March 14, 2008

Tuesday, March 18 - Town Officials, Fire Companies Agree to Come to Table

OCEAN CITY -After several hours of discussion last night, the Mayor and City Council and the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company (OCFVC) agreed to come together and at least begin to hash out the problems that have caused the current rift and move towards a solution that all parties can feel comfortable with. Tensions remained high at a meeting of the Mayor and City Council last night as OCVFC Chief Chris Larmore and President Jay Jester came to the table once again in an attempt to have their...READ MORE

Smitty McGee's Gears Up For St. Patrick's Day Celebration

OCEAN CITY -St. Patrick's Day celebrations will officially kick-off Saturday with the St. Patrick's Day Parade and will continue on Monday as the Irish-proud put back a few green beers in celebration, and what better place to celebrate than at the popular Irish-themed sports bar and restaurant that's been serving food and fun for the past 18 years, Smitty McGee's. Gearing up for another fun-filled St. Paddy's Day, owner Dawn McGee took a break to sit down with The Dispatch and discuss all that...READ MORE

Local Teams Win St. Pat's Titles

OCEAN CITY- Northside Park was standing room only last weekend as Ocean City Recreation and Parks hosted the second weekend of the St. Patrick's Soccer tournament series.  Over 40 teams from all over the East Coast traveled to Ocean City to participate.  The stands were filled with 3000 spectators throughout the entire weekend. Several local teams advanced to the finals. In the boy's under-18 division, Pocomoke won in overtime in the quarterfinals by beating Charm City, 6-5. ...READ MORE

Miller, Snead Win State Wrestling Titles

BERLIN- The Stephen Decatur varsity wrestling team completed a remarkable season last weekend at the state championships in College Park, winning two individual state titles and coming in fourth as a team among the 77 schools represented in the Class 4A-3A tournament. The hits just kept coming for the Seahawks, who last week won their seventh straight Bayside Conference championship. The win in the conference championships came on the heels of Decatur's first-ever state dual meet championship...READ MORE

Snow Hill Win Region Title, Remains Unbeaten

BERLIN- Snow Hill boys' varsity basketball team's dream of a perfect season and a state championship are still alive this week after a harrowing 76-73 win over Worcester County rival Pocomoke on Monday night at Stephen Decatur. The Eagles claimed the state's Class 1A-East region title on Monday in a game moved to Stephen Decatur because of repeated power outages at UMES, which was supposed to host the regional championship. The power outage almost proved to be a bad omen for Snow Hill, which...READ MORE

Worcester Girls Open New Season with New Coach at the Helm

BERLIN- With a new coach at the helm, Worcester Prep's girls' varsity lacrosse team is spending much of its time getting to know each other as it prepares for the 2008 campaign. New Head Coach Yetive Delaney takes over this year at Worcester, replacing long-time coach Carol Hartnett as the leader of the Mallards women's varsity lacrosse program. Delaney is a fairly recent transplant to the area after teaching and coaching at the Key School in Annapolis for several years. She played at Salisbury...READ MORE

Mallards Appear Loaded As They Prep for Tough 2008 Schedule

BERLIN- With a strong group of veteran senior players at nearly every position on the field, the Worcester Prep boys' varsity lacrosse team appears to be loaded as they prepare for the 2008 season. With eight seniors, a couple of juniors and a wealth of talented underclassmen ready to step up and fill the ranks, Worcester Prep appears to be loaded this spring as they prepare for the 2008 campaign. For Worcester this year, it starts with four-year starter Christian Coates in goal. Coates made an...READ MORE

"Wade in the Water...Just Don't Drink the Stuff"

We live by the water. We essentially live because of the water, and I'm not saying that in an existential kind of everything statement like 'our bodies are mostly water, as is our planet, and hence we live because of the water.' Though scientifically that may be true to an extent, that's not what I'm saying. We 'live' as in make our livings, or exist in the lifestyle that our occupation provides us as a direct correlation to the water that surrounds us. I mean would anyone really come to the...READ MORE

