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YEAR IN PHOTOS In the same spirit as Thursday’s Bayside Gazette, the final issue of the Ocean City Today will feature photos depicting many of the news and features that dominated Ocean City and surrounding communities in 2023.

The pages contain a mixture of sub-

mitted, courtesy, file and staff-shot photos with descriptions reminding viewers why they ran during the year.

Next week, for the first issue of 2024, we will return to our regular news coverage.

Happy new year!

FREEZING FOR A REASON

Participants in the 2023 Atlantic General Hospital Penguin Swim run toward the cold ocean on New Year’s Day. The charity event, which raises money for the local hospital, is held each year at the Princess Royale Oceanfront Hotel on 91st Street.

IAFF AGREEMENT SIGNED

International Firefighter Association Local 4269 President Ryan Whittington, left, and City Manager Terry McGean sign an IAFF labor agreement through June 30, 2027 as City Council and union members look on during a January council meeting.

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Clerk of Court Susan Braniecki swears in Worcester County Board of Education members, from left, Bill Gordy, Katie Addis, Todd Ferrante and Bill Buchanan during a meeting in January. The members were elected in November 2022 and officially stepped into their roles at the beginning of this year.

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DECEMBER 29, 2023

YEAR IN PHOTOS

CAR FIRE

Flames shoot out from a car that caught fire in north Ocean City in early January. Members of the Ocean City Fire Department were called out and quickly to extinguish the blaze.

DEAD WHALE

The body of a dead 20-foot-long humpback whale lies on the beach at Assateague Island after washing up on the shore in January.

BOARDWALK RE-DECKING

A piece of construction equipment sits facing north on the Boardwalk near Fifth Street among some torn up boards. Crews re-decked the Boardwalk over the winter, beginning with replacement of the wood from Ripley’s to Fourth Street and 12th to 15th, following with work from Fourth to 12th streets.

SLOW DOWN FOR WHALES

Right whale slow zones and seasonal management areas are shown off the coast of Ocean City. A voluntary speed zone that was put in place to protect migrating right whales was set to end in February, but was extended through March 3 after whales were detected in the area.

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OVER $36.5 MILLION IN SETTLED REAL ESTATE IN 2022 12207 Coastal Hwy. Suite D • Ocean City, MD 21842 • 410-524-1203

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733 BRADLEY ROAD • OCEAN CITY $3,200,000

121 81ST STREET UNIT 706 • OCEAN CITY $815,000 Stunning three-bedroom 3.5 bath condo at the Rivendell hits the market! This beautiful condo is being sold furnished and it's ready for your immediate enjoyment. You’ll be mesmerized by the waterfront views. You can actually watch both the sunrise and the sunset without ever leaving this condo. The kitchen is sure to delight the chef in your family with its granite countertops, custom cabinets and plenty of workspace. Off the kitchen is the family room and dining area where you will enjoy family meals and make memories that last a lifetime. The family room is great for entertaining and has a gas fireplace for chilly times in fall and winter. There’s also a wet bar for relaxing and having cocktails with friends. You can see the Ocean and Bay from the primary bedroom suite and the primary bath is luxurious with a tile Jacuzzi tub, shower and double vanities. The other two bedrooms are spacious as well and each have their own en suite bathroom. There is also a half bath off the family room. There’s a separate laundry room with washer and dryer and plenty of storage. Privacy is ensured with good separation between the primary bedroom and the other two bedrooms. There are large balconies where you can enjoy your morning coffee and a cold drink in the evening. The Rivendell has an indoor pool, outdoor pool and a fitness center, and the Hobbit restaurant is located in the building as well. This condo is located in Midtown on 81st St. and there is a traffic light at the intersection so crossing the street is very easy. There are plenty of stores, restaurants and shops in the area. There is a parking garage and secure access to the building. Come take a look today and make this beautiful property yours. This is a non-rental building so you will make friends and know your neighbors. MLS MDWO2017698

Luxury 5BR/6BA/2HBA Bayfront home with pool hits the market! This luxury home has 145 feet of water frontage with direct bay views and offers southern exposure. As you walk in the front door of this lovely home you will immediately fall in love with the attention to details and upgrades throughout. An elegant foyer with marble flooring greets you as you enter with your eyes drawn to the beautiful Bayfront views and the swimming pool in the courtyard. On the first level you will find a kitchen designed for access in and out to the pool area with plenty of seating and room for entertaining family and friends. Also on the first floor, you will find a Bay front office or playroom for the kids. This home is complete with a home elevator so either take the spiraling stairs to the second level or take the elevator up to the second level. You will be mesmerized by the amazing Bayfront views and endless sunsets this home offers. There are 6 decks off the home for privacy. On the second level you will find a professional chef’s kitchen complete with large center island, high end appliances and plenty of cabinet space adjoining a beautiful, spacious dining room overlooking the bay. The family room is also complete with a gas fireplace for chilly winter nights, making this the perfect home for year-round living or a vacation home. Also, on this floor, you will find a second office, home theater room, or game room. On the third level you will enjoy waking up to the endless water views from your primary bedroom. The primary bath has custom finishes throughout with extensive tile work. The primary bedroom also has a fireplace for romantic evenings and relaxing. Also on this floor are three additional bedrooms, which are spacious and separated nicely from the primary bedroom. This home is over 6000 ft.² and is one of the few Bayfront homes available on the market. So, if you’re looking for a home at the beach, also offering all the thrill of the day with attention to detail look no further. Come take a look at 733 Bradley Rd. today before it’s sold! MDWO2014714

HERON HARBOUR ISLE HOME WITH BOAT SLIP

OCEAN 2 BR/2BA CONDO OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 1-3PM

304 S. HERON GULL COURT OCEAN CITY • $1,499,900 This single-family 4BR/4.5BA home with deeded boat slip is located in the sought after community of Heron Harbour Isle.

This beautiful home has an open floor plan with a spacious family room with a 2-story stone fireplace. The family room flows into the kitchen which has plenty of cabinet space, a center island, breakfast bar and additional storage. Off the kitchen is the dining area where you will love having meals with your family and friends. Off the family room and dining area there is a screened-in porch, perfect for relaxing and enjoying morning coffee. Off the screened-in porch is a deck with a barbecue grill for crab feasts and grilling your favorites. Also on the first level of this home is the spacious primary bedroom with walk-in closets and a large bathroom with shower and soaking tub. There’s also a study on the first floor making remote work possible in a nice quiet area. The first level also has another full bath, laundry room and a half bath. On the second level there are three additional bedrooms and two more full baths. This home has lots of room for everyone to visit and there’s also a bonus room over the garage which could be used as a fifth bedroom or game room. The home also has a wrap-around porch, two-car garage and a deeded boat slip. The seller belongs to the Heron Harbour recreation association, which has tennis courts, indoor heated pool, fitness center, sauna, Olympic size outdoor pool, and a kiddie pool. The home is located very close to restaurants, shopping, and the beach. Come take a look today. This home is being offered partially furnished and is ready for your immediate enjoyment. MDW02015676

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1 66TH ST UNIT 101 OCEAN CITY • $499,900 Stunning 2BR/2BA condo one back from the beach hits the market! This condo is located on 66th street in an ocean block building. The sellers have made many recent upgrades, installing luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, new microwave, new refrigerator, new stove, new dishwasher, new exterior HVAC unit, toilets and kitchen faucet within the last three years. The decks also were tiled in 2019 and the glass sliders leading to the deck were also replaced within the last five years. This would make a great second home or investment property and is being sold fully furnished and ready for your immediate enjoyment. This is one of the best values at the beach - fully furnished and only one back from the ocean. As you walk through the front door, you will see an inviting living room for entertaining family and friends. There is a dining area off the kitchen with glass sliders leading to a huge covered deck with recently tiled floor. You can hear the waves break from the deck. This is a first floor unit but it's an elevated building so the height off the street is equivalent to a second floor unit. This condo has two large bedrooms and two full baths so there's plenty of room for family and friends. The condo is in walking distance to many restaurants, stores, shops and a supermarket, so once you're here you don’t have to move your car, but the condo is conveniently located to the route 90 bridge, making coming and going a joy. Come take a look today before this amazing property is sold. This condo association is well managed by Mann Properties. MLS MDWO2016172

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WATERSIDE DRIVE BERLIN • $475,000 Are you looking to build your dream home? Look no further than this beautiful residential lot in the community of South Point Farms. This beautiful building lot is in a prime location on the corner with beautiful bay views. The lot is approximately 2.76 acres and it’s located off 611 in Berlin Maryland. At the entrance of South Point Farms is a public boat ramp and public pier with water access for boating fishing, crabbing, paddle boarding, and kayaking. If you are looking for a peaceful, tranquil location with unbelievable Bay views this is the prime spot. There are multiple world-class golf courses close by and Assateague National and State Park as well for days on the beach. No builder tie in required. Come take a look today and enjoy the good life on South Point Farms! MDWO2014122

34862 WEST LINE RD SELBYVILLE, DE • $2,500,000 Commercial Site in Prime Location hits the Market! 2.36 acres on the corner of RT 54 and W. Line Rd in Selbyville DE. This location is directly across from Yellowfins Restaurant and shopping center on heavily traveled Rt 54. The location is approximately 3-4 miles to the beaches of Ocean City & Fenwick Island. It has water and 8' sewer main that will supply a hotel, shopping center, office complex, medical center, professional center, etc. Lot is cleared.

Buy it Now Before It's SOLD!!! Owner Financing is available. MLS DESU184528

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32474 LIGHTHOUSE RD SELBYVILLE, DE • $4,500,000 Prime commercial location in Selbyville of 10.09 acres. This is a rare commercial development opportunity on the busy intersection of Lighthouse Sound Rd. (Route 54) and Hudson Rd. There are already many existing new homes surrounding this property and more than 3,200 additional homes are coming soon. This is the perfect location for a shopping center, multiple smaller retail businesses, and/or medical or other professional offices to serve these homes and the entire Selbyville, Bayside, Fenwick, Ocean City area. The Seller will finance up to 70% of the purchase price at 1 percent below the current prime lending rate for up to 5 years. The property is located 8 miles from the beach! DESU2044978

COMING SOON-WATERFRONT HOME AT REFUGE DERRICKSON CREEK

THIS HOME IS A SHOW-STOPPER!

