OCEAN CITY – A Cambridge man who abandoned his vehicle in the middle of Coastal Highway early last Saturday morning before running into the marsh near the Route 90 Bridge later told police he was a Nazi and a member of a motorcycle gang and threatened to kill them if he was released.The bizarre story… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2008
Thursday, July 31 – OC Fight Leads To Multiple Arrests
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Police last weekend made 11 arrests during a bar fight that began at a downtown nightclub and later spilled outside the establishment around closing time.Shortly after 2 a.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police officers on routine patrol in the downtown area responded to a reported fight inside the Paddock nightclub… Read more »
The Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program
Thanks to a partnership with the Wicomico County Core Services Agency, three members of the Board of Directors of The Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program (YRSPP) recently attended a seminar in Tennessee to be trained as facilitators of Survivors Of Suicide support groups, which are for those who have been left behind to deal with… Read more »
31st Annual Arts and Crafts Festival
The 31st Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, sponsored by the Pine’eer Craft Club, will be held Saturday Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at White Horse Park in Ocean Pines. Approximately 150 artisans from various states will participate, many of which have been coming for years. Preparing for the event recently were Bertha… Read more »
The Ocean City Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation
The Ocean City Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation presents a check of $1,000 to the Stephen Decatur High School Communication Arts Department for its efforts in producing the 2008 “footprints ” public service announcement. The “clean beach” message can been seen all summer on the Resort Video Guide and national networks such as TNN, Nick,… Read more »
Wednesday, July 30 – Restaurant Employee Charged in Boardwalk Fire
OCEAN CITY- A Worcester County grand jury on Tuesday indicted a local man on several counts of arson for allegedly setting the March 30 fire on the south end of the Boardwalk that consumed the Dough Roller restaurant and severely damaged the adjacent Marty’s Playland.The grand jury on Tuesday formally indicted Gregory W. Wallace Kern,… Read more »
A Week In Business
Retirement AnnouncedOCEAN CITY – Cleaning Management Service President Jerry Selig announced this week the retirement of salesman Charles Smith.Smith has been with Cleaning Management for more than 13 years as a salesman and estimator. He and his wife, Jo, reside in Ocean Pines and are planning a cross-country trip in the near future. He plans… Read more »
Tuesday, July 29 – National Acts Eye OC Next Week
OCEAN CITY – Next week will sizzle with great music in Ocean City when two special concerts come to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center Aug. 5 and 6 – the Volunteer Jam 2008 with the Charlie Daniels Band and .38 Special, and KC and the Sunshine Band and The Trammps. Both shows are at… Read more »
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): A longtime situation starts to move into a new phase. The question for the uncertain Lamb right now is whether to move with it. Facts emerge by midmonth to help you decide.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): A talent for organizing your priorities allows the Divine Bovine to enjoy… Read more »
Things I Like
Wanting something for a long timeRunning with my son in the jogging strollerSound of a boat motor starting in the distanceKid watching in a busy Boardwalk arcadeHow differently people eat steamed crabsPeople who hear rumors but don’t spread themLeftovers the day after grilling outPlanning aheadBuying something with a $1 coinEarly morning when the beach is… Read more »