What Others Are Saying

The nation's credit crunch is driving many toward insolvency and foreclosure. Some of the people caught in this mess would no doubt benefit from sound financial advice and help with creditors. But there's also a danger that these same consumers could be ripped off by debt management companies more interested in getting big commissions and selling their products than in acting in their clients' best interests. So it's troubling to see momentum building in Annapolis to allow for-profit companies...READ MORE

We Remember Those Who Have Passed

Chester Wainwright BERLIN- Chester E. Wainwright, age 89, died Sunday, March 9, 2008 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Berlin he was the son of the late George T. and Ada Mitchell Wainwright. Mr. Wainwright was preceded in death by his wife Anna Mae Wainwright in 2005. Mr. Wainwright was a veteran of the Army Air Corps, he held the position of flight engineer and flew on B17's during WWII. He also flew on C46's and C47's aircrafts. His missions included a flight over the Himalayan...READ MORE

OCVFC Plan Would Disband Paid Firefighters

OCEAN CITY -The Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company (OCVFC) responded to the Mayor and Council's proposal this week, offering a counterproposal that would place the OCVFC in charge of all fire fighting responsibilities within the town. 'The OCVFC has presented the Mayor and City Council with a plan that it believes resolves all the issues in the continuing discussion of how best to manage fire and rescue services,' read a press release from the OCVFC this week. The counter proposal came as a...READ MORE

Friday, March 14 - Performing Arts Center Pitched for Old Cannery Site

BERLIN - The old cannery in Berlin might become Worcester County's first performing arts center, a supporter of the project told the Berlin Town Council Monday night. A non-profit committee to create that venue in northern Worcester County has identified Berlin as the ideal location for the 450-seat performing arts center, committee member Peck Miller informed the Berlin Town Council Monday night. 'It's a work in progress right now,' Miller said. The committee spent 18 months looking at regional...READ MORE

Friday, March 14 - Council Stalls Early Opening Request for Hobbit

OCEAN CITY -Rivendell was a topic for discussion once again this week, and although decisions centered on the possibility of having The Hobbit Restaurant open earlier than scheduled, the City Council remained cautious about making any decision regarding the project that caused months of contention. Restaurant owner Tommy Heiderman approached the City Council this week in hopes of gaining their permission to open the restaurant before the Rivendell project obtains it certificate of occupancy....READ MORE

Cops Nab Liquor Store Burglars

OCEAN CITY- Three Howard County people including two juveniles this week were charged in connection with a string of commercial burglaries at several businesses in Ocean City in early February. Max Malamphy, 20, of Ellicott City, along with two juveniles, was charged this week with three counts of burglary and nine counts of malicious destruction of property after the Ocean City Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division was able to connect the trio to several beer and wine store...READ MORE

Friday, March 14 - Old OC Library is Left for the Birds

OCEAN CITY - The old Ocean City Library is sitting empty now, except for the unofficial residents, the sparrows that have been nesting in the rafters of the library's portico for years. 'They're building their nests and they're probably going to be laying eggs in a few weeks or so,' said library associate Meg Arnold, who is hoping that the resort will wait until the nestlings are fledged before tearing down the obsolete building. The sparrows have been nesting there for years, according to long...READ MORE

On-Beach Movies, Family Olympics Among 2008 Proposals

OCEAN CITY -Ocean City will be seeing the addition of two summer beach activities in 2008, activities that aim to be both family and value oriented. The Mayor and City Council approved the concept and funding for a family movie night and a family beach Olympics night this week, activities that are to be held on the beach throughout the summer, for free. Both activities will be held on 27th Street along the beach throughout July and August, providing value-based, family entertainment. Movie...READ MORE

Comfort Station Design Includes Performance Stage

OCEAN CITY- Plans for the replacement of the Caroline Street comfort station were presented this week, revealing an iconic building for the downtown area that will house not only green aspects, but also a performance stage that officials hope will be a focal point for the boardwalk. City Engineer Terry McGean and architect for the project David Quillin presented the preliminary plans for the project this week. 'It is a little different look than what we've done in the past,' said McGean, noting...READ MORE

