Community Corner
🌱 How Ocean View’s own Lt. Burton earned statewide recognition this year
Coming up on the Ocean View Patch calendar: Santa Breakfast Buffet at the Cottage Cafe — SODEL CONCEPTS

Hello Ocean View! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Ocean View’s own Lt. Burton earned statewide recognition this year
Also on today's calendar: Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus — Bethany Beach Books and 1 more event.
Find out what's happening in Ocean Viewfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Ocean Viewfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Periods of sun; windy, cold, with a high of 40 and low of 29 degrees.
- Friday: A p.m. rain or snow shower, temps: high: 39, low: 30.
- Saturday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 44 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Delaware Officers Honored for Exceptional Investigations and Community Impact (wgmd.com) — Ocean View residents can take pride that Lt. Mark Burton of the Ocean View Police Department has been honored statewide for decades of community-focused service. The awards spotlight his mentoring of students, support for seniors, and quiet, consistent outreach, alongside other Delaware officers recognized for major investigations and community impact across the state.
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📸 Around Ocean View
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ocean View
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★ Featured events ★
- Santa Breakfast Buffet at the Cottage Cafe — SODEL CONCEPTS
Cottage Cafe, 33034 Coastal Hwy, Bethany Beach
9:00 am
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus — Bethany Beach Books
Bethany Beach Books , 99 Garfield Pkwy , Bethany Beach
10:00 am - Holiday Luncheon
Northeast Seafood Kitchen , 29 Atlantic Ave , Ocean View
12:00 pm - Pick Your Project Workshop
Board & Brush Creative Studio - Bethany Beach , 30447 Cedar Neck Rd #2 , Ocean View
3:00 pm
Saturday December 13
📣 Ocean View Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Komos Tequila Dinner - Bethany Beach, DE
ZOCA Mexican Restaurant - Bethany Beach , 98 Garfield Pkwy , Bethany Beach
6:00 pm - Komos Tequila Dinner
ZOCA Mexican Restaurant - Bethany Beach , 98 Garfield Pkwy , Bethany Beach
6:30 pm - MINGO at The Salted Rim Margarita Bar & Grille
The Salted Rim Margarita Bar & Grille , 35553 Atlantic Ave , Millville
7:00 pm - Town Council Meeting
402 Evergreen Rd , South Bethany
2:00 pm - Live Music by Paul Morris at Shaka Shack
Shaka Shack , 35308 Atlantic Ave , Millville
5:00 pm - Paint & Plant
Lord's Landscaping Inc. , 35577 Atlantic Ave , Millville
10:00 am - Paint and Plant
Lord's Landscaping & Garden Center , 35577 Atlantic Ave , Millville
10:00 am - Town Council Special Meeting
Bethany Beach Calendar Bethany Beach, DE 19930
10:00 am
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Monday December 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Clarksville Delaware Shift Manager in Ocean View. Apply here.
- Giant Food posted a job opening for PT Night Crew Clerk - Dairy - 0389 in Ocean View. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ocean View here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bethany Beach
- Delmar juggler works to re-break world record (wboc.com)
- Big Chill earns national award for partnership with Delaware State Parks (delawarebusinesstimes.com)
- Can I sleep in my car in Delaware? Depends on where you try it (delawareonline.com)
Long Neck
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-- The Patch AM Team
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