/6/3t _________________________________
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Notice is hereby given that the following vessel has apparently been abandoned for more than 180 days on the property of Racetrack Marine at 10438 Racetrack Rd Berlin, MD 21811 443-513-4176. The Vessel is described as a 1995 Seaswirl Striper 2350 25' DL4237S BRCB049AF595 white with a blue stripe. Application for title will be made in accordance with Section 8-722 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, Natural Resources Article if the vessel is not claimed and removed from the above property within 30 days of notice. OCD-8/6/1t _________________________________ MARIANA BATIE ESQ. BATIE LAW LLC 9748 STEPHEN DECATUR HWY., STE. 112 OCEAN CITY, MD 21842-9358
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 21207 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GLENN KARL ARZADON Notice is given that Danaya Arzadon, 121 Maple Dr., Berlin, MD 21811-1117, was on July 31, 2026 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Glenn Karl Arzadon who died on July 10, 2026, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.
All interested persons or unpaid claimants having any objection to the appointment of the personal representative shall file their objection with the Register of Wills on or before the 31st day of January, 2027. All persons having any objection to the probate of the will of the decedent shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 31st day of January, 2027. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Danaya Arzadon Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: August 06, 2026 OCD-8/6/3t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 21203 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GRACE BELLE BOOKHEIMER AKA: GRACE M. BOOKHEIMER Notice is given that Carlton Bookheimer, 5 Sailors Way, Berlin, MD 21811-1871, was on July 29, 2026 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Grace Belle Bookheimer who died on November 15, 2025, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All interested persons or unpaid claimants having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal repre-
AUGUST 7, 2026 sentative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Carlton Bookheimer Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: August 06, 2026 OCD-8/6/1t _________________________________ SMALL ESTATE
NOTICE
OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 21204 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN DREW HUTCHINSON AKA: JOHN DREW HUTCHINSON SR. Notice is given that Elouise Hutchinson, 206 Maple St., Pocomoke City, MD 21851-1416, was on July 29, 2026 appointed personal representative of the small estate of John Drew Hutchinson who died on April 28, 2026, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All interested persons or unpaid claimants having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not
AUGUST 7, 2026 served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Elouise Hutchinson Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: August 06, 2026 OCD-8/6/1t _________________________________
INVITATION FOR BID Crushed Aggregate
Worcester County is seeking Bids from qualified vendors to contract for the purchase of Crushed Aggregate in conformity with the requirements contained in the Bid Documents. Bid Documents for the above referenced project may be obtained from the Worcester County Commissioner’s Office by either e-mailing the Procurement Officer at purchasing@worcestermd.gov or via the County’s Bids page on the County’s website. Vendors are responsible for checking this website for addenda prior to submitting their bids. Worcester County is not responsible for the content of any Bid Document received through any third party bid service. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to ensure the completeness and accuracy of their Completed Bid Documents. The last date/time for questions will be noon on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Sealed Bid Documents are due no later than Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 2 p.m. and will be opened and read aloud in the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center – Room 1103, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. Late Bid Documents cannot be accepted. Envelopes shall be marked “Bid Solicitation – Crushed Aggregate” in the lower left-hand corner. Minority vendors are encouraged to compete for award of the bid. OCD-8/6/1t _________________________________ HEATHER R. KONYAR, ESQ. COCKEY, BRENNAN & MALONEY, P.C. 313 LEMMON HILL LN. SALISBURY, MD 21801-4238 SMALL ESTATE
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 21210 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF STACEY MARIE LANDON Notice is given that Michael A. Landon, 101 US Highway 27 S, Sebring, FL 33870-2116, was on Au-
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OC Today-Dispatch/Public Notices gust 03, 2026 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Stacey Marie Landon who died on March 05, 2026, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All interested persons or unpaid claimants having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Michael A. Landon Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: August 06, 2026 OCD-8/6/1t _________________________________
the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Nathan Harrison Bratten Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: August 06, 2026 OCD-8/6/1t _________________________________
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NOTICE
OF A PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE 2026-06 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BERLIN, MARYLAND, A MARYLAND MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AMENDING CHAPTER 16, ENTITLED FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION, ARTICLE II, ENTITLED OUTDOOR BURNING. This ordinance is scheduled for introduction and first reading on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM. A public hearing on the ordinance will be held on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Both meetings will take place during the Regular Session of the Mayor and Council at the Berlin Library, 13 Harrison Avenue, Berlin, MD 21811. The hearing is open to the public, and public testimony is encouraged. Persons with questions regarding this hearing may call 410-641-2770 for further information. OCD-8/6/2t _________________________________
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 20992 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF SALLY NANETTE LAND AKA: SALLY LAND Notice is given that Nathan Harrison Bratten, 7599 Buckman Ave., Salisbury, MD 21801-2119, was on July 31, 2026 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Sally Nanette Land who died on December 26, 2025, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All interested persons or unpaid claimants having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of
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of Public Hearing Board of Zoning Appeals Notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals for the Town of Snow Hill Maryland will conduct a public hearing in accordance with the provisions of Snow Hill Town Code, Chapter 230 Zoning, Article VI, §200 29-33 and Chapter 89 Flood Plain Management Art. VII §89-4648 on: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 6:00PM 309 N Washington St., Town Hall Annex
Case No. 2026-2. 295 Willow Street Snow Hill, MD. Tax Account: 02-016621. Map 0200, Grid 0009, Parcel 0106. To request variances for the following: (1) of 3.15 feet from the Flood Protection Elevation of 9.35 feet to allow the first floor of an existing building undergoing substantial improvements to remain at 6.2 feet per Town Code §89-37 A. 1; (2) waive use restrictions to allow the lowest floor to be used for a commercial laundry; flood damage resistance materials and wet flood proofing standards per Town Code § 89-36 C. (1)-(3); (3) dry flood proofing standards (water tight) per Town Code §89-37 B. (3) (a-g); (4) the elevation of certain electrical/mechanical/HVAC/plumbing to be lower that the Flood Protection Elevation per Town Code §89-24 A-H. The property is located in Flood Zone AE Community Panel Number 24047C0242H. This case was left open at the conclusion of the last meeting by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
For more information contact the Snow Hill Planning/Zoning/Building Department at 410-632-2080 ext. 104 or email codeofficial@snowhillmd.com OCD-8/6/2t _________________________________
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OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS To all persons interested in the estate of RUTH K. GUBOSH Estate No. 21146 Notice is given that GWENDOLYN CARLSON whose address is 21902 REDBEAM AVE., TORRANCE, CA 90503-6233 was on JULY 31, 2026 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of RUTH K. GUBOSH who died on MAY 08, 2026 with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All interested persons or unpaid claimants having any objection to the appointment of the personal representative shall file their objection with the Register of Wills on or before the 31st day of JANUARY, 2027. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 31st day of JANUARY, 2027. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for Worcester County ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074 OCD-8/6/3t _________________________________