Coast Guard Responds To Multiple Groundings

OCEAN CITY- With high winds and rough surf caused by a winter storm late last week, navigation became treacherous in and around Ocean City resulting in the Coast Guard responding to two separate vessel grounding incidents in the Inlet area within 12 hours of each other. Around 8 p.m. last Thursday, Coast Guard watch-standers at Station Ocean City heard over the radio that the vessel 'Doris Jean,' a 71-foot commercial fishing vessel, had suffered a steering problem about one mile from the Ocean...READ MORE

Eagle's Landing Shows Positive Numbers

OCEAN CITY -A report on Eagle's Landing Golf Course revealed some positive numbers this week, and although a rate increase is in store for 2009, officials are anticipating a strong year for golf. Golf Pro Bob Croll joined the Recreation and Parks Committee this week to gain approval for a rate increase for 2009 and to update the committee on the golf course and its facilities. 'What we're proposing is really a small increase,' Croll said, explaining that the increase was mainly to keep in tune...READ MORE

OC Charter Captain Settles with Feds

OCEAN CITY- A veteran Ocean City charter fishing captain, who got into a scrap with Maryland Natural Resources Police last August over alleged illegal fish on board his boat reached a settlement agreement last week with federal fisheries officials resulting in a $20,000 fine as part of a compromise on the civil side of the case. Last August 25, the NRP, working with the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement officers, were conducting a joint enforcement agreement patrol at the Talbot...READ MORE

Berlin Consider Upping the Ante on Sewer Plant Expansion

BERLIN - Increasing the expansion of the Berlin wastewater system from three quarters of a million gallons per day (mgd) to 1 mgd would cost an additional $1.3 million, town officials learned this week. Two weeks ago, the Berlin Town Council asked consultants from URS Corp. to come up with more numbers on the greater increase. Some elected officials have said they plan to go back to Worcester County to ask permission for the further expansion, after the Worcester County Commissioners limited the...READ MORE

Berlin Moves Polling Place to Church

BERLIN - Berlin's District 1 and 2 voters will cast their ballots for the fall Presidential election at Buckingham Presbyterian Church, not the council chambers at Berlin Town Hall. The Berlin Town Council voted on Monday night to recommend the permanent change in polling place from town hall to the nearby church, citing better handicap access and more parking. Council member Elroy Brittingham cast the lone opposed vote this week. Brittingham, who led the last town council meeting during the...READ MORE

Berlin Begins Budget Work

BERLIN - Berlin began its budget season this week with work sessions on public works, buildings and grounds, and parks and recreation, revealing a proposed salary increase of six percent and a small projected increase in tax revenue. Town administrator Linda Bambary informed the Berlin Mayor and Town Council Monday evening that she used a three percent cost of living (COLA) increase in employee salaries to generate the working budget, adding that she would like the council to consider a four...READ MORE

Convention Center Bill Passes House

ANNAPOLIS- A bill in the General Assembly that would extend a funding mechanism for the proposed expansion of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City breezed through the House this week and awaits a vote on a cross-filed bill in the Senate. House Bill 1064, which, if approved would enable the local governing body of a code county, in this case Worcester, to impose a tax on food and beverages in a resort community of all or a portion of the revenue generated was dedicated to the...READ MORE

Berlin Council Considers Historic District Expansion

BERLIN - The expansion of Berlin's historic district will go back before the Berlin Town Council soon after the Berlin Planning Commission finally made a recommendation to approve the larger district. The planning commission has discussed the expansion several times in recent months, concluding this week that the maps of the areas to be added are ready to go to the Berlin Town Council. The commission also revisited its decision to remove the Purnell Crossing project site from the expanded...READ MORE

OC Hotel Robbery Suspect Convicted In First Phase Of Case

SNOW HILL- A Stockton man arrested in October arrested in October after a wild pursuit and brief standoff during which he dragged a Maryland State Police trooper behind his vehicle pleaded guilty this week to two charges related to the incident and was sentenced to eight years in jail with much of the time suspended, but still faces serious charges related to the staged armed robbery of an Ocean City hotel in August. George M. Taylor, 23, of Stockton, was in Circuit Court on Monday facing a wide...READ MORE