36939 CREEKHAVEN DR. • SELBYVILLE, DE 19975 • $835,000

10615 POINT LOOKOUT ROAD • OCEAN CITY • $5,599,900 JUST REDUCED! $4,899,900

Stunning 4BR/4.5 bath home in the Refuge at Derickson Creek hits the market! This meticulously maintained home backs up to the pond, has peek of the Bay and is located approximately three miles from Fenwick Island beach. As you walk through the front door you will immediately see the attention to detail. There is an upgraded kitchen with breakfast bar, Quartz countertops, beautiful tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and plenty of cabinet space. The kitchen opens into the dining area. Friends and family will enjoy meals there together and will make memories that last a lifetime. The spacious family room, with a beautiful gas fireplace, is off the dining area and is a perfect gathering place for entertaining family and friends. There’s a wonderful, enclosed sunroom with a glass slider to the paver patio deck and beautiful back yard. There’s also a flex room on the first floor that could be used as an office. The primary bedroom suite is located on the first floor and is oversized and has a beautiful full en suite bath. You will enjoy the water views from your primary bedroom. The laundry room is also on the first floor. You will love the first-floor hardwood floors, tile, woodworking, upgraded lighting and upgraded carpet throughout. The hardwood floors continue to the second level. There is a spacious second family room on this level and there are three additional bedrooms all with en suite baths. This is the perfect home for everyone to enjoy. There is a two-car garage, covered front porch, and outside shower. Every room in this house has a view of the pond and a peek of the Bay. The Refuge is an amenity rich community with a large inviting outdoor pool w/separate wading pool for kids, a clubhouse with an exercise/workout room, tennis courts, basketball court, volleyball court and playground.

In the Refuge you get to enjoy the scenic views and native wildfowl of Derickson Creek and the Delaware Inland bays. Come take a look today before it's SOLD! DESU2052970

Custom 6BR/6BA/3HBA/ new construction west facing bayfront estate designed and built by David Bradley of Bradley Construction w/ views of both Assawoman Bay and skyline from the property’s L-shaped pool and swim-up bar. Features exceptional craftsmanship w/astute attention to detail, custom finishes/woodwork, and architectural details. A welcoming orange crush bar made w/Port Rush quartz and 1st-floor Den/bedroom ensuite complete w/Murphy bed. Expansive family room has a wall of windows and glass sliders overlooking the bay. Gourmet chef's kitchen just off family room includes plenty of bar seating w/endless bay views. Kitchen boasts GE monogram ss appliances including 6-burner gas range, expansive center island, custom farm sink, w/vegetable sink, hone marble and quartz countertops. White custom Fabuwood cabinets w/undercounter lighting, appliance garages and custom pull outs for easy storage. Floating shelves in kitchen made w/reclaimed wood, and a designer tile backsplash.

An expansive butler’s pantry, mud room w/custom shelving, laundry room, half bath on the main floor. White oak stairs, and custom-made glass elevator. 2nd floor spacious ensuite Bayfront bedrooms, each w/its own private balcony. A 4th ensuite bedroom which has been designed as a bunk room w/custom bunk and trundle bed complete w/a port hole. A coffee bar, refrigerator, and full-size laundry on 2nd floor. 3rd floor primary bedroom ensuite w/bay views, cathedral ceilings, turret cupola, coffee bar, fireplace, exquisite tile work, two enormous closets w/wood detailing and shiplap, and expansive covered porch. Primary bath has insulated tub w/jets and faces the bay w/a 6’x6’ circular Anderson window. Bonus room w/soaring ceilings and cupola; separate refrigerator, bar seating, a private deck, half bath, and laundry. A saltwater pool and spa, cabana area complete w/2 outdoor TVs, 2 refrigerators, custom cabinetry/countertops, fire pit area, permits for three lifts and a transient boat, a 50ft pier, dock and ramp. Parking for 6 cars. MLS MDWO2012190

THINKING OF BUYING OR SELLING? LET'S CONNECT TO BEGIN THE PROCESS TODAY! The property information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service and it may include approximations. Although the information is believed to be accurate, it is not warranted and you should not rely upon it without personal verification. Real estate 2023 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Operated by agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor agents and are not employees of the Company. ©2015 a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker, the Coldwell Banker logo, Coldwell Banker Previews International and the Previews logo are registered and unregistered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. 10771BALT_07/15

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AGH DATA BREACH

The front of Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin is pictured. The hospital experienced a ransomware attack in February that took the network offline and had officials and investigators scrambling to address the issue. After a little more than two weeks, the system was brought back on, but officials reported that some patients’ info may have been comprised. However, they assured there was no misuse of the information.

END OF AN ERA

Wayne Littleton poses for a photo outside of the Believe in Tomorrow House by the Sea office in Ocean City. Littleton retired this year as program coordinator of the nonprofit after 27 years.

SWIM CHAMPS

The Stephen Decatur boys’ and girls’ swim teams pose together after their respective Bayside Conference championship meets in February in Cambridge. The boys won their meet and the girls’ came in third.

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY – First Class 9pm NOW OPEN UNTIL JANUARY 1ST

CLOSED JAN. 2ND AND REOPEN FRIDAY JAN. 12TH WEDNESDAY – 20 Dolla Make Ya Holla Night!

THURSDAY Shrimp N Lobsta Night GREAT DISCOUNTED SPECIALS! DJ Giddy Up SING-A-LONG SATURDAYS 4:00-6:30pm Fun songs from the 50’s 60’s 70’s & 80’s to sing along with, to cheers with your friends and friends you haven’t met yet. Great drink specials featuring: $4 Green Tea Shots, $5 Margaritas, “A Great Balls of Fire” good time!

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EARLY BIRD Daily – 2-5:30pm

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IRWIN RETIRES

Ocean City Development Corporation Executive Director Glenn Irwin poses in front of the organization’s office on Dorchester Street.

Irwin retired from his position on March 31 after nearly 23 years.

He was also named the business person of the year at the annual Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce awards dinner.

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SUPER BLOWOU T SALE Lower Than Boat Show Pricing Kayaks Jet Skis Electric Motor Bikes

2022 Sylvan S-3 CRS DC

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Yamaha F300 SPX Performance Package Wake Tower with Arch Speakers Black Rails, Deck Trim & Frame Simrad GO7 Power Assist Steering RGB Lighting Package Lighted Cupholders LED Underdeck Lighting Underwater Lighting Mood Lights Sea Weave Flooring Black Painted Tubes Extended Deck with Swim Ladder $107755

Yamaha Helm Master XTO Steering Edson Steering Wheel GPSMAP 8616xsv Touch Screen Airmar B175M TH Chirp GEM Deluxe Outriggers Fiberglass Leaning Post with Sink Fresh Water Shower Rear Sun Shade JL105 w/ 8 Speakers JL 10" Sub Dual Battery Switch Raw Water Wash Down 3-Bank Charger System China Head Bow Table Tackle Box Grizzly 60qt Cooler Windlass and Rode Sea Blaze Underwater Lights

2023 Tidewater 198CC Adventure Shark Skin - Yamaha F150

2023 Tidewater 232CC Adventure White/Sahara - F250

2023 Tidewater 2300 Carolina Bay - Oyster - F250

2023 Tidewater 256CC Adventure White - Twin F150

Was: $63445 Now: $56870

Was: $96150 Now: $86440

Was: $99750 Now: $89770

Was: $142210 Now: $128835

Yamaha F150 Baystar Tilt Steering Bow and Cockpit Bolsters Bow Cushion PC Leaning Post w/ Backrest Dual Battery Switch JL MM50 w/ 6 Speakers Raw Water Wash Down Load Rite Trailer

Yamaha F250XB SeaStar Tilt Steering Raw Water Wash Down Dual Battery Switch Deluxe Leaning Post JL MM50 w/ 6 JL M3 Speakers Chrome Waterline Load Rite Trailer

Black Power Pole Black Powdercoat Deluxe Drop Bolster Black Powdercoat T-Top Hydraulic Jack Plate Digital Shift Dual Battery Switch Raw Water Wash Down JL MM50 with 6 Speakers Load Rite Trailer

Yamaha F150XCA Digital Twins SeaStar Tilt Steering Power Assist Dual Battery Switch Fresh Water Shower Raw Water Washdown Fold Down Rear Seat JL MM50 w/ 6 Speakers Load Rite Trailer

2024 Tidewater 210CC Adventure Shallow Green - LF150

2024 Tidewater 220CC Adventure Oyster - F200

2024 Tidewater 220CC Adventure Vapor - F200

Yamaha LF150 with Digital Controls and Push Button Start Shallow Green Hull with White/Black Interior SeaStar Tilt Steering NMEA 2K ECHOMAP UHD 94sv JL MM50 w/ 6 Speakers Raw Water Wash Down Trim Tabs Dual Battery Switch Fold Down Rear Seat Deluxe Drop Bolster PC Leaning Post Load Rite Trailer

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2024 Tidewater 282CC Adventure Bluewater - Whisper Gray - F250 Twins

Yamaha F200 Oyster Hull with White/Black Interior SeaStar Tilt Steering NMEA 2K ECHOMAP UHD 94sv JL MM50 w/ 6 Speakers Raw Water Wash Down Trim Tabs Dual Battery Switch Fold Down Rear Seat Deluxe Drop Bolster PC Leaning Post Load Rite Trailer

Black Dash with Digital Gauges SeaStar Hydraulic Steering NMEA 2K Aerated Livewell Deluxe PC Leaning Post Dual Battery Switch Raw Water Wash Down Trim Tabs JLMM50 w/ 6 Speakers Load Rite Trailer

YAMAHA F250 TWINS Whisper Gray Hull with White/Black Interior NMEA 2K Black Powdercoat Fiberglass Leaning Post with Sink GEM Deluxe Hybrid Outriggers Fresh Water Shower JLMM105 with 6 Speakers JL 10" Amp Dual Battery Switch China Head Raw Water Wash Down Windlass 3-Bank Charger Load Rite Trailer

2023 Sylvan Mirage 820 LZ Silver/Blue - VF90

2023 Sylvan Mirage 8522 CLZ Wave Blue - F150

2023 Sylvan L3 DLZ Bar - Burgundy - VF250

2023 Sylvan L5 CLZ DH Wave Blue - F250

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Was: $38860 Now: $34375 Yamaha VF90LA Jensen Radio with Speakers Tilt Steering Changing Room Black Rails Black Bimini Black Playpen Cover Low Back Helm Chair Gray Sea Weave Floor Low Profile Ladder

Was: $65425 Now: $56360

Yamaha F150 Black Power Bimini & Rails Black Rails & Deck Trim Grey Teak Weave Flooring Extended Deck Extended Rail Enclosure Babbito Underdeck Lights Mood Lights Seastar Hydraulic Steering Dual Battery Switch Jensen Radio SPX PTS Performance Package Comfort Package Stop by today to check it out!