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Snow Hill works to strengthen its downtown Town looking to recruit new, unique businesses, create events, promote tourism By Brian Shane Staff Writer (Aug. 7, 2026) Snow Hill could lean harder into arts and entertainment. Or it could shape its downtown economy around paddling, fishing, hunting, and outdoor tourism. Whatever the answer, town officials say they will need to choose a direction as part of a bigger decision: What should Snow Hill’s Main Street district be known for? “Anytime you go somewhere to a neighborhood or to a small town, you often will get kind of like a vibe, right? A feeling of what is that place all about,” Economic Development and
Main Street Manager Jennifer Demas told the Town Council on July 28. Snow Hill is participating in Maryland’s state-run Main Street program, which helps towns strengthen their downtown business districts. The program aims to help towns convert their identity into a healthier downtown – one with fewer empty buildings, more businesses and jobs, and a clearer reason for people to visit and shop. “It really is about, again, focusing down to ideally one sort of core identity that we want to promote for Snow Hill,” Demas said. Council members at the meeting inquired about the program’s board structure and downtown boundaries, but they did not weigh in on which transformation strategy Snow Hill should pursue, and no path forward
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Md. session ends with amendment By Brian Shane Staff Writer (Aug. 7, 2026) Maryland lawmakers approved a proposed constitutional amendment during a two-day special session this week that will ask voters statewide to change the rules governing how the state’s congressional districts may be drawn. Lower Eastern Shore elected officials said the change could clear the way for Democratic Party lawmakers to redraw the First Congressional District, which includes all of the Eastern Shore, and potentially eliminate Maryland’s only Republican-held seat. Rep. Andy Harris, the eight-term incumbent representing the First District, argued the change could strip his constituents of their voice in Washington. He said he expects opponents to file lawsuits within days over what he described as a rushed effort to place the amendment on the ballot. “This is not about me,” Harris told OC Today-Dispatch. “This is about disenfranchising the Eastern Shore and disenfranchising Republican voters based on their political belief.” Harris also warned that lawmakers could not redraw the First District in isolation. Any effort to weaken it, he predicted, could force changes to Maryland’s 4th and 7th districts, where Black residents make up a ma-
jority of the voting population. The proposal puts a constitutional change on the November ballot. Voters will be asked whether lawmakers should be allowed to draw congressional districts without following state rules meant to keep them compact and within existing political boundaries. The change would not affect the 2026 congressional election. If voters approve it, lawmakers could use the new rules when drawing a future congressional map. Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (R-38, Worcester) said special sessions should be reserved for emergencies and argued lawmakers were spending time on partisan redistricting while more pressing issues face Maryland residents. She accused Democratic leaders of rushing the measure through the legislature, limiting debate, and bypassing the usual deadlines and public review required for ballot questions. Her Senate committee was given only an hour to review the bill before it returned to the full Senate, she said. “Gerrymandering is wrong, whether it’s in Texas or it’s in Maryland,” said Carozza, a Republican. “Two wrongs don’t make a right.” The issue has hovered over Annapolis for much of the year. The House approved a new congressional map in February that could have made Harris’
district more favorable to Democrats, but the proposal died after Senate President Bill Ferguson declined to bring it forward in his chamber. The Eastern Shore delegation voted unanimously this week to oppose the constitutional amendment, according to Carozza and Del. Wayne Hartman (R-38C, Worcester). The delegation includes Del. Sheree Sample-Hughes, its only Democratic member. Hartman said the problem extends beyond which party wins a particular seat. When district lines are drawn to guarantee one party’s victory, he said, candidates have little reason to appeal to voters in the middle. “It makes for very partisan policies,” said Hartman. “When your voter base is fixed in such a way, it makes for extreme policy.” Hartman said he opposes that approach regardless of which party controls the mapmaking. “I don’t agree with Texas either,” he said. “I don’t agree with any state, whether it’s Democratic or Republican, to gerrymander to this degree.” Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, defended the amendment as a necessary response to partisan redistricting in other states. In a statement Tuesday, he said national reform remains the better answer, See OPPONENTS Page 81
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Federal housing programs available By Lauren Bunting Contributing Writer (Aug. 7, 2026) The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) gives funding to local Public Housing Agencies (PHAs), which manage the public housing program. As found on their website at https://www.hud.gov/helping-americans#Affordable, here’s a list of where to start if you need housing assistance and are searching for affordable housing. • Public Housing: Public housing provides safe and affordable rental housing for low-income families, older adults, and people with disabilities. HUD gives funding to local Public Housing Agencies (PHAs), which manage these homes and set rent at an affordable price. • Housing Choice Voucher (commonly known as Section 8): The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, also called Section 8, helps low-income families, older adults, and people with disabilities afford safe apartments and rental home in the private market. Instead of living in public housing, participants can choose their own
apartment or rental home, and the voucher helps pay the rent. Who Can Apply—Public Housing is available to low-income individuals and families. A Public Housing Agency will decide if you qualify based on: • Your total yearly income • Family size • Your U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status How to Apply: Contact your local Public Housing Agency. You will need to provide information about your family’s income, assets, and household members. The Public Housing Agency will use this information to see if you qualify and how much assistance you can receive. Visit https://www.hud.gov/helping-americans/housing-choice-voucher s to learn more on the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
If you're looking for an affordable apartment that accepts Housing Choice Vouchers or offers lower rent based on your income, you can visit https://resources.hud.gov, and select “Find Affordable Housing Opportunities Near Me” to begin your search for apartments in your area. The HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program combines HUD’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) rental assistance for homeless veterans with case management and clinical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). If you are a veteran looking for housing help, call 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) for 24/7 assistance. Lauren Bunting is the Broker of Record for Keller Williams Realty Delmarva in Ocean City, MD.
Opponents expected to file suit Continued from Page 80 but Maryland cannot afford to stand still in the meantime. “Until that happens, inaction is not an option,” Moore said. The measure cleared the House 96-38 and the Senate 32-13, surpass-
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Local fishing tourney raises funding for Dravet research By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (Aug. 7, 2026) Participants in a local fishing tournament raised more than $700,000 last week for Dravet Syndrome research. On July 30, Marlins for Mason kicked off its fourth annual billfish release tournament to benefit the Dravet Syndrome Foundation. The three-day competition featured 80 teams, more
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than 200 sponsors, and big payouts to tourney winners. But behind it all, Director Amanda Prather says, is a drive to raise awareness and find a cure for Dravet Syndrome, a severe, lifelong form of epilepsy. Her 8-year-old son, Mason, was diagnosed with the disease when he was 7 months old, and suffers from prolonged seizures, developmental delays and other issues. “There’s really minimal research that goes into it,” Prather said. In 2023, the Prather family launched Marlins for Mason, a local billfish tournament to benefit the Dravet Syndrome Foundation, an organization dedicated to funding research, raising awareness and providing support. The decision to use fishing as a vehicle for fundraising was an easy one, Prather said, as her husband, family and friends are all involved in the fishing community. “We wanted to do something that those close to us would want to participate in,” she said. However, what started out as a local tournament has now turned into one of the foundation’s largest fundraising events, Prather said. In the first year alone, Marlins for Mason raised $312,000 for the Dravet Syndrome Foundation. This year, that number surpassed $700,000. “When it took off, it took off quickly,” she said. Prather attributed the tournament’s success to community members and sponsors. Through their participation in the Marlins for Mason fundraiser, the Dravet Syndrome Foundation has been able to fund three large research projects, according to the tournament’s website. “It’s incredible to see what the community can do,” she said. “The amount of money raised is life changing to families dealing with Dravet Syndrome.”