Proposal Would Shrink Spray Buffers

SNOW HILL - Worcester County's Planning Commission would like to see reduced buffers around spray irrigation land, and voted unanimously last week to recommend the change to the Worcester County Commissioners. Smaller buffers around spray irrigation sites would free up more land to handle treated wastewater effluent, Development Review and Permitting head Ed Tudor said at the March 6 Planning Commission meeting. 'If we're serious about spray irrigation, we need to do something about our...READ MORE

Assateague Off-Road Zone to be Studied

ASSATEAGUE- In an attempt to maintain a precipitous balance between public use and the fragile ecosystems on the barrier island, Assateague Island National Seashore officials this week announced they are proposing a study of the over-sand vehicle (OSV) zone. Assateague Island National Seashore Superintendent Scott Bentley announced on Tuesday park officials are taking public comments on a proposed study to assess visitor attitudes, experiences and expectations associated with the management and...READ MORE

Planners Debate Text Amendment for Old Tech Park Property

BERLIN - The Berlin Planning Commission gave the nod to a new, detailed text amendment allowing a senior living facility on the industrially-zoned Davis Farm property this week, clearing the way for the Berlin Town Council to consider the new ordinance later in March. Property owner Tom Ruark and attorney Joe Moore enlisted several critics of the original text amendment in a workshop to write a new, more comprehensive change to allow the property to be developed as a senior and assisted living...READ MORE

Third Wal-Mart Armed Robber Sentenced

SNOW HILL- The third of three suspects arrested in connection with an armed robbery of the Wal-Mart in Berlin in September pleaded guilty last week to theft conspiracy and was sentenced to three years in jail with all but 18 months suspended. Stacy Zalary Omar Brown, 20, of Mardela Springs appeared in Circuit Court last Thursday to face charges for his part in an armed robbery at the Wal-Mart in Berlin in September. Brown pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit theft and was sentenced to three...READ MORE

System Would Streamline Voter Rolls

OCEAN CITY -The City Council unanimously approved the purchase of equipment that will aim to streamline the voter registration process on Election Day, bringing Ocean City up to speed with the rest of the county. City Clerk Carol Jacobs and Chair of the Board of Election Supervisors Mary Adeline Bradford, presented the recommendation to the Mayor and Council this week, explaining both the pros and cons of the new system. In 1990, Universal Registration was enacted, requiring all registration...READ MORE

With Future in Question, Life Hangs in Balance for Diakonia Residents

WEST OCEAN CITY - If a funding shortfall causes the West Ocean City shelter Diakonia to close its doors, Cara Devoe and her two young sons could soon be out on the street. Devoe was homeless when she arrived at Diakonia in November 2007 with two-year-old Tyler. Five-year-old Trey had been sent to live with grandparents temporarily, as Devoe moved from place to place, wherever someone would lend her room for a few days. Last April, Devoe was physically assaulted during a break-in at her...READ MORE

People Joining Together For Community Causes

See who was out helping causes in the Ocean City area. ...READ MORE

Berlin Intermediate School

Sherman the Shorebird recently visited Berlin Intermediate School for lunch to kick off its "Hit the Books" reading program. Above, first row, are Gino Falvo, Alli Schumate, Tabby Shelton, Sherman, Veronica Haskell and Christy Wheeless; second row, Sunni Burks, Diane McClosky and Elizabeth Masters; and third row, Ben Vaxmosky, Sonny Furst, Matthew Moore, Jorge Rosas, Sean Pletcher, Andy Beers, Bernadette Atwood, Sarah Bright, Ben Jolley and Brett Kim. ...READ MORE

Ocean City Elementary School

Ocean City Elementary School held its annual Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Contest.  One winner was chosen from each homeroom and then a grade level winner was chosen.  The class winners for first grade were Skylar Moore, Lily Figgs, Grace Beres, Reed Welton, Michelle Hernandez;  second grade,  Emily Hurley, Dina Sbih, Niamh Lundberg, Amanda Melvin, Maggie Bunting;  third grade,  Precious Arevalo, Danya Sbih, Sommer Denton, Nathan Braude, Lexie VanKirk, Claire...READ MORE