Was: $86360 Now: $74390

Power Bimini Seastar Hydraulic Steering Dual Battery Switch Gray Sea Weave Flooring Two-Tone Gray Interior High Back Helm Seat Gray Lounger Bar Extended Deck JL MM50 Radio Audio Plus 225 Speakers AP225 Rear Facing Speakers Mood Lights Underdeck Lights

$199510

Was: $83660 Now: $74965 Wave Blue with Gray/Black Accents SPX PR25 Performance Package Power Bimini Dual Battery Switch Seastar Hydraulic Steering Extended Deck Gray Seaweave Flooring Hi-Back Two-Tone Helm Chair Lighted Cupholders Babbito Underdeck Lights JL MM50 Radio with Speakers Mood Lights

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NICK’S JURASSIC GOLF MOVES

Rubber dinosaurs from Nick’s Jurassic Golf sit ib March behind a chain link fence on 19th Street beside a nearby lot that was supposed to be their new home. The mini golf course on 18th Street was edged out by a new office building for The Harrison Group and the owners of Nick’s planned to build a replacement course at 1901 Philadelphia Ave. However, the plans hit a snag when the owner of the nearby Islander Motel filed a lawsuit. Now, the mini golf course and a 36-foot tall ropes course, a waterfall feature, concessions and a parking lot is under construction on a lot on the other side of the Islander.

NEW BELIEVE IN TOMORROW STAFF

New Believe in Tomorrow House by the Sea staff members Amanda Koontz, left, and Mary Decker Brown pose for a photo in March inside the nonprofit’s headquarters in Ocean City. The pair were hired to carry on the traditions set by their program coordinator Wayne Littleton, who left in February, and guide the organization into the future with new ideas.

DREDGING ABANDONED

U.S. Coast Guard crews help to free a boat that got stuck in March in the Ocean City inlet. The United States Army Corps of Engineers abandoned the Ocean City Inlet dredging project this year and the Worcester County Commissioners were unhappy that they left the project unfinished.

NEW LUNGS

Scott Heiner poses with his wife, Emily Sachs Heiner in their Ocean City home in March. At 2 years old, Sachs Heiner was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic disease that affects the lungs and other organs. The disease caused her to need double-lung transplant surgery, which insurance did not fully cover. The couple held several fundraisers and came up with the money, and Sachs Heiner was able to get her surgery in April.

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NEW FIRE STATION 3

Members of the Ocean City career and volunteer fire departments pose in March behind dirt and shovels set up for a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fire Station 3 in front of the public safety building on 65th Street. Council members voted in a slim majority in February to approve a contract to begin construction on the new station. The project, which is fully underway, will replace the old, waning facility on 74th Street.

OCEAN CITY FOXES

A fox steals a bottle on a beach in Ocean City. Red fox sightings are frequently reported around the resort. From spying on sunbathers to stealing their shoes, the furry creatures are hard to miss sometimes, with some spots, such as midtown around 70th Street, popular hubs.

DECK DECONSTRUCTION

Crews deconstruct wooden walls in March in front of the Lankford Hotel on the Boardwalk near Eighth Street. Members of the Board of Zoning Appeals denied the owner’s request for an afterthe-fact variance after construction started on a front deck that violated the zoning code and didn’t resemble approved site plans for renovations.

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ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE RETURNS

Bagpipers march up Coastal Highway on March 11 for Ocean City’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade . The event was canceled in 2022 due to inclement weather and did not happen the two years before because of covid, but returned this year to a large array of spectators and participants.

January 18-19th January 13-14th 2024 2020 Saturday 10-5 & Sunday 10-3

$4.00 Admission

Juried vendor show for all mediums Ocean City Convention Center 40th St. Bayside

For More Information: 443-235-2926 www.delmarvaartexpo.com

SDHS TENNIS

(Right) Stephen Decatur High junior tennis captain Matt Beck hits a ball during a doubles match in March. (Left) Kalli Nordstrom returns a serve during her first doubles match. The boys’s and girls’ tennis teams at Stephen Decatur both began their seasons in March.

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BEACH PATROL STAFFING

Ocean City Beach Patrol member Danny Granzow stands on his beach stand. Staffing in in the department was a major topic of conversation this year, with officials reporting early on that positions would be difficult to fill. City Council members stepped up by approving more incentives and bonuses for guards, or surf rescue technicians, including overtime for the first time ever, for the 2023 season to help recruit more applicants.

CONVENTION CENTER PARKING TALKS

A minimal number of cars occupy spaces within the convention center parking lot on an off-season weekday morning. The lot gets much more full during large events several times a year, which prompted resort officials this year to look into addressing parking needs at the 40th Street facility in the next phase of expansions.

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BOARDWALKIN FOR PETS

Two dogs meet behind the sign-up table near the end of the Boardwalk during this year’s Boardwlakin’ for Pets event downtown. The Worcester County Humane Society hosted the 22nd installment of the event in April.

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REC COMPLEX GROUNDBREAKING

Ocean City Council members, staff, dignitaries and others fling dirt during a warm afternoon in April onto the lawn of the Downtown Recreation Complex between Third and Fourth streets during a groundbreaking ceremony for the long-awaited renovation project. Construction on the project is now fully underway.

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NEW ABC LIQUORS

Crews perform construction work in front of the new ABC Liquors building in front of Seacrets on 49th Street in April. The new building, which was finished in the fall, includes an event venue and storage space along with the liquor store.

BERLIN BARRACK V CONSTRUCTION

From left, Director of the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division Dan Katz, MSP Superintendent Col. Roland Butler, Berlin Barrack V Commander Lt. Earl Starner, Secretary of the Maryland Department of General Services Atif Chaudry and Chaplain William Sterling throw dirt during the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Berlin Barrack V in April. Construction officially began in January, but officials waited a few months to celebrate it.

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TRACK MEDALS

WINDING UP

Stephen Decatur senior Gus Croll gets ready to throw a pitch from the mound at a game in April against Kent Island in Berlin. Croll pitched six innings that game, striking out seven batters, walking two, and allowing two hits and two runs in Decatur’s 7-2 victory.

At the Kent Island Invitational in April in Steveneville, Stephen Decatur freshman Lotus Wise, who took second in the long jump, and sophomore Amarian Manuel, who won the 200-meter dash, pose for a photo after receiving their medals.

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SEAL RELEASE

Spectators document the release of juvenile harp seal, nicknamed Prince, to his ocean home in April near 40th Street in Ocean City. Prince was found underweight and dehydrated on Rehoboth Beach in late February and made a full recovery after rehabilitation at the National Aquarium.

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Brig. Gen. Janeen Birckhead, a Snow Hill native, poses at the Stand Down, an event hosted by the Veterans Administration and other veterans organizations, held earlier this year at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Birckhead assumed responsibility as the 31st adjutant general of Maryland this year and had a change of command ceremony and ceremonial promotion on June 3.

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Building DREAM HOMES on the Shore for Over 30 Years!

OC BRAND REVEAL

Tom Perlozzo, the city’s director of tourism and business development, welcomes the crowd during the kick-off of Springfest in May in a suit adorned with the resort’s new smiley face logo.

The city’s marketing firm, BVK, officially unveiled the new brand and marketing campaign, which included the logo and “Somewhere to Smile About” tagline, this year in an effort to boost tourism and attract visitors in specific target markets.

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SPRINGFEST ’23

Attendees of Ocean City’s Springfest 2023, held in May, walk through vendor tents set up in the inlet parking lot. Vendors reported a successful year for the four-day event.

WALK SMART

Cheswick the Crab crosses Coastal Highway safely during an event celebrating the city’s Walk Smart campaign in May with help from Tim Smith, left, who heads the State Highway Administration, and Christine Nizer, the administrator of the Motor Vehicle Administration and Gov. Wes Moore’s Highway Safety Representative.

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AIR SHOW ’23

Planes fly in formation during the practice run for the Ocean City air show in June. The show featured the USAF Thunderbirds, F-35 Lightning II Demo Team, F-18 Rhino Demo Team and the A-10 Thunderbolt II, among other flying teams. Th organizers recently announced that the annual event will be moving to August in 2024 to accommodate a new headliner.

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SCHOOL BUDGET LEGAL MINIMUM

It was standing room only at a Worcester County Commissioners meeting in June, with the vast majority of the crowd comprised of teachers, bus contractors and school staff members who came to watch as the commissioners voted 5-2 to fund the school system at the legal minimum, dashing school officials’ hopes to use a budget increase to raise salaries.

FIRST WHITE MARLIN

Joe Huk, left, co-owner of the Restless Lady II and his son, Chris, caught the first white marlin of the season in Ocean City in June. Pictured with Huk are his first mate, Tanner Virden, center, and friend Todd Gumersbach.

HILLIARD DEDICATION

Members of Cpl. Glenn Hilliard’s family and troopers and other staff from the Wicomico Sheriff’s Office pose in front of a sign that is now on display for Cpl. Hilliard on Route 611 during a dedication ceremony in June at Bethany United Methodist Church. Hilliard, a Wicomico County Sheriff’s deputy and former Ocean City Police officer, was shot and killed in the line of duty in 2022.

GOVERNOR IN OC

From left, Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan and Gov. Wes Moore walk along the Boardwalk in June. Moore and Miller were in town for the Maryland Municipal League conference at the convention center and took a break to stroll the downtown corridor with Meehan and other dignitaries, officials and staff.

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OCEAN CITY PRIDE About 300 people took part in Ocean City’s inaugural Pride Parade in June on the Boardwalk. June is Pride Month and the event was held in celebration of the LGBTQI+ community, its history and presence on the Eastern Shore.