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The Secret Season: Why Fall is the Ultimate Time to Plant by Stephanie Graves, Owner, String and Petals Nursery Autumn is right around the corner. As the leaves begin to change color, many gardeners pack away their tools for the season. However, experienced growers know a secret: fall is actually the best time to plant.
Why Autumn Planting Works While spring gets all the attention, fall offers unique conditions that set your garden up for incredible success: Warm Soil, Cool Air: Soil retains warmth from summer while the air temperature drops. This ideal pairing encourages robust root growth without the stress of scorching summer heat. Less Water & Maintenance: Cooler weather and reliable autumn rain reduce water evaporation and transplant shock, meaning less time spent holding the hose. Head Start for Spring: Plants established in the fall focus their energy underground all winter. Come spring, they burst forth with earlier blooms and lush foliage, while spring-planted additions are still trying to settle in.
What to Put in the Ground As The Temperatures Cool Perennials & Shrubs: Fall is perfect for dividing overgrown perennials or introducing new hardy perennials and shrubs. They’ll settle into their new homes with minimal fuss. Spring Bulbs: Tulips, daffodils, and alliums need a cold winter slumber to flower. Tuck them into the soil before the ground freezes for a show-stopping spring display. Cool-Season Greens: Garlic, spinach, kale, and radishes thrive in brisk weather and deliver a crisp, late-season harvest.
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Snow Hill Pharmacy talks continue By Brian Shane Staff Writer (Aug. 7, 2026) Worcester County officials are willing to sit down to discuss how to restore Snow Hill Pharmacy’s longtime jail business, as long as the pharmacy owner can resume negotiations with the jail’s medical contractor. “We really want to sit around the table and do true collaboration to make this work for the best interests of everybody,” Town Manager Rick Pollitt said at the Snow Hill Town Council’s July 28 work session. Pollitt said three county commissioners are willing to take part in a meeting with town, pharmacy, and community representatives. He did not name them, saying County Administrator Weston Young gave him the update during a nearly two-hour
meeting July 24. In December, CFG Health took over as the contracted health care provider at the Worcester County Jail. Pharmacy services were included in its contract. Upon taking over, the company continued using Snow Hill Pharmacy for several months. But by late May, after months of payment and contract disputes, the arrangement collapsed. Pollitt told the council that the pharmacy and CFG had exchanged proposals but remained “miles apart” before pharmacy owner Jeff Sherr ended negotiations. Sherr disputed that characterization. In a July 9 interview, he said CFG had fallen more than $100,000 behind on its bills, forcing the pharmacy to borrow against a line of credit to pay its own suppliers.
Sherr said he notified CFG on May 20 that the pharmacy would no longer extend credit and would instead require payment upon delivery. CFG then moved the jail’s prescriptions to Correct Rx, a national pharmacy company it uses at other correctional facilities. “I’m not turning down the fact that we’re willing to fill the prescriptions,” Sherr said. “I’m just saying, ‘I’m not giving you any more credit because you’ve exhausted everything that I can do.’” Even then, Sherr said he remained willing to resume doing business with CFG under workable terms, despite expecting a strained relationship. “There’s gotta be a compromise that we can come up with that would make it a win-win for everybody,” he said. “It’s not who gets the better end
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Officials agree to hold meeting of the deal, but how do we create a win-win?” Before the county changed medical contractors, Snow Hill Pharmacy billed Worcester County directly for inmate medications under a handshake deal struck with a former warden. Pollitt said Young told him the county could not simply restore that arrangement because the service would now have to be put out for bid. “Of course, the concern was that if Snow Hill Pharmacy had to bid against some of the larger chains, it would be a challenge for them,” Pollitt said. The county also remains concerned about after-hours access to medications. Pollitt said inmates may have to be transported to a hospital or another medical facility when the pharmacy is closed at night or on weekends, requiring correctional officers to leave the jail as escorts. If Sherr can address the 24/7 service issue, it could represent “a big step forward” in reviving negotiations, Pollitt said. Sherr said his Apple Discount Drugs in Fruitland already has pharmacists on call to serve Coastal Hospice. “If that’s what they need, then we
could continue to do that,” Sherr said. “It wouldn’t be a problem.” At the July 28 meeting, Councilman Aaron Lumpkins questioned why the lack of around-the-clock service had become an obstacle after the pharmacy supplied the jail for nearly three decades. “The 24/7 seems to be the issue they’re sitting on, but it wasn’t an issue for 27 years,” Lumpkins said. “This doesn’t make sense.” Pollitt said he planned to meet with Sherr first. If Sherr agrees to reopen negotiations, the town would begin arranging the larger meeting. Only one Snow Hill council member would attend to avoid creating a quorum. Councilman Ethan Shockley volunteered to represent the town. In the meantime, Snow Hill Pharmacy has made a change to a planned two-day reduction in operating hours, which Sherr announced in anticipation of losing revenue from the jail business. The store previously announced it would close Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning Aug. 1. However, Sherr has since decided to continue operating on Saturdays based on customer feedback. The Market Street storefront will remain closed on Wednesdays.
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Pines beach club slated for renovation work By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Aug. 7, 2026) The Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors has approved moving forward with about $100,000 of demolition work to the community’s Ocean City beach club building in an effort to modernize and enhance the structure. Last Monday night, the OPA board unanimously approved the demolition of the club on 49th Street in Ocean City. Absolute Demolition will handle the job on the outside for $51,616, while the inside work will be completed for $49,957 by My Hands Handyman. OPA General Manager John Viola said that the beach club renovations will kick off around Labor Day, when the summer season starts to wind down.
“First stage, we need to demo the outside,” Viola said. “All the decks will come down…inside will have to be demolished because Touch of Italy will be putting in some new kitchen. We’re going to have to reinforce the floors. With material, kitchen, stoves and all that, we believe we will have to reinforce the floors.” The initiative is a collaboration between Ocean Pines and the association’s restaurant operator, Touch of Italy. While OPA is responsible for the structure itself, as well as installing a new, ADA-compliant elevator, TOI will put in a new upstairs kitchen to expand the club’s offerings. Stage two of the endeavor will see the replacement of the building’s pilings and a new deck and glass railing on the structure’s second floor. During the third step, accordion doors leading
out to the new outdoor platform will be added, plumbing and electrical will be revamped, and the facility’s siding and windows will be replaced. The final phase is the creation of an elevator. “We have been saying we’re going to focus on the beach club and we have,” Viola said. Association officials and staff are hoping the project is completed by Memorial Day 2027. “We’re trying to get permits…let’s say we start right after Labor Day,” the general manager added. “We are striving to be done by Memorial Day…but it is a big undertaking.” According to Viola, the association had planned to renovate the beach club in some capacity, but the top-floor kitchen is only possible because of the partnership with TOI. “This was all planned; we were
going to do this,” he said. “Obviously we would not have done a kitchen. At most, maybe upstairs we would have liked to have had a bar. Having Touch of Italy as a partner has given us the ability to put a kitchen upstairs.” OPA Board of Directors President John Latham added that the collaboration will provide expanded services to OP Beach Club patrons. “The partnership we have with Touch of Italy is wonderful,” Latham said. “In our reserve study, we were slated to spend a lot of money…but doing this with a partner is a huge benefit to our community. I don’t know the last time someone used that upstairs. I’m excited to see that, and I know a lot of people are.” Additional updates will be provided to the community as the project continues to move forward.
