OCEAN CITY – The fiscal year 2009 budget was approved on first reading last week in a 6-1 vote amongst the City Council, and as the second reading and ultimate passing of the budget approaches next week, Council member Margaret Pillas intends to remain opposed to the budget until some constraints are put in place…. Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2008
We Remember Those Who Have Passed
June C. SchaferSALISBURY – June C. Schafer, age 83, died Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Claire York Goebel. She is survived by her beloved husband, David A. Schafer, Sr.; a daughter, Lynda Thompson and her husband… Read more »
Live Bands and DJs
707 Sports Bar & Grille: 410-213-9507, 12702 Old Bridge Rd. West Ocean City; Friday, May 30: Pizzazz; Every Saturday: Karaoke with Hey Mick.Assateague Island Oasis: 410-629-1492, Rt. 611; Entertainment Friday & Saturday, 6:30-9:30 p.m.Blue ox/Babe’s: 410-250-6440, 127th St., Coastal Hwy.; Friday, May 30: Blake Haley; Saturday, May 31: Ryan Jackson; Thursday, June 5: Bill Morningstar.Buxy’s… Read more »
Reward Offered For Swiped Turtle
OCEAN CITY – The proprietor of the Greene Turtle on 116th Street is offering a $500 reward for the safe return of a large turtle sculpture stolen from a small courtyard along side the building early last Saturday morning.The turtle sculpture, which was been the centerpiece of the outside garden area along Jamestown Rd. for… Read more »
My Thoughts
There’s a lot of fuss these days about the economy and it’s driving the old guy crazy. The best way to cure all the ails of the economy is a straight 10-percent federal sales tax on everything, no exception. That’s the simplest and fairest way for the U.S. government to collect taxes. Think about it…. Read more »
OC Jamboree Starts 10th Season
OCEAN CITY – Offering year-round, family entertainment, OC Jamboree provides visitors and locals with Ocean City’s only live music theater, a unique experience that aims to entertain all ages and bring families together.This summer will mark the 10th summer season of fun, family entertainment at OC Jamboree, marking 10 summers of live, music theater in… Read more »
Daughters Of The American Revolution Everyday Heroes Competition
Daughters of the American Revolution winners in the Everyday Heroes competition are pictured above. Here are Adam Albright, Ocean City, Grade 10 story, 1st Worcester County, 1st State of Maryland, 1st region, and 3rd mational; Max Perim, Salisbury, Grade 10 poster, 1st Worcester County, 1st State of Maryland, 1st Region; and Mark Wilson, Seaford, Grade… Read more »
Dr. Andes Reads To Showell Elementary Students
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jon Andes reads one of his childhood favorites, “Lassie Come-Home” by Eric Knight, to Showell Elementary third graders. Accompanying Andes is family pet and the book’s namesake: Lassie.
Ocean City Elementary School
Kelly Seitzer’s fourth grade class at Ocean City Elementary School wrote ‘Thank You’ poems for the workers in the cafeteria at the school. Front row, from left, are Julian Tomasello, Yina Dong, Rachel Savage, Michael Tropkoff and Daniel Moyer. Second row, Nick Matha, Tess Hutchins, Eva Fermin, Alyssa Rivera and Todd Petrella. Top row, Andrew… Read more »
OC Elementary Visits The Philadelphia Zoo
Students in Lyndsay Greenan’s fourth grade class at Ocean City Elementary School recently went on a field trip to the Philadelphia Zoo. Upon their return to school, students wrote poems about one of the animals they saw at the zoo. Pictured, form top left, are Taylor Thompson, Danton Boulanger, Kevin Janek, Trevor Alley, Haylah Hasson-McCrodden,… Read more »