CROSSWORD

MARY STATUE THEFT A 3-foot statue of Mary sits in front of the Holy Savior Catholic Church on 17th Street and Philadelphia Avenue. Ocean City Police reached out to the public for help in June after the statue was stolen. It was later found.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION WWII Marine veteran Morris Semiatin, 97, poses with several Marines who came to walk in a parade to celebrate his birthday in June. Semiatin, an Ocean Pines resident, and his son, Ben, visited their 100th local restaurant together this year.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 People may not be available this week to get together, and that is perfectly fine by you, Aries. Solitude is just what you can use right now after a busy stretch.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, expect a delay or two this week as those who you are expecting simply keep you waiting and it’s very frustrating. This will be a lesson in patience for now.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you may envision a plan in your mind, but now it is up to you to move it from your thoughts and into the reality of coming to fruition. It will take a little time.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, give yourself some time to have fun and play around. The inner child in you needs the opportunity to explore and try new things. You’ll have plenty of chances.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 This week may bring many different feelings to the surface, Leo. You may not be ready to explore all of your deep emotions just yet, but you can start by being honest with others.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, empathy may inundate you this week, as you are in tune with the feelings of many different people. Others will appreciate your thoughtfulness in the days to come.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 You have many chores on your list but things keep pulling you in different directions, Libra. if you can’t focus on something difficult, try a creative pursuit.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you may find if you look ahead that there are really no pressing matters on your calendar. This gives you the perfect opportunity to have an outing and enjoy yourself.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Past memories could put you in a funk, Sagittarius. Rather than dwell on what may have happened, think about the future in your control.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Focus your energy on ideas this week, Capricorn. You might not be changing the world, but each innovation you think up will have a positive impact.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, do not let moments of self-doubt derail you. Now more than ever, you need to believe in yourself. Think of this as a test that you can ace.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, if you do not like what you are or where you are going right now, you have an opportunity to make any changes you want. This may be the ultimate resolution.

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Professional bull rider Elizimar Souza Jeremias gets bucked off during the second-to-last ride of the championship round of the Professional Bull Riding event in June in Ocean City. Jeremias earned third place overall.

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PRICE RANGE: $, $$, $$$ RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted —————————————

DOWNTOWN

South end to 28th Street CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, in The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City, 410-289-7192, 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: closed Monday through Wednesday; Thursday through Saturday, 7:30-11 a.m.; Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to noon. 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.

COASTAL SALT CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE SPECIALS 16th Street and the Boardwalk, Ocean City, 410-973-7258, coastalsaltoc.com $$-$$$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Beautiful oceanfront dining on the boardwalk. American restaurant with an emphasis on fresh, locally caught seafood with a unique culinary twist.

With a wonderful balance of meticulously prepared cuisine, inventive cocktails and incredible customer service, Closed Monday through Wednesday.

Open Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m.

Saturday and Sunday opening at 8 a.m.

COINS PUB & RESTAURANT JOIN US FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE. CLOSED TUES. JAN. 2. REOPEN FRI., JAN. 12.

28th Street Plaza and Coastal Highway, Ocean City 410-289-3100, www.coinspuboc.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar CLOSING MONDAY, DEC. 18 AND REOPENING WEDNESDAY, DEC. 27.

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. Closed Monday. Open Tuesday through Friday, 2 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m. Dine-in, carry out. Ordering online www.coinspuboc.com.

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 a.m. to 9 p.m. Happy Hour every day, 3-6 p.m.

PAPI’S TACO JOINT JOIN US FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE 15th Street and Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City 443-664-6811, Papistacojoint.com $$ | Kid’s menu | Full bar Authentic Mexican restaurant open 7 days a week. Weekdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

With a family atmosphere you can enjoy building your own street tacos with a sheet table side with their home-made authentic salsa. Serving food such as

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little cravings, choice of salsas, salads, bowls, soups, main dishes and desserts. Also, brunch, gluten free and vegan menus. Happy Hour Monday through Friday, 3-5 p.m. with beer, wines, cocktails and specialty signature drinks. Dine in or order online for your carryout.

MIDTOWN

29th to 90th streets 32 PALM 32nd Street in The Hilton, Ocean City 410-289-2525, 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! Don’t miss out on Happy Hour, every day, 3-6 p.m.

LONGBOARD’S CAFÉ JOIN US NEW YEAR’S EVE. CLOSED JAN. 1 – 9 FOR ANNUAL BREAK. SEE YOU IN 2024.

6701 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, 443-664-5693, longboardcafe.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Closed Dec. 24, 25 and 26.

Will reopen Dec. 27.

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, 7:3011:30 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 CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE SPECIALS 49th Street, Ocean City 410-524-4900, www.seacrets.com $$ | Kids’ menu | Full bar Open Sunday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday through Saturday, 10 a.m. through midnight with island atmosphere. Jamaican jerk chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, paninis, pizza and fresh seafood.

UPTOWN

91st to 146th streets CAROUSEL OCEANFRONT HOTEL & CONDOS COME JOIN US AND CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR NYE SPECIALS 118th Street, Ocean City 800-641-0011, www.carouselhotel.com Enjoy one of the restaurants at the Carousel. Fine Ocean Front dining with a

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beautiful view. The Reef 118 is open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday through Sunday serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and 4-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday serving dinner. The Bamboo Lounge is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Sunday and 4-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

VISTA ROOFTOP RESTAURANT COME JOIN US AND CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE SPECIALS 13801 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, located on the 8th floor of the Fenwick Inn, 410-390-7905, vistarooftopoc.com $$-$$$ | Full bar Enjoy a wonderful dinner overlooking the ocean and the bay. Serving off season weekly specials. Steaks, seafood, burgers, soups, salads and lite fare. Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to midnight. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to midnight.

Happy Hour, 3-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday brunch, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Check out the website for a full menu.

BAYVIEW BAR & GRILLE COME JOIN US FOR NYE SPECIALS LOCATED IN THE RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT: 300 Seabay Lane, Ocean City, 443-664-7043 You can watch the Bayside Balcony Ball Drop from the Lobby, Bar, or from your private suite! Dinner specials 5 PM to 9 PM and Late-night menu until 11 PM. Midnight champagne toast. Call for more details.

PRINCESS ROYALE SCHOONERS RESTAURANT AND PALMETTO BALLROOM COME JOIN US FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY LOCATED IN THE RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT: 300 Seabay Lane, Ocean City, 410-524-7777 Ext 2009, Ocean City, princessroyale.com COME JOIN US FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY Midnight Masquerade. Giveaways for best costume. 7 – 8 PM Cocktail Hour in Schooners, 8 - 9 PM dinner Dance in Palmetto Ballroom, 10 PM Dessert station and 12 AM Champagne toast. DRESS TO IMPRESS, Free Parking Available.

OCEAN PINES CLUBHOUSE BAR AND GRILLE 100 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean Pines 410641-7222, Oceanpinesgolf.org/dining $$ | Full bar Indoor and outdoor dining with sweeping views of the 18th green and pond, the Clubhouse Bar and Grille serves freshly prepared breakfast and lunch items with

a full bar menu. Open everyday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

OCEAN PINES YACHT CLUB 1 Mumford Landing Road, Ocean Pines 410-641-7222, www.OPYachtclub.com $$-$$$ | Full bar The Ocean Pines Yacht Club offers casual coastal cuisine for lunch and dinner in a beautiful bayfront setting. Fresh seafood, signature drinks, live music and more. Open Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. menu.

WEST OCEAN CITY 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 daily at 11 a.m. Serving food until 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Bar open til 11 p.m.

OC CHOPSTICKS Asian Bistr 12741 Ocean Gateway, Suite 890, West Ocean City (Outlets Ocean City) 410-801-1111, www.occhopsticks.com $$ | Beer | Premium Sake Authentic Chinese, Japanese and Thai food.

Dine-in and carry out. Lunch specials, dinner and lite fare. Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m to 9:30 p.m. and Friday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

PIZZA TUGOS 9935 Stephen Decatur Hwy., West Ocean City 410-524-2922, pizzatugos.com $$ | Full bar | Celebrating 40 years in Ocean City. Offering pizza, wings, burgers, subs, salads, pasta and more! Open daily at 11 a.m. Serving food until 2 a.m.

SELLO’S ITALIAN OVEN & BAR 9802 Golf Course Road, 410-390-3543, sellosoc.com $$-$$$$ | Full bar Located in the heart of West Ocean City.

You may think you stepped off a city street and not just off the beach or boat. You will find a wide array of choices from a wood-fired oven individ ual pizza to our 8 oz. center-cut filet mignon. Join us at Sello’s, your new “happy place,” where “va tutto bene” … it’s all good … Open Sunday through Thursday, 5 p.m. until and Friday Saturday 4 p.m. until.

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CAPTAIN’S TABLE 15th Street and Baltimore Avenue, Located in The Courtyard by Marriott, Ocean City, 410-289-7192 / Captainstableoc.com Every Friday & Saturday: Phil Perdue, 5 P.M.-9 p.m.

PICKLES PUB 706 Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City, Dec 29: Beats by Deojee, 9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

Dec 30: Risky Business, 9:30 – 1:30 a.m.

Dec 31: Beats by Deojee, 9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

Jan 1: Karaoke with Wood, 9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

Jan 2: Beats by Wax, 9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

Jan 3: Beats by Deojee, 9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

Jan 4: Beats by Wax, 9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

SEACRETS 49th Street and the Bay, Ocean City 410-524-4900 /seacrets.com Dec 29: Full Circle Duo, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

DJ Tuff: 6:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.

Dark Green Band: 9:00 p.m – 1:30 a.m Dec 30: John McNutt Band 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.; DJ Bobby-O 6:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.; DJ Tuff 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.; Band of Make Believe 10:00 p.m. – 1:50 a.m.

Dec 31: Band of Make Believe 12:00 a.m. – 3:45a.m.; Football Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Full Circle 4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Seacrets New Year's Eve Bash 2024 4:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m.; DJ Tuff 5:00 p.m. – 4:00a.m.; DJ Cruz 8:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m.; Garden State Radio 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.; DJ Connair 9:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m.; Screaming Monkeys 9:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

Jan. 1: Royal Flush 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.