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OCPD begins using A.I. tools in body-worn Axon cameras Tech devices can translate language on the fly, share city laws, capture video
Translation, Policy Chat and General Information. Highlighting the translation technology, Yeager said officers can input any language, and the body-worn camera can translate conversations. Previously, the departBy Bethany Hooper ment relied on translators or a Associate Editor (Aug. 7, 2026) Last December, the cellphone’s translation features. Ocean City Council gave its blessing “We can speak to them, and they to a $4.9 million contract with Axon can speak back to us in their lanEnterprise to modernize the Ocean guage, and this will translate it,” he City Police Department’s technology said. system. Yeager said the body-worn camThe package included updated in- eras are also useful when referencing car cameras, new Tasers, and artifi- department policies and city ordicial intelligence (AI) technology that nances. Questions about foot pursuits can analyze body-worn audio, write or beach laws, for example, can be reports and translate, to name a few asked in the field using body-worn features. cameras. Now, eight months later, officers “So, if an officer is on the street, are starting to put and they have a that technology to question about an ‘We can speak to them, use in the commuordinance – they and they can speak back nity, said Lt. Ancan’t remember exdrew Yeager, who actly what the ordito us in their language, oversees the AI apnance is – they can and this will translate it.’ plications, in an inask the body cam, Lt. Andrew Yeager terview this week. and the body cam Over the spring, will tell them,” he for example, both full-time and pub- said. “It’s pretty cool.” lic safety officers were outfitted with Yeager said body-worn cameras updated body-worn cameras that not can also answer general questions only translate languages, but list de- such as facts about Ocean City, or the partment policies and city ordinances address to a certain condominium or and share general information about restaurant. It also aids officers in the city. writing police reports using audio “There’s AI technology in these transcription. That feature, he said, body cameras now,” he explained. has resulted in “substantial time sav“So before, we would use them pretty ings.” much to do video. Now, we can talk “It’s completely optional,” he said. to it, they can talk to the person we’re “You have your veteran officers that conversing with, and it can give us in- have been writing reports for years, formation.” that may opt to not use AI generated Unlike the original body-worn reports. Some of the newer officers cameras, implemented in 2021, Yea- that haven’t been doing it a long time, ger said the upgraded system has they opt to use it.” three new features – Real-Time See AXON Page 89
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NOTICE OF FY 2027 ADOPTED EXPENSE BUDGETS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY The Worcester County Commissioners adopted the expense budgets for the General Fund and Enterprise Funds on June 2, 2026, all of which became effective as of July 1, 2026. WATER & WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND Personnel Services $7,798,513 Supplies & Materials 2,695,104 Maintenance & Services 8,500,626 Other Charges 3,279,912 Interfund Charges 2,970,238 Capital Equipment 2,815,977 TOTAL APPROVED EXPENSES $ 28,060,370 Charges for Services Interest & Penalties Operating Grants Miscellaneous Debt Service Revenue Transfers In (Out) TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES
$ 20,183,945 284,500 31,500 6,094,491 1,227,823 238,111 $ 28,060,370
SOLID WASTE ENTERPRISE FUND Personnel Services Supplies & Materials Maintenance & Services Other Charges Debt Service Capital Equipment & Leases TOTAL APPROVED EXPENSES
$1,915,784 499,984 1,288,402 61,400 449,800 1,303,736 $5,519,106
Tipping Fees Licenses & Permits Interest & Penalties Other Revenue Transfers In (Out) TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES
$5,019,600 4,500 477,000 -018,006 $5,519,106
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GENERAL FUND Board of Education: Operating Expenses Other Post Employment benefits paid on behalf Debt Payments to be paid on behalf Boat Landings Circuit Court Commission on Aging County Administration Debt Service (less Education Debt) Development Review & Permitting Economic Development Elections Emergency Services Environmental Programs Extension Office Fire Marshal Grants to Towns Health Department Homeowner Convenience Centers Human Resources Information Technology Interfund Jail Library Maintenance Division Mosquito Control Division Natural Resources Orphan's Court Other General Government Other General Government: (State Dept. of Assessment Operating exp) Parks Public Works Administration Recreation Recreation & Culture Recycling Roads Division Sheriff Social Service Groups State’s Attorney Taxes Shared with Towns Tourism Treasurer Volunteer Fire & Ambulance Wor-Wic Community College: Operating Expenses TOTAL APPROVED EXPENSES
2,775,142 $ 300,172,146
Property Taxes Income Taxes Other Local Taxes State Shared Federal & State Grants Licenses & Permits Charges for Services Fines & Forfeits Interest on Investments Misc/Sale of Assets/& Other Transfers In – Other Funds/Local Impact Grant Transfers In – Prior Year Surplus TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES
$ 201,568,215 53,000,000 19,340,000 4,114,501 5,550,436 2,836,400 2,886,484 46,000 6,000,000 1,136,716 3,693,394 0 $ 300,172,146
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Axon body cams give city police a 21st-century tool Continued from Page 87 However, he said that technology includes “failsafes” designed to ensure officers are reviewing their reports. Those include answering questions or removing erroneous statements placed within the text. “It’s not like we go out on a call, we come back, we open our computer, and we say ‘create me a report’ and that’s it, we submit it …,” he explained. “There are triggers, to ensure we are reviewing the reports and reading everything.” At a time when agencies are debating the use of artificial intelligence, officers within the Ocean City Police Department are embracing it, Yeager said. He said the updated technology has not only resulted in more effective police work, but gives officers a sense of security in doing their jobs. “Personally, for me, I would not want to do this job without a body cam,” he said. “I can’t speak to how many complaints that have come in that have exonerated our officers because of the fact that we now have the video. I think everybody initially was skeptical because it’s like somebody watching you do your job. But ultimately, it’s become a fantastic thing
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Ocean City Police Lt. Andrew Yeager explains how the department’s Axon body-worn cameras are doing more than ever with A.I., helping police to work with the public in new and improved ways.
for law enforcement.” But with body-worn cameras comes countless hours of footage, all of which is currently being stored on the city’s servers, Ocean City Police Department Deputy Communications Manager Ashley Miller said. That footage falls under the city’s retention policy, which is currently being reviewed by Maryland State Archives. “The retention policy that’s on the books right now definitely predates the concept of body-worn cameras, so
we are in that window where there’s not a policy,” she said. “But because our new one is at the State Archives, we are in a holding pattern. So, we are holding all of our data, since we started, until we get all the way through this retention policy.” Beyond the body-worn cameras, the police department has received new Tasers and in-car cameras. It is also working to implement Fusus, a real-time crime center platform that makes camera feeds and footage accessible to the department.