Kindergarten Students At Ocean City Elementary School

The kindergarten students at Ocean City Elementary School recently took a field trip to Atlantic General Hospital.  Jacob Kelley and Lilly Castellanos-Avalos in Mrs. Kim Malone's class are holding the doll that the nurses used to teach the students about the process a person goes through when having surgery at the hospital. ...READ MORE

Worcester Preparatory School

Representatives from the Lioness Club of Berlin visited Worcester Preparatory School to present eighth grade students with a booklet containing the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. Pictured, from left, are Lioness Anna Gillespie, Matteo Petrera, Salisbury; Ryan McGuire, Bishopville; Hannah Beauchamp, Salisbury; Halie Murray-Davis, Lewes; Kelly Chandler, Salisbury; Nic Moffitt, Ocean View; Lioness Ellen Gural; and Lioness Bernice Magnoire. ...READ MORE

Ocean City Elementary School

Ocean City Elementary School held the February Student of the Month Luncheon to honor the students who were chosen by their homeroom teachers.  The February Students of the Month are, first row, first grade, Alex Bean, Will Brown, James Doerzbach, Lily Figgs and Dori Krasner; second row, second grade, Jessica Blancas-Chavez, Liam Deck, Sandra Karsli, Garrett Lovalvo and Amanda Melvin; third row, third grade, Nathan Braude, Kristen Cabrera-Tapia, Brennan Holloway, Lauren Kenemuth, Claire...READ MORE

Stephen Decatur Middle School

National Junior Honor Society students from Stephen Decatur Middle School recently took a field trip to Annapolis to meet and greet legislators and learn about the political process in state's capital. Above, Nicholas French of Berlin is pictured with Delegate Jim Mathias. ...READ MORE

Buckingham Elementary School

Buckingham Elementary School recently honored its "Students of The Month" for February. Students and parents had pizza that was donated by Boomers Restaurant. Above are first grade winners Jessenia Almazon, Lukas Aulinsks, Blaine Warren, Kyle Sysko and Lauren Barret. Other winners were second, Nicholas Wyatt, Olivia Barton, Anthony Balsoma and Zoie Williams; third graders Roland Hutchinson, Jenna Morlock, Billy Thompson, Travis Tull  and Daniel Tyndall; and fourth graders Mattie...READ MORE

Showell Elementary School

Showell Elementary School celebrated Read Across America Day by having community members read books to each class. Judge Gerald Purnell, above, enjoys reading a story to Miss Fardone's second grade class. ...READ MORE

American Cancer Society Volunteers From The Delmarva Peninsula

American Cancer Society volunteers from the Delmarva Peninsula were recently honored at an awards ceremony during the Annual American Cancer Society Volunteer Summit in Salisbury. Received the awards were, from left, Jenny Palmer, Communicator of the Year Award (shown accepting the award is Kathy Marshall); Dawne Pappas, Award of Excellence for Advocacy; ACS State Senior Vice President John Lazar; Dawn Hodge, Award of Excellence for Income Development; and Katie Marshall, Award of Excellence for...READ MORE

Ocean Pines/Ocean City Kiwanis Club

Six members of the Ocean Pines/Ocean City Kiwanis Club plan to participate in the Appalachia Service Project (ASP) Mission Trip scheduled for June. The trip is a youth oriented trip and the adults will act as chaperones and offer guidance as the group works to repair and rebuild homes in the Appalachia area. Pictured are Phil Lassiter, Mary Foelber, Skip Dennig, and Bill Long. Not available for photo were Jim Duke and Jim Spicknall. ...READ MORE

Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Youth Foundation 20th Annual Scholarship Lottery