TUNAS AND TIARAS

Members of team Pumpin’ Hard with their catch after winning first place in the Tunas and Tiaras fishing tournament this year after they reeled in 191 pounds of tuna. They were awarded $30,142 for their haul.

VISTA ROOFTOP 13801Coastal Hwy, Ocean City/@vistarooftopoc 410-390-7905/www.vistarooftopoc.com Dec 31: New Year’s Eve Party w/Lennon La Ricci & The Leftovers, 8 p.m. – 1 a.m.

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RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT, BAYVIEW BAR & GRILLE: 61st Street Bayside, Ocean City/443-664-7043 410-723-2222/www.residenceinnoc.com Dec 31: New Year’s Eve Party w/ Reform School Band, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. ; Karaoke & NYE Ball Drop w/ DJ Donnie Berkey. No Cover, Open to the Public.

COINS PUB 28th Street and Coastal Hwy, Ocean City 410-289-3100/coinspuboc.com Dec 31: New Year’s Eve Party w/ First Class, 9:00 p.m.

PRINCESS ROYALE OCEANFRONT RESORT, SCHOONERS RESTAURANT: 9100 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City/410-524-7777 schoonersoceanfront.com Dec 31: New Year’s Eve Midnight Masquerade Party w/ Don’t Stop CAROUSEL OCEANFRONT RESORT, THE REEF 118: 11700 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City/410-524-1000 carouselhotel.com Dec 31: Live Music w/ DJ Nigel, 6 p.m. – 1 a.m.

BEACH BARRELS 13207 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City/410-250-0522 BeachBarrels.com Dec 30: RPM 8 p.m.-11 p.m.

FAST EDDIE’S CORNER BAR & GRILLE 11805 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City/443-373-2761 fasteddiesoc.com Dec 31: 33RPM 7 p.m.

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Calendar Submit calendar items to: editor@oceancitytoday.net.

Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, the week of publication. Local submissions have priority. Area event listings are subject to space availability.

Fri., Dec. 29 NOON YEARS COUNTDOWN

Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. 410-524-1818. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Count down to noon and celebrate the coming year. Play games and make party hats. Fun for all ages. https://worcesterlibrary.libcal.com/event/11100009, 410524-1818, oceancity@worcesterlibrary.org.

SCHOOL'S OUT SWITCH SESSION

Worcester County Library - Snow Hill Branch, 307 N. Washington St., Snow Hill. 410-632-3495. 2-4 p.m., Drop in between 2-4 p.m. for Switch games on the big screen and hang out with other kids and tweens. 410-632-3495 www.worcesterlibrary.org.

Sat., Dec. 30 CHER TRIBUTE SHOW

Ocean City Performing Arts Center Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. 711:59 p.m., Celebrating six decades in the life and career of Cher. Costs are $35-$40. Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/5564457 /the-beat-goes-on-cher-tribute-oceancity-oc-performing-arts-center.

AUCE BREAKFAST BUFFET Whaleyville United Methodist:AUCE Breakfast Buffet, 7-10 a.m. Buffet will include pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrapple, scrambled eggs, chipped beef, hash browns, toast, fruit and assorted beverages. Whaleyville United Methodist, 11716 Sheppards Crossing Road, Whaleyville.

Sun., Dec. 31 NEW YEAR'S EVE FIREWORKS

Ocean City beach near Dorchester Street: New Year's Eve Fireworks Display, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., Ocean City beach near Dorchester St., 2 N. Atlantic Ave., Ocean City.

Mon., Jan.1 MEMORIAL BEACH WALK

Assateague State Park - Day Use Boardwalk, 6915 Maryland 611, Berlin. 10

a.m.-noon, Explore the beach, identify seashells, shorebirds and more. Enjoy a fireside chat with the park staff. Hot chocolate provided. Debbie Dean, outreach@actforbays.org.

30TH ANNUAL PENGUIN SWIM Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort, 9110 Coastal Highway, Ocean City.

410-641-9671. 12-11:59 p.m., Check in from 9-11:30 a.m. All participants are required to register at (www.aghpenguinswim.org) or in person and check in to receive a wristband for access to the swim area. Fee is $30-$35.

Wed., Jan.3 BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP

Art League of Ocean City: First Friday Opening Reception 5-7 p.m., Art League of Ocean City, 502 94th St., Ocean City.

410-524-9433.

MEAN GIRLS JR.

Ocean City Performing Arts Center Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. 711:59 p.m., Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Presented by the Ocean Pines Children's Theater. Tickets cost $15. Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/529934 79/mean-girls-jr-ocean-city-oc-performing-arts-center.

MONTHLY MOVIE MATINEE

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 2 p.m.

Catch a recent movie you may have missed in theaters. Free event. 410-2084014, www.worcesterlibrary.org

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

Atlantic General Hospital, Conference Room 1, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, 3-4:30 p.m. The goal of the support group is to provide participants with hope for the future. Gail Mansell, 410641-9725, gmansell@atlanticgeneral.org

ANNUAL CASH BINGO

Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department, 10709 Bishopville Road, Bishopville.

619-922-9950. 7-11:59 p.m., Doors open at 5 p.m., early bird games start at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Food, beverages and desserts available for sale. Tickets: 619-9229950.

ONGOING EVENTS JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES MEETING

Worcester County:Bariatric Support Group, 12 p.m.-11:59 p.m., Worcester County. 410-641-9568.

Tuesdays - Berlin Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 212 West St., Berlin, 7 p.m. www.jw.org

GRACE PARKER BREAKFAST

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY

First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City, 1301 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City. 410289-9340. 7-11 a.m., Menu includes eggs to order, pancakes (regular and buckwheat), bacon, sausage, grits, biscuits, coffee and tea. A $12 donation will be collected. 410-289-9340.

years and their caregivers. 410-2084014, www.worcesterlibrary.org

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

KIWANIS CLUB MEETING

Wednesdays - Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room, 239 Ocean Parkway, 8 a.m. Doors open at 7:30 a.m.

Third Wednesday meetings are offsite and will be updated monthly on the website and Facebook. Guests are welcome. www.kiwanisofopoc.org

ZUMBA WEDNESDAYS

Wednesdays - Ocean City 50plus Center, 104 41st St., 10 a.m. Dance background not required. zumbajoyceoc@gmail.com

BEACH SINGLES

Thursdays - Harpoon Hanna’s, 39064 Harpoon Road, Fenwick Island, DE, 4-6 p.m. 302-436-9577, BeachSingles.org.

OC KNITTING CLUB QUILTERS BY THE SEA GUILD VOLUNTEER DAY

Ocean Pines Community Center:Quilters by the Sea Guild - Volunteer Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines. (215) 385-4993

Thurs., Jan. 4 OCEAN PINES BRANCH:DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch: Diabetes Support Group, 1:302:30 p.m., Worcester County Library Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, Berlin. 410-208-9761.

CPAP MASK FITTING

Atlantic General Hospital's Sleep Disorders Diagnostic Center: CPAP Mask Fitting, 12 p.m.-11:59 p.m., 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin. 410-641-9726.

Fri., Jan. 5 FIRST FRIDAY OPENING RECEPTION

Tuesdays - Worcester County Library Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Highway, 10:30 a.m.

ARGENTINE TANGO PRACTICE

Tuesdays - Experienced dancers and others interested in watching or learning more are welcome, 7-9:30 p.m. No partner required. Info: TangobytheBeach.com.

ZUMBA TONING TUESDAYS

Tuesdays - Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City, 5:30 p.m. Zumba with optional light weights. zumbajoyceoc@gmail.com

BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP

Held the third and fourth Wednesday of each month. For surgical patients. Atlantic General Bariatric Center, 410-6419568.

BABY TIME

Worcester County Library - Ocean Pines Branch, 11107 Cathell Road, 10 a.m.

Come by for a time just for you and your teeny tiny. Stay after to socialize with other families. For children under 2

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Now Hiring

HELP WANTED Pool General Maintenance.

Outdoor work, lifting heavy objects. Mechanical, basic pool pump & motors, CPO a plus / not required.

Able to pass CPO test.

Summer includes weekends & long hours; working alone or with others 410-289-4902 ask for Suzanne.

At least 3 years experience as a Sales Director.

Bachelorʼs degree preferred in Marketing.

Hiring Cooks, Audio/Video Techs, Maintenance Staff, Painters, Carpenter, Plumber, Housekeeper, Liquor Store Attendant, Boat Mates, Receivers, Event Space Housekeeper Apply in person or online at seacrets.com

For full details please send resume to joann@ princessroyale.com Smal Engine Mechanic Year-round.

Competitive Wages.

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RENTALS

Fully Furnished Townhouse, 4BR, 2BA, Living Room, Dining Room.

Water, Electric and Cable not included. $2100/month.

Yearly lease. One month security deposit and one month rent upfront. Located at 438 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD 21011.

410-456-0272 WOC - YR Rental - 5BR, 3.5BA, 3600 sq.ft. on pond. $2950/month and one months security plus utilities. Contact Lou, 410-713-0065.

Meet Hotel Sales and Booking Goals.

NOW HIRING!!

Production Crew for our WOC kitchen facility Up to $20/hr.

Apply online at: www.delmarvadd.com

ROOMMATES ROOMMATES

Year-Round Room For Rent Ocean Pines $800/month and $200 security. Fully furnished.

All utilities included. 443-8802317

- EXPERIENCED MECHANIC -

Looking for male roommate 20’s to 30’s preferred. Available Jan. 1. Year Round House share in newly renovated mobile home Montego Bay. $600/month, $600 security required; w/d on premises. All utilities included except cable. Background, credit check and income references required. Call Mary Ellen at 973-270-3613.

call 610-459-5857 or email resume to Gherker@comcast.net & Gherker@herkerinc.com

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HERKER PROPERTY MAINTENANCE An Innovative Approach to Property Maintenance

WE OFFER: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, competitive pay, great benefits, paid holidays and vacation.

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EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Customer Service, MS Word, Excel, & Outlook, and marketing skills. Bi-lingual & strong math skills are a plus. to repair to maintain gas & diesel trucks and landscaping equipment.

TOWN OF SNOW HILL, MARYLAND

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER The Town of Snow Hill is accepting applications for the position of Code Enforcement Officer. Responsibilities include: enforcement of various Town codes, inspections, issuance of permits, and staffing of various committees.