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The Ocean City Berlin Optimist Club supports the children of Worcester County by providing funding for scholarships, sports, classroom/school events, arts, summer camps, incentive awards and supporting other nonprofits working for children in our Community. We host contest for High School Arts, Visual Arts, Essay and Oratorical; all with cash prizes. For major fundraising each year the Club holds its Annual Seaside Boat Show and Youth Foundation Golf Tournament. Join us August 26th for the 16th Annual Golf Tournament at OC Golf Club and on Presidents Day Weekend for the Boat Show. Since the Clubs' incorporation in 1974, and the Youth Foundation in 1992, we have donated over $3 million to the local youth of our community. To learn more about being a member go to ocberlinoptimist.org. Ocean City Berlin Optimist present $3,199.00 to Worcester Technical School for Skills USA & HOSA Natonal Competions. Pictured (l-r) Tony Bevilacqua, Principal, Club Member Gaby Remington (w/ baby Costa), Club VP Jill Anthony
Club member and Principal of Berlin Intermediate School Amy Gallagher presents $2,000 to Ryan Cowder, Principal of Showell Elementary for stocking of school supply cabinets and their dance program.
The Ocean City Berlin Optmist Club present $1,000 to Ocean City Power Squadron for a Boater Safety Education program for kids. Pictured (l-r) OC Power Squadron members Fred Stehl, Marie Christensen, Dale Christenson, Doug Fischer; Club Golf Tournament Commitee Chair, Susan Sewell.
The Ocean City Berlin Optimist held a New Members Workshop in June to help new members learn about the numerous programs we offer to the children of our County. Pictured (l-r) Ellen Hench, Donna Smith, Margie Grivaz, Christine Torres, Tinsel Hughes, Peggy Forsythe, Club President Christina Dolomount Brown, Barbara Wasiakowski, Carol Dural, Marian Bickerstaff, Amy Gallagher, Michael Sabine and Dan Rzepkowski. Member volunteer for Club program and events, as well as provide Ushering services at the Performing Arts Center.
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The Ocean City Berlin Optimist Club supports and donated $2000 to the Buckingham Elementary School (BES) “House Program”! The House Program is a system that is designed to build community, encourage positive behavior, and foster a stronger sense of belonging and investment in the school. Pictured (l-r): Optimist Membership Chairman Roger Pacella, BES Assistant Principal Ashley Miller, BES Social Worker Cameron Runyon, BES Kindergarten Teacher Jessica Grimes, Optimist President Chris Dolomount-Brown, and BES Principal Dr. Danielle Jackson.
16TH ANNUAL YOUTH FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT August 26th at OC Golf Club
Together, we can make a big difference in the lives of our children and in our community!
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Mean-spirited setup goes down in defeat “Here’s a lovely parting gift,” Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino might as well have said Tuesday when he tried to saddle the incoming board of commissioners with a choice between making a deeply unpopular decision or creating a $15 million hole in the county’s bank account. Bertino, who lost his reelection bid in the June primary, seemed determined to leave office on a sour note in December by proposing that the staff investigate the legality of giving the $15 million sitting in the county’s budget stabilization fund to resident homeowners. His proposal failed by one vote after District 1 Commissioner Caryn Abbott withdrew her support because, as a returning commissioner, she had to consider her district’s long-term financial future. Supporters of Bertino’s motion, on the other hand, had nothing to lose. District 2 Commissioner Ted Elder lost his reelection bid in the primary, and District 6’s Jim Bunting is retiring from politics. But District 7 Commissioner Joe Mitrecic recognized that Bertino and friends wanted to put the incoming commissioners in the position of having to deplete the budget backup account or explain to 12,000 homeowners why they wouldn’t be getting “free money.” The level of insincerity on display is breathtaking. Bertino and the backers of his idea were loath to spend any of this budget stabilization money on schools, law enforcement or fire and rescue needs in the past. So suddenly and inexplicably they’re ready to give it all away? Of course not. This was strictly a matter of Bertino wanting to put the screws to the incoming board. It’s not surprising given the rising level of vindictiveness in politics these days, but it is unfortunate. At least now Ocean Pines voters can see that they made the right decision in June.
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A week of good news
Lots of good news this week. To begin with, the U.S. Treasury Secretary reported this week that, commonly accepted wisdom notwithstanding, new data shows the rich are not getting richer and the poor are not getting poorer. “Everything is right where it should be,” Secretary Scott Bessent said. “All indications are the rich will remain so, but at a slower pace, thus allowing people with diddly squat to be left behind more By slowly.” As for them, Bessent said, Stewart “Poor folks should cheer up Dobson because the nation’s supply of diddly squat is in good shape. In other words, if your accounts amount to diddly squat, you don’t have to worry about having less than diddly squat. Further, anyone who doesn’t have diddly squat now can be assured of getting diddly squat from us in the future.” AI attacks The law of unintended consequences is at work in the technological world. The tech freaks among us can go on all they want about the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence, or AI, as people who can’t spell like to call it. But it could be that AI is the technological version of the blue catfish. The blue catfish was introduced to the Chesapeake Bay four or five decades ago when some doofus at either Virginia’s or Maryland’s DoD (Department of Doofusness) said, “Hey, wouldn’t it be cool to introduce the biggest, most aggressive and
hungriest catfish species in North America into the Chesapeake watershed so our anglers can catch something really, really big?” “Yeah, that would be great!” said the DIC (Doofus-in-Charge) at the time. “What could possibly go wrong?” Of course, it turns out that the blue catfish gets so big because it’s the Godzilla of freshwater fish. It eats everything in its path. Even small towns have gone missing, or so I’ve been told. However, a plan to control them is about to be rolled out, assuming the explosives are available. What’s this have to do with AI? Just last month, two versions of AI went out on their own and hacked into two unrelated systems and began eating them. Really. Which leads us to this question: Is it possible to be a tech genius and a doofus at the same time? And finally ... Here’s the opening sentence of a real news story this week: “The federal government is firing the nonprofit group that coordinates organ donations in Kentucky after finding that it tried to pursue organs from critically ill people who were recovering from their injuries.” It’s just my opinion, but I don’t think removing organs from people who are still using them is a good thing. “Hey, nurse! Where’s my spleen? I was using that, and now it’s gone. I’m filing a complaint with the parts department! I want my money back.” “You go right ahead, sir. I’m sure we’d be happy to refund you diddly squat for your inconvenience.”