Livingston, N.J. resident Marilyn Fraulo was the winner of the $100,000 Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Youth Foundation 20th Annual Scholarship Lottery. Pictured, from left, are George Balunis, Optimist Youth Foundation Lottery Coordinator Martin Hart, winner's Father, and Fraulo. Her winning ticket was picked at the club sponsored 25th Seaside Boat Show on Feb. 17 in the OC Convention Center. Remaining proceeds of the lottery campaign will be applied to scholarships for deserving Stephan Decatur...READ MORE

Arrest Made in Pocomoke Homicide

POCOMOKE- A Salisbury man was arrested on Wednesday in connection with the murder of a 77-year-old Pocomoke man in his residence last week. On Wednesday, the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation arrested Charles Robert Phillips, 29, of Salisbury for the murder of William Nibblett, 77, of Pocomoke. Phillips has been charged with first-degree murder, robbery, burglary and assault. Around 5 p.m. on March 6, the Worcester County Sheriff's Office responded to Nibblett's home in Pocomoke in...READ MORE

Ocean City

OCEAN CITY The Meridian Daily 10-4 Oceanfront Residences New Construction Dan Clayland Coldwell Banker 410-520-0072 OCEAN CITY Bella Vista Daily 10-4 3BR Bayside Condos Coldwell Banker 410-723-1000 OCEAN CITY Bahia Vista 10th St. Bayside Mon-Fri 11-3 3&4BR Condos Dan Clayland Coldwell Banker 410-524-6111 OCEAN CITY Bel Mare Somerset Street Daily 11-3 3BR/2BA New Const. Skip Schlesinger Re/Max Premier Properties 410-520-8118 OCEAN CITY South Beach Boardwalk at 7th Fri-Sun 11-3 3&4BR...READ MORE

West Ocean City - Ocean Pines - Berlin - MD - VA

WEST OCEAN CITY Sailor's Watch Golf Course Road Sat & Sun 10-4 New 3BR, 3.5BA Luxury Townhouses Coldwell Banker VIRGINIA 3205 Salty Way Captains Cove Sat & Sun 10-2 4BR/3BA Waterfront For Sale by Owner 410-365-8561 VIRGINIA Coulbourn Mill Road Sat 10-4 3BR/2BA Cozy Rancher Decked Pool Tamera Myers Coldwell Banker Eastern Shore 800-258-4853 BERLIN Purnell Crossing Tues-Sun 11-6 3BR/2.5BA Villas w/ 2-car Garage Ryan Homes 866-776-9818 OCEAN PINES Canvasback Road Sat 11-3 3BR/3.5BA...READ MORE

94th Street north-Fenwick

Big Tuna Grill 128th Street & Coastal Highway, 410-250-1001 , www.bigtunaOC.com A locals' and vacationers' favorite alike. Experience culinary delights as well as a visual excursion, dining among authentic nautical artifacts of old ships. Choose an array of entrees from fresh seafood to char-grilled steaks. Enjoy some drinks on our 50 ft. bar while watching our plasma TVs. Billy's Sub Shop 120th Street, Bayside (Food Lion Shopping Center) , 410-250-1776 Between 139th & 140th Streets,...READ MORE

Inlet To 94th Street

Angelo's Italian Cuisine 33rd Street & Coastal Highway , 410-524-2855 The Russo family proudly presents, Angelo's Italian Cuisine, the latest venture in a long line of Italian restauants and pizzarias owned by the family in Baltimore, Salisbury and Ocean City. Our authentic Italian cuisine is prepared by a top New York chef and presented in a classically decorated setting. Smoking allowed in our cocktail lounge with special drink prices 4-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Open Tuesday-Saturday at 4...READ MORE

West Ocean City-Berlin-Ocean Pines

Assateague Island Oasis Rte. 611, West Ocean City , 410-629-1492 Enjoy a delicious meal, refreshing drinks, and the peace and quiet that once was. Weekly live entertainment and Happy Hour daily from 3-7 p.m. Just relax! Boomers Restaurant 525 South Main Street, Berlin , 410-629-0001 Conveniently located on Rte. 113 at the southern entrance to Berlin, Boomers Restaurant has re-opened after a complete renovation. Full service dining, self-service eat-in or carry-out. Food cooked to order. Fried...READ MORE