Preferred candidate is IRC Certified and has familiarity with IBC, IEBC, Energy Code, ADA, and other applicable Codes; has good organizational skills; excellent communication skills; and is available to attend night meetings.

Salary commensurate with experience.

This is a full-time position with Town benefits, health insurance and Maryland State Retirement.

Deadline for applications: Friday, Jan. 12, 2024.

Send resume with salary requirements to: Town of Snow Hill Carol Sullivan P.O. Box 348 Snow Hill, Maryland 21863

COMMERCIAL Commercial Warehouses 600 and 800 sq. ft. spaces West Ocean City and Bishopville, MD Yearly Leases Only

Seeking YR & Seasonal Rentals! Call Howard Martin Realty 410-352-5555.

Sales Director Full Time/Year Round.

Salary and Bonus potential of $125K. Full benefit package to include Medical/Dental/ Vision.

401K + match/profit sharing.

HELP WANTED

Utililites Included CONTACT US AT burgundyinn@gmail.com 410-289-8581

Yearly & Seasonal Rentals We Welcome Pets 7700 Coastal Hwy 410-524-7700 www.holidayoc.com

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Industrial Warehouse.

Space: 1500 sq. ft.

Masonry construction, 18’ high ceiling, large garage door, bathroom.

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Call 443-497-4200.

1 Office/Retail Space available in West Ocean City. Approximately 1656 sq. ft.

Call 443-497-4200

DONATIONS DONATIONS Do you have an old bicycle not being used? It could mean a world of difference to a hard-working international student. We are looking to get as many bikes as possible. Your donation will be taxdeductible. Contact Gary at 443-975-3065.

BOATS/PWC BOATS/PWC Seasonal Boat Slip - New OP resident looking for ongoing boat slip. Lease/ purchase 35 ft/10.5 ft beam.

June through September preferred. Will pay upfront and a premium.

561-802-1230

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PAGE 30 NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF EMERGENCY BILL 23-08 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Take Notice that Emergency Bill 23-08 (County Government – County Commissioners) was passed by Commissioners Bertino, Bunting, Abbott, Elder, Fiori, Mitrecic and Purnell on December 19, 2023.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: § CG 2-102. (Repeals and replaces the section establishing revised County Commissioner districts in response to the shifting population as identified by the 2020 Census Survey in accordance with the following goals: strive for an optimal population of 7,515 persons in each of the seven (7) districts with the lowest population deviation among the districts in order to pass muster under the one person, one vote requirement; retain a majority minority district; maintain current County Commissioner District boundaries to the extent feasible; and respect the boundaries of new State Legislative Districts 38A and 38C to the extent feasible.)

Appendix II. (Repeals and replaces the County Commissioner District Maps).

This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103 and is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center. In addition, a full copy of the bill is available on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us.

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-12/28/3t _____________________

NOTICE 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, January 11, 2024

Ocean City Today / Public Notices at 6:00 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 30-561 and Section 93(3), Powers of the Code, an application has been filed for (1) a variance to reduce the amount of landscaping required for the development of a new commercial establishment commonly known as Nick’s Golf (Sections 30553(c)(15)(a) and 30553(c)(8)(h)(ii)); and (2) a variance from the 4-foot and 6-foot height maximums for an existing fence to remain at 10 feet in height (Section 11095(1)(a)). The site of the appeal is described as Lots 143 of Parcel 3261, Lot 144 of Parcel 3262, and Lot 145 of Parcel 3263 of the Neptune Development Plat. It is further described as being on the west side of Philadelphia Avenue, the east side of Herring Way, and it is locally known as 2009, 2011, and 2013 Philadelphia Avenue in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: NICK’S GOLF, LLC (BZA 2671 #23-09500017) at 6:10 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2), Powers, of the Code, an application has been filed that requests a special parking exception of 2 parking spaces for the construction of a new dwelling (Section 11094(2)(b)). The property is described as Lot 33 of the Runaway Bay Plat. It is further described as being located on the west side of Penguin Drive and is locally known as 821 Penguin Drive, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: KRISTINA L. WATKOWSKI FOR JERRY FORD (BZA 2672 #2309400016) at 6:20 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2) and 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an application has been filed that requests that include (1) a special parking exception of 3 parking spaces for the construction of a new dwelling (Section 11094(2)(b)); and, (2) a variance of 2 feet from the 5-foot side yard setback requirement of 5 feet for the construction of a new attached shed (Section 110-95(1)(a)). The property is described as Lot 11 of the Revised Runaway Bay II Plat. It is further described as being located on the north side of 32nd Street and is locally known as 510 32nd Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: KRISTINA L. WATKOWSKI FOR THE MAUCK FAMILY TRUST (BZA 2674 #2309400017) at 6:30 PM Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(2) and 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an application has been filed that requests that include (1) a special parking exception of 2 parking spaces for the construction of a new dwelling (Section 11094(2)(b)); and, (2) a variance of 2 feet from the 5-foot side yard setback requirement of 5 feet for the construction of a new attached shed (Section 110-95(1)(a)). The property is de-

scribed as Lot 12 of the Revised Runaway Bay II Plat. It is further described as being located on the north side of 32nd Street and is locally known as 512 32nd Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland.

APPLICANT: KRISTINA L. WATKOWSKI FOR SHEILA S. WITHERS REVOCA\BLE TRUST (BZA 2675 #2309400018) 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-12/28/2t _______________________ REQUEST FOR BIDS STURGIS PARK PUBLIC RESTROOM Rehabilitation The Town of Snow Hill will be soliciting sealed bids for a grant funded rehabilitation of the existing public restroom facility in Sturgis Park, at 204 River Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863. Bidding will be opened to the public on Monday, January 15, 2024.

A recommended pre-bid site inspection between January 15, 2024 and January 26, 2024 can be scheduled through Town Hall. Bids will be accepted until 4:00 PM on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at the Snow Hill Town Hall, 103 Bank Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, 21863 where they will be opened publicly and read aloud.

Three copies of the bid package are required, in sealed envelopes marked SEALED BID: STURGIS PARK RESTROOMS. Bids must remain valid for a minimum of 90 days from the date of bid opening. Late bids will not be accepted. E-mail submissions will not be accepted. Last day for questions is Tuesday, January 30, 2024. For a copy of the complete REQUEST FOR BIDS- Sturgis Park Public Restroom Rehabilitation, visit the Town web site at www.snowhillmd.gov or pick up at Town Hall.

Paul Bessette - Grants Administrator - 410.632.2080 - pbessette@snowhillmd.comOCD 12/28/2 _____________________ NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF CLASS "B", "C" AND "D" ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES ISSUED BY WORCESTER COUNTY Pursuant to the Alcoholic Beverages Article, Section 33-2006 of the Annotated Code of Maryland, the Board of License Commissioners for Worcester County has determined that all premises holding a Class "B", "C", and "D" Alcoholic Beverage Licenses shall be permitted to sell alcoholic beverages for ON PREMISES CONSUMPTION ONLY until 4:00

DECEMBER 29, 2023 a.m. on January l, 2024.

This notice shall not be construed as enlarging or broadening any other privilege conferred under said license except the (2) two additional hours of sale for ON PREMISES CONSUMPTION ON NEW YEAR'S EVE. BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, William E. Esham, Jr., Chairman R. Charles Nichols, Member Mary W. Pusey, Member *********** April R. Payne, License Administrator OCD-12/14/3t ______________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES ESTATE NO. 19995 NOTICE IS GIVEN that the CIRCUIT COURT PROBATE DIVISION court of PINELLAS COUNTY, FL appointed DONNA L HAYNES whose address is 2379 FINLANDIA LANE #49 CLEARWATER, FL 33763 as the PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE of the Estate of SHIRLEY F BILLINGSLEY AKA: who died on MAY 30, 2023 domiciled in FLORIDA, USA. The Maryland resident agent for service of process is VICTOR A LEMBO whose address is 658 KENILWORTH DRIVE SUITE 203 TOWSON, MD 21204. At the time of death, the decedent owned real or leasehold property in the following Maryland counties: WORCESTER COUNTY, MD. 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 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-12/14/3t _______________________ NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS To all persons interested in the estate of JAMES MARTIN WALKER

DECEMBER 29, 2023 Estate No. 19975 Notice is given that KIMBERLY ANN FOX whose address is 1806 STRINGTOWN ROAD, SPARKS, MD 21152 was on DECEMBER 06, 2023 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of JAMES MARTIN WALKER who died on OCTOBER 28, 2017 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 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 6th day of JUNE, 2024.

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-12/14/3t _______________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR GROWTH ALLOCATION ATLANTIC COASTAL BAYS CRITICAL AREA ISLAND RESORT CAMPGROUND Worcester County, Maryland Pursuant to Section NR 3112(c)(4) of the Natural Resources Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland, a request has been submitted to the Worcester County Commissioners by Mark Cropper Esquire on behalf of Island Resort Park, Inc. for the reclassification of 33.46 acres of land from Resource Conservation Area to Limited Developed Area. The subject property is located along the northerly side of Croppers Island Road in Newark and is shown on Worcester County Tax Map 40, Parcels 93 & 241.

Pursuant to Section NR 3112(c)(4) of the Natural Resources Article of the Code of Public Local Laws of Worcester County, Maryland, the County Commissioners will hold a public hearing.

Ocean City Today / Public Notices At said public hearing, the Commissioners will consider the request for an award of growth allocation for the above referenced property, any staff reports and recommendations, comments of other agencies, the recommendation of the Planning Commission, and testimony offered before them.

The public hearing on this application will be held on TUESDAY, January 16, 2024 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 COMMISSIONERS OCD-12/28/2t NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WORCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA THURSDAY JANUARY 11, 2024 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.

6:30 p.m. Case No. 24-1, on the lands of Anthony Scardina requesting a variance to the rear yard setback from 5 feet to 2.6 feet (to encroach 2.4 feet) for an open deck addition in the A-2 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1116(c)(4), ZS 1-202(c)(18) and ZS 1-318, located at 8507 N. Longboat Way, Tax Map 33, Parcel 347, Lot 226, Tax District 10, Worcester County, Maryland.