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Between the Lines By Steve Green
Delegate Wayne Hartman hit the right marks with his blunt comments before the House of Delegates this week on the shameful referendum to change how the state’s congressional districts can be mapped. Most of the Republicans who addressed their respective chambers hit the same notes, expressing their outrage over being called to a summer session to address one issue rather than the weighty matters of high energy costs, devastating cuts to the Developmental Disabilities Administration and general financial deficits. Partisan politics in Annapolis has reached the point it seems where the Democrats in power simply indulge their overmatched Republicans. “This to me is frustrating. We talk yesterday … where the state gives the Eastern Shore $1 billion. What do you think the Eastern Shore gives the state? I guarantee it’s a lot more than that. I would like to know that number. The people feel like they deserve a voice. They are tired of people from central Maryland making their decisions for state policy and now you are overreaching and making decisions for them at the federal level. They are frustrated. They are disenfranchised,” said Hartman. “We hear about Texas. You know the difference with Texas. They can afford to waste money to do something like this. We can’t. How broke are we? How much is this going to cost? We are wasting taxpayers’ money to be here. We are how much in the hole and we are doing this …” Hartman continued, “This bill is going to push more people out of Maryland. We kid ourselves and say, ‘oh Marylanders aren’t leaving.’ Fortunately, the comptroller confirmed it … we wonder why people are leaving … Worcester County, the county I represent, gets the least amount of money from the state and they put out the best students in the state and this is the treatment we get back.” Hartman, who faces Democrat Laurie Brittingham in the November general election, and all the shore’s Republican legislators should be commended for doing their best to represent the shore’s interests in Annapolis. However, it’s terribly challenging for these Republicans to sway majority opinion even while boasting about the importance of the shore from a tourism and agriculture perspective. It’s clear the majority party, the Democrats, wants to gerrymander the district to the point it’s difficult for District 1 to elect a Republican, as it has for decades. At this point, it’s hoped Maryland voters ignore the partisan nonsense and reject the constitutional amendment in November for the charade it’s become. *** In about three months, Ocean City voters will have a big decision to make between incumbent Mayor Rick Meehan and Council President Matt James. Both men filed for the post over the last week as expected. Meehan has been an elected official in Ocean City since 1985, including as mayor since 2006. James, at the age of 21, was elected to the council in 2014 and has served as president for the last six years. In some ways, Meehan and James are studies in contrasts, most notably their vast age disparity. In 1985, Meehan was elected as part of a changing of the guard with young business owners like himself looking to displace long-time elected officials with more experience. It’s essentially what James is trying to do this year, just like what Councilman Peter Buas fell short of accomplishing two years ago. At this point, with the municipal election set for Nov. 3, one thing I would imagine both would agree on would be their shared desire for a third candidate to not join the mayor’s race because that could have a major impact. There have not been any rumors to that effect but Buas, just elected back to the council in May’s special election, is not planning to run for mayor again. The filing deadline is not until Oct. 2. *** It seemed last weekend the pedicabs on the Boardwalk were doing some business from what I observed. I saw five pedicabs during my time on the boards. According to Deputy City Manager JR Harmon, about 1,500 people have downloaded Atlantic Pedicabs’ app in about two weeks. Whether all those downloads turned into fares is unclear, but Harmon told The Baltimore Sun the average trip with that limited window of time was 1.2 miles and cost about $16. Most trips occurred in the late evening hours of 9 p.m. to midnight, he said. The operation — which works similarly to ride-share vehicles through GPS tracking — has been slowly rolled out this summer in the hopes of working out logistics ahead of a more bold program next summer. The city receives $25,000 this year from the company with the franchise fee increasing to $50,000 in each of the next four years.
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Letters to the editor Outstanding MCAP data recognized Editor, It is with immense pride that I read the newly released 2026 MCAP (Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program) scores for Maryland. Again, Worcester County Public Schools ranked at the top. Thank you to our hardworking educators that consistently show up for our children every day. Thank you to the families that send their amazing children to our schools every day. And a special thank you to the community that supports our outstanding school system in so many ways. As the former principal of Stephen Decatur Middle School, I want to acknowledge their consistently high performing students and the staff that work tirelessly with students to achieve this success. 84.7% of SDMS’s 7th graders scored proficient on the ELA (English Language Arts) MCAP assessment this year (30.1% higher than the statewide average). 82.3% of their 8th graders scored proficient (32.1% higher than the state average). What a testament to great teachers and outstanding students! On the Mathematics MCAP Assessment, 58.6% of SDMS’s 7th graders were proficient (40.1% higher than the state average). That is a 10.9% increase over their score from last year and places them #3 in the state rankings. 8th graders scored 65.1% (55.5% higher than the state average). Three years in a row, SDMS has been the top performing middle school in the state on the MCAP Assessment for 8th grade mathematics. There are 213 middle schools in the state. Algebra 1 students had stellar scores as well. 100% of the test takers had a proficient score. Eighth grade Science MCAP scores
were 58.5%, 27.6% higher than the state average. Worcester County students have shown steady improvement on the MCAP Assessments administered each year. It continues to be a useful tool in understanding how students are progressing towards Maryland’s Academic Standards. Our school system, parents and community have much to be proud of. All children in Worcester County are a priority, and each one is truly valued. This kind of success happens because of the sustained rigorous instruction that occurs every day in our classrooms. Across this county, the educators are highly qualified and dedicated to the academic achievement of all students. I was fortunate enough to work with some of the best. Lynne Barton Berlin
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Editor, I would like to submit the following in response to Peter Ayers Wimbrow letter that appeared in the July 24 issue. Far from being "cogent and wellcrafted" Reid Detchon is another example of Beltway Insiders imposing their will on Ocean City residents by spreading lies and distortions (freighters move, thousand foot turbines don't, and the turbines will be clearly visible from shore per the Biden Administration) to support unreliable intermittent power that only benefits developers and climate groups on the backs of tax and ratepayers. Another possible solution is to have "green" energy advocates cease using fossil fuels for electricity. JT Liu Ocean City Continued on Page 92
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A thank you to Worcester County residents
Editor, With my retirement just around the corner I would like to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to the citizens of Worcester County for the trust and confidence they have placed in me over the past 20 years as a Judge of the Orphans' Court. Serving this community has been one of the greatest honors of my life. I have been privileged to work on behalf of so many families, and I am truly thankful for the support, respect, and encouragement I have received throughout my tenure. Worcester County is a special place because of its people, and it has been
a privilege to serve you. As we look ahead, my colleague Judge Cheryl Jacobs is the only incumbent and attorney currently running for the Orphans Court position, and with all the experience she brings to the court I sincerely hope the good citizens of Worcester county will bring her back for her third term as judge of the Orphans court. I encourage all citizens to remain engaged in our community and to exercise one of our most important rights-voting. Your participation ensures that our local government continues to reflect the values and needs of the people it serves. Thank you again for giving me the opportunity to serve you. It has been an honor I will always cherish. Linda M. Hess Ocean Pines