A Look At Who Was Out On The Town This Week

Weekly pictures from the restaurant and bar scene around the Ocean City area. ...READ MORE

A Look At Who Was Out On The Town This Week

Weekly pictures from the restaurant and bar scene around the Ocean City area. ...READ MORE

A Week In Business

Long and Foster Announces Sales Leaders WEST OCEAN CITY- Long and Foster congratulates Linda Moran and The Moran Team, for having been named the Top Producing Team for February in sales volume and units.  Having been a multiple monthly top producer in 2007 and January 2008, Linda is on her way to breaking new records in 2008.  Moran is licensed in Maryland and Delaware. She has received the National Sales Award in recognition for being in the top five percent of all Real Estate Sales...READ MORE

Voices From The Readers

Editor: First, I must congratulate you on your 'favorite commissioner' being chosen president of the county commissioners. Secondly, I feel obliged to thank you for making your 'Between the Lines' editorial so entertaining. I haven't had such a good laugh since I can't remember when. Your description of these heated discussions among the Board of Commissioners makes it sound like they are constantly at each other throats. The truth is that they mostly discuss things professionally and with...READ MORE

The Man Behind Ocean City's Annual 'Home Show'

OCEAN CITY - This weekend marks the 24th year for the Ocean City Home, Condo and Garden Show and Art and Craft Fair, promising another year of decorating and remodeling ideas along with an eclectic mix of arts and crafts, all under one roof. The Home, Condo and Garden Show and Arts and Craft Fair will span across three days at the Convention Center, from noon to 7 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The 'home show' will be displaying 355 booths this...READ MORE

Yield Curve Often Used As 'Economic Indicator'

BERLIN - For a clue about where the economy may be headed, the yield curve is often the place to look. 'It's a leading indicator,' says David Rosenberg, Chief North American Economist for Merrill Lynch. 'Comparing the current market yields of short- and long-term bonds frequently reveals what investors expect the future to bring.' Yet the spread between the 3-month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and 10-year Treasury is still very inverted, and this is important because the three-month...READ MORE

Thoughts From The Publishers Desk

Let's take a look inside some numbers that have been in the news recently: ·         70: Approximate number of former New York City subway cars that the Ocean City Reef Foundation has raised enough money to purchase so far. The end goal is to sink about 600 of the cars off the coast of Ocean City to better offshore fishing. ·         50: Miles the released harbor seal Secca had traveled as of Monday morning since...READ MORE

Things I Like

Quick shopping trips The movie •€˜3:10 To Yuma' A grilled cheese sandwich dipped in tomato soup The speed of a great oyster shucker The first day of feeling good after being sick Students reading under a tree on a college campus Memories of college Athletes who are gracious losers Donald Trump's hair Watching the neighborhood kids grow up A happily married couple ...READ MORE

My Thoughts

It comes as a shock to Insider when he hears people talk about not being able to wear certain clothes because they gained weight or lost weight. They seem to gather and shed pounds every week. Insider is just the opposite. He generally stays the same weight year in and year out. He's wearing suits and shirts that he bought 20 years ago and they still fit him like they did back in 1980. His problem is the damn kids who are constantly pointing out how his clothing is not with it. He always looks...READ MORE

Live Bands and DJs

707 Sports Bar & Grille: 410-213-9507, 12702 Old Bridge Rd. West Ocean City; Friday, March 7: Crossroads; Saturday, March 8: Karaoke with Hey Mick. Assateague Island Oasis: 410-629-1492, Rt. 611; Entertainment Friday & Saturday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Buxy's Salty Dog: 410-289-0973, 28th St. & Coastal Hwy.; Every Friday, DJ BK. Saturday, March 8: Rockin' Jake from New Orleans; Tuesday, March 11: Beach Burritos. Castaway's: 410-524-9090, 64th St. Bayfront; Friday, March 7: DJ Mike C;...READ MORE

Diving Into The Area's Cultural Activities

An inside look at the regional arts scene through photographs.  ...READ MORE