6:35 p.m. Case No. 24-2, on the lands of Paul Carlotta, requesting a variance to the right side yard setback from 20 feet to 10 feet (to encroach 10 feet) for a proposed garage in the A-2 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1-

202(b)(5) and ZS 1-305, located at 8746 Stephen Decatur Highway, Tax Map 33, Parcel 311, Lot 1A, Tax District 10, Worcester County, Maryland.

6:40 p.m. Case No. 24-3, on the lands of Gary West, on the application of Jaime Toner, requesting a variance to a front yard setback off of a minor collector highway from 50 feet to 37.03 (to encroach 12.97 feet) for an inground pool and a variance to a front yard setback off of a minor collector highway from 50 feet to 33.89 (to encroach 16.11 feet) for a deck and steps, in the R-2 Suburban Residential District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(4), ZS 1206(b)(2) and ZS 1-305, located at 12529 W. Torquay Road, Tax Map 21, Parcel 6, Section C, Block 22, Lot 1, Tax District 10, Worcester County, Maryland.

6:45 p.m. Case No. 24-4, on the lands of Parker Shockley, on the application of Arcola Towers, requesting a special exception to allow a 170 foot tall monopole with 2 foot tall lightning rod (total of 172 feet tall) in the A-1 Agricultural District, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1116(c)(3), ZS 1-201(c)(28) and ZS 1-343, located at 5614 Onley Road, Tax Map 79, Parcel 91, Tax District 8, Worcester County, Maryland.

6:50 p.m. Case No. 24-5, on the lands of NVR, Inc, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, requesting an after-the-fact variance to the right side yard setback from 7 feet to 6.9 feet (encroaches .1 feet) and an afterthe-fact variance to the left side yard setback from 3 feet to 2.8 feet (encroaches .2 feet) for an existing single family dwelling in a Residential Planned Community, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(4) and ZS 1-315, located at 12420 Coastal Marsh Drive, Tax Map 33, Parcel 281, Lot 63, Tax District 10, Worcester County, Maryland.

6:55 p.m. Case No. 24-6, on the lands of Jennifer & James Koutsos, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, requesting an after-the-fact variance to the right side yard setback from 3 feet to 2.7 feet (encroaches .3 feet), an after-the-fact variance to the left side yard setback from 7 feet to 4.8 feet (encroaches 2.2 feet) and an after-the-fact variance to the rear yard setback from 20 feet to 18.2 feet (encroaches 1.8 feet) for an existing single family dwelling in a Residential Planned Community, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(4) and ZS 1-315, located at 12303 Hidden Bay Drive, Tax Map 33, Parcel 281, Lot 10, Tax District 10, Worcester County, Maryland 7:00 p.m. Case No. 24-7, on the lands of Debra Moore, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, requesting an after-the-fact variance to the left side yard setback from 7 feet to

PAGE 31 6.7 feet (encroaches .3 feet) and an after-the-fact variance to the right side yard setback from 3 feet to .7 feet (encroaches 2.3 feet) for an existing single family dwelling in a Residential Planned Community, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(4) and ZS 1-315, located at 12317 Hidden Bay Drive, Tax Map 33, Parcel 281, Lot 17, Tax District 10, Worcester County, Maryland 7:05 p.m. Case No. 24-8, on the lands of Raymond & Marsha Galloway, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, requesting an after-thefact variance to the right side yard setback from 7 feet to 6.9 feet (encroaches .1 feet) and an after-the-fact variance to the left side yard setback from 3 feet to 2.8 feet (encroaches .2 feet) for an existing single family dwelling in a Residential Planned Community, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(4) and ZS 1-315, located at 12371 Hidden Bay Drive, Tax Map 33, Parcel 281, Lot 42, Tax District 10, Worcester County, Maryland.

7:10 p.m. Case No. 24-9, on the lands of Michele & Stephen Pawlowski, Jr. Revocable Trust, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, requesting an after-the-fact variance to the right side yard setback from 7 feet to 6.8 feet (encroaches .2 feet) and an after-the-fact variance to the left side yard setback from 3 feet to 1 foot (encroaches 2 feet) for an existing single family dwelling in a Residential Planned Community, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1116(c)(4) and ZS 1-315, located at 12375 Hidden Bay Drive, Tax Map 33, Parcel 281, Lot 44, Tax District 10, Worcester County, Maryland 7:15 p.m. Case No. 24-10, on the lands of Ann & David Gordon, on the application of Hugh Cropper, IV, requesting an after-the-fact variance to the right side yard setback from 7 feet to 6.8 feet (encroaches .2 feet), an after-the-fact variance to the left side yard setback from 3 feet to .7 feet (encroaches 2.3 feet) for an existing single family dwelling in a Residential Planned Community, pursuant to Zoning Code §§ ZS 1-116(c)(4) and ZS 1-315, located at 12377 Hidden Bay Drive, Tax Map 33, Parcel 281, Lot 45, Tax District 10, Worcester County, Maryland OCD-12/28/2t ____________________ NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS To all persons interested in the estate of DONALD L. MARINI Estate No. 19929 Notice is given that ANTHONY MARINI whose address is 11233 ST. MARTINS PKWY, BERLIN, MD 21811 was on DECEMBER 18, 2023 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of DON-

PAGE 32 ALD L. MARINI who died on JULY 28, 2023 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 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 within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. 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-12/28/1t ____________________ NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS To all persons interested in the estate of PATRICIA ANNE CARTER Estate No. 20016 Notice is given that DEBRA LEOFFLER whose address is 712 OCEAN PARKWAY, BERLIN, MD 21811 was on DECEMBER 20, 2023 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of PATRICIA ANNE CARTER who died on DECEMBER 1, 2023 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 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 20th day of JUNE, 2024.

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 per-

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TERRI WESTCOTT, Register of Wills for Worcester County ONE W MARKET STREET ROOM 102 - COURT HOUSE SNOW HILL, MD 21863-1074 OCD-12/28/3t

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS To all persons interested in the estate of CATHLEEN JEANNE WIST Estate No. 20015 Notice is given that RONALD MARC WIST whose address is 10 WESTMINSTER DR, BERLIN, MD 21811 was on DECEMBER 19, 2023 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of CATHLEEN JEANNE WIST who died on OCTOBER 14, 2023 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 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 19th day of JUNE, 2024.

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-12/28/3t

NEW SDMS ADDITION The new wing of Stephen Decatur Middle School officially opened this year and local officials celebrated the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in June. The $11 million addition serves the school’s seventh and eighth grades.

TOWN OF OCEAN CITY ORDINANCE 2023-21 RE: Dormer, Attic and Habitable Attic Definitions Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, that Ordinance 2023-21 was introduced for first reading at their meeting of December 18, 2023. Second reading is scheduled January 16, 2023. A complete text of the ordinance is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, or online at oceancitymd.gov in the December 18, 2023, agenda packet. This ordinance amends the Town Code Chapter 110, Zoning, with respect to the definition of attic, attic (habitable) and dormer.

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TOWN OF OCEAN CITY ORDINANCE 2023-22 RE: Zoning Map Notice is hereby given by the Mayor and City Council of Ocean City, that Ordinance 2023-22 was introduced for first reading at their meeting of December 18, 2023. Second reading is scheduled January 16, 2023. A complete text of the ordinance is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842, or online at oceancitymd.gov in the December 18, 2023, agenda packet. This ordinance amends the Town’s Zoning District Map, changing the zoning classification of two properties on 100th Street to add P/G-1, Public Governmental Zoning to a property now owned by the Town and to remove P/G-1 Zoning on a property now owned by Delmarva Power and Light.

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Megan Seyler, a Stephen Decatur High School teacher, in red, addresses school board Chairman Todd Ferrante and Superintendent Lou Taylor during a board of education meeting in July. A group of people showed up to the meeting wearing red to show support for teachers, bus drivers and school support staff in the wake of the county commissioners voting to only fund the board of education’s budget at the minimum amount legally allowed.

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JULY 4 FIREWORKS

Crowds of people watch from the beach near the inlet as Fourth of July fireworks fill the sky on Independence Day. This year was the first since covid hit that the city was able to host a full fireworks show on July 4 downtown.

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LEGALIZED IT Lines of people stood outside of Worcester County’s two cannabis dispensaries, Hi Tide, pictured above, and Positive Energy, shown below, in West Ocean City, after the legalization of the sale of recreational marijuana went into effect in Maryland in July.

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PADDLING FOR GAVIN

A group of surfers gather on the 36th Street beach in July with longboards and flowers in hand for the second annual memorial paddle out for 14-year-old Ocean Pines resident Gavin Knupp, who was killed in a hit-and-run incident in July 2022. An estimated 100 people participated in the event, which was held a year after Knupp’s death.

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GAVIN KNUPP HIT-AND-RUN

A memorial for 14-year-old Ocean Pines resident Gavin Knupp is set up where he was hit and killed in July 2022 on Grays Corner Road. Knupp’s death remains unsolved at the close of 2023. Tyler Mailloux, 23, of Berlin, was charged with 17 offenses related to leaving the scene of the incident, but the charges were dismissed in August because of court filing issues. Worcester County prosecutors are appealing the decision and a hearing is tentatively set for March to hear evidence.

SNELSIRE DRAFTED

Stephen Decatur High School alum and baseball standout Hayden Snelsire throws a pitch during a game in 2019. Snelsire was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in July.

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BLESSING OF THE OCEAN

Father John Solomon, the pastor at St. Mary Star of the Sea and Holy Savior Church, blesses the waves on the beach at 17th Street alongside alter server Colt Ward during the parish’s annual Blessing of the Ocean ceremony in August.

WHITE MARLIN OPEN ’23

Members of the team Floor Reel pose in August at Harbour Island Marina with the 640.5-pound blue marlin they caught to win the White Marlin Open this year. The team caught the only qualifying billfish for a more than $6.2 million payout.

DIGITAL TRAM ADS

Digital ads for city events are displayed on the back of a Boardwalk Tram over the summer. The city’s new ad contractor, Gateway Outdoor Advertising, introduced the concept of digital tram ads to boost revenues this year but the program did not go exactly as planned with technical issues and other snags. The ads are supposed to be fully functional next season with plans to generate revenue from outside advertisers.