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OBITUARIES MICHAEL L. QUILLIN Berlin Michael Lynch Quillin (spelled with an “i-n”) was born in a house on Washington Street in Berlin, Maryland on July 20, 1939. He moved with his brother, Jehu Dirickson III (JD), mother Roda, and father Jehu Dirickson II (Dirk) to Ocean City in 5th grade and attended school in what is now City Hall. Mike attended Michael Quillin St. Andrews School in Middletown, Delaware, from 1952-57 where he was a member of the Varsity Wrestling and Varsity Crew teams. He won first place and was voted the Outstanding Wrestler at the Delaware State High School Wrestling Tournament in 1957. Mike got in trouble for a few things at St. Andrews, like staying out late after a dance with Judy Harrison Wildy, later his wife. It was worth it. Mike had met Judy, daughter of a Secret Service Agent, while working the beach stand on 22nd Street in Ocean City during the summers. It was disappointing when Mike got thrown out of the University of Delaware the first semester for
having a beer before the semester even started. Wasn’t worth it. But then he continued his wrestling career at UD by lettering all four years and studying economics and business administration, graduating in 1961. During Christmas break, Mike and three friends visited Havana, Cuba. They had a wild time for two days under Batista, but then were stuck when Castro took over the country and they couldn’t get out, because of the Revolution. In June of 1961, Mike married Judy in Arlington, Virginia, then the couple settled down in Ocean City before building their first house on Pond Road in West Ocean City. They later hired Boston architect, Rem Huygens, to build their one-of-a-kind modern home in 1975. After college, Mike joined the Delaware National Guard, attended officer candidate school, and ended up commanding a platoon of tanks that protected the Delaware coast from remote-controlled airplanes. He received an honorable discharge six years later with rank of First Lieutenant. At the same time, Mike leaned into the family business of running the Surf and Sands Motel on 23rd Continued on Page 93
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 92 Street in Ocean City. Mike and JD expanded the Surf and Sands from 35 rooms to 96 rooms, and acquired two more motels along the way, the Satellite Motel on 24th Street, and eventually the French Quarter Motel on 22nd Street. Mike also partnered to build a 65 unit ocean front condominium, the Ocean Hideaway, in 1972, and partnered in two other motels, The Maridel and The Ocean Voyager. He put his college education to good use, but also had a knack for the biz: an entrepreneurial spirit, dedication to details, pro personnel management, and best friend (and therapist) to countless Surf and Sands guests over the years. In 1961 (a lot happened that year!), Mike and JD were hired to work at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore for home games of the Baltimore Colts. For 13 years they attended every home Colts game and met many NFL players. Mike worked in the press box, managed the score board, and one year moved the drive start marker, which he had made from a Surf and Sands umbrella pole and a Mario’s pizza paddle. Later, Mike was thrilled to have the chance to play golf with his hero, #19 John Unitas, and several other NFL stars. Mike and Judy raised two sons, Michael Lynch Quillin, Jr. (‘63), and David Dirickson Quillin (‘65), as well as daughter Catherine Lynn Quillin
(‘65), David’s twin, who was born with severe mental and physical disabilities from which she passed away in 1976. The boys attended the Salisbury School, which Mike and Judy helped to found and where Mike served on the Board of Directors. The boys then attended St. Andrews School where they were both varsity wrestlers, making their dad extremely proud. While growing up, the boys participated in the family business too—along with many of their friends. The Surf and Sands was the social mecca of the time. After Mike and JD sold the motels in 1998, Mike continued property management as Quillin Enterprises out of his office is West Ocean City with the longtime assistance of Linda Klein, whom he hired in 1982. His new office became the new social mecca. He also enjoyed family and leisure such as remote bike adventures with wife and friends (it’s true, you can ride a bike with a sofa cushion on the seat). Mike served his community in many ways. He joined the Ocean City Jaycees in 1961 and was elected President of the Berlin and Ocean City Chapter in 1967. During his presidency, the Jaycees purchased the Assateague pony herd and donated it to the Federal Government so that the herd could forever remain on Assateague. Mike was elected state disContinued on Page 94
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Continued from Page 93 trict Vice President of the Jaycees in 1968 and state convention Co-Chairman in 1969. For his service, Mike was honored with his chapter’s first International Senatorship in the club’s history. Mike also served the Town of Ocean City for many years as a member, and later President, of the town’s Beach Mediation Board. He was a surfer, of course, before that was a thing. Mike helped to organize the very first surf contest in Ocean City as the chairman of the Mid-Atlantic Surfing Championship in 1972. Mike was most proud of being elected to the Board of Directors of Calvin B. Taylor Bank in 1979 and serving for 33 years until the reaching the mandatory retirement age in 2012. In addition, Mike was an officer and director of the Ocean City Golf Club (which his father and two uncles cofounded in 1959) for over 60 years, serving as its fifth President from 2003 to 2008. He was also Treasurer of the Rackliffe House and President of the E. Bowen and Frances Hyde Quillin Charitable Foundation, Inc., which distributed support yearly to community causes. Mike is described by friends as someone who never sought attention and always treated others with respect, humor, and kindness while taking care of his family. Mike died of leukemia at home
with his family on August 2, 2026. Mike is survived by his wife Judy; two sons Mike Jr. and David; and four grandchildren, Lila Wildy Quillin (‘99), Elsa Isabella Quillin (‘01), Edward Teague Quillin (‘03), and Cynthia Mykle Quillin (‘05). Remarkably, his brother JD outlived him. A visitation will begin at noon and a service will begin at 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 13 at the Atlantic United Methodist Church on 4th Street in Ocean City. Donations to favorite charities are welcome in lieu of flowers. ANN MARIE KEEN Ocean City It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Ann Marie Keen on July 27, 2026. She left us far too soon at the age of 68. She is survived by her devoted husband of 47 years, Larry; their beloved dog, Gun’l; her caring sister, Karen; her nephew, Jack; her Ann Marie Keen cherished niece, Marci; her great-nephews, Aaron, Austin, and Sevryn, cousin Rosemarie and many other dear friends and family who will forever remember her spirited nature. Ann Marie was born in Maryland. She was a member of the National
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OBITUARIES Honor Society in high school and later earned a degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Delaware. Ann Marie was a woman of remarkable creativity and adventurous spirit. She had a deep love for the water and found joy beneath its surface as an avid scuba diver, embracing the beauty and tranquility of the ocean. She especially cherished the coastal life she enjoyed in Ocean City, Maryland, and at her beloved second home in Islamorada, Florida. She also had an exceptional eye for interior design. With a natural talent for transforming spaces into places of comfort and elegance, she inspired those around her with her creativity, attention to detail, and unique sense of style. Her home reflected her gift for making every room feel warm, welcoming, and beautiful. A private ceremony will be held on September 1, 2026, when Ann Marie’s ashes will be committed to the sea she loved so much. Family and friends are warmly invited to a Celebration of Life from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Ocean City Marlin Club, 9659 Golf Course Road, Ocean City, MD 21842. In lieu of flowers, and in honor of Ann Marie’s love of dogs, memorial donations may be made to the Worcester County Humane Society, 12330 Eagles Nest Road, Berlin, MD 21811. HAROLD V. HEIDRICH Berlin Harold Victor Heidrich, age 84, passed away on July 30, 2026, in Salisbury. Born on June 18, 1942, in Jersey City, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Victor Heidrich and Mary Elizabeth (Fitzmorris) Heidrich. Though “Bud,” as he was known by family and friends, often enjoyed solitude, those who knew him best understood how deeply he valued meaningful relationships. His quiet nature was balanced by a genuine curiosity Harold Heidrich about others and a love of thoughtful conversation. He never sought recognition or attention, preferring instead to listen, learn, and connect in his own way. During his years as a truck driver, he cherished the opportunity to meet people from all walks of life and formed many lasting friendships along the way. Bud’s curiosity and thirst for knowledge were defining parts of who he was. An avid reader with exceptional vocabulary and a remarkable memory, he possessed a deep understanding of history and countless other subjects. He viewed himself as a steward of history, honoring the stories, craftsmanship, and traditions of the past. As an accomplished marksman and longtime member of