MARLIN FEST ’23

Attendees line up on the inlet jetty to watch competing boats heading back to the Harbour Island Marina scales during this year’s Marlin Fest in August. The spectator celebration has coincided with the White Marlin Open since 2020.

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REMEMBERING 9/11

Members of the Ocean City Fire Department present what they call Remembrance Beams of Light in September at the firefighter memorial on the Boardwalk. The tribute, which represented the World Trade Center with two skyward lights, was on display from Sept. 8-12.

JEEP FEST 2023

Jeeps ride up the beach during Jeep Fest in late August. The annual event was well attended this year, and is set to share the weekend with the air show next year.

CITY TAKES REINS ON SPORTS COMPLEX

Members of Ocean City Sports Complex Task Force are pictured at their first meeting in September.

Resort officials took the reins this year on development of a county sports complex after a majority of the newly elected Worcester County Commissioners voted not to pursue a bond issue at a property near Stephen Decatur Hugh School at the beginning of the year. City Council members voted to hold a meeting to discuss a study members of the Maryland Stadium Authority completed for the project, and ended up forming the 31-member task force. The group has met twice so far.

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OCEANS CALLING

Crowds walk through the inlet lot inside the footprint of the Oceans Calling Festival at sunset during one of the three days of the event this fall. The inaugural music festival, featuring more than 30 big-name artists and roughly 50,000 attendees a day inside a fenced-off area encompassing the inlet and beach downtown, was a huge success the last weekend of September. After a cancelation in 2022, and despite a small snag with transportation the first night, officials were pleased with the event and look forward to next year’s festival, set Sept. 27-29.

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BUCKINGHAM PROJECT STALLED

Teachers, parents, staff and others gather in Berlin in October after marching down Main Street chanting “Build the Bear” in support of state funding to construct a new Buckingham Elementary School. Project plans hit a snag this year after members of the state’s Interagency on School Construction board decided not to fund design costs that were expected. County and board of education officials, along with parents and community members, have been pushing for committee members to change their minds, so far to no avail. The committee has graded the project low but members are set to make a final decision in the coming weeks.

FALL CRUISIN’

Classic cars ride up the Boardwalk during an early-morning Endless Summer Cruisin’ parade in October.

FIRE ENGINE REDEDICATED

Mary Adeline Bradford, second from left, the granddaughter of Chief Ralph Dennis, stands with her cousins next to Engine 701, which was rededicated in late October at Fire Station 5 in West Ocean City to Chief Dennis. Dennis lost his life in the line of duty in 1937, marking the first on-duty death for the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company.

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OFFSHORE WIND OBJECTIONS

Attendees of one of two public sessions held in October at Ocean City Elementary School on US Wind’s proposed offshore wind project write comments to be put on the record. Ocean City and Worcester County officials continued throughout the year to object to any planned wind projects that would be visible from the local coast. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management hosted in-person and virtual public sessions on US Wind’s proposed project, and City Council members voted to hire a consultant to look into details of the project. Another project that Danish company Ørsted has been pursuing has hit a snag and will likely be be pushed back at least two years.

FIRE IN BERLIN

Crews work to extinguish a fire that broke out on a mid-November morning at a single-story home on Sinepuxent Avenue. One occupant of the home suffered minor injuries trying to escape from the blaze, which reportedly broke out in a back bedroom.

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2023 SHORE CRAFT BEER FEST BLACK EYED SUSAN SOLD

The Black Eyed Susan drives into the Slaughter Creek Marina in Dorchester County on Nov. 16 after a two-day trek from Snow Hill. The saga of the riverboat began in 2019, when Worcester County and Snow Hill staff members pushed for the town to buy the 111-foot vessel to increase year-round tourism. The boat which needed some repairs, took its maiden local voyage in 2021. But less than eight months later, it was officially docked again after a U.S. Coast Guard inspection revealed a $600,000 price tag to bring it up to the standard that would allow it to transport passengers. Town officials decided to put the boat up for bid, and after some failed attempts, ultimately sold it to John Butz, the owner of Slaughter Creek Marina on Taylor Island, for a loss. The Black Eyed Susan officially left Worcester County in mid-November to dock at its new home, where it was set to become a marina restaurant.

ANNUAL OYSTER EXCHANGE

Volunteers for the Maryland Coastal Bays’ annual oyster exchange transfer oysters from cages to buckets. This year, the group’s 38 volunteers grew an estimated 6,800 oysters in cages. All oysters grown in the program are used to increase habitat and improve water quality in the coastal bays.

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The Buzz Meadery booth is pictured at the 2023 OCtoberfest Shore Craft Beer Festival on Oct. 28 in Sunset Park in downtown Ocean City. The event annually serves as one of the Ocean City Development Corporation’s main fundraisers.

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OCEAN BOWL SKATE PARK FINALISTS

Mock ups of the three artist submissions for the Ocean Bowl Skate Park mural are shown. The images, which were narrowed down from a number of entries submitted to complete the artwork on the new skate park at the Downtown Rec Complex, were put on display at the center for the arts on 94th Street beginning Nov. 3 for members of the public to view.

PINK LADY TOURNEY

Golfers who participated in the annual Pink Lady Tournament on Oct. 18 at the Ocean Pines Golf Club prepare to get out on the green and play.

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WINTERFEST OF LIGHTS

Crowds gather to watch the tree lighting at the opening of the Winterfest of Lights on Black Friday. This year’s holiday light display, which ran through New Year’s Eve, featured some new elements that spilled over into other parts of the resort.

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BOOK POLICY DEBATE

“All Boys Aren’t Blue” by George M. Johnson, sits posed on a shelf at the Ocean Pines Public Library in December. Some concerned parents and residents recently tried to implement an opt-in system for books such as this one to provide more control over what their children check out in school. Board members ultimately decided to stick with the existing opt-out system for checking out books some peope consider controversial.

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SHOP WITH A COP

CAINE WOODS CHRISTMAS HOUSE

An officer swears in children as junior troopers before they all boarded a bus to shop for Christmas presents at Walmart as part of the CRICKET Center’s annual Shop with a Cop program in mid-December.

A massive holiday light display shines for all to see in mid-December at the Caine Woods Christmas House at 13609 Fountain Ave. The owner, Mark Jahnke, has won awards for the decorations, which he has been putting up since 2019 in the north end neighborhood.

OC CHRISTMAS PARADE (Above) Crowds of people pack the sidewalk near 118th Street to watch Ocean City’s Christmas Parade on Dec. 9. (Below) Children wave to the parade crowd from the Ocean City Elementary School PTA float alongside an inflatable gingerbread man.

HISTORIC WIN From left, Stephen Decatur Seahawks players Brycen Coleman, Gavin Solito and Careen Bolden, and Coach Jake Coleman pose with the team's 2A state title trophy, which they brought home after defeating Huntingtown High School in the championship game on Nov. 30.

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COMMUNITY

ART LEAGUE FIRST FRIDAY

VALENTINES FOR VETERANS

John Rego, Art League of Ocean City board member Crystal Collins, and Lilly Rego pose for a photo at the nonprofit’s First Friday art opening in early January at the center for the arts on 94th Street.

Ocean City Elementary School first-grade students pose in February with Valentines Day cards they made to be sent to veterans hospitals for the school’s Valentines for Veterans program.

CHAMBER AWARD Sen. Mary Beth Carozza and Del. Wayne Hartman present a citation to Lifetime Achievement Award winner John Fager at the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards presentation in March. The event was held at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, with accolades given for lifetime achievement, as well as citizen, nonprofit, young professional, first responder and business person of the year.

KIWANIS BLANKETS Jane Slotter, the teacher and advisor of the Builders Club at Berlin Intermediate School, poses with Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City President Bob Wolfing and one of 30 blankets students made this year as gifts for Mother's and Father's days for Diakonia residents.

MAKING POTTERY Ocean 98 Radio's David "Bulldog" Rothner and wife Nancy get their hands dirty on the pottery wheels during a class at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street earlier this year. The Arts Center offers classes every month on pottery for children and adults.

RIDING PROGRAM CHECK From left, Maribeth Kulynycz, Grayson Underwood, Kitty the horse, Sandy Winter, Maizy Underwood and Diamond the horse pose with a $1,500 check the Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club donated to the Four Steps Therapeutic Riding Program in May.

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COMMUNITY WET PAINT WINNERS The Art League of Ocean City presented a total of $5,400 to the winners of the Artists Paint OC Plein Air Festival at the Wet Paint Awards Ceremony on Aug. 12. Pictured, from left, in the front row are Judge Laura Era, Chairperson Laura Jenkins, Art League President John Sisson, and plein air artists Barbara Kern-Bush, Maggii Sarfaty, Nancy Thomas and Jose Ramirez. Pictured, from left, in the back row, are plain artists David Simpson, Ed Lewandowski, Fred Jackson and Dennis Young.

MAKING AN ‘IMPACT’ Worcester Prep Cheerleaders Evelyn Westman, Maggie McCabe, Quinn Solloway, Grant Crothers, Madilyn Nechay and Avery Roselle take a break from hyping up the crowd during a pep rally held in the fall to commence the school year’s IMPACT theme.

VISIT WITH SANTA Worcester Prep first grader Romie Crevecoeur shares her Christmas list with Santa during the school’s annual Holiday Bazaar in early December in the Brent Thompson Field.

SUMMER SATURDAY ART Members of the Wechstein and Morello families, from Knoxville, Tennessee, hold up paintings they completed during a free summer art Saturday on July 1 at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on 94th Street.

DOGS AND LIONS The Ocean City Fire Department brought their therapy dogs in the fall to visit members of the Ocean City Lions Club. The OC Lions presented a check for the program, which is supported solely by donations. Pictured in front are Labrador retriever K9 Max and golden retriever K9 Rowan. Pictured, first row from left, are Ocean City Fire Department Chief Richie Bowers, Firefighter and EMS provider Ian Spice, Lion President Greg Cathell, Lion J D Quillin, and Firefighter and EMS provider Eric Olson. Pictured in the second row is Lion Jeff Facello.

BRONCO BEACH BASH AK Watley from Chaos Motorsports, Daniel Kalinicht from Advanced Auto Parts, and Live Wire Media director Brad Hoffman pose with a Sasquatch in front of the Million Dollar Bronco during the inaugural Bronco Beach Bash in October.

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