the Roslyn Rifle and Revolver Club on Long Island, he valued the memories and friendships he formed. His respect for history was matched by his love of the environment and the natural world. He found peace near the water, especially on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, where he felt most at home. That same appreciation for nature extended to all living creatures. Bud had a special way with animals, and those who knew him smiled at the conversations he carried on with his animal companions as though they were old friends. Music was another lifelong passion. From doo-wop to country, he shared that love with his wife and children through the many concerts they attended together. Bud will be remembered for his quiet humility, intelligence, curiosity, and kindness. Though he often found peace in solitude, he enriched the lives of those around him through his friendships, his love of learning, and his unwavering commitment to preserving the stories and traditions he cherished. Harold is survived by his beloved wife, Lorraine Heidrich; his children, Kenneth Victor Heidrich (Marion) and Kathleen Heidrich; his stepchildren, John Munoz (Erica) and Susan Claire; his grandchildren, Bradford Victor Heidrich (Natalie) and Rita Heidrich; and his step grandchildren,
John Munoz and Felicia Gilley. Cremation followed his passing. A Celebration of Life at Stevenson United Methodist Church in Berlin is planned for Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Berlin. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The Nature Conservancy or the Maryland Food Bank. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home – Berlin. MICHAEL L. SWARTZ Wilmington Michael Lee Swartz, age 83, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026. Born on April 2, 1943 in Wilmington, Delaware, he was the son of the late Hyman Swartz and Miriam (Frankel) Swartz. Michael was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose greatest joy in Michael Swartz life was his family. He will be remembered for his warm heart, quiet strength, generosity, and the love he shared with everyone who knew him. His kindness and steady presence left a lasting impression on Continued on Page 96
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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 95 all whose lives he touched. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepson – Christopher Nicolis. He is survived by his beloved wife – Anastasia Swartz; his daughters – Jill Strzalka and her husband Walter Strzalka, and Meghan DiFazio and her husband Frank DiFazio; his stepdaughter – Athina Parks and her husband Patrick Parks; his cherished grandchildren – Blade, Aidan, Anastasia, and Michael; and his sisters – Diane Shull and her husband Bud Shull, and Myra Rankin and her husband David Rankin. Michael will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will forever cherish the love, guidance, and memories he gave them throughout his life. His legacy lives on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know and love him. A private family ceremony will be held to celebrate Michael’s life. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home – Berlin. JUDY ASHTON Berlin Judith “Judy” Alice Ashton, age 76, born August 10, 1949, a beloved member of the Berlin community and longtime owner of Ashton Gardens, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026. Affectionately known as the “Flower Lady”, Judy touched the lives of countless people through her love of flowers, gardening, and the Judy Ashton beauty of nature. As the owner of Ashton Gardens and its greenhouses, she devoted her life to growing plants and flowers and shar-
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ing her knowledge and passion with others. Judy took great pride in helping make Berlin a more beautiful place. Through her work planting and caring for gardens throughout the town. Among the many gardens she lovingly tended to over the years, the Memorial Garden held a special place in her heart and was her favorite. She found great joy and meaning in caring for this beautiful space, where flowers served as a lasting tribute to those remembered and welcomed all who visited. Her flowers and gardens brought color, beauty, and joy to residents and visitors alike. Her dedication to gardening, her hard work, and her love for Berlin made her a familiar and cherished presence throughout the community. Above all, Judy treasured her family. She is survived by her daughter, JP Domenguez de Madrigal; her son, Jeremy Ashton, and his wife, Lindsay Ashton; and her beloved grandsons, Tucker Ashton and Mack Ashton; her brother, Jon Ashton and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death are her brothers, Judd Ashton and Tim Ashton. Her family brought her great joy, and the love and memories they shared will remain forever in their hearts. Judy will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and the many people throughout Berlin whose lives she touched. A celebration of Judy’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory can be made to the Berlin Fire Department, c/o Taylor Bank, P.O. Box 5, Berlin, MD 21811. Please note in memory of Judith Ashton. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.
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WHITE MARLIN OPEN WEEK The White Marlin Open leaderboard saw major changes Wednesday and could be in store for other changes before it wraps up Saturday.There are 334 boats vying for about $9.9 million in prize money in the 53rd annual tournament. For the latest available results after three days, see page 3. Above, some of the 17 boats who endured 6-9-foot seas on Monday are pictured returning to their port.
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The ocean conditions improved on Tuesday and 255 boats ventured offshore where they found a lively billfish bite with more than 300 white marlin caught and released. As of Wednesday, there was one qualifying white marlin. Boats are pictured with their white marlin release flags flying.
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The first official weigh day on Monday in this year’s White Marlin Open began with the national anthem and a showing of the flags.
With 255 boats fishing on Tuesday, the Harbour Island Marina weigh station was busy. Early birds of all ages were treated to a variety of fish.
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Around 8:10 on Tuesday night, a 110.5-pound big tuna gave attendees to the scales at Harbour Island Marina a thrill.
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When Monday became a lay day for most due to rough ocean conditions, Tuesday morning turned into the festive opening scene the White Marlin Open usually brings to the Inlet as crowds wake up early to wish the participants good luck.
Hundreds came to the Inlet on Tuesday to cheer on the 255 boats who headed to the offshore canyons in search of white marlin, blue marlin, tuna and dolphin. Complete results as of Friday morning can be viewed at whitemarlinopen.com
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MARLIN CLUB HOLDS HEELS & REELS TOURNEY The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 18th Annual Franky Pettolina Heels & Reels was held last weekend. Full results were as follows: Release Division: Max Bet, 11 whites, one blue, below, 1,250 points; Cabana, nine whites, 900 points; and Christine Marie, eight whites, 800 points. Mahi Division: Second Wind, 27.6 pounds; Reel Toy, bottom, 24.8 pounds; and Talkin’ Trash, 23.8 pounds, middle. Tuna: Keep Her Wet, left, yellowfin, 50.8 pounds. Proceeds from the tournament help to fund the marlin club’s annual student scholarships. SUBMITTED PHOTOS/ OC TODAY-DISPATCH
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FLOUNDER ROYALE PAYS OUT $37K This year’s Flounder Royale, hosted by Fish In OC, featured 56 teams competing for $37,000 in prize money. Throughout the three-day tournament, the bite was strong and consistent. Taking home the top prize with a 6.4-pound beauty was the team of the Let Er Eat, pictured top with their catch and above with their big check. Others earning money were Lucky 1, 6.2 pounds, $5,400; Saltwater Adventures, 5.9 pounds, $3,540; A-Team, $2,500; Never Satisfied, $2,400; Balley Too, $2,290; Kelly’s Outdoors, $2,220; Hogg Tide, $1,470; Claw Enforcement, $1,090; Sea Leggs, $1,000; Hunter of the Seas, $900; Mack Attack, $900; Muck Em Up Boys, $430; Nauti Nancy, $400; One Shot, $360; Symposium, $180; Junior Angler, Kenton Legg, 3.2 pounds; and Lady Angler, Janelle Police, 3.9 pounds.
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